Soccer Update

Well - it is done and we had fun!!!!! As my boys would say - those are rhyming words. WE had a great time at the game. Liam played hard all the time he was in the game and that is all we ask for. Bonus - he scored a goal!!!!!!!! He also had several almost goal blocks for the other team. Offense and Defence - Go Liam!!! The team did well and we scored several goals (3 in all I believe). Not too sure how many the other team scored but it was very close to that + or - 1. As a professional peewee soccer analyst I have decided that our team is definately a 1st half of the game team. We usually score in that time period and then tend to run out of steam. They stuck with it today and did great!!!! Go Sharks.

Now is is home time for playing and naps and then my favorite part of the day - Date Night!!!!!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!! Mike and I are going to see the movie Fireproof tonight and are super pumped!!! Any time I get to spend with my hubby I love!

GAME DAY!!!!!!!!!

It's game day - that is 4/5 year old soccer game day. We have had a hearty breakfast, unloaded the dishwasher, changed the laundry, averted the crisis of having brownies for breakfast (fast energy - no real staying power), watched an ample portion of cartoons on PBS and now are attempting to get our game faces on. This looks different for each member of the fam.

Me - just not looking like I just rolled out of bed - shower - a little makeup - sportswear - water bottle in tow.

Mike - helping coach today so - help a friend move before the game to get the blood pumping and wear your black shirt so you can stand with the team and look the part. Bring the schedule the awesome coach sent to make things easier and play ball

Liam - uniform, comb hair, bring water and ball - try to not get hit in the head again this week.

Noah - wear clothes. Try and not wipe snot all over everyone as you endure your ever present allergy nose. Take the Allegra (I should get a kickback for the product placement in this blog).

Well - that is it - off to the madness that is Saturday morning soccer. We play at 10 and it is 8:30 - let the countdown begin. I feel like there should be music - not sure what is appropriate. MMMHHH - suggestions anyone! Have a glorious Saturday and remember to take time to rest - that is what it is for!

Soccer - The Sharks Attack

Liam is now in his third season of Soccer and he loves it. He has a much better attitude about staying with it this season and is excited to play however he is still not a guy who loves to play when it is 95 degrees out. The first week they did great - I have a riddle for you on the scoring of that game- lets see who can figure it out first - you can have the bragging rights:

We scored more goals but the other team ended up with more points!

Hehe - my sad humor strikes again.

We missed our second week because of the Hurricane that did not hit our area but everyone thought we would get bad winds and rain - got neither but it did offer a nice weekend off.

Last week we played again and had a great time - while the kids looked exhausted and had very red cheeks at the end of the game it was still fun. Liam did not "get into it" as much because he said he was hot - I can understand - black shirts make it a little tough to be cool while playing. You will see from the pictures the kids picked the name the "Sharks" and it kinda fits. I think the Ninja's is more appropriate as they are all dressed in total black - with the exception of one of our sweet girls that is sporting the Pink soccer cleats - too cool if I do say so myself! Anyway - Liam has defnately improved and believe it or not I am actually able to watch some of the games this season becasue Noah is staying off the field and finding ways to entertain himself without getting into too much trouble.

Oh - funny story (kinda) First game - first kickoff - Liam is on the receiving end of a ball straight to the left side of the face. He was so stunned he just stood there and then waited for the croud to gasp and then started crying - he was ok after a few minutes and got right back in there - but man - what a way to start- a header right to the face. He was tough and played the rest of the game as Coach Josh asked! By the way - we have a wonderful group of friends and parents on the team and that is just bonus! Go SHARKS!!!!

Grandma's Birthday - Let's have Cake!!!!

For those of you that miss me - I'm back!!!! It is hit or miss with me and I now know that I just need to accept that within myself and stop beating myself up about keeping up with everyone. I am not a daily blogger - never will be - but I try and it's the effort that counds right? That is what I will tell myself unless someone tells me I have to think differently :). Anyways - I digress. We spent the first weekend of September at my parents house to celebrate my Grandma's 94th Birthday. She is still such a spitfire and we love her so much. She swears that this was the 2nd cake she has ever had in her life (the 1st being on her 93rd birthday) so I am sending out a message to all of you out there that have parents or grandparents still with us. Get them Birthday cakes - apparantly it was not a big deal in her family, but just having a cake is so cool for her. So - without any other excuse - Let's have Cake! We did have fun and the kids enjoy any reason for cake so it was a hit!!!! The kids love going to Grana and Papa's house so it is fun to go and just hang out. Mike had to stay home and work on our kitchen - pics to post after it is done in a few months (have to save up in incriments for this one) so he did not get to participate.

Here are a few pics of GG and her cake and presents. We love you GG!!!!

So many things - so little time

Ok - I know I know. I promised to be better and I am still trying. If you want to see pictures right now look me up on facebook. I will journal here and add pics later.

Ok - since we were together last -

Liam on the 6th of July asked Jesus into his heart. He has been asking questions for quite some time and expressing that desire, but we were so unsure since he is only 5. We allowed him to pray with us on the 6th and then sat on it for about 3 weeks to make sure he was sincere, understanding and ready. For further confirmation we went to see Bro. Andy on July 23 and we then decided that he was in fact sincere and understanding what he had done and the celebration has been ever since! This is what we have prayed for and are truly worshiping the Lord that He broght Liam to His heart!

After that emotional Sunday we were off that following Tuesday for Florida.

Yep family vacation with driving 2 days and a week at the beach. It was awesome and not nearly as difficult as I imagined. We were able to stop several times and saw some interesting things. I love road trips!!!! Mike does to so that makes us a perfect match don't you think! Florida was wonderful. We got a 1 bedroom condo so the boys slept on the pull out couch and Mike and I had our own room. That was wonderful for those nights that I did not want to go to sleep at 9pm but the boys were exhausted. We did so many things. Played in the sand, swam, rode go carts, ripley's believe it or not, gulf world (kinda like sea world - much smaller) etc. We even stopped in New Orleans on the way home for a taste of the World Aquarium and some wonderful steak at Ruths Cris - sp? Yes you read correctly - it was my birthday and the kids went as well - would not do it again, but you live and learn! While in Florida we did get to hang out with Steve and Lori and sweet Brodyman. It was so much fun and I think the adults had as much fun if not more than the kids - Thanks guys for a wonderful time - it made our whole vacation to get to see you all. Miss ya!

After vacation we have started gearing up for the fall. Mike goes back to his crazy schedule and we go into school mode. We purchased school supplies, bought back to school shoes, went to MEet the teacher and have had our first day of school. Liam is loving it and I am getting used to it. I did make it out of the building the first day before the water works began and I have not cried since. Today we came home with our first fund raiser. Man those schools do not waste any time. I guess that is just the way it is.

Noah is adjusting well - he asks where Liam is when I pick him up first and I tell him - in school - lets go get him. We are all adjusting. Mike has even gotten up early the last two mornings and cooked breakfast for us all! Way to go my man!!!!!!

As for me - I am not on 8-2 days and I love that there is a deadline to make me leave. It makes me more efficient and I have more time with my boys. It does make for a smaller paycheck, but in the grant scheme of things - no sacrifice!!!

Mike and I are getting away for the weekend to Denver this weekend - don't worry - the convention leaves tomorrow - so that should be a blast. Mom and Dad are keeping the kids and have already planned a full schedule of FUN! Thank's guys.

Well - that is the long and the short of it for the last month. I will try and get regular now that I have the bulk of the catching up done. I will add pics as I have time!

What flies?

Ok - if you were in sunday school with mike and i this week you already heard this, but too funny not to post.

On our way to dinner on Sat. we were having one of our deep family discussions.
Noah - Daddy - pigs fly
Daddy - No Noah - pigs do not fly (except in jokes)
Noah - oh
Daddy - Noah - do dogs fly
Noah - no
Daddy - Noah - do cows fly
Noah - no daddy
Mommy - Noah - do people fly
Noah - no Mommy
Liam - unless you sprinkle a little pixie dust on them!!!!!!

Ok - we have retired Peter Pan for a while! Seriously - can we get him onto Last Comic Standing at this point?

Wedding News

This weekend was full of fun. Mike performed a wedding on Saturday that was the first wedding that the boys were able to sit through without having to go ahead and leave out the back after the first 5 minutes. Noah did well and only asked where the cake was two times. Liam was wonderful - sat and listened the entire 20 minutes. Yes - that is 20 minutes. The Bride and Groom wanted it to be a "petite" wedding and there was only one song that was coupled with the processional so while Mike's speaking portion was wonderful as usual and the same length overall as usual - the wedding in it's entirety was rather short. Then we went to the reception where we had snacks and took these pictures. It was a wonderful day.

We then went to a birthday party of a friend of the boys on Sunday afternoon and rounded the weekend with some fun at home. Happy Birthday TJ!!!!!

Just good clean fun.

I spent the better part of today at the car dealership handling subsequent problems from the accident where the girl hit me. Man I hate dealing with insurance and car places. Talk about out of my element, but I did it! I did not have Mike come up there but believe me I wanted it at one point but he talked me down from the ledge and I made it through. Women can do this - I promise!!!!!!

Have a great day!

Lost and Found

Do these belong to you? If so - email me and I will return. They remained at my house since Sunday after the party of all parties. That for another day! Have a great one!

Random Thoughts and senses

Ok - I had this incredible whitty and in my opinion hillarious blog typed and guess what happend when I went to post. Nothing - ERROR!!!!! GRRRRRRRRRR! I will attempt to recreate my creativeness, but who knows - first time is usually best.

I have only two things to post about today.

1. All who desire to cook fish or seafood at home should be aware that when cleaning up it is necessary and recommended to run your dishwasher with those dishes in it and to run your garbage outside as well as your garbage disposal if you have one. Otherwise - WOW that is a strong smell the next day when entering your house. It only goes to prove that you do not always know you are living in stink until you are out of it and then re-enter. Oh my!!!!!!! I now sit here typing while hearing the dishwasher going, the garbage is out and the disposal has been run with some lemon dish soap and ice for a while. I also could not resist the clorox wipes as well as the febreze swiffer for good measure. I think I meet health code again.

2. When you have conversations with others there are those that do talk and process much slower than me. I am not talking about your occasional distraction, pensive moment as if to say - I better watch my words, etc. It is that unusually long pause inbetwen exchanges that might pose a lesser person to ask them to turn up their battery, go get a soda while waiting, move on to something else thinking the other party is not interested, etc. No my friends - I am talking about long pauses that make you think - this would make a hillarious Sat. Night Live skit - the ones that make you ponder the spots on the wall behind the person you are speaking to, the ones that make you think - man I have to go use the restroom - is there time. Well welcome to my life - I have a client that this so difficult with I have made myself start counting to ten before firing another sentence just in case he is ready to say something back because if not - I confuse him. Can this be taught - or is it a gift. Lord help me on this one. I know I have been accused of beinga motor mouth in the past, but come on - is this my punishment. Pentence -perhaps.

On a side note - the boys are doing well in their combined room and I think we like it. I will post pics after the angels clean the room - I can not and will not post dirty room pics of my two precious boys' room on my perfect blog:) It may be 2010 before those get on here but I will try.

Whew - I did have a lot to say - perhaps it is a result of the lack of words spoken today - refer to #2

Home Improvements

Well - since the last development we have a new roof. They started Thursday morning at around 7:30 and were done at around 3:30 - too fast. It is nice and I love getting to get rid of the brown orange roof finally after 3 years of living with it. Now the only issue is that the trim color we just painted looks too light now - we need contrast apparantly. The problem is that I am not good at this one so back to the drawing board. Mike was sweet enough to say that he would paint it again if I wanted. What a sweetie! I hate this process but the outcome does make it worth while.

Liam and Noah begged to stay home yesterday so they could watch the roofing. That was a big no, but we did drive by several times to "check on it" and all was well then.

We did move the kids into one room and are in the process of converting Noah's nursery into a playroom. Pictures later - have not had time to take any. They have slept for two nights in the same room and so far - pretty good. A few glitches but nothing earth shattering.

Work is good - crazy problems with internet, emial and connectivity this week, but all seems on the road to progress - progress that is a funny word. It is intended to move you forward - but in the mean time - you are converted back or worst case - standing still? mmmhhhhh!

Have a great day and know the McCarthy family loves you all!!!

4th of July - I'm Back

Ok - this was more than a hyadis ?(sp) but at the prodding of a few special people in my life I am now going to try and do this again. I will start with the most recent as I am in no way trying to catch up since the last blog. If you want to know the inbetween stuff - call me - I am here :) .

We had a wonderful 4th of July. It started out with dinner with friends and a visit from my parents after some fun at the local splash pad with awesome friends. Then we went to the parade (as all good Beltonians do) and it was down home and wonderful. I love this town! We saw Mike drive the lotus and it was the highlight of the boy's parade - until they saw the HEB Buggy and then Dad was pushed aside for a larger than you can imagine engine powered shopping cart while chanting HEB - no where on this planet does it get better than this!!!! We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful display of good clean hillarious fun! We sat with friends and that was the icing on the cake. Then after mandatory naps we headed to the Rodeo - the boys had never been. While it was no masterpiece of performances, we had kick dirt in your face seats and that was awesome. We saw everything up close and the Kids were tickled to be so close. Thank's to UMHB we scored the seats as they were given to us and it was a huge blessing. Noah enjoyed the popcorn the most and Liam the blow up crocodile he was given as a freebee. We were exausted but had soooooooooooo much fun. One other thing happened this weekend, but that is for another post. Well - I have rambled enough. Here are some pics of the weekend. Enjoy - I am learning on the picture thing so please be patient with me.

Brody and Noah at parade - interested in nothing at the time

Liam at parade

Lotus and Miss MHB - that is Mike driving -and no - no tickets or accidents this weekend!!!

The famous HEB cart

Mr Magoo we are not - but safety first when it comes to sparklers - thank's daddy!

Noah Did not last past the first sparkler - he said it was "Sparking" him.

The Rodeo - Forgot this Bull's name but he is famous for things such as this.

Ok Friends - my first official post back - Enjoy!

I am moving my thoughts!!!

ok - after much deliberation and some coaxing from a friend. Melanie's Daily Grind is moving to:
http://www.myspace.com/melanie_mccarthy


Please check it out. I have pictures, cool background and a new song by Nichole Nordeman that is incredible - I heard it at the women of faith conference this weekend and was amazed!!!!

Hope you all will move with me.

Melanie

PS. I check you blogs all the time, so keep them up!!!!!!!!

Coffee Anyone?

Ok -I was challenged to set up a get together for us girls sometime soon. Coffee Anyone - Let's meet at Starbucks next Monday night from 6:30 - 8:00. No agenda - bring games, drink coffee - or not - it is just a time to talk and catch up on summer things. Invite anyone whom you think will enjoy. Sorry - no men! This is girl time. Even if you are not a coffee drinker - bring your own beverage of choice and your best conversation. Or perhaps you would like to just come and listen! That is awesome. Sometimes I feel as if I talk way tooooooooooo much! The starbucks on I-35 next to Whataburger at 6:30. If some of us need baby sitters, perhaps we can pool kids and split the bill :). Even if it just me - I will be there - I love a good quiet time. Even if you can't stay the whole time - no big deal. See you there - wear your lounging gear - it is definately casual!!!!!!!

Love,
Mel!!!!!

HAPPY NATIONS BIRTHDAY!!! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED AND ALL WHO ARE SERVING OUR COUNTRY STILL! YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES DESERVE OUR HIGHEST PRAISES! THANK YOU!

Suitcases and water

Apparantly to young boys - it is hillarious to fill a suitcase with water from the sink while mom is cooking dinner!!! I fail to see the humor in the midst of the wave!!! Ahhh the life of boys - what will they think of next - I am afraid to see!

Birthday Parties and lots of running around

Well, today was a day off for me. Noah had a mandatory day off due to his bronchitis, so we took Liam to a birthday party and Chuck E Cheeses and then to swim lessons. We got my glasses fixed at the mall for the 3rd time. Somehow I have short people that love to mess with them and bend them. I know the glasses people thing I am a total clutz!!! As a result of the time off, I will be working tonight on client information. No rest for those who did not file taxes on time!!!!! Oh by the way - Mike is still cutting trees. He is putting in 14 hour days on the tree cutting and should be done either tomorrow or thursday. The good news - he really likes physical labor - it makes him feel like he is truly working - a guy thing I think. Anyway - oh other news. Mike went to a bible study with his older brother Buster last Friday!!!!!!!! As most of you know - this has been 15 years in the making!!!!!!!! PRAISE THE LORD!!!! Buster is very close to accepting the lord if he has not already. He even expressed the feeling that he feels like a stranger to the world!!!! Hello - scripture is everywhere. Mike and I are beside ourselves. It is a great day in the LORD!!!

Love to all!!

Mel

Swimming and coughing

Liam went swimming this afternoon. Noah did not go to lessons - brohchiel infection. Bummer - he was looking forward to it. Perhaps Wednesday!!! Girl's night out tonight!!! Woo hoo!!!! I am sad it is to say see ya later to a dear friend. Times fly when you are having fun. Mike is finishing his second day of cutting down trees. Last night he said - well, the day was good and only minimal property damage - are you kidding me!!!! Two shingles - not bad. The trees are off the house and structures, so today and tomorrow are all about getting them down and the stumps ground down. Real work for real men!!! Well, gotta run - I am sure the kids are being really creative while Mommy is busy!

Pictures I spoke of

The boys really do love eachother!

Even holding hands :)

I am trying - really

Ok - I am trying. I am working on consistenct. Mike is cutting down trees for the next few days for some friends he works with, so I am flying somewhat solo. Just trying to keep the small ones alive you know! I am looking forward to a girls night out tomorrow night with some friends! We are actually saying goodbye to a friend who is moving to kansas for a year with her husband, but we hope they get stationed back here when he is done. It has been a couple of months since I was able to do anything with friends, so this will be a wonderful treat. I am currently without a baby sitter due to Mike cutting trees until sun down, so we'll see. I perhaps might find someone at church tonight.

Swim lessons are this week again. The boys love the water, so that is wonderful. Noah has no fear of the water and will just walk in whenever, so we really are hoping he learns some steadfast water safety rules!!

Father's day we are going ot Rockwall, so that should be fun. I have been planning the family trip to San Diego in July! I am so persistant and it takes me forever, but I usually get good deals, it just takes time!! This week I fell into one with the hotel. Praise the Lord - I was getting discouraged when the 1 star hotels were 150 per night. OUCH!!!! Persistance and the Lord's guideance paid off!!!

Well, Liam and Noah just spilled bubbles on my kitchen floor, so I have to go clean up and discipline. At least I can mark cleaning hte floor off of my to do list. Guess who will be cleaning hte floor (Boys)!!!

Talk soon!!!

WHAT A WEEK!!!

You ever feel like you are going 90 to nothing and not getting anywhere? That is my week. Too much stuff!! Nothing bad - just busy. Work, pick up kids, play, dinner, baths, play, bed, work, rest, bed!!!!

Well - I should have some reprieve in about a month. The tax man cometh and I will rest. I am trying to decide what to do for a vacation this summer for the family. Budget is a must, but we are still wanting to spend some time together and have a lot of fun!!! IDEAS????

Liam was such a big boy yesterday morning. He took a shower all by himself!! (well - I left the curtain open and it was in my shower, so I was standing three feet away the whole time, but none the less - he washed his hair, body and rinsed all by himself. That was so cool!!! He was very proud as well - he told all his friends and his teacher at day care like it was the coolest thing. Very cute.

Noah is still such a flirt - he is my darling. I see why everyone's baby is the baby!!!! It is hard to let them grow up!!!

Well - gotta go watch grey's and fold laundry. Liam is cleaning his rool - yeah right!!!

Mike is home tomorrow!!!!!!!! I am so ready - I miss that guy!!!!!!!!!

Back in the saddle again

I am reviving my blogging status. I no longer promise to be consistant, but I do promise to always come back. I am loyal that way. I have realized that I love reading my friends posts (mary michele) so why not allow them the same luxury on my side.

Mike is in Wolf Creek Colorado skiing. He left sunday and will return saturday. I miss him. I find myself a little bored at night. It is weird. You go all day getting through those tough times and think to yourself - when the kids go to bed tonight, the quiet will be so nice. Then when it happens, it is not so nice. Not sure I am really making sense, but who cares. I know what I mean.

Work is crazy and I am trying to get on top of things only to realize the mountain of life's stuff is just growing. I am thinking of taking off Friday and taking the Boys to the zoo. They would love it and lets face it - so would I. I love doing things with them. I manage to make it ok, so I love being adventurous. It is nice to do things where you do not have anyone to fall back on so you just have to figure it out. It lets you know that God is there and He will strengthen. That reminds me of one of my favorite verses:

Isaiah 40:31
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

Wow - I am amazed at where God just took me. I am actually almost crying right now as I type. God is FAITHFUL and we have so much strength in HIM. Thank you Lord Jesus.

To all those out there that are tired, GOD IS GIVING REST!!!! To my friends who are burdened - SOAR!!! God is God and He can take it!!!!!!

Love to all -

I am inspired!

Hebrews 12:1
"Therefore, since we are surorunded by such a great cloud of witnesses, letus throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who for hte joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. "

PEACE!!