Crazy Days in the Young Household

As of today, our life has slowed down...a little bit. Over the last few weeks it has been pure pandemonium.

For Rachel it has been: Bluesfest, High School Musical, unknown disease treated with double antibiotics, costume issues, running a box office, t-shirt orders, driving to Bolivar to get t-shirts, driving golf carts thru my neighborhood at 11:00pm, singing at two wedding on the same day etc,etc, etc...

For Matthew it has been: his day job of crazy computer insanities of the Willard School District, casting WHS's Beauty and The Beast, STAM in ST.Louis, retrieving basketball rims, being a great single parent etc.

Just typing it makes me exhausted, We are glad this is over and hope we get to enjoy Elliott together very soon.

Mel's Blog

Many of you ask about my friend/sister, Melody and her fight against Breast Cancer. It is nothing less than amazing. As I type this she is on her way to St. Louis for her 2nd chemo treatment. She has been a true warrior of a disease and her faith throughout this entire battle. Her blog link is below. I also have it posted on my site as a favorite site. Mel's "You Go Girl" Blog...I encourage each of you to read it, be inspired and pray hard for my friend and sister Melody.

http://myfightagainstbreastcancer.blogspot.com/

SESAME PLACE...The coolest place Elliott's ever been

Here are some of our favorite pictures from our trip to Sesame Place. We had a great time with all our Sesame Street Friends.

Insane Game from Hilary

Here are the rules: Link to the person who tagged you, mention the rules, tell six quirky, yet boring unspectacular things about yourself, tag six other bloggers by linking to them, and then go to each person's blog and leave a comment letting them know they've been tagged. (I think I will just list them at the bottom and leave it at that. If they see it, great.)

6 random unspectacular things about me:

1. I love to perform but have retired except for the occasional wedding or fill in at church. If I could do it professionally I would in a heartbeat.

2. I love Dave Ramsey. If you don't know him you should www.daveramsey.com. He has changed our life.

3. I work alot. To those of you who know me that is not quirky or boring but it is the truth.

4. I dream...alot! About big stuff, little stuff...I am a dreamer!

5. If I had 3.5 million dollars I would buy this old gorgeous mansion by Chestnut and I-44 and make it my wedding house. I would love to be a wedding coordinator. My wedding house would be the palce to get ready, rehearse, party, and purchase everything for the big day...it would be amazing.

6. I only have white towels. While I was staying in many peoples houses as a Continental I stayed with this lady who only had white towels. At first, I thought it was odd so, I asked about it. She said there is alwaysa load of whites to be done and she was right. I always have towels and I always have a load of whites to be done.

I tag: Martha, Jen Waters, Jen Armstrong, Rachelle, and Julie

This past weekend was super busy in the Young Household. As you can see Elliott was wiped out. We want to wish a Happy 5th Anniversary to Aunt Howie & Uncle Kevin! You can read more about there adventures by clicking here.
Six years ago on July 20th (time does fly)...I married the man of my dreams. On Sunday, our anniversary, we were treated to a delicious dinner at my favorite restaurant, Nonna's, by my in-laws. It was so relaxing and such a nice way to share our 6th Anniversary.

Matthew surprised me with 6 giant white calla lilies. He never does stuff like that so when he does it makes it that much more special. Callas are my favorite and he remembered that too! That was so sweet, Matthew!
And an added bonus to our crazy hectic weekend of fun...I got to see an old friend, Leah. She use to be our box office manager at SLT. She has since moved on to Charlotte North Carloina's Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. However, she is from Springfield so every now and then our paths cross and for that brief moment of time we catch up like old friends do. Great to see you, Miss Leah...September is a-coming!

One final note: We are leaving to head to Pennsylvania tomorrow for a week of fun with Grammy's family. Elliott can't wait to see Uncle Vern, Aunt Ann and everyone else. Please pray for safe travels. We are so looking forward to this trip...The Fair, The Food, The Family!

Preschool Has it Priviledges

Elliott started his new preschool yesterday. We received his schedule of events for the month and WOW! this kid is busy. Today was Ice Cream Man day as is every Tuesday. $1.00 will buy you an ice cream and in his own words..."A Mess!" Other days include Thursday Music Days, Wednesday Science Day and Water Day but every other Friday is a very special day and Elliott can't wait. We had to purchase gear for this very special Day...BIKE DAY!!! He selected the Lighting McQueen sparkling cherry version. He thinks he is one cool dude!

Elliott's Newest Adventure...Sleep Walking?

Elliott has been sleeping in his toodler bed since before he was two. He is very good about announcing when he wakes up and has yet to sleep walk...we hope that does not change.

This morning at 5:30am I heard him say something...his door wide open but, I could not find him anywhere until I looked down. Yep...that is Elliott asleep under our bed.