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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
For Today...
Outside my Window... It's sunny. After a week of mild, 70 degree days, we're back up in the 80s. It's supposed to get cool again later this week.
I am thinking... that I should take Lillian to the Goodwill Store since she's the only kid I have with me today. I love hunting for "treasures" at Goodwill.
From the learning rooms... I'll be honest... I got nothin' to write here.
I am thankful for... restful Sundays.
From the kitchen...We're having salmon tonight. I've had salmon at restaurants twice in the past 10 days, and I finally broke down and bought some. I've never prepared it at home before, so I'm nervous to try.
I am wearing... the tie dyed shirt I made with Quinn's class on Friday, a pair of jeans and my Athens Crocs (flip flops).
I am reading... a lot of blogs lately. Google Reader is so good about recommending blogs I might enjoy, and I've added a bunch of new ones this week.
I am hoping... to figure out how I'm going to get myself to the Skyline retreat next month. I thought I had a ride, but now I don't.
I am creating... that darn Disney scrapbook... still! I'm on the last few packs of pictures, so hopefully it will be done by this time next week.
I am hearing... "Go, Diego, Go!" Lillian likes to come in my office and watch TV in the morning.
Around the house... The playroom NEEDS to be cleaned and toys culled from it. I have laundry left from the weekend, and there is a load of clean dishes to be emptied from the dishwasher and more dirty ones to be loaded and run.
One of my favorite things... is television. I'm so happy my favorite shows are back on. I watched too much TV this week!
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...Meetings at the older kids' school, a doctor's appointment tomorrow (for me), wash everyone's comforters (something I started doing once a month after all our sickness this summer...), get ready for Lillian's birthday party on Sunday, errands, laundry, help with homework, etc.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...
That's an iPhone 3G. I desperately want one, but alas, we do business with Verizon and hubby doesn't plan on switching to AT&T just so I can have the iPhone. He's been with Verizon since it was Bell Atlantic and we have an awesome plan that doesn't even exist anymore (we've kind of been grandfathered with this plan...) I think he'd feel like he was cheating on Verizon if he even thought about switching service. So I pine for the iPhone. ::SIGH::
I am thinking... that I should take Lillian to the Goodwill Store since she's the only kid I have with me today. I love hunting for "treasures" at Goodwill.
From the learning rooms... I'll be honest... I got nothin' to write here.
I am thankful for... restful Sundays.
From the kitchen...We're having salmon tonight. I've had salmon at restaurants twice in the past 10 days, and I finally broke down and bought some. I've never prepared it at home before, so I'm nervous to try.
I am wearing... the tie dyed shirt I made with Quinn's class on Friday, a pair of jeans and my Athens Crocs (flip flops).
I am reading... a lot of blogs lately. Google Reader is so good about recommending blogs I might enjoy, and I've added a bunch of new ones this week.
I am hoping... to figure out how I'm going to get myself to the Skyline retreat next month. I thought I had a ride, but now I don't.
I am creating... that darn Disney scrapbook... still! I'm on the last few packs of pictures, so hopefully it will be done by this time next week.
I am hearing... "Go, Diego, Go!" Lillian likes to come in my office and watch TV in the morning.
Around the house... The playroom NEEDS to be cleaned and toys culled from it. I have laundry left from the weekend, and there is a load of clean dishes to be emptied from the dishwasher and more dirty ones to be loaded and run.
One of my favorite things... is television. I'm so happy my favorite shows are back on. I watched too much TV this week!
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...Meetings at the older kids' school, a doctor's appointment tomorrow (for me), wash everyone's comforters (something I started doing once a month after all our sickness this summer...), get ready for Lillian's birthday party on Sunday, errands, laundry, help with homework, etc.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...
That's an iPhone 3G. I desperately want one, but alas, we do business with Verizon and hubby doesn't plan on switching to AT&T just so I can have the iPhone. He's been with Verizon since it was Bell Atlantic and we have an awesome plan that doesn't even exist anymore (we've kind of been grandfathered with this plan...) I think he'd feel like he was cheating on Verizon if he even thought about switching service. So I pine for the iPhone. ::SIGH::
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Blog Cheater
I saw this on 2 blogs recently, and I'm not above copying. I'm a blog cheater.
1- What's worse - Physical or Mental cheating? Both are pretty bad, but I'd choose physical as the worse of the two.
2- Is it easier to forgive or forget? forgive
3- Can men and women be "Just Friends?" Yes, but there can't be any physical attraction. I've had male friends that I wasn't attracted to.
4- Dating co-workers? I work at home, so my kids are my co-workers. I think that's illegal? And gross.
5- All expenses paid vacation to anywhere? You know where. It starts with a Disney and ends with a World. After that it would probably be some remote beach with a full staff to meet my every need... like maybe in Fiji? One of those huts that sit right in the water.
6- On the way to the electric chair - What's your last meal? Hold up... why am I going to the electric chair? What'd I do?!? Um, I'd probably choose Baby Doe's beer cheese soup, a great steak and something chocolate for dessert.
7- The water park... makes me tired? I haven't been to a water park since the early 90s. Hot, sunburned, waterlogged, chafed... ick. Not my thing.
8- When you are "In Love" do you notice other people? Yeah? I guess? Romantically, no, but I'm not blinded to the existence of other people.
9- Is flirting cheating? I think so. Why flirt if you know it's not going anywhere? Why even be tempted? Flirting to get something from the other person is just shallow and underhanded.
10- Would you rather have 1 great friend or 5 pals? 1 great friend
11- If someone called you a bitch would you be offended? Uh, yeah. I don't think that word is a compliment. I try very hard to be nice to people, even when I'm angry. I don't think being mean is ever appropriate.
12- Are you ok with your significant other being friends with an ex? I'm not sure.
13- Would you live with someone without marrying them? Nope.
14- Favorite sport? I love to watch college (SEC) football, but if I'm participating then it's going to be swimming.
15- Is toilet paper hung over or under? As long as there's paper on the roll, I don't care. I can't use a cardboard tube when I'm done wif my bidness. If the hubby actually remembers to put a new roll on when an old one is used up, I'm singin' hallelujahs.
16- Do you squeeze toothpaste from the middle or end of the tube? I don't pay attention to where I squeeze. I do roll it up when it's getting close to empty, so probably the top?
17- How do you feel about tanning booths? I used them in college and once as a newlywed, but never again. I'm seeing the effects, and I don't like them.
18- Friends with benefits? Nope.
19- Do you believe in angels? Absolutely. There have been too many times in my life when I know I've been in the presence of angels for me not to believe in them. Plus, the Bible says they exist, so that's enough for me to believe.
20- Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures? Take them.
21- Have you ever flirted with someone you had no interest in? Not intentionally.
22 - Ever kissed a random person and then walked away? Nope. Why would you do that?
23- Would you buy bootleg merchandise? Nope, but last week my husband downloaded the cartoon parts of "Song of the South" onto a DVD so our kids could see what the story is behind the Splash Mountain ride at Disney World. That's the only way to see that movie, unfortunately.
24- What color looks best on you? Light aqua and plum-ish purple. Those are the colors that fetch me the most compliments.
25- If you could play any sport professionally what would it be? Is there a sport I can do sitting down? Maybe I would be a golfer. They seem to have the easiest time. Walk, hit a ball with an overpriced stick, ride in the cart, someone else carries your bag... pretty nice life.
26- Ever break up with someone and regret it? No.
27- Are you a jealous person? I'd be lying if I said no. I don't get jealous often. Mostly covetous, I guess. It passes quickly.
28- Would you ever have plastic surgery? I have, to erase a chicken pox scar (but only because I was having another procedure to remove scar tissue from my upper lip). I was in 5th grade.
29- When do you want to get married? Hopefully I won't be getting married again. ; )
30- Who has the sexiest accents? I love to hear Harry Connick, Jr. talk. I honestly think a thick Southern accent is the MOST unsexy accent on the planet, but I like a light Scottish accent (Ewan McGregor comes to mind...)
31- Next concert you're attending? I don't know. Is Manhattan Transfer coming back to town anytime soon? Harry Connick, Jr? I like smaller concert settings.
32- Favorite song? I can't pick just one. I love "Baby Grand" by Billy Joel. I can't think of any others right now because my iPod is on and it's impossible to think of anything besides what's playing ("The Mighty Quinn" at the moment...)
33- Favorite movie? Of all time? Gone With the Wind.
34- What's your occupation? Mom.
35- What's your sign? Like Bill Engvall's "Here's your sign!" or astrological sign? I'm an Aquarius, but I don't believe in astrology. Bunch o' hooey.
36- Are you a beach, country or city person? BEACH!
37- Best vacation spot you've been to? The hubs and I took a Royal Caribbean cruise before we had kids, and we spent our day on Coco Cay in a hammock strung between two palm trees. I read while he slept. We were right next to the ocean, we were perfectly shaded by the fronds of the palm tree and there was a niiiiiiiice breeze. If I could do that for a week with no TV (but definitely an iPod), that would be my idea of heaven on earth.
38- Have you ever had a "secret affair?" Why? Do you know something? Did someone say something to you? (The answer is no. I'm just playin'.)
39- If you could own a non-traditional pet which would it be? An imaginary alligator.
40- Favorite show as a child? Little House on the Prairie, The Love Boat and Fantasy Island. I loved Saturday nights.
41- Where do you spend most of your money? Target
42- Are you currently working at a job that you hate? No. I love my job (and the meds that allow me to say that with a smile on my face!)
43- Have you ever been so heart broken that you called in sick to work? No.
44- Favorite summer drink? Butter pecan milkshake from Bruster's
45- Can you change a car tire? Sure. I know the number for AAA. Oh, change it myself? Nay. I should know that. Could probably figger it out if I had to. I *know* I can take the lug nuts off and put them back on. I've done that before. Impressed?
46- Favorite cologne/perfume? Sarah Jessica Parker's "Lovely" and Philosophy's "Amazing Grace". My hubby likes the smell of Chloe, which I wear very infrequently. I still like it, but it's very sweet.
47- Favorite candle scent? Cinnamon or apple or a combination of both.
48- Would you consider yourself adventurous? No.
49- What is your My Space profile song? I don't have a MySpace page. If I did, I still wouldn't have music. I think it's startling to be slapped in the face with a song when I click on someone's page. I had music here for awhile, but I took it off, because I couldn't stand it.
50- Favorite concert attended? DC Talk/ Michael W. Smith when I was in college. We were on the front row. ("Sing 'Friends' Michael! Sing 'Friends'!" Remember that, Brooke?)
51- Would you date an already attached man/woman? Attached to what? A bomb?
52- Would you sing Karaoke in front of co-workers? Maaaaaaaaybe. If'n I had co-workers.
53- Can you shoot pool? Not well.
54- Do you like your siblings' significant others? He seems like a nice guy. I don't know him too well, but he makes my sister happy, so that's good enough for me.
55- Can you drive a stick? Like a broomstick? Does this have something to do with that bitch comment? (No. I can only drive an automatic. I never learned to drive a car with a manual transmission.)
56- When you marry will you wear white? I did wear white.
57- Have you ever sat and hoped for a phone call? When I was dating my hubby long distance, yes.
58- Ever skip school and spend the day at the beach? The beach was 5 hours from my house, but even if it had been closer, I wouldn't have skipped.
59- Favorite TV shows? The Office and Pushing Daisies.
60- What are you waiting for at the movies? I think Madagascar 2 is going to be hilarious. Truth be told, I kinda sorta want to see High School Musical: 3, too. Only because I know it will be fun to take the kids. Not because Zac Efron is a cutie pie. Definitely not that. 'Cause that would be creepy.
1- What's worse - Physical or Mental cheating? Both are pretty bad, but I'd choose physical as the worse of the two.
2- Is it easier to forgive or forget? forgive
3- Can men and women be "Just Friends?" Yes, but there can't be any physical attraction. I've had male friends that I wasn't attracted to.
4- Dating co-workers? I work at home, so my kids are my co-workers. I think that's illegal? And gross.
5- All expenses paid vacation to anywhere? You know where. It starts with a Disney and ends with a World. After that it would probably be some remote beach with a full staff to meet my every need... like maybe in Fiji? One of those huts that sit right in the water.
6- On the way to the electric chair - What's your last meal? Hold up... why am I going to the electric chair? What'd I do?!? Um, I'd probably choose Baby Doe's beer cheese soup, a great steak and something chocolate for dessert.
7- The water park... makes me tired? I haven't been to a water park since the early 90s. Hot, sunburned, waterlogged, chafed... ick. Not my thing.
8- When you are "In Love" do you notice other people? Yeah? I guess? Romantically, no, but I'm not blinded to the existence of other people.
9- Is flirting cheating? I think so. Why flirt if you know it's not going anywhere? Why even be tempted? Flirting to get something from the other person is just shallow and underhanded.
10- Would you rather have 1 great friend or 5 pals? 1 great friend
11- If someone called you a bitch would you be offended? Uh, yeah. I don't think that word is a compliment. I try very hard to be nice to people, even when I'm angry. I don't think being mean is ever appropriate.
12- Are you ok with your significant other being friends with an ex? I'm not sure.
13- Would you live with someone without marrying them? Nope.
14- Favorite sport? I love to watch college (SEC) football, but if I'm participating then it's going to be swimming.
15- Is toilet paper hung over or under? As long as there's paper on the roll, I don't care. I can't use a cardboard tube when I'm done wif my bidness. If the hubby actually remembers to put a new roll on when an old one is used up, I'm singin' hallelujahs.
16- Do you squeeze toothpaste from the middle or end of the tube? I don't pay attention to where I squeeze. I do roll it up when it's getting close to empty, so probably the top?
17- How do you feel about tanning booths? I used them in college and once as a newlywed, but never again. I'm seeing the effects, and I don't like them.
18- Friends with benefits? Nope.
19- Do you believe in angels? Absolutely. There have been too many times in my life when I know I've been in the presence of angels for me not to believe in them. Plus, the Bible says they exist, so that's enough for me to believe.
20- Would you rather take pictures or be in pictures? Take them.
21- Have you ever flirted with someone you had no interest in? Not intentionally.
22 - Ever kissed a random person and then walked away? Nope. Why would you do that?
23- Would you buy bootleg merchandise? Nope, but last week my husband downloaded the cartoon parts of "Song of the South" onto a DVD so our kids could see what the story is behind the Splash Mountain ride at Disney World. That's the only way to see that movie, unfortunately.
24- What color looks best on you? Light aqua and plum-ish purple. Those are the colors that fetch me the most compliments.
25- If you could play any sport professionally what would it be? Is there a sport I can do sitting down? Maybe I would be a golfer. They seem to have the easiest time. Walk, hit a ball with an overpriced stick, ride in the cart, someone else carries your bag... pretty nice life.
26- Ever break up with someone and regret it? No.
27- Are you a jealous person? I'd be lying if I said no. I don't get jealous often. Mostly covetous, I guess. It passes quickly.
28- Would you ever have plastic surgery? I have, to erase a chicken pox scar (but only because I was having another procedure to remove scar tissue from my upper lip). I was in 5th grade.
29- When do you want to get married? Hopefully I won't be getting married again. ; )
30- Who has the sexiest accents? I love to hear Harry Connick, Jr. talk. I honestly think a thick Southern accent is the MOST unsexy accent on the planet, but I like a light Scottish accent (Ewan McGregor comes to mind...)
31- Next concert you're attending? I don't know. Is Manhattan Transfer coming back to town anytime soon? Harry Connick, Jr? I like smaller concert settings.
32- Favorite song? I can't pick just one. I love "Baby Grand" by Billy Joel. I can't think of any others right now because my iPod is on and it's impossible to think of anything besides what's playing ("The Mighty Quinn" at the moment...)
33- Favorite movie? Of all time? Gone With the Wind.
34- What's your occupation? Mom.
35- What's your sign? Like Bill Engvall's "Here's your sign!" or astrological sign? I'm an Aquarius, but I don't believe in astrology. Bunch o' hooey.
36- Are you a beach, country or city person? BEACH!
37- Best vacation spot you've been to? The hubs and I took a Royal Caribbean cruise before we had kids, and we spent our day on Coco Cay in a hammock strung between two palm trees. I read while he slept. We were right next to the ocean, we were perfectly shaded by the fronds of the palm tree and there was a niiiiiiiice breeze. If I could do that for a week with no TV (but definitely an iPod), that would be my idea of heaven on earth.
38- Have you ever had a "secret affair?" Why? Do you know something? Did someone say something to you? (The answer is no. I'm just playin'.)
39- If you could own a non-traditional pet which would it be? An imaginary alligator.
40- Favorite show as a child? Little House on the Prairie, The Love Boat and Fantasy Island. I loved Saturday nights.
41- Where do you spend most of your money? Target
42- Are you currently working at a job that you hate? No. I love my job (and the meds that allow me to say that with a smile on my face!)
43- Have you ever been so heart broken that you called in sick to work? No.
44- Favorite summer drink? Butter pecan milkshake from Bruster's
45- Can you change a car tire? Sure. I know the number for AAA. Oh, change it myself? Nay. I should know that. Could probably figger it out if I had to. I *know* I can take the lug nuts off and put them back on. I've done that before. Impressed?
46- Favorite cologne/perfume? Sarah Jessica Parker's "Lovely" and Philosophy's "Amazing Grace". My hubby likes the smell of Chloe, which I wear very infrequently. I still like it, but it's very sweet.
47- Favorite candle scent? Cinnamon or apple or a combination of both.
48- Would you consider yourself adventurous? No.
49- What is your My Space profile song? I don't have a MySpace page. If I did, I still wouldn't have music. I think it's startling to be slapped in the face with a song when I click on someone's page. I had music here for awhile, but I took it off, because I couldn't stand it.
50- Favorite concert attended? DC Talk/ Michael W. Smith when I was in college. We were on the front row. ("Sing 'Friends' Michael! Sing 'Friends'!" Remember that, Brooke?)
51- Would you date an already attached man/woman? Attached to what? A bomb?
52- Would you sing Karaoke in front of co-workers? Maaaaaaaaybe. If'n I had co-workers.
53- Can you shoot pool? Not well.
54- Do you like your siblings' significant others? He seems like a nice guy. I don't know him too well, but he makes my sister happy, so that's good enough for me.
55- Can you drive a stick? Like a broomstick? Does this have something to do with that bitch comment? (No. I can only drive an automatic. I never learned to drive a car with a manual transmission.)
56- When you marry will you wear white? I did wear white.
57- Have you ever sat and hoped for a phone call? When I was dating my hubby long distance, yes.
58- Ever skip school and spend the day at the beach? The beach was 5 hours from my house, but even if it had been closer, I wouldn't have skipped.
59- Favorite TV shows? The Office and Pushing Daisies.
60- What are you waiting for at the movies? I think Madagascar 2 is going to be hilarious. Truth be told, I kinda sorta want to see High School Musical: 3, too. Only because I know it will be fun to take the kids. Not because Zac Efron is a cutie pie. Definitely not that. 'Cause that would be creepy.
Monday, September 22, 2008
For Today, 9/22/08
Outside my Window... I see grass that needs to be cut. I wonder when Mr. Fred is coming back to cut it?
I am thinking... that these Pringles are stale.
From the learning rooms... hmmm.... not sure I'm learning anything right now... at least nothing I'm conscious of learning.
I am thankful for... cooler weather!
From the kitchen... I need to BBQ something this week, because hubby just found my stash of Tony Roma's BBQ sauce that I ordered from Amazon for almost nothing. He didn't see the box of German Chocolate cake mixes on the floor, but I need to start using those up, too.
I am wearing... jeans (yea for it being cool enough for jeans!) and a dark brown shirt that says "Sweet & Southern" on the front and "Sweet and Southern just like my tea" on the back.
I am reading... The Gettysburg Diaries by Mark Nesbitt and Song Yet Sung by James McBride.
I am creating... my Disney scrapbooks... still not finished, but not for lack of trying. I have to cut back on the number of pictures I take on our trips, but it's so hard! I want to remember it all!
I am hearing... "Go Diego, Go!" on the TV and the hum of the computer's CPU.
Around the house... laundry. Always laundry. I need to clean the playroom, too. I emptied the dishwasher and reloaded it before I took the kids to school, so it was nice to come home to an empty sink. Sometime soon I will need to go through the kids' closets and switch out the winter and summer clothes, make a list of what the older kids need for winter and find the boxes of clothes in the basement for the younger kids to wear. It's always such a chore and I put it off as long as possible.
One of my favorite things... is being able to open the windows instead of running the A/C. I love the way the infusion of fresh air makes the house smell. I love the smells of fall.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week... take Lillian to the doctor for her 4-year checkup, clean the playroom, See You at the Pole at the older kids' school, picture day for the older kids, FINISH the December 2007 Disney scrapbook, watch lots of TV (it's premiere week! Woo hoo!)
Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...
Lillian, in the birthday hat that her teacher lets all birthday boys and girls wear on their special day.
I am thinking... that these Pringles are stale.
From the learning rooms... hmmm.... not sure I'm learning anything right now... at least nothing I'm conscious of learning.
I am thankful for... cooler weather!
From the kitchen... I need to BBQ something this week, because hubby just found my stash of Tony Roma's BBQ sauce that I ordered from Amazon for almost nothing. He didn't see the box of German Chocolate cake mixes on the floor, but I need to start using those up, too.
I am wearing... jeans (yea for it being cool enough for jeans!) and a dark brown shirt that says "Sweet & Southern" on the front and "Sweet and Southern just like my tea" on the back.
I am reading... The Gettysburg Diaries by Mark Nesbitt and Song Yet Sung by James McBride.
I am creating... my Disney scrapbooks... still not finished, but not for lack of trying. I have to cut back on the number of pictures I take on our trips, but it's so hard! I want to remember it all!
I am hearing... "Go Diego, Go!" on the TV and the hum of the computer's CPU.
Around the house... laundry. Always laundry. I need to clean the playroom, too. I emptied the dishwasher and reloaded it before I took the kids to school, so it was nice to come home to an empty sink. Sometime soon I will need to go through the kids' closets and switch out the winter and summer clothes, make a list of what the older kids need for winter and find the boxes of clothes in the basement for the younger kids to wear. It's always such a chore and I put it off as long as possible.
One of my favorite things... is being able to open the windows instead of running the A/C. I love the way the infusion of fresh air makes the house smell. I love the smells of fall.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week... take Lillian to the doctor for her 4-year checkup, clean the playroom, See You at the Pole at the older kids' school, picture day for the older kids, FINISH the December 2007 Disney scrapbook, watch lots of TV (it's premiere week! Woo hoo!)
Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...
Lillian, in the birthday hat that her teacher lets all birthday boys and girls wear on their special day.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Epilogue
As I was sitting at my computer I heard my name bellowed from the room beside mine.
"Mommy! Come here! Come see Lillian!"
My husband was doing the nighttime routine with the birthday girl.
I entered the room. Hubby said, "Lillian's eyes are leaking because she's not 3 anymore."
Seems our baby wants to live with us "fowuevah". She thought because she's 4 now she'll have to leave soon.
I quickly told her that getting older means being able to ride more rides at Disney World.
Leak fixed.
"Mommy! Come here! Come see Lillian!"
My husband was doing the nighttime routine with the birthday girl.
I entered the room. Hubby said, "Lillian's eyes are leaking because she's not 3 anymore."
Seems our baby wants to live with us "fowuevah". She thought because she's 4 now she'll have to leave soon.
I quickly told her that getting older means being able to ride more rides at Disney World.
Leak fixed.
Have you seen my baby?
Lillian Grayce was born on Saturday, September 20th, 2004.
She is 4 years-old today.
I honestly don't know where the time went.
Happy Birthday, Lillo. I love you so very, very much. You'll always be my baby.
She is 4 years-old today.
I honestly don't know where the time went.
Happy Birthday, Lillo. I love you so very, very much. You'll always be my baby.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Disappointment
Well, "Baby Mama" wasn't all I expected it to be. Sure there were parts that made me chuckle, but I'd seen the funniest parts of the movie in the commercials, so they didn't elicit the gut busting guffaws they should have. Amy Poehler peeing in the sink is still downright funny, but the only part of the movie that made me really crack up came while the credits were rolling. I won't spoil it for you if you haven't yet seen the movie, but it involves those ball pit balls. Brief but hilarious.
I just finished watching "The Bucket List" and while it was a sweet movie, it wasn't a movie I'd include on the "Best of Rob Reiner Flicks" list. I've had it since August 17th, and it wasn't worth waiting this long to see. Maybe in my heart of hearts I knew it wasn't that great of a film. I've never been a big Jack Nicholson fan, but I do love Morgan Freeman.
So now I'm waiting on "Made of Honor", "Leatherheads" (filmed right here where I live!), and the kids will get to see Batman (not the live action movies... the original, full length cartoon movie...)
And that's about all I have going on right now that's worth posting. Such an exciting life.
I just finished watching "The Bucket List" and while it was a sweet movie, it wasn't a movie I'd include on the "Best of Rob Reiner Flicks" list. I've had it since August 17th, and it wasn't worth waiting this long to see. Maybe in my heart of hearts I knew it wasn't that great of a film. I've never been a big Jack Nicholson fan, but I do love Morgan Freeman.
So now I'm waiting on "Made of Honor", "Leatherheads" (filmed right here where I live!), and the kids will get to see Batman (not the live action movies... the original, full length cartoon movie...)
And that's about all I have going on right now that's worth posting. Such an exciting life.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
We Both Win
It's here! It's here! It's here! The mail lady just brought me "Baby Mama" so I'll be sequestering myself for the next 1 hour and 36 minutes. I hope it lives up to my expectations.
While I'm away, I have an assignment for you.
Go to abc.com.
Click on Full Episodes.
Choose Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Pick the 9/15 episode with Kobe Bryant. I promise you won't have to watch the whole thing. The funny part I want you to see is around the 9:33 mark. Keep watching until you see the Worst Science Team on TV video. My husband and I laughed long and loud. I was laughing more at him laughing, because he has a deep, breathless laugh... anyway... go watch and enjoy.
(and to those of you without high speed internet or those in different countries that can't access ABC.com, I apologize. I did look on YouTube first.)
Hopefully we'll both get a good laugh today. Me from "Baby Mama" and you from The Worst Science Team on TV. Who knew Atom Smashing could be so darn funny?
While I'm away, I have an assignment for you.
Go to abc.com.
Click on Full Episodes.
Choose Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Pick the 9/15 episode with Kobe Bryant. I promise you won't have to watch the whole thing. The funny part I want you to see is around the 9:33 mark. Keep watching until you see the Worst Science Team on TV video. My husband and I laughed long and loud. I was laughing more at him laughing, because he has a deep, breathless laugh... anyway... go watch and enjoy.
(and to those of you without high speed internet or those in different countries that can't access ABC.com, I apologize. I did look on YouTube first.)
Hopefully we'll both get a good laugh today. Me from "Baby Mama" and you from The Worst Science Team on TV. Who knew Atom Smashing could be so darn funny?
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Holla!
I'm severely stoked because I just got a fan-freakin-tastic e-mail from Netflix. "Baby Mama" will be in da house tomorrow!!! That means I can (hopefully) watch it before I have to pick up the kids!!! I'm all electrified, like I just had Pop Rocks with Coke or something. Yee haw!
Monday, September 15, 2008
For Today...
Outside my Window... It's overcast.
I am thinking... of easily prepared things that are good with ham for supper tonight.
From the learning rooms... I heard about an article on Dave Ramsey's radio show today, and I want to go read it. It's supposed to be a really good reflection on the collapse of Lehman Brothers. I think I'll print it out, because I hate hunching over a desk to read stuff on the internet.
I am thankful for... schools that my children enjoy attending. All 4 of the kids love school and I credit the schools for providing great curricula and for the awesome teachers that love my kids and inspire them to learn. The kids soak up a great deal of typical school knowledge at their respective schools, but they also acquire a lot of Biblical knowledge as well as interacting with teachers who love Jesus and model his love. I really can't ask for better situations for my children. God has been very good to lead us to these schools.
From the kitchen... I have so many peaches, because my husband stopped at the local produce stand on Saturday and bought a huge basket of the gorgeous, good smelling fruit. I also have an abundance of Yellow Delicious apples, because they were 99 cents a bag last time I went grocery shopping. I need to slice and freeze the peaches and do something with the apples before they rot.
I am wearing... a navy blue top that has a keyhole that bothers me (it shows too much cleavage if it falls too low, but it's super comfy other than that), some khaki shorts and a pair of Target knockoff Rocket Dogs.
I am reading... nothing right now. I need to finish Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend and plan on starting Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson.
I am hoping... it rains like the weather guy has claimed it would for the past week.
I am creating... a scrapbook from our December 2007 Disney trip. I spent yesterday organizing pictures and embellishments for last month's trip plus the one my husband and I took alone in May. That's a lot of Disney, but I would go back tomorrow in a heartbeat. Love that place.
I am hearing... My iPod on shuffle. Right now it's playing "Down To The River To Pray" by Allison Krause.
Around the house... dinner to be made, dishes to be unloaded from the dishwasher, dishes in the sink to be loaded, a load of laundry in the dryer, 2 baskets of laundry in the den to be folded and lunches to be made for the boys.
One of my favorite things... is going to the movies. Today Lillian and I went to see Wall E. I hadn't seen it (hubby took the kids to see it earlier in the summer). It was so cute, and Lillian and I had a blast on our Mommy date. We shared popcorn and had Cokes and I even treated her to a Nerds Rope ('cause I wanted Raisinets to go with my popcorn). I am looking forward to seeing more movies by myself this year; I'm especially intrigued by "Burn After Reading (the Coen Brothers ROCK), "The Duchess" (one of those fluffy Keira Knightley period films with gorgeous costumes), "Eagle Eye" (with Shia LeBeouf), "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" and "Nights in Rodanthe" (because I really, really like Diane Lane... she's gorgeous and timeless). I love the dark theater, escaping into a story for a couple of hours and then walking out into the blinding sun. It's a great way to spend my time. I saw several previews for movies I know the kids will enjoy, too. "The Tale of Desperaux" (based on one of Camryn's all time favorite books), "Bolt" (the hamster is adorable) and "Madagascar 2: Escape from Africa (the clip made me LAUGH OUT LOUD today! I like to move it, move it!)
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week... Tomorrow a nurse is coming to the house to do a health profile for new life insurance. Always love those. Tomorrow is also Camryn's teacher's birthday, so I'll go out there sometime tomorrow to take her gifts and a chocolate chip cookie cake thing. I have a room mom meeting on Thursday, which is the same day I have to pick up my check and leftover clothes from the bi-annual consignment sale I participate in. I'm hoping for at least $300, but we'll see. I just don't want to have a lot of clothes left over. Saturday is Lillian's 4th birthday, and I still haven't put together a party. I guess she'll have to celebrate next week. I'm awful about planning the kids' parties. In between all that I'll have more laundry to do, dishes out the wazoo and lots of helping with homework and cooking dinner. It never ends.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...
This is Lillian in her strawberry gown. She inherited the gown from Camryn, so it's a little pilled and small. I took a picture of her wearing the gown because I remember how Camryn looked in it, all clean and fresh from a bath. I always called her "My Strawberry Girl" when she wore it, and I do the same for Lillian. Lillo's about to outgrow the strawberry gown, which means it will be put in a bag bound for Goodwill. Maybe some other little girl will find it and her momma will call her Strawberry Girl, too.
I am thinking... of easily prepared things that are good with ham for supper tonight.
From the learning rooms... I heard about an article on Dave Ramsey's radio show today, and I want to go read it. It's supposed to be a really good reflection on the collapse of Lehman Brothers. I think I'll print it out, because I hate hunching over a desk to read stuff on the internet.
I am thankful for... schools that my children enjoy attending. All 4 of the kids love school and I credit the schools for providing great curricula and for the awesome teachers that love my kids and inspire them to learn. The kids soak up a great deal of typical school knowledge at their respective schools, but they also acquire a lot of Biblical knowledge as well as interacting with teachers who love Jesus and model his love. I really can't ask for better situations for my children. God has been very good to lead us to these schools.
From the kitchen... I have so many peaches, because my husband stopped at the local produce stand on Saturday and bought a huge basket of the gorgeous, good smelling fruit. I also have an abundance of Yellow Delicious apples, because they were 99 cents a bag last time I went grocery shopping. I need to slice and freeze the peaches and do something with the apples before they rot.
I am wearing... a navy blue top that has a keyhole that bothers me (it shows too much cleavage if it falls too low, but it's super comfy other than that), some khaki shorts and a pair of Target knockoff Rocket Dogs.
I am reading... nothing right now. I need to finish Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend and plan on starting Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson.
I am hoping... it rains like the weather guy has claimed it would for the past week.
I am creating... a scrapbook from our December 2007 Disney trip. I spent yesterday organizing pictures and embellishments for last month's trip plus the one my husband and I took alone in May. That's a lot of Disney, but I would go back tomorrow in a heartbeat. Love that place.
I am hearing... My iPod on shuffle. Right now it's playing "Down To The River To Pray" by Allison Krause.
Around the house... dinner to be made, dishes to be unloaded from the dishwasher, dishes in the sink to be loaded, a load of laundry in the dryer, 2 baskets of laundry in the den to be folded and lunches to be made for the boys.
One of my favorite things... is going to the movies. Today Lillian and I went to see Wall E. I hadn't seen it (hubby took the kids to see it earlier in the summer). It was so cute, and Lillian and I had a blast on our Mommy date. We shared popcorn and had Cokes and I even treated her to a Nerds Rope ('cause I wanted Raisinets to go with my popcorn). I am looking forward to seeing more movies by myself this year; I'm especially intrigued by "Burn After Reading (the Coen Brothers ROCK), "The Duchess" (one of those fluffy Keira Knightley period films with gorgeous costumes), "Eagle Eye" (with Shia LeBeouf), "Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist" and "Nights in Rodanthe" (because I really, really like Diane Lane... she's gorgeous and timeless). I love the dark theater, escaping into a story for a couple of hours and then walking out into the blinding sun. It's a great way to spend my time. I saw several previews for movies I know the kids will enjoy, too. "The Tale of Desperaux" (based on one of Camryn's all time favorite books), "Bolt" (the hamster is adorable) and "Madagascar 2: Escape from Africa (the clip made me LAUGH OUT LOUD today! I like to move it, move it!)
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week... Tomorrow a nurse is coming to the house to do a health profile for new life insurance. Always love those. Tomorrow is also Camryn's teacher's birthday, so I'll go out there sometime tomorrow to take her gifts and a chocolate chip cookie cake thing. I have a room mom meeting on Thursday, which is the same day I have to pick up my check and leftover clothes from the bi-annual consignment sale I participate in. I'm hoping for at least $300, but we'll see. I just don't want to have a lot of clothes left over. Saturday is Lillian's 4th birthday, and I still haven't put together a party. I guess she'll have to celebrate next week. I'm awful about planning the kids' parties. In between all that I'll have more laundry to do, dishes out the wazoo and lots of helping with homework and cooking dinner. It never ends.
Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...
This is Lillian in her strawberry gown. She inherited the gown from Camryn, so it's a little pilled and small. I took a picture of her wearing the gown because I remember how Camryn looked in it, all clean and fresh from a bath. I always called her "My Strawberry Girl" when she wore it, and I do the same for Lillian. Lillo's about to outgrow the strawberry gown, which means it will be put in a bag bound for Goodwill. Maybe some other little girl will find it and her momma will call her Strawberry Girl, too.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Monday, September 08, 2008
Guest Blogger (Kind Of)
This sure is turning out to be an Aiden-centric blog lately. Didn't mean it to be, but right now he's my favorite kid.
What? You don't find yourself having moments (days, weeks) where you have a favorite child? I do love each of my children equally and greatly, but sometimes there are stretches where I prefer the company of one kid simply because the other 3 are DRIVING ME BANANAS.
Right now Lillian is in a Tourette's phase. She sings spontaneously and loudly and repeats things A LOT. It's most annoying. And there's the yelling and the growling. She's the living incarnation of the strong willed child.
Quinn is in a "I can't get the words out of my mouth fast enough and therefore it's impossible to comprehend what I'm saying especially because I refuse to pronouce the letter R correctly, making me sound like I was born in Boston" phase. Arrrrrrr. Arrrrrr. Arrrrr... I sound like a pirate when I correct his speech.
Camryn is female, she's 10, on the cusp of womanhood and she thinks the world revolves around her. NO has suddenly disappeared from the list of words she comprehends. She can dish it, but she won't take it. 'Nuff said.
So that leaves Aiden. Sweet, do anything to please me Aiden. He's like a lap cat, that one. So docile and compliant and loves to be stroked, physically and emotionally. We totally get each other. He's so like me it's scary. Maybe that's why I like him so much. It's a form of narcissism.
The following was plucked from his Friday folder when I cleaned out his backpack over the weekend. I just had to share. I have typed it just as he wrote it, misspellings and all.
CREATION
I am glad that God created the day so that I can play.
I am happy God created the season winnter so that I can play in the snow.
I am delighted that God created the color red because I like red lightsabers.
I am pleased that God created the fruit/vegetable Bannana because I like Pennut budeer banana sanwichs.
I am excited that God created the animal tiger because I like the strips.
I am thankful God created the Sabbath when I can rest and play legos.
And God rested, and played Legos, and it was good.
What? You don't find yourself having moments (days, weeks) where you have a favorite child? I do love each of my children equally and greatly, but sometimes there are stretches where I prefer the company of one kid simply because the other 3 are DRIVING ME BANANAS.
Right now Lillian is in a Tourette's phase. She sings spontaneously and loudly and repeats things A LOT. It's most annoying. And there's the yelling and the growling. She's the living incarnation of the strong willed child.
Quinn is in a "I can't get the words out of my mouth fast enough and therefore it's impossible to comprehend what I'm saying especially because I refuse to pronouce the letter R correctly, making me sound like I was born in Boston" phase. Arrrrrrr. Arrrrrr. Arrrrr... I sound like a pirate when I correct his speech.
Camryn is female, she's 10, on the cusp of womanhood and she thinks the world revolves around her. NO has suddenly disappeared from the list of words she comprehends. She can dish it, but she won't take it. 'Nuff said.
So that leaves Aiden. Sweet, do anything to please me Aiden. He's like a lap cat, that one. So docile and compliant and loves to be stroked, physically and emotionally. We totally get each other. He's so like me it's scary. Maybe that's why I like him so much. It's a form of narcissism.
The following was plucked from his Friday folder when I cleaned out his backpack over the weekend. I just had to share. I have typed it just as he wrote it, misspellings and all.
CREATION
I am glad that God created the day so that I can play.
I am happy God created the season winnter so that I can play in the snow.
I am delighted that God created the color red because I like red lightsabers.
I am pleased that God created the fruit/vegetable Bannana because I like Pennut budeer banana sanwichs.
I am excited that God created the animal tiger because I like the strips.
I am thankful God created the Sabbath when I can rest and play legos.
And God rested, and played Legos, and it was good.
Sunday, September 07, 2008
He NEEEEEDS a New Lego Set!
As previously blogged, Aiden lost a tooth at Disney World:
While eating lunch yesterday, he decided to pull another tooth which had become very loose in the past week:
The kid is now tied with his big sister (who's 10) for number of teeth lost in a lifetime.
I think he believes he can earn money for Legos by yanking teeth from his head.
"Psssst... hey Tooth Fairy! I'll trade you two of these babies for an Imperial AT-ST! What? Fresh? Of course they're fresh! I just pulled 'em this morning!"
He can't eat an apple (or anything, really) worth a darn, but he sure does have a stockpile of cash!
While eating lunch yesterday, he decided to pull another tooth which had become very loose in the past week:
The kid is now tied with his big sister (who's 10) for number of teeth lost in a lifetime.
I think he believes he can earn money for Legos by yanking teeth from his head.
"Psssst... hey Tooth Fairy! I'll trade you two of these babies for an Imperial AT-ST! What? Fresh? Of course they're fresh! I just pulled 'em this morning!"
He can't eat an apple (or anything, really) worth a darn, but he sure does have a stockpile of cash!
Thursday, September 04, 2008
No Books for Galactic Bounty Hunters
You know your 5 year-old son is a Star Wars freak when he sees this sign on the library door:
and says, "If Boba Fett wanted to come to the library, he couldn't bring his blaster."
(Boba Fett is the bounty hunter from the Star Wars movies, for those of you untouched by the Star Wars phenomenon.)
and says, "If Boba Fett wanted to come to the library, he couldn't bring his blaster."
(Boba Fett is the bounty hunter from the Star Wars movies, for those of you untouched by the Star Wars phenomenon.)
Tuesday, September 02, 2008
Ahhhh...
4 interstates (385, 26, 95 and 4)
3 states (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina)
3 food stops (McDonald's, Krystal and Zaxby's)
2 gas stops
3 potty stops (Aiden didn't go ONCE the entire trip!)
10 hours
14 minutes
1,122 miles
6 very tired people
AND
We're home
Sweet
Home
3 states (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina)
3 food stops (McDonald's, Krystal and Zaxby's)
2 gas stops
3 potty stops (Aiden didn't go ONCE the entire trip!)
10 hours
14 minutes
1,122 miles
6 very tired people
AND
We're home
Sweet
Home
Monday, September 01, 2008
Last Day
The last day at Disney World always comes. When we get here the last day seems so far away, but inevitably it arrives and I'm sad and happy at the same time. Happy to be getting back home to my bed and our routine, but sad because I just love being at Disney. It seems so far removed from real life; everything here is truly magical.
We had planned to spend the evening in the Hollywood Studios, riding Tower of Terror and Rock n Rollercoaster (for the boys), seeing Playhouse Disney for Lillian and riding the Great Movie Ride for Camryn, but we were just too pooped from being up until 4 am at Magic Kingdom. We just needed a break, even though it meant missing some crucial rides for Aiden (and man, was he bummed! He cried for about 15 minutes!)
Instead we rented a bicycle surrey and took a ride around the water. It's about a mile all the way around the Boardwalk, past the back entrance to Epcot, the Yacht and Beach Club resorts and back to the rental place. There are two hills along the way as well, so it's a good workout when you're pedaling 2 adults and 4 children. We only made it around the circuit once.
I let Aiden be the official surrey ride photographer since he was a little down in the dumps. He did a pretty good job!
Lillian had fun ringing the bell:
The back side of the slide at the Yacht & Beach clubs:
The Yacht Club resort (Aiden REALLY wants to stay there next time, because the pool is AWESOME!):
Camryn, from Aiden's POV (She's a beauty, my firstborn!):
One of the many boats we've boarded this week:
Not a bad photographer for a boy of 7, eh?
After our surrey bike workout we went over to the Beaches and Cream restaurant at the Beach Club resort. They have something there called the Kitchen Sink, which is described as "scoops of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, coffee and mint chocolate chip, smothered in every topping we have". Every topping they have includes Oreo cookies, sliced Snickers bars, brownies, chunks of Angel Food cake, as well as the standard bananas, hot fudge, strawberry and pineapple toppings and caramel. The whole thing is topped with an entire can of whipped cream. There's even a special presentation made when the thing is brought to your table. Lights flicker, sirens go off, and the waitress makes a little speech before she plops the entire thing down in front of the eager diners.
And here is our Kitchen Sink:
Quinn ate more of the Sink than anyone, I think. He really enjoyed it, too. Little booger.
Bellies full of ice cream and assorted other goodies, we boated back over to our hotel to take one last swim and then pack. Before going back to the room, Camryn and I hit the hair wrap stand. She chose her school colors (royal blue, white, green and yellow) and a frog charm (because she says FROG stands for "Forever Reigns Our God"):
and in honor of college football season starting back up, I chose navy, orange and white for my beloved Auburn Tigers:
No, I'm not wearing makeup, because it just melts off in this heat. Despite the warm weather and the higher-than-we-expected crowds, we've had an awesome week. We rested more on this Disney trip than we ever have, and being Vacation Club members with larger accommodations really made a difference for us. I think joining DVC is one of the best investments we've ever made. We're already checking out which DVC property we can visit next time and planning to purchase more points. We're officially DVC addicts.
We have a long (8+) hour trip home tomorrow, and then it's back to the grind. I'm looking forward to sleeping in my bed tomorrow night, but I can't wait to relive the magical memories we've made this week when I thumb through our souvenirs and pictures. Disney World is just one of my favorite places on earth.
We had planned to spend the evening in the Hollywood Studios, riding Tower of Terror and Rock n Rollercoaster (for the boys), seeing Playhouse Disney for Lillian and riding the Great Movie Ride for Camryn, but we were just too pooped from being up until 4 am at Magic Kingdom. We just needed a break, even though it meant missing some crucial rides for Aiden (and man, was he bummed! He cried for about 15 minutes!)
Instead we rented a bicycle surrey and took a ride around the water. It's about a mile all the way around the Boardwalk, past the back entrance to Epcot, the Yacht and Beach Club resorts and back to the rental place. There are two hills along the way as well, so it's a good workout when you're pedaling 2 adults and 4 children. We only made it around the circuit once.
I let Aiden be the official surrey ride photographer since he was a little down in the dumps. He did a pretty good job!
Lillian had fun ringing the bell:
The back side of the slide at the Yacht & Beach clubs:
The Yacht Club resort (Aiden REALLY wants to stay there next time, because the pool is AWESOME!):
Camryn, from Aiden's POV (She's a beauty, my firstborn!):
One of the many boats we've boarded this week:
Not a bad photographer for a boy of 7, eh?
After our surrey bike workout we went over to the Beaches and Cream restaurant at the Beach Club resort. They have something there called the Kitchen Sink, which is described as "scoops of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, coffee and mint chocolate chip, smothered in every topping we have". Every topping they have includes Oreo cookies, sliced Snickers bars, brownies, chunks of Angel Food cake, as well as the standard bananas, hot fudge, strawberry and pineapple toppings and caramel. The whole thing is topped with an entire can of whipped cream. There's even a special presentation made when the thing is brought to your table. Lights flicker, sirens go off, and the waitress makes a little speech before she plops the entire thing down in front of the eager diners.
And here is our Kitchen Sink:
Quinn ate more of the Sink than anyone, I think. He really enjoyed it, too. Little booger.
Bellies full of ice cream and assorted other goodies, we boated back over to our hotel to take one last swim and then pack. Before going back to the room, Camryn and I hit the hair wrap stand. She chose her school colors (royal blue, white, green and yellow) and a frog charm (because she says FROG stands for "Forever Reigns Our God"):
and in honor of college football season starting back up, I chose navy, orange and white for my beloved Auburn Tigers:
No, I'm not wearing makeup, because it just melts off in this heat. Despite the warm weather and the higher-than-we-expected crowds, we've had an awesome week. We rested more on this Disney trip than we ever have, and being Vacation Club members with larger accommodations really made a difference for us. I think joining DVC is one of the best investments we've ever made. We're already checking out which DVC property we can visit next time and planning to purchase more points. We're officially DVC addicts.
We have a long (8+) hour trip home tomorrow, and then it's back to the grind. I'm looking forward to sleeping in my bed tomorrow night, but I can't wait to relive the magical memories we've made this week when I thumb through our souvenirs and pictures. Disney World is just one of my favorite places on earth.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
A Magical Day
“That's the thing with magic.
You've got to know it's still here, all around us
or it just stays invisible for you.” - Charles de Lint
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Where did they learn to act like that?
I mean, really!
Who could've
taught them
to do things
like
this?
Ahem.
Well, Disney World *is* all about rediscovering your inner child, right?
(Still having a blast! Raining like cats and dogs today, but we found dry shelter at Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney and lightened our pocketbooks at the Lego store and Basin tonight. Breakfast with Cinderella is on tomorrow's schedule! Cindy will be able to smell me from a mile away after I bathe with one of my Basin Bath Bombs tonight!)
Who could've
taught them
to do things
like
this?
Ahem.
Well, Disney World *is* all about rediscovering your inner child, right?
(Still having a blast! Raining like cats and dogs today, but we found dry shelter at Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney and lightened our pocketbooks at the Lego store and Basin tonight. Breakfast with Cinderella is on tomorrow's schedule! Cindy will be able to smell me from a mile away after I bathe with one of my Basin Bath Bombs tonight!)
Thursday, August 28, 2008
So Far
We're at Disney World right now. Today's our 2nd day.
So far on this trip we've seen:
a meltdown (who could blame her!?! It's hot as blue blazes down here! Florida, hot in August? Who knew?!?)
A sisterly heart to heart after the meltdown:
A lost tooth ("Does Tinkerbell leave the money if you lose a tooth at Disney?")
Growth (since our last trip, in December, when Lillian was too short to ride Test Track):
A ginormous couch chair thing:
Devotion (Lillian just could NOT walk another step, so Camryn carried her all the way to the boat dock):
And just plain old family fun (Aiden is in the shell with me, so he didn't make it into the picture):
Good times, good times, as Lillian would say. I think this vacation ROCKS so far, and we have five more days ahead of us!
Wish you were here!
So far on this trip we've seen:
a meltdown (who could blame her!?! It's hot as blue blazes down here! Florida, hot in August? Who knew?!?)
A sisterly heart to heart after the meltdown:
A lost tooth ("Does Tinkerbell leave the money if you lose a tooth at Disney?")
Growth (since our last trip, in December, when Lillian was too short to ride Test Track):
A ginormous couch chair thing:
Devotion (Lillian just could NOT walk another step, so Camryn carried her all the way to the boat dock):
And just plain old family fun (Aiden is in the shell with me, so he didn't make it into the picture):
Good times, good times, as Lillian would say. I think this vacation ROCKS so far, and we have five more days ahead of us!
Wish you were here!
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