HOLY COW....I'm finally starting my own blog.  I have no idea what I am doing, but I'm willing to give it a shot.  Why do I want to start my own blog you ask?  Well, I always have something to talk about, it's a great way to express  thoughts, ideas, and creativity, and I think it might be fun. I suppose I should start by telling you a little about myself.  My name is Carey and I'm married (kind of, we can talk about that more later in a different post) to Joe.  Joe and I have three boys and are native Missourians.  Hayden is our oldest and is a sophomore in college.  Hunter is our senior, and Harper is our youngest and he is ten.  I am a third grade teacher who has a passion for kids, animals, and volunteering.  We currently have two dogs, Oscar our Shichon and Molly our rescue.  Life in our house is never boring.  We are constantly on the go, which is why I feel like I am always a HOT MESS.  I just can't seem to keep up! All of my boys have a passion for sports and I have a passion for shopping.   I also enjoy watching mysteries and crime shows in my very rare spare time.  Traveling is also something I love and am always looking forward to my next adventure.  Thank you for taking taking the time to visit.  I am excited about where this journey will take me.  Until next time....