Well Thursday was a long day! Jack's tooth that was loose turned and was sideways in his mouth for several hours. This tooth has been loose forever and was being pushed out by the permanent tooth coming in. This was the first tooth he had to wait for ... it just wouldn't come out. The others were all gently helped by the dentist so this was a new thing. We were going to take a picture of Jack & the tooth to post.. but when we got back from Karate and decided to take the picture --the tooth was gone and a dollar was in it's place. So he decided we should take a picture of that instead. I will spare you the photo of where the tooth came from --which Jack thought we should share.....
I am thinking... how nice the weather has been (high 80's) this week
I am thankful for... getting to spend the day with my family yesterday..it was very fun and relaxing ..no stress, just hanging out. A great day! We had BBQ dinner by Jon (meats) and Cyn (corn) ...celebrated Brian's upcoming birthday and played a new game.
Today in the kitchen... not much going on.. we are grilling for dinner
I am going... to stay home and scrapbook!
I am reading... now Confessions of A Wicked Stepsister -for bookclub
I am hoping... that my dad can get his garage door fixed, so their cars aren't held hostage all weekend.
I am hearing... the sounds of Radio Disney, Playstation, Warcraft as the boys are all playing their respective video game systems
Going on around me... a whole lotta nothing
One of my favorite things... relaxing days with my family --2 in a row!!!
The picture thought I am sharing...
Grandma's pool is a wonder. The kids stayed in yesterday for hours -even though it wasn't too warm and there was a killer breeze when they stepped out. They played well, making up all kinds of games. The trouble started with the "known" games like Marco Polo --when some insist others "should have" known the rule --but there was no discussion of the rules before hand. So we stuck with made up games and jumping in.. I have some great jumping in shots -but that has to be a different post as blogger wouldn't upload any more pictures!
Ciera was in the pool in the beginning when it was sunny --they she was smart and sat on the sidelines with the rest of us girls.. 
After her daddy was in and out -she was done too. They all love to play with Brian in the pool... I admit it -he is the most fun! He plays silly, made up games with them and they LOVE it. Unfortunately they only got him in there for a little bit before dinner as it wasn't hot out. 
I had fun pointing my camera at the boys in the pool -Jack & Logan both went underwater every time --it was hysterical for me and tired them out I am sure.
We played a new dice game my mom had called CRS... It was alot of fun!! and easy to play and portable.
The only downer was that after eating healthy for an entire month -I had a brat and potato chips at dinner. My body did not like the salt intake and I felt awful afterwards. My stomach hurt, my head hurt... enough that we called it a day and headed home before the fireworks. See, I am the only one in my immediate family that cares about the fireworks -so they were all totally fine with missing them. However on the way home, we got to see the fireworks from the Roseville Fairgrounds out in front of us and then to the right as we got closer to home...so I still got to see some!! Which made me happy.
Overall it was a nice day with the whole family -I like that. I wish we could do it more often.
We saw this flying in the sky as we sat outside this evening at my moms. A unique way to let the flag fly!
We hope everyone had a happy & safe 4 of July.
God Bless America!
It is Juluy 3, 2008 -the day before Independence Day!...
I am thinking... about cleaning.. just got done with the family room...maybe my desk is next?
I am thankful for... my mother -who listens, laughs and smiles with me
Today in the kitchen... roast beef is almost out of the oven (making it really hot!) and I made Jello for dessert.
I went... to get my hair done and shopping with my mom
I am hoping... the weather stays not hot for tomorrow
I am hearing... silence --the boys are at a sleepover at Grandma & Papa's
Going on around me... nothing
One of my favorite things...the librar
A picture thought I am sharing.....this weeks library books!
It is July 2, 2008
I am thinking...about decluttering and getting things out of my house. I want to simplify. I want to keep what we use and get rid of what we don't. I am thinking how much easier life is when things are simple.
I am thankful for... for a husband who loves and supports me no matter what. In 23 days it will be 16 years we've been married!
Today in the kitchen... I am baking chicken leg quarters. This is something new for us.. a simple recipe that sounds good -so we are giving it a try. I am baking the chicken now -before it gets too hot to run the oven. I went shoppping last night and bought 21 meals worth of meat -for $38!! I was there right before closing and several of the already good deals were marked down.. so today I am working on repackaging and marinating. At the end of today I will have the following meals ready to go: (3) meatloafs; (4) taco dinners; (2) sloppy joes; (6) meat spaghetti sauce; (4) chicken noodles; (2) chicken drumsticks... plus the 3 roast beefs are already in the freezer!
I am going... to stay home today. See the kitchen comments for why:)
I am reading... Mary (Mrs. A Lincoln) by Janis Cooke Newman ... so far I love it (page 121)
I am hoping... for a productive day
I am hearing... happy voices of brothers who are reunited... Jackson just returned from a sleepover
Going on around me... Jackson is trying to juggle 2 oranges he is waiting for me to slice for him
One of my favorite things... that Jackson is an individual.. not concerned about what others think and willing to go his own direction (see picture below)
Some plans for the rest of the week: spending the day Friday with my whole family at my parents house...celebrating my brother's 38th birthday that day...
A picture thought I am sharing.....
and the boys and I have been discussing blog topics for 2 whole days.. yet nada. We haven't been anywhere or done anything and so we have nothing really to write about....or so they say. There is still smoke in the air and so the air level is at an unhealthy range --so inside we stay.
I finished up my quarter for work yesterday.. so now I have the rest of the week off.. before I start 3rd quarter next week. I spent some time making phone calls to schedule spa's for my BeautiControl business -which I am committed to building in the next 60 days. Did I mention that I am really enjoying my Healthy Ways class? I think it is really helping me make choices and lifestyle changes to be more active and healthy!! Plus I have lost 10 pounds so far.. which is motivating as well.
Steven is babysitting again today. He has been gone since about 9:30 and should be home around 3:30. He was excited to go - we'll see if it is as enjoyable for a long time as the other night for 1/2 the time.
Jackson and I had a quiet day -we stayed here and read, he played playstation and webkinz, my friend Suzie stopped by for a green smoothie... then we took River to the dog park for a bit, then dropped him off at the groomer and stopped to pay our electric bill. Exciting, huh?
This is why I like summer! We just hang out. We play board games. We talk. We share things we enjoy together. No schedules, no running around crazy.. just lots and lots of free time.
Tomorrow we will go to the library and maybe play some ping pong at the Sports Center next to the library.
That's it for now...
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