Today we have a dreary raining day in NC = a lazy sweats day catching up on items.................
Our life has been one crazy train but I wouldn't change it for anything....sure I haven't had time to write on my blog but that is because we have had plenty of family time, running the kiddos to their various activities, sorting out summer camps and more importantly summer VACAY!!!!!
Bombshell is working today so I have to hold the fort today....I know I have laundry on the agenda but nothing will be better that catching up on DVR and snuggling on the sofa with my cozy blanket, maybe add a Ryan Reynolds to the mix, yummy, why not if Bombshell isn't here I need some eye candy :).
Saturdays have been crazy with soccer some wins, some losses, lots of goals and more importantly FUN the only difference Bombshell and I have taken a break, Bombshell to give his back some helaing after his procedure, me, I just wasn't enjoying it anymore.
Boo Boo has been on the field more this season and has had nearly scored, she did have 3 assists and in the last 4 games has kept a clean sheet in goal and came away with 4 wins. She is growing fast and every time I blink she seems to have grown a foot. Won't be long before she overtakes me :( She is excelling well in school with A's and B's and this week I had the opportunity to tour her new school for next year, this girl is going to middle school.......why do they grow up so fast?
Bambeano is doing great with his soccer with 9 goals in the last 4 games with 5 of them last week end and I missed it :(......as I was on soccer tournament duty with Boo Boo. He is really enjoying soccer and as even started training with Boo Boo's club he is super excited for try outs and I am excited for him too. I have seen his development grow this past season he really gives his all and puts his heart into it. At school he has really evolved proudly showing me his green calendar for the month.
I am so proud of both of them they really do great....even if they do fight like cats and dogs with each other......
Bombshell has been a busy bee around the house. The yard looks FABULOUS and the veggie and herb garden are starting to take shape....can't wait to taste the goods. I really am so lucky to have Bombshell in my life.
A busy rest of the year is in store.....VACAY to my fav spot on the Gulf of Mexico in July and Nannie and Grandad are meeting us there I am so happy, at the end of July Boo Boo and I are running in our first 5k race, Electric Run I am super excited. I have been training for some time and really excited and nervous at the same time, I know Boo Boo will smoke me but what a GREAT experience for us both, glow sticks galore :)
To finish the year I am flying solo back to England and up to Scotland for my cousin's wedding. I am super excited to be seeing everyone and can't wait.....
Until next time.........
About Me
- UK mum of 2 US kids
- Harrisburg, NC, United States
- UK transplant living in the US with husband and 2 beautiful US bred children.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Forgive me for I have sinned......
I cannot believe I have been SO slack in keeping up with my blog.....no excuses I just suck...
Here I am with the first chapter of our 2013 adventures. ........We ended 2012 with some great family time. My mum and Dad AKA Nannie and Grandad came for Christmas and I was again able to keep the visit a secret and boy was it a long enough secret....they booked in March.........
I so miss family get togethers one of my negative things about living Stateside........
Christmas was great and I LOVED having my parents here and I was able to make the most of it having over 2 weeks out of the office. We hung out with our great friends and my parents got to watch one of Bambeano's games and of course he scored, TWICE!!!!
Santa was good to the kids and to Mummy, Bombshell spoilt me and this was after I got my main gift of new kitchen appliances, funny thing is I don't even do the cooking LOL.
Roll on to January and what a whirl wind month that was......Bombshell got his NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) qualification but in return put his back out really bad...more to come on this.....We had two birthdays....mine and Boo Boo's how can she be 11 already and I am 1 year closer to the BIG 40!!! We celebrated both birthdays with our favorite family (who I consider the closest I have to family stateside :)) and before I knew it we were onto February......
February saw the full on sought of nightly practices for Boo Boo ready for her soccer games but every time we got to the week end for a game mother nature had other plans, 3 games canceled hopefully today is the luck of the draw :)
Of course last February we had our 1st Bowden-Woodward Road Trip, followed by our 2nd Road Trip and what a huge success they were that we had to follow with a 3rd Road Trip to the mountains and boy this was AWESOME, the house, the company, the kids learning to ski and the food and drink......so much next year is on the cards and even maybe a summer trip.......the only down side was Bombshell's back being in such bad shape.....I feel so bad he was in so much pain......
To finish the month Bombshell went to a spine specialist and ended up have a minor procedure in his back that involved an injection to relieve some pain he has been experiencing and I had to be Nurse Wife for the day and week end after.
February also saw me visit Nashville, TN, while a quick business trip my boss was on hand to show me some sights as she grew up around the area...I had a blast loved the sights....definitely a place I would like to return too....
Well I think that is a quick snapshot of how my past few months have gone and I am now going to make week end mornings my day to reflect the week and write on my blog......
THANKS FOR READING
Here I am with the first chapter of our 2013 adventures. ........We ended 2012 with some great family time. My mum and Dad AKA Nannie and Grandad came for Christmas and I was again able to keep the visit a secret and boy was it a long enough secret....they booked in March.........
I so miss family get togethers one of my negative things about living Stateside........
Christmas was great and I LOVED having my parents here and I was able to make the most of it having over 2 weeks out of the office. We hung out with our great friends and my parents got to watch one of Bambeano's games and of course he scored, TWICE!!!!
Santa was good to the kids and to Mummy, Bombshell spoilt me and this was after I got my main gift of new kitchen appliances, funny thing is I don't even do the cooking LOL.
Roll on to January and what a whirl wind month that was......Bombshell got his NSCAA (National Soccer Coaches Association of America) qualification but in return put his back out really bad...more to come on this.....We had two birthdays....mine and Boo Boo's how can she be 11 already and I am 1 year closer to the BIG 40!!! We celebrated both birthdays with our favorite family (who I consider the closest I have to family stateside :)) and before I knew it we were onto February......
February saw the full on sought of nightly practices for Boo Boo ready for her soccer games but every time we got to the week end for a game mother nature had other plans, 3 games canceled hopefully today is the luck of the draw :)
Of course last February we had our 1st Bowden-Woodward Road Trip, followed by our 2nd Road Trip and what a huge success they were that we had to follow with a 3rd Road Trip to the mountains and boy this was AWESOME, the house, the company, the kids learning to ski and the food and drink......so much next year is on the cards and even maybe a summer trip.......the only down side was Bombshell's back being in such bad shape.....I feel so bad he was in so much pain......
To finish the month Bombshell went to a spine specialist and ended up have a minor procedure in his back that involved an injection to relieve some pain he has been experiencing and I had to be Nurse Wife for the day and week end after.
February also saw me visit Nashville, TN, while a quick business trip my boss was on hand to show me some sights as she grew up around the area...I had a blast loved the sights....definitely a place I would like to return too....
Well I think that is a quick snapshot of how my past few months have gone and I am now going to make week end mornings my day to reflect the week and write on my blog......
THANKS FOR READING
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Where in the world is JoJo?
Hi everyone... the last few weeks, especially days have been a whirlwind....The holidays are coming thick and fast and we have been busy trying to get ready for Christmas and wrap up last minute things at school.
In the midst of this craziness we have had a visitor in the house, JoJo. Our friendly Elf from Elf on the Shelf he came just after thanksgiving and has been delivering updates to Santa every night. Every morning the kids look for where he ends up after coming back form the North Pole and boy has he been found in some crazy places doing crazy things....
He has been planking, playing board games, hanging in lights, having a sleepover and playing cards...I'm amazed Marley has not barked with all the noise going on....it will be sad to see him go on Christmas Eve but until then JoJo we hope you continue to have fun....
So I know I stated in my last post that I would have a longer blog and I tried but recent event in Newtown leaves me sad and confused that something so awful could happen to those darling angels. May peace be with the families...my thoughts and prayers are with all the residents of Newtown
Thursday, November 22, 2012
HAPPY THANKSGIVING......
Wow....what a whirlwind, you blink and you have passed a soccer season and Halloween and already today is thanksgiving.....
I am thankful for my health and happiness, my family and friends. From the lack of posts since September you can tell it has been a busy time in the Bowden household.
A visit by some family from England, some GREAT soccer games, lots of saves (Boo Boo) and goals (Bambeano) and of course Halloween.
Bambeano started in a new league this season and boy did he shine. After 11 games and 19 goals he managed with his team to win 7 games and loss only 4. Pretty impressive considering most kids were older, faster, stronger and more skilled. Way to go Bambeano so proud of you....now for a winter league to tie us over till the Spring.
Boo Boo was back in her age bracket for this new season, and what a roller coaster season this one was, started champions of the CSA tournament, finishing with 8 wins, 6 losses, 3 draw and ends the season as finalists of the CESA tournament. Not forgetting the goalkeeper of the team got some field time and SCORED!!!!!!!!!
Not to be outdone academically both kiddos are doing FANTASTIC in school. Bambeano is above his grade level and Boo Boo got straight A's......Can my kids make me any prouder :)
Well as quick as time passes Bombshell and I did get to enjoy Halloween this year, I was a tad nervous on the costume but Bombshell convinced me I looked great, thanks Bombshell for the words of encouragement.....this is just one of the wonderful traits you have that make me love you more and more each day.....I am THANKFUL you chose me to be your wife :)
Well as Christmas gears up and my exciting surprise gets close I will promise that the next installment will not be short and will be more frequent that it has in the past........
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
I am thankful for my health and happiness, my family and friends. From the lack of posts since September you can tell it has been a busy time in the Bowden household.
A visit by some family from England, some GREAT soccer games, lots of saves (Boo Boo) and goals (Bambeano) and of course Halloween.
Bambeano started in a new league this season and boy did he shine. After 11 games and 19 goals he managed with his team to win 7 games and loss only 4. Pretty impressive considering most kids were older, faster, stronger and more skilled. Way to go Bambeano so proud of you....now for a winter league to tie us over till the Spring.
Boo Boo was back in her age bracket for this new season, and what a roller coaster season this one was, started champions of the CSA tournament, finishing with 8 wins, 6 losses, 3 draw and ends the season as finalists of the CESA tournament. Not forgetting the goalkeeper of the team got some field time and SCORED!!!!!!!!!
Not to be outdone academically both kiddos are doing FANTASTIC in school. Bambeano is above his grade level and Boo Boo got straight A's......Can my kids make me any prouder :)
Well as quick as time passes Bombshell and I did get to enjoy Halloween this year, I was a tad nervous on the costume but Bombshell convinced me I looked great, thanks Bombshell for the words of encouragement.....this is just one of the wonderful traits you have that make me love you more and more each day.....I am THANKFUL you chose me to be your wife :)
Well as Christmas gears up and my exciting surprise gets close I will promise that the next installment will not be short and will be more frequent that it has in the past........
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
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