Thursday, June 29, 2006

HAPPY 4th of July Weekend!





We are getting ready for one of our LAST dual swim meets on Saturday, then preparing to relax for the 4th of July -4 day weekend! We do not have any great big plans. We are in the debate of going to hang with our church friends, who happen to be very dangerous around explosives! Or to bear the traffic and head downtown Austin and listen to the Austin Symphony down on Town Lake.

Happy 4th of July---May you be thankful for ALL the freedoms we have in our society that we take for granted often!

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Fiesta Texas Times!






Tuesday, my friend Andrea and I took our kids to Fiesta Texas! It was divine in that it was NOT too hot and NOT crowded at all! She braved the Texas Rattler and Superman ALONE, and I went on the Poltergiest with her! I was so proud of myself that I actually put my hands up the entire 0-60 in 3 sec start and throughout most of the ride! I definitely liked it better the 2nd time, but Andrea did NOT! The kids had a blast with only a few arguements! We spent a lazy afternoon at the waterpark riding the tubes, slides and surfing the waves in the wave pool. I was the only one with an "injury" the entire day. I bumped my elbow on one of the slides and tore the skin off-ouch! Here are a few pictures of our fun!

Wednesday, June 28, 2006....9 days and counting!

Well, we are amongst a TON of boxes and our home is slowly getting packed up! I was sad this weekend, as I mowed the lawn! Ya'll know--it's my favorite "housework" thing to do! I LOVE our yard-and just feel so calm and relaxed mowing it! It will be sad to not watch our trees grow more and the flowers we've planted come back each year at this home!

Tuesday, June 13, 2006

1....2...3....SWIM!!!





One of the things that us Shimer's love is to SWIM! We decided to torture ourselves this summer with the grueling 2 month EARLY AM swim team schedule, but overall, the kids love it! This is the first time for both Lauren and Davis and although we've yet to "win" anywhere close to the "top 10"...we're improving our personal times each week and improving strokes daily!

Wednesday, June 07, 2006

NEW HOME INFORMATION!





412 Water Oak Drive, Cedar Park.....in Silver Oaks Subdivision.....

Here is the house information in a nutshell....it's on a gorgeous lot (175 sf lot!) with a view to a park area to the right of the home. There are only 2 homes at the end of the cul-de-sac, this one, and the one across the street! Essentially, we have only "left" neighbors.

The home is 3 bed/ 2 bath (we went back and forth on this, REALLY wanting a full 3rd bath for Lauren to have her own space) but LOVED everything else about the home that we were fine with one less thing to "clean". The downstairs is comprised of a large study with laminate flooring, a formal dining area, a family room with laminate flooring, and a large open kitchen with ceramic tile; stainless appliances and a cooktop gas range on the counter (which is what I wanted!). There are TONS of closet space. The upstairs is solely and 800 sf game room! David's garage is 2 1/2 --enough room for toys and workbench with a door leading out to the backyard!

Please pray for the details to go smoothly and the tranisition to go off without a hitch!

Saturday-Sunday...It was a BUSY week!!!


This past week was a HUGE whirl-wind! My parents came for a visit on Saturday and stayed until the following Saturday. This was HUGE for my family, as they normally blow in Saturday PM and leave Sunday mid morning!

We spent ALL day Tuesday at Fiesta Texas. We had a blast with my parents and my mom was insane, riding RIDES! She had NO fear! During the course of our day, I received 5 calls from people wanting to view the house! We received 2 offers that day...and by Wednesday at 5 PM-had a CONTRACT! Thursday AM-we had an inspection and David and I were out beating the Cedar Park pavement looking for homes!

Friday, I left with all my ACA friends to spend 2 nights in the glorious Westin-La Cantera Resort in Northwest San Antonio. We had a blast--but "what happened in San Antonio--must stay in San Antonio"...sorry friends...you would be shocked to hear of my "not normal" alcohol induced behavior!

Monday, brought recovery from a hangover and "bus sickness" and David and I looked at 2 houses and FELL IN LOVE with this one! Thus, canceling the remaining 6 homes we were to view!

We spent all day Tuesday negotiating a price and came to one that both parties can agree on!

That is the week in a nutshell. Are your RPM's reving at that insanness? Mine sure are!

My Favorite Things

  • Taking pictures of my family and friends
  • Working in the Yard with David
  • Not having to cook dinner!
  • Starbucks N/F Cinnamon Dulce Latte
  • Reading Christian Fiction: Fav. Authors: Dee Henderson and Karen Kingsbury
  • Swimming for distance
  • Bike Riding with my family