Has it really been almost two months since my last post?  My goodness, how time flies.  The last time I looked at a calendar it was April and now it's almost the fourth of July.  Time seemed to drag when I was a child.  Now, I seem to be screeching a crossed the road of life in a stock car, going about 200 mph.  Sometimes, I even feel like I'm going in circles!    Let me see if I can remember what has happened since my last post. 

• Finished my first year of AWANA.  I'm lost on Monday nights now. 
• Turned another year older.  3-0 is getting too close... 
• I took the afternoon of my birthday off and traveled to the Outlets in Jeffersonville.  I did some shopping and found a couple great deals here. 
• After my shopping spree, I headed further south to spend the weekend with Cass and the guys in Nashville.  It's becoming my second home. 
• I was treated to a fabulous birthday dinner here and then went and saw this.  It was a wonderful evening. 
• Cass moved at the beginning of June, so I helped her pack while I was there.  Boy, does she a have a lot of "stuff!"
• Sat in the studio with the boys as Beej's new album was getting finalized.  It was so cool!  They're both so talented.  When they asked for our opinion after every song, I just shook my head and said it was great!  What the heck do I know?!  I only have half a music minor!!    It should be released by the middle of July. 
• Had a "peeps" night with some gals from church.  It was cool to get together and talk.  Most of the gals are or were just pregnant, so you can imagine what the evenings topic of conversation was!  I'm rethinking the whole "having" kids thing...
• Was chosen to be the manager for this audit.  I can't go into details or say much because of the nature of our investigation.  This has been the main reason for my hiatus from the blogging world.  That, on top of my regular schedule of audits and learning to audit a new accounting system the state implemented back in July is wearing me out.  I'm trying not to loose my mind.  My poor staff...
• When I couldn't figure something out at work last week, I snapped my fingers in frustration.  My intern immediately turns to me and snickers, "No one snaps anymore."  Stunned, I quickly came back with, "I know, I'm trying to bring it back."  We had a good laugh. 
• Had one of my staff quit and the other manager from our team resign, all on the same day.  The next day, we found out that our offices Chief Auditor was also leaving.  It's really been rough at work lately.
• Made $63.35 at my yard sale a couple weekends ago!  I really didn't think I would do that good.  I got rid of some clothes, purses (to pay for the new coaches! haha!) my microwave from college, and other odds and ends.  I was pleased.
• ^Watched the above movie last weekend.  I was very disappointed.  The only redeeming quality was the shirtless McConaughey!  ^
• Traveling to Nashville again on Thursday for the 4th!  I think my car can drive there by itself. 
• Heading back to Maine to visit from August 6 through the 12th.  My 10 year high school reunion is on August 9th.  There are a couple people I'm excited to see.  I think I'm more excited for seafood!  Dad's already putting in the "lobsta" order with the guys on the boat.  Nothing like fresh lobster.  I can't wait...

Today is the day I've looked forward to since January!  Not only does every tax paying American need to either file a tax return or an extension by midnight tonight, but it is a day when friends, family, and audit clients stop asking me for tax advise!!   Even though I have an accounting degree, I do not enjoy taxes.  That's why I'm an auditor!  I did succomb to answering several questions this year and even prepared both my sisters federal and state tax returns since she resided in two states last year and could deduct moving expenses.  For the state of Maine, she had to fill out two worksheets, a 1040 state long form and a supplemental schedule for nonresidents.  Good grief, I was confused at one point!  No wonder people get frustrated.  I must say that I took her from owing the feds $152 to getting a refund of $6!  She can now buy a Venti Nonfat Raspberry White Chocolate Mocha Latte at Starbucks! 

Since my last posting:

• Saw the 15+ inches of snow melt in about a week
• Enjoyed a wonderful Easter at church.  I invited a couple foreign students from OSU over to my house for Easter dinner.  I put a pork roast in the crock pot, with green bean casserole, mashed potatoes for sides, homemade rolls, and chocolate chip cheesecake for dessert.  I left the cheesecake in the oven a little too long because it cracked down the center while it was cooling.  I'm still learning to perfect those!  Since this was their first Easter in the states, I made them Easter baskets. 

• Had an Easter egg hunt at AWANA.  Here's a couple of my girls...

• Traveled to Nashville to visit Cass at the beginning of April for four days.  Beej was in town to record his third album.  Stoney helped out with the production of the album and even did back up for three of the songs.  It should "drop" sometime in June.  If anyone would like a copy, just let me know! 
• While in Nashville, we celebrated Sto's 30th birthday.  Beej made reservations at the Ristorante Volare here.  We then went here.   We saw Mark Wills, Terri Clark, Tim Hensley and Emerson Drive.  I also learned that Tim Hensley is produced by non other than Mr. Kenny Chesney.  I learned this because he made a surprise appearance and sang with Tim.  When Kenny came out on stage, all the girls in the floor seat rushed the stage.  We were in the front row of the first balcony.  I contemplated scaling the balcony and jumping on stage with Kenny, but figured I'd behave like a lady, at least for one night!   

Mark Wills (singing "19 Something)

Terri Clark (singing "Girls Lie Too")

Tim Hensley and Band

Tim Hensley w/ Kenny Chesney (the one in the hat...as if you didn't know!)

Emerson Drive (the lead vocalist Brad Mates)

• Sto really wanted this for a birthday present, so we all chipped in an bought him the 16GB one.  He got so excited when he opened it.  He went straight to his room after the show and set it up.
• Since I won't see everyone on my birthday, I got a few gifts early!  Beej got me a lovely black pants suit from here.  Sto got me my favorite gift of all, this and several games!!  I just pretend the target is my unreasonable clients and unruly staff!  He knew I needed a stress reliever! 
• Watched Memphis totally blow up my bracket in the final 2 minutes and the 5 minutes of OT of the Championship Game.  I had Kansas and Memphis as my final two, with Memphis winning.  Calipari is off my Christmas card list. 
• In the last three weeks, I've reviewed two complete major programs (which includes 14 sections per program), besides answering staff and client questions and planning another new audit.  Crunch time is almost over.
• Received my 10 year high school reunion information for this summer in the mail.  I'm having a hard time with that.  Ten years...that's double digits! 
• Enjoyed seeing my Red Sox on my TV the past few days.  It's not often I get to see them unless when they're playing the Indians or a team that's broadcasted nationally. 
• Saw Sweeny Todd a few weeks ago.  I laughed during most of it.  I'm not sure what that means or says about me. 
• Lexi was playing in the clean laundry the other day and got stuck in my bra.  She was running all over the living room trying to get it off.  The more she ran, the more it got stuck.  Finally, she stopped running and I got to take a picture.  This is the only time my bra will be on the internet!  Just for you dad, to put your mind at ease!! 

Here's another cute pic of the girls

And here's a few pics of Halle

Waiting for my prince to come...

Bad hair day...

Beej and Halle fighting over Mr. Bear (The look on his face is priceless!)

Beej teaching her the ways of the world...(don't listen to him Halle!)

It's almost Wednesday folks!  I hope all's well with y'all!  (I think I've been spending too much time down south!)