Seriously?!

$3.75 Gas + 40 minute commute= BROKE!!!

Ha- sorry I just had to vent!!! These gas prices are ridiculous and with Joe's commute, even in his superior mpg Saturn, it is all starting to get so expensive! If gas prices stay this way, I don't know what else we will do! It is really hard because Joe loves his job on the north side and we both love our friends and community here on the west side!!
Being an adult really stinks sometimes....but during these times I am always thankful that Joe is one of the lucky ones to still have a job and one that he enjoys. No matter what, we are still blessed......just broke:)

Princess Van...

More new stuff. ...I will get back on track after all:)

Last week Hanna had her preschool box car derby race in celebration of living in the racing capital of the world. Joe was very excited about this one! They painted, glued and glittered to her hearts desire.

Hanna said it was "A Princess Van"...how funny is that?? It was so fun watching all of them run with their boxes. Afterwards they all got some medals, Hanna loves hers!!!

Home for a weekend!~

Ahhh....I am so behind here...sorry all! We have traveled quite a bit the past few weeks and with the bridesmaid and flower girl season upon us it will only get more hectic...ah well variety is the spice of life :) We are thrilled to be home next weekend and get some things done!!

Last weekend we successfully made it to all 3 of our destinations! The soccer game was rainy and cold but Hanna was such a trooper, this weeks was much better!

After which we went to Ashley's baby shower...she is one of my oldest friends, she was in my wedding, I was in hers and we have always been there for each other. We are so excited for baby A to come!! How great is that onesie??!!! My friend Traci makes the most beautiful things!

After the shower we were off to Terre Haute for Rocky and Becky's wedding. It was wonderful to see old friends and celebrate with them. We danced the night away and all had so much fun.
I was so impressed that we did it all without any melt downs....that is successful parenting at it's best:)

More fun updates later- last week was so much fun- but for now ...time for rest!!!

April Showers bring.....

Mud Puddles!!!!!!

Last Friday we had a lunch play date with her friends Emilia, Peter and Hayden. They found a long mud puddle on the side of Kari's house and I said what the heck!! She happened to have her goulashes on anyway...
That was the biggest smile I have ever seen! What a great time we had!


We are in Spring mode here at The Walker house! Last week Hanna had her spring party at school...I helped plan this one and it went great. We painted terra cotta pots, planted pansies, did an obstacle course, decorated cupcakes and more!!!



This week after soccer and parent teacher conferences we are all about relaxing! We need to prepare for our marathon weekend...Saturday we have a soccer game, a baby shower and wedding- yes, all in one day and the wedding is an hour away- please wish us luck:)

First Soccer Practice!!

Hanna had her very first soccer practice Monday evening with Westside United! Blessed with beautiful weather we all had such a fantastic time. My pretty pink princess was all decked out and psyched to wear her cleats!

She did very well, Joe and I were very impressed!! She really listened to her coach and tried her very best and that is always what you want for your children! It was so heartwarming to see her try and succeed:) After another practice on Thursday she will have her first game on Saturday we can't wait....

~Pool Parties are fantastic!!~

What a wonderful weekend!! Friday we really enjoyed playing games over at Lorie's, while Hanna and Hayden played their little hearts out:) Lorie and Doug had never- I repeat never played Catch Phrase before- I was shocked! That is Joe and I's favorite game- and they love it now too:)We played Apples to Apples, also a good one, and Lorie cooked pizza for us-yum!

Saturday we went to Terre Haute so Joe and Dustin could help our friend Ron with his roof. Since Ron's parents passed away he has inherited a house with many problems and very little help. We are always glad to help and grateful Dustin could pitch in too.

We also visited with Joe's family and Hanna and Evan had a great time playing with these...ha ha

Sunday, we went to Peter's 4th birthday party at the indoor area of Splash Island. Wow- was that fun!! Hanna was more than excited....when we got there and got our bracelets Hanna told the lady "I love this place!!, I am so excited to be here!!" It was so sweet the way she said it. The manager walked by and said that was the best advertising he had ever heard, and that she could pick anything she wanted that they sold!!! She was so happy and picked a beach towel. How great is that?!

So cool!

A wonderful reward!

Peter, Emilia and Hanna

Super Dads tire fast:)

Glimpse of the future:)

Goodness I have so much fun stuff going on right now I am running behind on my blogs!!! Saturday, after we went to the outlets, was our monthly preschool moms night out; well in really. My dear friend Lorie hosted at her new home and the theme was "Old Lady". I love these theme parties, it makes it so much fun to dress up and get excited!
A lack of Old Lady clothes sent me on a Goodwill shopping spree...I found the coolest stuff, seriously. So, I got all dolled up and we had such a great time. We played Bunco, ate, drank, teased our hair in a fit of giggles and 80's flash backs and had the best night ever!! So, here is a glimpse into my future as an old lady::




And even before all of that I completely forgot to blog about a little lady I enjoy...CARRIE UNDERWOOD!!!
My girlfriend Christie, who will be having the entire Walker family in her wedding this summer, surprised (almost all of) her bridesmaids with tickets to see Carrie Underwood in Evansville last Wednesday. It was a whirl wind trip but so worth it. I love Carrie...we had wonderful seats and I snapped a few good pictures too. It was such a fun time, I was very thankful for such a great surprise.






Ahhh- now this week we are on Spring Break and we have been relaxing and spending some great time together. Today we went roller skating and Thursday we are going to have lunch with Daddy, we haven't even been to his new office yet...Hanna is so excited.