1- We got up early and were outside before 9am! I thought it was supposed to storm this afternoon and wanted to make sure we got our outside time in :-)
2- Ate lunch with some neighbors
3- naps this afternoon while watching the Harry Potter marathon on ABC Family :-) I love Harry Potter weekends
4- 3.5 mile walk tonight with minimal drama
5- Popcorn and mom's slush after the kids went to bed
6- got to talk with Rob today -- hoping he is back at his home away from home tonight!
7- I think I found the serger that I'm going to buy. Rob said it was okay to go ahead and get it, as long as I'll use it :-) Yay!!
8- got ACU fabric for 50% off yesterday to make some more dresses. They will be SO cute with their little yellow ribbons!! And it should take half the time with the serger :-)))))
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Tuesday's Thanks
1- Today is Sam's 11 month birthday -- I can't believe that it has been 11 months!! 
2- Josh did day 2 of Bug Camp today and had a blast -- though I don't know how much he is learning about bugs, but he is having fun :-)
3- Deadliest Catch -- I love this show
4- Made a dress for Grace today!
5- Had an FRG Steering Committee meeting tonight -- that means I don't have another one for a whole month! Yippee!! I could SO do without those!
6- Talked with my neighbor outside today for about 2 hours! Got a bit sunburned, but it was nice to yap that long :-) Can you tell I had sunglasses on?!? PS -- I did put sunscreen on this morning, but apparently it had worn off!!
6- Got the bushes in front our yard were removed today. Makes for an ugly yard, but I can see the kids outside now!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Sunday's Thanks
1- We all slept late today -- I'm not thrilled we missed church, but it sure was nice to wake up at 9:30
2- It rained here today. During the downpour, we all hunkered down and watched The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
3- Our TV remote has been MIA since about four moves ago... not something we worried too much about until we watch a "dark" movie (you know... one that has night scenes, etc). The brightness was WAY too low, but without the remote I couldn't figure out how to change it. Went to Walmart today and got a universal remote in hopes it would help. Nope. Finally figured it out just fiddling with the TV itself. Now, we can actually SEE the fight scenes in Prince Caspian -- and the kids are watching it now, like it is a brand new movie! I can't wait to watch Twilight on it :-) Now to figure out how to use it with the DVD player too...
4- Bubba starts "Bug Camp" in the morning. I am making all of the kids go to bed at a normal time tonight -- means that I will hopefully be in bed before 2am... hopefully. He has to be next door (at CDC) at 0830 -- dressed and breakfasted! That is a bit earlier than our normal summer routine has us all presentable :-)
5- Got some fabric today to try and make pillowcase dresses for the girls. I didn't really know how expensive fabric is... well, the good stuff. Luckily, there was a sale going on today :-)
2- It rained here today. During the downpour, we all hunkered down and watched The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
3- Our TV remote has been MIA since about four moves ago... not something we worried too much about until we watch a "dark" movie (you know... one that has night scenes, etc). The brightness was WAY too low, but without the remote I couldn't figure out how to change it. Went to Walmart today and got a universal remote in hopes it would help. Nope. Finally figured it out just fiddling with the TV itself. Now, we can actually SEE the fight scenes in Prince Caspian -- and the kids are watching it now, like it is a brand new movie! I can't wait to watch Twilight on it :-) Now to figure out how to use it with the DVD player too...
4- Bubba starts "Bug Camp" in the morning. I am making all of the kids go to bed at a normal time tonight -- means that I will hopefully be in bed before 2am... hopefully. He has to be next door (at CDC) at 0830 -- dressed and breakfasted! That is a bit earlier than our normal summer routine has us all presentable :-)
5- Got some fabric today to try and make pillowcase dresses for the girls. I didn't really know how expensive fabric is... well, the good stuff. Luckily, there was a sale going on today :-)
4th of July Thanks
1- I am thankful to live in the United States of America -- yes, I may have some complaints, but I have the right to voice those complaints without fear of imprisonment or harm.
2- I am thankful that my children will be given the same rights because of the men and women who are willing to be away on holidays defending our rights.
3- I am thankful for Rob :-} and for all of my children.
4- I am thankful for friends who know that sometimes we don't need to be by ourselves on holidays and who will bring side dishes and make the sad days a celebration :-) I am thankful that some people really do understand because they are living the SAME THINGS!
5- I am thankful that I live in a house with a basement where the kids can go play while the adults can have their own conversations!
6- I am thankful that my brisket turned out good even though I didn't get the best cut (I was fooled, dang it, fooled)
7- I am thankful that today is over -- another day down and less than 300 to go!
PS -- I don't have any pictures because I forgot to charge my camera. Hope to have some "borrowed" by tomorrow :-)
2- I am thankful that my children will be given the same rights because of the men and women who are willing to be away on holidays defending our rights.
3- I am thankful for Rob :-} and for all of my children.
4- I am thankful for friends who know that sometimes we don't need to be by ourselves on holidays and who will bring side dishes and make the sad days a celebration :-) I am thankful that some people really do understand because they are living the SAME THINGS!
5- I am thankful that I live in a house with a basement where the kids can go play while the adults can have their own conversations!
6- I am thankful that my brisket turned out good even though I didn't get the best cut (I was fooled, dang it, fooled)
7- I am thankful that today is over -- another day down and less than 300 to go!
PS -- I don't have any pictures because I forgot to charge my camera. Hope to have some "borrowed" by tomorrow :-)
Friday, July 3, 2009
Thankful Friday
1- I still {heart} Skype. Got to talk with Rob and mom today -- and more importantly, the kids did too. Sam has started recognizing Rob and will sometimes mutter a "dada" when looking at him -- too softly for Rob to hear, but I hear it and it makes me feel good that he won't think the phone is "dada" like Josh did.
2- Got my cupcakes made and iced for our picnic tomorrow night. I just really hope it doesn't storm!
3- Got Rob's sheets and snacks in the mail before the post office took its half day off. I had forgotten they were closing at noon! Luckily I wanted to get going this morning so didn't put it off until after lunch (which I usually do).
4- Inflatable jumping houses + fireworks = sleepy kids
5- Just about ready for our picnic tomorrow night. I think I've gotten most everything done that I could do ahead of time. I do still have to do some cleaning in the morning, but as long as the rain holds off, it doesn't have to be spotless because we won't be inside. Please, please don't let it storm.
2- Got my cupcakes made and iced for our picnic tomorrow night. I just really hope it doesn't storm!
3- Got Rob's sheets and snacks in the mail before the post office took its half day off. I had forgotten they were closing at noon! Luckily I wanted to get going this morning so didn't put it off until after lunch (which I usually do).
4- Inflatable jumping houses + fireworks = sleepy kids
5- Just about ready for our picnic tomorrow night. I think I've gotten most everything done that I could do ahead of time. I do still have to do some cleaning in the morning, but as long as the rain holds off, it doesn't have to be spotless because we won't be inside. Please, please don't let it storm.
Thursday's Thanks
1- took an hour and a half nap with Bub in my arms and Faith on my legs -- while Grace was snuggled with Dixie and Sam was snug in his crib. Guess we all needed a bit of a nap :-)
2- got Bub's immunization records today for his school registration packet. He is missing one shot, but the clinic agreed to let him get it when he comes in for his 4 year shots. They don't like giving shots more than necessary and one time of upsetting Josh will be enough for all of us!
3- On the same note, Josh's packet is almost finished. Just have to find that pesky birth certificate! I am 90% sure where it is...
4- Finally got the sheet sets for Rob washed and dried. They are in a package ready to be sent.
5- Walked our 3.5 mile loop tonight to help the kids get tired since we did have the big nap :-)
PS. Why does blogger spell check sometimes pick words that aren't spelled wrong? The suggestion given is the exact same word -- it wasn't misspelled!!
2- got Bub's immunization records today for his school registration packet. He is missing one shot, but the clinic agreed to let him get it when he comes in for his 4 year shots. They don't like giving shots more than necessary and one time of upsetting Josh will be enough for all of us!
3- On the same note, Josh's packet is almost finished. Just have to find that pesky birth certificate! I am 90% sure where it is...
4- Finally got the sheet sets for Rob washed and dried. They are in a package ready to be sent.
5- Walked our 3.5 mile loop tonight to help the kids get tired since we did have the big nap :-)
PS. Why does blogger spell check sometimes pick words that aren't spelled wrong? The suggestion given is the exact same word -- it wasn't misspelled!!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Wednesday's Thanks
1- a WONDERFUL day at the zoo today. A great friend went with us and made the day even better! I don't think the girls were ever out of arms reach of Jessica, except for the bathroom.
2- I made a craft that my girls like -- Faithers likes the bigger :-) It is harder to see Grace's, but it is about half the diameter of Faith's.
3- Though I missed hearing from Rob during the day today, I did get to see his face (via Skype) this morning. I {heart} Skype!
4- Yapped with my neighbors yet again tonight. I really like my neighborhood -- most of the time!
5- Hmm... quite tired tonight. Hard to think of another. I guess I am thankful that it is only 2320 and I am heading to bed!! Goodnight!
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