Just to clear some things up

I have recieved a few emails asking about the fundraiser I was involved in. I am no longer involved with this due to some personal issues that I would rather not disclose (yes I do not blab to the entire world.) I will tell you that I chose to pull out and my reasons for pulling out were valid and I did it for very good reasons in fact. I started this fundraiser with one of their friends and busted my butt for it. I mean like hours a night emailing, calling, talking with people to get donations. Unfortunatley it did not work out for myself and when I left several of the sponsors chose to leave as well. When I say the last statement let me tell you that this fundraiser was not put on "HOLD" or "FAILED" due to me leaving, this was a personal choice made by those involved. By no means does this mean you do not have to donate to this fundraiser, it is just I am no longer involved in this.

I will tell you that Im not writing blogs saying how "bad" people are and how people are "bringing spirits down". Nor am I writing any "NEGATIVE" comments about this fundraiser. I am not having friends write emails to people and getting them involved in something that is "not" there business, thats a little bit too "childish" for my taste. My friends have more "CLASS" than that to write on their personal blogs about something that doesn't even pertain to them. Im not posting on my personal blog either saying how "negative" things have turned in to OR "blaming" it all on one person! Im not saying how "hurt" I am about all the oh so bad things in life, how "speechless" ive been left, how "hard" its been, etc. I have not made "PUBLIC" everything that has been said Give me a break would ya? We are GROWN UPS!!!

I mean hello are we in 5th grade? I do not have time for high school petty crap! So if you are one of those people reading this, then you need to stop. You are the one who is looking stupid not me. You say you dont want pity but it sure does sound like it when you post blogs saying those above things. Im not going to take time out of my day to speak to you about something that really does not concern you in the least bit. I dont mean this to sound mean or heartless but I do not care to hear about this fundraiser nor the people involved with it. What they do is their business, just like what I do it my business. I have said my piece to all of the people involved and its done and over with. Seriously... its done!!

A wise friend of my mine once said (hahaha) You play with fire and you will get burned.







Thanks for reading!!

Busy Busy Bee

Well let me tell you guys something.... my little stinker pot is so busy we can barely keep up with her!! She is on the go CONSTANTLY unless she is sleeping and Im sure her little mind is still going 90 to nothing.

Everynight we put the baby gate up to the kitchen so she can't go in there and shut all the doors to the bedrooms but hers! She will go for hours NONSTOP! She is at such a fun age and I ♥ playing with her at night!!

Little Miss Audree ♥ learning new things. She is at the age where she pretty much copies everything you do and I think it is so ADORABLE!!

A few weeks ago I bought her some flash cards that teaches her colors and shapes. Last night we got the cards out and she went to town. She would say the colors every now and then and of course she loved holding them and rearranging the order I put them in.

Hmm.. which color should I pick?

I'll take "geen" as Audree calls it

Which shape do I want?

This one looks good

Then she decided it was time to read a book!! Out of all her books she always grabs "Pajama Time". It is such a cute story.. its about these hippos and they are getting ready for bedtime. They put on their pajama's and do a dance... So last night she read that to me and daddy as well as Curious George.

Reading the book when its upside down haha

There she goes!

Then it was time for BUBBLES! Audree is HILARIOUS when she is trying to blow bubbles!!

Her smiles says it all

Getting the bubbles herself like a big girl

She is blowing the bubbles here haha

Well there you have it folks... So much excitement in 1 night at the Buechel Household!!! Whew lets see what tonight holds for us!!

♥ Ape

And they call it Puppy ♥

I dont think any words are needed for these pics.

Mr Bubbles & Pool

I have been waiting to give Audree a bubble bath for a while now, but her skin is so sensitive to everything that I was kind of scared too. I got the courage up to try it out! While I was at Target the other day I bought her Mr Bubbles! We got home last night and thought we would try it out. Audree had a BLAST and ♥ ed them. We colored in the bath with the tub crayons and blew bubbles everywhere. We put them in her hair, on her face, we made her a bathing suit out it, we just had so much fun in the tub!!

I FINALLY convinced my hubby to buy us a pool! I have been begging him for a good year now haha We have been holding off to see if the house would sell and Audree hasn't been a BIG fan of the water so we have been making due with her little whale pool. BUT things have changed and now little missy is becoming a fishy! So off we went to Academy today and bought us an above ground pool! It apparently is heck to put together as the hubby and his dad have been working on it since 3 this afternoon and it is now 5:43. Our yard in unlevel so they had to bring some sand in, rake the yard, and so on. Im just ready for it to be up so we can check it out :o) Audree & I have been "im"patiently waiting on it to be ready haha Here are some pics of how we killed time

Birthday Bash

Friday our GORGEOUS neice turned 7! I can't believe how fast time has gone by with her, it seems like just yesterday I was visiting her in the hospital for the very first time.

Friday night we went out to dinner to celebrate her bday and then Saturday we celebrated by going to the Waco Water Park. Brett took Laura up to the slides and they told her she was like an inch too short, SERIOUSLY AN INCH PEOPLE?!?! Anywho Brett told them she was the birthday girl so they let her go down the slide one time.

My brother in law and I went down next and let me tell you that blue slide is FAST! I didn't know the whole thing was enclosed either, I shot out of that tunnel and of course got water all up my nose! HAHA

We all just swam, went around the lazy river, took turns going down the slide and let Audree play in the little kiddie part. She had a BLAST as always and I think is becoming a little fishy!

After we swam we headed back to the inlaws house for some ymmy grilled out food! My father in law made BBQ chicken, hot dogs, baked beans & my favorite: homemade mac n cheese. We all ate and got stuffed then we had the cake and ice cream for the birthday girl!

After cake and ice cream it was time to open presents. Laura wasnt being her normal self, then all of the sudden it was "mommy my tummy hurt's" then off they went to the potty :o( Laura did NOT feel well and I felt horrible for her. Who wants to be sick on their bday party?

We hung out at the inlaws all day long because my brother in law's finance flew in from Ohio! I was so excited to meet her. They seem like they mesh so well and you could tell how happy they were! I hated to see them go back to Austin, she flies back to Ohio Wed. :o(

Here are some pics, sorry there aren't any while we were swimming, I just have before and after shots haha

16 & Pregnant

Okay so I am really addicted to MTV's show 16 & pregnant! Of course I cry every single episode and makes me want another little one soooooooo bad!!!

'MTV's 16 and Pregnant' is an hour-long documentary series focusing on the controversial subject of teen pregnancy. Each episode follows a 5-7 month period in the life of a teenager as she navigates the bumpy terrain of adolescence, growing pains, rebellion, and coming of age; all while dealing with being pregnant.

Each story offers a unique look into the wide variety of challenges pregnant teens face: marriage, adoption, religion, gossip, finances, rumors among the community, graduating high school, getting (or losing) a job. Faced with incredibly adult decisions, these girls are forced to sacrifice their teenage years and their high school experiences. But there is an optimism among them; they have the dedication to make their lives work, and to do as they see fit to provide the best for their babies.

You know some people do not want to take of these babies, but the girls in the show make the best of what they are given. They want their babies, they wake up all hours of the night to get to them and console them. I feel for these girl's b/c 16 is so young to have a kid and still going to school would be HARD!

If you haven't seen this show, go check it out! Its on every Thursday from 9-10 on MTV

A Smile For Your Day

My mother in law was watching Audree today and let me tell you she is becoming a little handful!! All of this happened BEFORE 1:00 PM!! HAHAHA I laughed my rear off so I hope this makes you smile too!

I have decided your daughter and the puppy have schemed to kill me today.

Round 1: (ding ding ding)
First the puppy peed in my bedroom so I had to go to the kitchen to get resolve. When I came back Audree had given puppy one off my braclets and she broke and drug all the beads under bed.

Round 2: (ding ding ding)
Went out to kitchen to fill 3 dog bowls,get Audrees lunch and mine. Audree decided to help and dumped Tobys water bowl all over floor. cleaned that up and proceeded on with next task.

Round 3: (ding ding ding)
Dogs done eating while I feel Audree. Puppy decided to poop on floor before I can get her outside or in crate. While I am cleaning up poop Audree decides she is thirsty and dumpls my full cup off coffee on the floor (cold).

Round 4: (ding ding ding)
I will give Audree a cookie while I clean floor. 2 seconds later cookie gone. Damg she is fast. No way she broke her cookie up and was throwing it off other side of chair to puppy. NOOOOOOOOOOOOO.Well I'm off to clean carpet.

HAHAHA

Looking To Buy?

Well we have SWITCHED realtors, as we were NOT happy with our other one at all. We felt like we were not getting the service we needed and or deserved. They tried to hold us until August 22 and say if our house sold before then we would have to pay them 6% HAHA I laughed and said you are out of your ever lasting mind. Needless to say I got us out of the contract and we are free to go!! Thanks Mommy for teaching me how to get what I want haha

Anywho we are now with Coldwell Bankers and have an AWESOME realtor!! Our house in such a cute and little cozy house, we just need something bigger for when we have another little kiddo! If you or anyone you know is looking to buy a house, send them our way!!

NOOOOO!!!!!

Jon & Kate Plus 8 will go on hiatus until August following the Gosselins' separation announcement on Monday's episode, TLC said in a statement."

TLC continues to support the Gosselin family and will work closely with them to determine the best way to continue to tell their story as they navigate through this difficult time," the statement read.

The network said Monday's upcoming episode will be a retrospective clip show on Jon and Kate's 10-year marriage. The next new episode will air Aug. 3."

During this time the family will take some time off to regroup and then a modified schedule will be in place to support the family's transition," the statement concluded.

TLC ordered 40 episodes for the season — the series' fifth — but only six have aired. During their separation announcement on Monday's highly anticipated episode, both Jon and Kate said the show will continue. They said their children will remain in the Wernersville, Pa., home while they will alternate living there. "We interview separately, we'll film different things," Jon said. "Me and the kids, her and the kids."

Jon and Kate never used the word "divorce" to describe their plans in the episode, but Kate filed for divorce in a Pennsylvania court hours before the episode aired. On-screen text later in the episode said that legal papers were filed Monday to dissolve the Gosselins' marriage.

"Over the course of this weekend, Jon's activities have left me no choice but to file legal procedures in order to protect myself and our children," Kate said in a statement. "While there are reasons why it was appropriate and necessary for me to initiate this proceeding, I do not wish to discuss those reasons at this time, in the hope that all issues will be resolved amicably between Jon and myself. As always, my first priority remains our children.

"Jon said in a separate statement on Monday that Kate filed divorce documents and that he is "deeply saddened" to be divorcing.

"This afternoon, Kate filed for divorce. Our kids are still my number one priority. I love them and want to make sure they stay happy, healthy and safe. My job is being the best, most supportive and loving father that I can be to my kids, and not being married to Kate doesn't change that," he said in the statement.

"This will be a difficult transition for all of us, but Kate and I will work out a schedule that enables our kids to have plenty of quality time with both of us at home in Pennsylvania. In terms of my marriage, it's no secret that the past six months or so have been very difficult for Kate and me. We are no different than other couples and parents who are facing a crossroads in their marriage. I am of course deeply saddened that we are divorcing."

the BIG announcement

If you are like me I am addicted to reality shows. I know its not the best thing to be addicted to, but I admit it, I ♥ reality tv. I love watching Jon and Kate Plus 8 and have watched it for several seasons.



What happned to this happy little family?

All this week they have been advertising that there would be a huge announcement coming for this monday's show. An announcement that would forever change their lives and everyone in it. I knew that this annoucement was coming. I didn't want it to come, I thought well maybe they are going to say they have decided to work things out for the kids, but they didn't. They announced last night that they would be seperating.

I have to admit I am really sad. I mean they have 8 kids and they are going to be tossed back and forth between mom and dad. Coming from a divorced family it was hard and I hate to see this. I hate to see this happening to anyone, but this family is in the lime light and those poor kids are being exposed to so much. Their lives are on national tv and they will see all of this and read all of the articles when they get older.

I read that the couple's TV contract reportedly pays out $75,000 an episode. It's going to take a team of contract and divorce lawyers to divide the marital assets as the family jackpot and fame grows by the minute. This is the type of settlement deal that could take months if not years to hammer out. Then comes alimony. Could Kate owe Jon a monthly maintenance check? After all, Jon played housewife while Kate was the bigger breadwinner. Her $20,000 speaking engagements, plus income from her book and autograph sales, make her the wealthier spouse. If a judge wants to make sure that income and assets are divided evenly, there may be a court-ordered role reversal. Jon could end up a kept man as he cashes Kate's alimony checks.

I heard that the show will still go on.

Dallas trip Day # 2

Audree woke Brett & I up around 6:30 and there was no going back to sleep for her. So we got up and played and tried to pass the time until we could call pop pop, mimi and aunt kiki and wake them up!

We headed to get some breakfast at IHOP. So I typed in IHOP on our GPS and it said there was one 4.5 miles away. So off we went but we were in for a surprise when we got there. It looked like a IHOP, but it DEF was not an IHOP! Apparently we were in Oak Cliff, and if you are like me and have no clue what that is, its apparently not a great place to be at! My sister got out of the car, peeked her head in the restaraunt and said um... lets go somewhere else haha so we typed in another IHOP and off we went, this time we got a REAL IHOP!

After breakfast we headed to a place called Speedzone! This was place was sooo much fun! They had go karts, bungee jumping, drag racing, games, etc. I really want go back here and make a whole day at this place. My sister, Brett & I all raced the go karts. I started out in 1st, my sis in 2nd and Brett in 3rd. People were bumping me left and right and when we went around the corners the go karts would slide! Brett & My sis both passed me but I stayed close on their tails! Someone knocked Brett around, then I hit him and he spun haha he got stuck and we both kept on going! It was so much fun! My sister got 1st, I got 2nd and brett got like 11th haha!

After Speedzone we headed back to the hotel to go swimming! Our pool was out on the roof on the 3rd floor. I was a little worried because we all know how Audree isn't a fan of the pools, but she shocked all of us. She ♥ ed it! She splished and splashed and played hard! I only kept her out there about 30 minutes because I was afraid the sun would get her. I got burned on my shoulders, Brett's entire back and chest were burned, but Audree got nothing! I LOVE SPF 50!!

For dinner we all headed out to Medieval Times! Brett, Audree & I got to sit on the front row because we were VIP haha! We all had our crowns on for the team we were cheering for, we were for the yellow knight. Everyone here was dressed up like they were in Medieval Times and spoke with accent. We had our own "jester" and he served us our dinner. We had Dragon Tail Soup (tomato soup) with garlic bread for an appetizer, Dragon (roasted chicken), Dragon Tail (ribs), and a Dragon Egg (potato) for dinner and then an apple pie for dessert, I can't remember what they called it.. They give you SO MUCH food! I was stuffed and couldn't finish all of my food so of course brett devoured it! The show they put on was really neat! They had horse riding, jousting, games, etc. all while you ate. If you have never been you really should go!!

After dinner, my dad, stepmom and sissy headed home because my dad had to go into work :o( I was sad because I loved spending time with them. Audree kept asking for her Pop Pop and kept wanting to go to their room. She just couldn't understand where they went!

We just hung out at the hotel because it was already 8:00 when we got back which is right around Audree's bedtime. We tried to go up to the observation deck at Reunion Tower but it was closed for the summer because they are remodeling it. We just went back to the room and played with Audree Loo.

Here are some pics from day 2:

Dallas Trip Day # 1

We didn't do too much on day 1 but just hang out! I got off work around 4 Friday and we didn't get on the road til 5:30. We had to go to my dad's and pick up my sis, then drop our doggy off at my mom's.We hit traffic in WACO, yes I said WACO!! It was a stand still around Baylor and it was so frustrating! I mean we weren't even out of town yet. We got off the highway and got back on. We saw there was a little and i mean little fender binder and of course everyone had to stop and rubberneck!

We stopped in Hillsboro and ate at Subway, which may I add was one of the worst Subways I have ever been to! They didn't have any Italian herb & cheese bread, the tomatoes weren't ripe and the service was horribly slow! Audree and my sister sat in the back and played all the way there and watched Da (Dora). They were so cute playing and talking! Audree kept rubbing my sisters knee and would just smile at her aunt kiki (kistin).

We got to our hotel around 8:00. We pulled up and oh my it was so nice!! Our lobby was BEAUTIFUL! As soon as we walked in Audree spotted the escalators so Aunt Kiki took her up and down while we checked in. The elevators were all glass so Audree and my sis hearts; looking out! The hotel had 28 floors so of course we had to go all the way to the top.

Our room was on the 11th floor and we had a GORGEOUS view! The Reunion Tower was right next to our hotel so we had an amazing view of that too! My dad and stepmom arrived shortly after we got there. Audree was so happy to see her "Pop Pop" (my dad) and MiMi (my stepmom)! They were on the 11th floor too, but they were WAAAAAAAAAAAAY across from where we were.

Before heading to dinner, my sis & I went to check out the pool. As soon as we got there, these alarms went off and had flashing lights telling everyone to please leave the building. We were FREAKING out!! I had left Audree with Brett in our room and my dad and step mom were in theirs. We didn't have our cell phones and they made us exit by using the stairs. When we got to the lobby they told us it was a false alarm! I was thankful and hey I got a workout while I did it haha

We were all hungry so we headed to Hooters, yes I know not a great place to take missy, but we said what the hey. We decided we would take a taxi so we didn't have to take 2 cars. Audree crashed as soon as we got in and slept until we got back to the hotel. Our taxi cab was $14 and it was literally like 5 minutes from where we were staying. I was like DUDE THAT WAS A RIP OFF!!!

Any who we just went back to our rooms since it was like midnight when we got back and went to sleep.

Here are some pics:

Fathers Day Weekend= Can't Wait

Tomorrow when I get off work Brett, Audree & myself will be heading out to Dallas! My dad, stepmom and sister will be joining us once my stepmom gets off work!

About a month ago I planned this little weekend get away for Brett for Father's Day! Last yr Audree was only 4 months old and of course we were still the paranoid parents of a preemie and didn't do much haha

We are staying at the Hyatt Regency Dallas right next to the Reunion Tower! Itll be too late to do anything on Friday so we will just hang out in the hotel room and wait on my dad to get there. I think we will catch a bite once they get there.

Saturday we are gonna wake up and go to Speedzone and ride go karts, play putt putt and have some fun! Afterwards we will head back to the hotel, swim a little and work on our tans! HAHA Well that's if Audree will cooperate, you see she isn't a fan of swimming pools just yet. We will head out to Medeival Times to eat dinner around 4! We have FRONT ROW & VIP package! Im so excited to eat here and Ive heard it is so much fun! The dinner starts at 5 and show will be around 3 hours long so when we get out itll be Audree's bed time.

Sunday we will get up and head home to prepare to make our rounds! We have to visit my stepdad, father in law and my dad too! Thank Goodness we are off Monday!!

I kept this a secret until saturday. I finally thought Brett should know so he could make arrangements and not have anything planned. Brett is so excited and I hope he has a blast! I also bought him his father's day gift today and there will be a special present from Audree, so make sure you check out the news paper Sunday!!

If I dont get to talk to any of you dad's HAVE A GREAT AND WONDERFUL FATHERS DAY!!!

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Im down, but I am not out

Well I got the letter in the mail today saying I was not accepted into the nursing program. They said my points were 2 away from being in with the class. I will not lie, I am hurt, upset, and crushed. I'm so ready to be in school and graduate with something. I mean Ive been out of high school since 2003! I have not been in school the whole time since then, as I have taken some breaks, but I am ready.

Yes Im doing nursing for not only myself but also for my family. I want to graduate college and make them so proud. I want my Nana to see me walk that stage with a nursing degree in my hand. You see she is the whole reason I got involved in nursing and wanting to pursue it. She is one of my BIGGEST role models in life and I want her to be so proud of me.

I know my family will always be proud of me no matter what, its just in the back of my head its still hard. I called my husband and cried my eyes out. He was so comforting and knew just the right words to say. I also called my mom and there is nothing better than hearing your mother's words when you are down. She always picks me up when I'm down.

I did call my brother and I struggled to get the words out with him. I looked up to my brother. He is a really BIG part in my life and I dont think he knows just how BIG of a role he plays. My dad wasn't always there for us when we were little, so in a way my brother took on that role for me. After I had Audree the first person I asked for was my brother. He lives in Dallas and due to his job he could not get down until the weekend. I called him several times and just cried to him. He was there when they tried to take Audree of the ventilator and she struggled. When I am down and out, he has always there. I can call him no matter what time of the day and he will be there to answer for me. He is the best brother I think I could have asked for. I also want to make him proud and graduate with a degree.

I think the biggest part that hurts is I know we won't have another baby until I A) get a better paying job, B) I get into school and graduate or C) win the lottery- yeah we dont play. I want another child so bad its unreal. When I hold Audree at night I look at her and get tears in my eyes. I remember when she was just a 4lb baby and what it felt like to hold something so tiny!! How she used to depend on me for so much (yes she does but is becoming miss independent). When Audree is around other kids, her little eyes light up and she loves playing with them. I know she will be a GREAT BIG SISTER one day. I want to be able to provide the best for my children.

I know that I will continue to be upset for the day few days, but I will NOT give up. I will NOT let this ruin my next few days. I WILL be strong for myself and my family. I have so many friends and family members supporting me right now and I feel so blessed to have each and every one of you in my life. God has a special plan in store for me and right now he just wasn't ready for me to be accepeted into nursing. I do not know why and I can not question why. I just have to believe in him and I know he will get me through this bump in the road.

Princess of our House

For some reason today I missed my lil booger alot!! I mean I ALWAYS miss her when Im at work, but today she is all I could think about. She has been so sweet and cuddly these last few days and I really really missed her.

When I walked into the house from work she screamed and came running to me with her arms wide open! It was the cutest thing!! At the dinner table we talked about our day and of course Audree was just a talking away! She is stuck on the word "ball". EVERYTHING is ball!! HAHA Lets see over the weekend she learned how to meow like a cat, will NOT leave her belly button alone! HAHA she loves her belly button and she will pull our shirts up and point to it haha, learned how to say my sister's name (Kistin) but we call her kiki, she is saying my brother's dogs name (her name is Tiger) but we call her Tig Tig. She also learned the color BLUE! Um... learned how to slide down the stairs on her bottom as my dad's house, (thanks sissy), lets see what else has she done......When we count 1, she will say 2 and sometimes three! Oh she is listening more and more to us! WHICH IS EXCITING!! haha If we tell her to pick something up she does, or if I tell her take this to daddy she does, etc. Its so cute!!

Tonight we played princess dress up and we had a blast! I ♥ having a girl! haha Brett even joined in on the action & Audree put the crown on his head, but Brett wouldn't take a pic with it on.

Anywho I hope you enjoy the pics of our little princess! She DEF rules our house

Pretty little princess

Trying to put on her crown

CHEESE haha

Here Daizee you wear my crown


Look at her baby blue's

Do I wear it like this mommy?


Here you wear it now

Just playing- so sweet

Doesn't she look just like a princess?