Rant

Why is an automated "help" line never helpful??????? It is set up to "help" the end-user, however it never actually answers your question. And when you try to get to an actual person, they cut you off!! I tried this service 4 time today with the same result. I ended up having to go in person to the facility. Something that took 5 minutes at the facility took me almost an hour via phone. And yes, I attempted on-line first and was directed to the call the "helpline".
I consider myself an intelligent person. I can follow simple directions, however when the mistake was not my fault(their computer glitch) and I am harassed for it, it makes me want to go postal on the people. However, I had to take Jack with me and it was not appropriate at the time.

Crazy Missouri weather

My lilac bush thinks it's Spring?!?

This weather is beyond odd for November in MO. Yesterday was sunny and in the 80's and today it is in the 70's. We're supposed to be having 40's and 50's.

Park Pics

Mexico 2009

Mexico was awesome!!! For 6 days I did nothing and it was wonderful. I slept late, sat on the beach and next to the pool, started and finished a book, and soaked up the beautiful Barcelo Resort and Hotel!!!

After an EARLY morning flight, 6:00am, and a layover in Charlotte, we all made it to Mexico about 3:00 on the 24th. We stopped at the bar, checked in, and took in the resort. The view from every window or walkway was absolutely fabulous! We headed to our rooms to take a quick nap and then head to dinner.

We spent the next 5 days lounging on the beach under the swaying palm trees or by one of the pools not to far from the bar!!! "I had my toes in the water, toes in the sand..."

I cannot say enough about the Barcelo. The staff, the room, the facilities we just awesome. I would go back in a heart beat, but I think this time I'll have to bring Darrell and Jack!!

Halloween 2009

MOOOOOOO!

Vacation and toddler beds

FINALLY!!!!! I leave from Mexico tomorrow morning and I am soooooo ready. This trip will be an expirence for sure for a bunch of reasons. First, it's just the girls. So it will be weird not to have the guys with us for "protection". But really, I can take a Mexican down if I need to!! I'm a haus!
Second, I am already having mom-guilt for leaving Jack. He's gonna wake up the next 7 days and I will not be here. I know he'll be fine. But as all the moms out there know, the mom-guilt never goes away. I just keep telling myself, warm beaches, sand, ocean, foo-foo drinks, good food, and the ability to sleep as late as I want!!!!!! He'll be fine. We'll see if Darrell survives!?!

I'll post pics when I get back and give a short trip report.

On the second part...We purchased a toddler bed for Jack today. My sweet baby is getting to be such a big boy. I'm a little sad, but I'm going to Mexico to cure it.

Apple picking and a boat ride

Last Sunday we went to Eckerts to go apple picking. We decided to take the ferry across the river to Grafton and beegeezes it was cold!!! I got out of the car long enough to take a few pictures.

Jack loved apple picking. The tractor ride to the orchard was his favorite part. I don't know what it is about fresh picked apples that make them sooooooo good. Maybe it's the thought of what they will become...pie, bread, crisp, or just a good snack. Anyway we had a great time and will definitely be back next fall.

I also threw in some pictures of Jack and his friend Mason at the park. Oh how I would love to enjoy a swing as much as Jack does!!!!