Trysha's Prom

Move over Cinderella, there's a new princess in town. Tonight the girls and I went over to see Trysha off to her Senior Prom. Trysha looked absolutely stunning....a true princess!!!! (cute date too!) For those non-Hartman's out there, a Hartman attending a prom is no small event. My kids have been attending prom gatherings since birth. A typical prom send off Hartman style usually involves at least 25 relatives standing around, snapping pics. There were at least 4 other BLOGGERS there snapping away...One thing I have learned from being in this family for 16 years...Hartman's do everything BIG......and I wouldn't want it any other way.

Just another manic Wednesday...

Even though the alarm goes off at 5am so we can all get ready for work/school, my real day actually begins at 4pm. Today after school the kids and I (plus neighbor kid Tyler) drove to a new swim club. We wanted to compare it to last year's and decide which one to join. Of course by the time we left the swim club, it took us twice as long to get home because it was now 4:40 (the beginning of rush hour). Once home, we rush inside to find Avery's dance clothes, I leave CJ home with the dog, and head to dance. After we drop off Avery ~ Kylie, Madi, Kami and I head to the grocery store to pick up a few items. Since I had a very short list, I decided to let Kami walk....BIG MISTAKE, HUGE!!!!! She kept letting go of my hand and yelling "I WANT TO RUN DOWN THERE." I picked her up while she kicked and screamed the rest of our trip. And the cashier actually said, "How are you today?" Been better..... Once home, I have 15 minutes to start dinner before running back to the dance studio for Avery. 30 minutes later we are all sitting around the table eating dinner. By now the time is 7:15. Kami still needs a bath. After bath for Kami, I get Avery started on her homework. There's a note in her folder, FIELD TRIP TOMORROW, WEAR RED SHIRT, PACK LUNCH. AAGGGHHHH. 30 minutes later, her homework is done, lunch for tomorrow packed. Is there a clean red shirt in the house??? Now its time to put Kami and Avery to bed. So, here I am , sitting down writing this blog entry, waiting anxiously for Chris to phone home...I guess I forgot to mention that he is away on business. At 9pm, the rest of us head upstairs to bed where I make sure the alarm is set for 5am.......

Happy Memorial Day!

AAAHHHH!!!!! The beloved 3 day weekend symbolizing the beginning of the summer season. Many people who live in the Philly area head to the shore for this long weekend, but the Hartman's were not among the travelers this weekend. Along with a Graduation party for Chris's Goddaughter, and niece, Trysha, I had other plans for my betrothed. To this homeowner, a three day weekend can mean only one thing....JOB JAR CHECK IN.....That's right, while everyone else was out partying on this beautiful 3 day weekend, my husband was busy remodeling our powder room. It really wasn't that bad, all it took was...relocating an outlet, replacing an old light switch, installing a new vanity, plumbing, new mirror, new toilet, light fixture, towel holder, toilet paper holder, 12 trips to Lowes, 8 trips to Home Depot. HHHMMMM...I'm thinking redo family room for the 4th of July, and redo master bath over Labor Day...I love 3 day weekends.........

My Olympians!

Today was OLYMPIC DAY! at Madi and Avery's school. Guess what color team they were each on???? Apparently their natural athletic ability was not enough to carry their teams. Madi's team came in last and Avery's team came in second to last.

Happy Birthday Colleen

Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday dear Colleen
Happy birthday to you.

AAHHH Sunday....

Sunday the Hartman's celebrated Kirstin's college graduation. Way to go babe!!! See Tara's blog for pictures, (since she didn't forward any to me.) We are so very proud of Kirstin. On a second note, did you notice my mucic? Chris was totally against music on the blog. I took his feelings into consideration for a while, but then I decided, IT'S MY BLOG! Why "Sugar, Sugar"...It's Kami's favorite song.

It's been a hard, days, night....

After a very productive Saturday of organizing spring/summer clothes, cleaning out the closets, (not my idea,) rearranging bedroom furniture, weeding the flower beds, and planting spring flowers the oldest in the house and the youngest in the house crashed together.