John Legend - All of Me

I still cannot get enough of this song.  Happy Weekend Friends!!

Obsession?  Fascination?

Fascination or Obsession???

Today, I find myself wondering the difference.  And I am trying to figure out whether I am fascinated by something or obsessed with it.  Keep in mind that this could be just about anything that I’m referring to here.  For instance, yesterday at work, some girls were talking about how much they liked Caramello candy bars.  There were two of us who mentioned these other kind of caramel candy bars, specifically sold in fundraisers from schools, Caramel bars. 

Then the two of us who remembered these kind of caramel bars proceeded to dig in on the internet and find out as much as we could about these bars, where we could find them, if we could find them, and WHERE.

Is this a fascination or an obsession?  I think for a few minor moments there, it was obsession.  Once we found out more about them, it was determined that someone would be going to a store to be able to find the closest thing we can to these candy bars.  Then it was just a fascination.  When my co-worker bought the candy and brought it in, we were all excited, but the obsession had worn off..

I'm not sure what happens to me sometimes though.  When something happens and I am intrigued, sometimes I cannot stop until I've literally learned as much as I can about a topic.  I remember the ENRON scandal back several years ago.  I was literally obsessed.  I couldn't get enough knowledge about how something like this could happen.  I read and read and read until I just couldn't anymore.  I still get this way from time to time.  Sometimes the information available isn't enough to fulfill my obsession.  Sometimes it is just a fascination - and I like to think I can keep from obsessing more often than not, but well, sometimes, it's just not possible.

How about you?  Do you fascinate over things?  Obsess?  I know I must not be the only one out there who gets hooked on something!!!

Our Summer...... (Part 1 of 5)

Since I've basically taken the summer off from blogging, I wanted to highlight it in the best way I know how, going through my pictures and tell you how our summer went!  And actually, I don't really feel like we've had much of a "summer" - that is, the normal Indiana humid, hot summers that we're used to.  We've had a few days so far of terrible heat, but mostly, it's been rather mild.

Mild summers mean not much pool time, which is unfortunate, however, we've been able to enjoy some other activities that we usually wouldn't because of the lack of heat.  I suppose there are ups and downs to all of this cooler weather.

1) ANDREW GRADUATED!

The beginning of May started with Andrew Graduating from college!  Congratulations Andrew, we are so proud of you!!!

2) Mother's Day Picnic

My brother's family and our family met up with my mom and her husband for Mother's Day at Clifty Falls State Park in Madison IN for an awesome Mother's Day lunch.  It was good food, and great company.  Since the park was a couple hour drive from our house, we didn't really do much else that day, but it was good to spend time with my Mom.  I cannot help but show off the pretty cupcakes I made, and they were delicious!

3) Katy's Birthday & Party

Oh my little Katybug.  We had such a good time for her birthday party and on her birthday as well.  This girl didn't want anything to do with her cake, but she still had fun and we all had a good time celebrating her big day!  We did her party on the Sunday before Memorial Day (which was also Katy's actual birthday) so that family could spend their actual Monday at home.  Here she is in her birthday outfit.  Precious, right?

Sitting with her cake and wanting nothing to do with it.  Although it probably didn't help that she had several people watching her - she was just a tad bit uncomfortable I think.

I just love the way her cakes turned out.

4) First Swim of 2014

Cooper and Andrew took their first dip in the pool - and it was cooooooooooollllllllllllllldddddddddd....  But they had fun, swam for just a bit and got out.

This was during a point in time where Cooper was obsessed with sticking out his tongue.

Cooper really liked jumping in the pool this year.

5)  On Memorial Day (Katy's actual birthday) we went to an Indianapolis Indian's game.  We had Steph, Ryan and KB over for a late lunch, then headed to the game that evening.  We brought blankets and sat out on the lawn.  It was a good time.  We didn't make it to the fireworks, everyone was just too tired and the kids were ready for bed.

Cooper's always giving us some kind of show.

Happy Birthday Katy!

That wraps up our May!  Parts 2-5 coming soon (I hope.......)