Cocoa
Saber
Picnic
Drawers
Rain
Monday, July 15, 2013
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Wednesday - Details
Fetch
Boy, Maggie loves to fetch!
That is all.
Slumber
Up-cycle
Caleb has been attending Camp Invention this week.
He's been creating new things from miscellaneous recyclables and office supplies.
He's taken apart a VCR to explore the components and later build something new.
He's been learning about atoms.
He's been in little boy heaven.
(Not that girls can't participate; there's about a 50/50 split between boys and girls attending.)
Normal
Organic
I usually pass up on organic produce.
It's not that I don't see the value.
It's just that my priorities place cost above quality in some cases.
I took a double take at the store today when I was looking for strawberries.
Of course, I noticed the 300% price difference between organic and non-organic.
But the starkest difference was in the color and smell of organic versus non-organic strawberries.
Organic wins hands down!
Boy, Maggie loves to fetch!
That is all.
Slumber
Up-cycle
Caleb has been attending Camp Invention this week.
He's been creating new things from miscellaneous recyclables and office supplies.
He's taken apart a VCR to explore the components and later build something new.
He's been learning about atoms.
He's been in little boy heaven.
(Not that girls can't participate; there's about a 50/50 split between boys and girls attending.)
Normal
Hearing the Wii Fit tell me "That's overweight," is less than desirable.
Rude is more like it.
Today, victory was mine!
That condescending little voice said, "That's normal."
Organic
I usually pass up on organic produce.
It's not that I don't see the value.
It's just that my priorities place cost above quality in some cases.
I took a double take at the store today when I was looking for strawberries.
Of course, I noticed the 300% price difference between organic and non-organic.
But the starkest difference was in the color and smell of organic versus non-organic strawberries.
Organic wins hands down!
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Monday, July 8, 2013
Lazy Sunday - Details
Waffles
It's sad to say, but I think Eggo waffles win out over homemade at our house!
What pre-packaged item wins out over homemade at your house?
Reading
Sarah loves "reading" her Leap Books.
Here, she's singing the ABCs with Ozzie and Mack.
Charcoal
Jadie grilled ribeye steaks tonight!
I wish I'd taken a picture, but who can resist diving right in!
Counting
I'm still on track with my calorie counting.
Let me just say that keeping things under 1200 calories is tough.
You can pretty much forget dessert.
Unless you want to skip a meal.
Or two.Salad really is your friend.
Down 5 pounds, 10 more to go!
Neighbors
Like so many things in life, you have to experience time with your neighbors to truly enjoy and appreciate them.
I enjoyed a short visit with the couple next door and I was reminded of just how sweet relationships can be!
It's sad to say, but I think Eggo waffles win out over homemade at our house!
What pre-packaged item wins out over homemade at your house?
Reading
Sarah loves "reading" her Leap Books.
Here, she's singing the ABCs with Ozzie and Mack.
There's something interesting on this page...
Charcoal
Jadie grilled ribeye steaks tonight!
I wish I'd taken a picture, but who can resist diving right in!
Counting
I'm still on track with my calorie counting.
Let me just say that keeping things under 1200 calories is tough.
You can pretty much forget dessert.
Unless you want to skip a meal.
Or two.Salad really is your friend.
Down 5 pounds, 10 more to go!
Neighbors
Like so many things in life, you have to experience time with your neighbors to truly enjoy and appreciate them.
I enjoyed a short visit with the couple next door and I was reminded of just how sweet relationships can be!
Sunday, July 7, 2013
Saturday Schmaturday - Details
Narcolepsy
Golden
We took a little trip out to Fuzzy Friends today.Jadie fell in love with a red colored Golden Retriever named Mackey.She is about 5 years old, great with the kids, house trained, and sweet as can be.We filled out an adoption application, so we'll see what happens!
For the 3rd day in a row.
Golden
We took a little trip out to Fuzzy Friends today.Jadie fell in love with a red colored Golden Retriever named Mackey.She is about 5 years old, great with the kids, house trained, and sweet as can be.We filled out an adoption application, so we'll see what happens!
Root Beer
If you know me well, you know that I love a bargain.
We cashed in on a B1G1 coupon for BJ's Brewery this afternoon.
BJ's is famous for their in house brewed root beer. Yum!
Bonus: They got Jadie's order wrong, so they comped us a free dessert to boot!
Frustration
I'm not one for putting on a false front.
Let's be real here.
Potty issues with preschoolers is messy.
A stubborn child makes things worse.
Just when I think things are sailing along smoothly, we have another setback.
Noooooo!!!
City Limits
Sometimes we wish we lived in the boonies.
At least we have friends who do.
We headed outside the city limits last night to light up our fireworks, two days after the 4th.
Have you ever had an entire batch of fireworks turn out to be duds?
What a bummer.
We also enjoyed some more pool time.
For the 3rd day in a row.
And a 3rd location at that.
Don't you just love friends (and family) with pools?
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Full Friday - Details
Naked
We started off the morning with Norah trying to take her clothes off.
This is not a new thing.
I'm sure she's getting mixed messages: We tell her no while we laugh hysterically.
Temple
We drove to Temple today to have lunch with the hubby.
We used to do this often, but today was the first time in a year or so.
Chick-fil-A.
Target.
Michael's.
Ridiculous stop and go traffic on the way home.
Art
We found a few great deals on Crayola products at Michael's in Temple.
These Pip Squeaks marker sets with stickers and sketch pads were only $5 each.
I'm not sure about this face...
But this girl got right to work.
We also found Crayola washable paints in the large bottles. They were only $1 per bottle.
I see some painting in our future!
Bittersweet
I teared up something fierce while driving home.
This song came on K-LOVE that struck a chord with me.
I thought, "I'd like this played at my funeral."
Weird, I know.
Picnic
Sarah patiently waited for Norah to wake from her nap so she could serve us a picnic lunch.
She didn't want Caleb to help her.
He was supposed to sit and enjoy.
This was my spread. Yummy.
She thought it was hilarious when we gobbled up our food!
She enojoyed some tasty watermelon.
Lastly, she served dessert.
Friday, July 5, 2013
Independence Day - Details
Handprints
Family
We spent the better part of the afternoon with Jadie's mom and sister at Grandma's house.
Pool
Jadie's mom recently bought an above ground pool, so we were water-logged by the end of the day.
Norah is our little fish.
With a pair of arm floaties, she is fearless!
Face-plant
It was bound to happen.
She had been going up and down the 3 steps from the house to the patio all afternoon.
And she finally face-planted.
It still looks pretty sad this morning.
Poor baby!
Fireworks
It was a last minute decision, so I don't have any spectacular photos.
We parked near the golf course to catch a glimpse of the fireworks show over the lake.
As fireworks always are, they were spectacular!
Family
We spent the better part of the afternoon with Jadie's mom and sister at Grandma's house.
Pool
Jadie's mom recently bought an above ground pool, so we were water-logged by the end of the day.
Norah is our little fish.
With a pair of arm floaties, she is fearless!
Face-plant
It was bound to happen.
She had been going up and down the 3 steps from the house to the patio all afternoon.
And she finally face-planted.
It still looks pretty sad this morning.
Poor baby!
Fireworks
It was a last minute decision, so I don't have any spectacular photos.
We parked near the golf course to catch a glimpse of the fireworks show over the lake.
As fireworks always are, they were spectacular!
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Independence Day
Handprints
Family
Pool
Face-plant
Fireworks
So, I'm thinking about starting up the blog again. My idea is to post 5 words at the end of the day that will intrigue you, while giving myself a little something to remember when I try to elaborate my 5 words in the morning.
Yes, this sounds like it will require some discipline, so we'll see how it goes!
Family
Pool
Face-plant
Fireworks
So, I'm thinking about starting up the blog again. My idea is to post 5 words at the end of the day that will intrigue you, while giving myself a little something to remember when I try to elaborate my 5 words in the morning.
Yes, this sounds like it will require some discipline, so we'll see how it goes!
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