We got back Saturday night, did a whole bunch of laundry and cleaned for two days...then started VBS on Monday (which was also Grace's birthday) So things have literally been crazy.
Our trip was wonderful. Disneyland was hot and crowded (as always) but much more fun this time. The main reason was that the kids were pretty much tall enough to go on everything, and they didn't get tired so early or need naps. They could go until fairly late. Grace's favorite was Splash Mountain. Logan's was the new Buzz Astro Blasters. We ate a lot of good meals, spent time with family, and all in all had a great time.
I read two books: Marley and Me by John Grogan, a hilarious memoir about a dog. Also read a Bookcrossing bookring, Save Karyn by Karyn Bosnak, a true story of a woman who got herself in serious debt and then started a website where people could give her money. It was funny and made me wish I'd thought of it first!
Currently reading A Bride Most Begrudging by Deeanne Gist. It's a historical Christian novel based in the Colonies in the 1600s. I am not usually a huge historical fan, but this one is interesting and very fast paced. The heroine is quite spunky and I admire her!
Still listening to Oh My Stars, I think I am getting through it! I need to bring it inside and listen while on the computer, it's due back at the library soon.
Ok, gotta go read some more e-mail, clean the kitchen, do some more laundry, and write some reviews.
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Friday, June 17, 2005
Vacation
Finally the day is here. We're spending the night at the airport tonight and then flying out in the morning. I'm really looking forward to getting out of town for awhile.
Really excited because Kimber found out yesterday that she got into Simpson. So she's on her way at the beginning of September. I am excited for her most of all, because I remember how much I grew and changed and became my own person while I was at college. Wish I would have done some things differently (like broke up with my boyfriend and realized that I was OK on my own!) but as a whole it was a great experience.
Gotta get back to packing. Probably won't get much reading done, I'm really looking forward to seeing my sister and her family.
See you when we return!
Really excited because Kimber found out yesterday that she got into Simpson. So she's on her way at the beginning of September. I am excited for her most of all, because I remember how much I grew and changed and became my own person while I was at college. Wish I would have done some things differently (like broke up with my boyfriend and realized that I was OK on my own!) but as a whole it was a great experience.
Gotta get back to packing. Probably won't get much reading done, I'm really looking forward to seeing my sister and her family.
See you when we return!
Thursday, June 16, 2005
Errands galore!
It seems like the errands to get ready for vacation are never ending! I ran around like crazy on Monday. Tuesday we had kindergarten graduation and then we went to the zoo. It was a fun day but I basically got nothing else done! Yesterday was the skating party. Grace and I went to Target afterward, Logan went home with a friend.
Today I need to go to the post office, I'm baking a cake for my neighbor's surprise birthday party, listening to my kids fight, need to go to the store and get some last minute food items and a birthday present for a spur of the moment party Grace was invited to tomorrow.
Have been working on the laundry and finally finished cleaning out Logan's room. Wow, what a huge job. Wish I would have done it before the garage sale, but that's the way life goes sometimes.
Somewhere in all that I read a whole book--Dialogues by Stephen Spignesi. It was really engrossing, a story about an animal shelter worker who killed six of her co-workers, and now they are trying to decide whether or not she's insane. I saw the end coming from a mile away, I would have liked a better ending, but it was still a good read.
Now I'm going to start Marley and Me by John Grogan. It's not about Bob Marley, it's the story of a dog. It's a First Look book and my review is due on July 1.
I can't believe we're leaving tomorrow! I still have so much to do, so I'm going to go do my hair so I can leave right after lunch.
Today I need to go to the post office, I'm baking a cake for my neighbor's surprise birthday party, listening to my kids fight, need to go to the store and get some last minute food items and a birthday present for a spur of the moment party Grace was invited to tomorrow.
Have been working on the laundry and finally finished cleaning out Logan's room. Wow, what a huge job. Wish I would have done it before the garage sale, but that's the way life goes sometimes.
Somewhere in all that I read a whole book--Dialogues by Stephen Spignesi. It was really engrossing, a story about an animal shelter worker who killed six of her co-workers, and now they are trying to decide whether or not she's insane. I saw the end coming from a mile away, I would have liked a better ending, but it was still a good read.
Now I'm going to start Marley and Me by John Grogan. It's not about Bob Marley, it's the story of a dog. It's a First Look book and my review is due on July 1.
I can't believe we're leaving tomorrow! I still have so much to do, so I'm going to go do my hair so I can leave right after lunch.
Monday, June 13, 2005
Busy weekend
It's been a busy weekend and now an even busier week. Everything is coming to conclusion and I'm trying to remember everything I need to do.
Went to Portland this weekend to see Movin' Out. It was really good. An interesting concept. The band was suspended on a platform above the stage in the back (kinda like in Blast) There was a piano player who did all of the singing. I was amazed at the concept...I couldn't believe that they took 30 years of Billy Joel's songs and made a story of it. There were dancers on the stage who were absolutely incredible. They were all top performers, mostly in ballet. It took us a little while to get into it, but it was wonderful. We went to dinner beforehand at the Macaroni Grill and did some shopping. Spent way too much money at J. Jill.
Got my Romantic Times books completely finished. Now I'm reading Potter Springs by Britta Coleman. It's really good...an interesting concept about a minister whose fiancee is pregnant, and what that means for his career. I'm going to try to get three books read before we leave, but I'm not sure I'll be able to. We'll see!
Some new reviews posted:
Club Sandwich
Cover the Butter
Skinny Dipping
Today I ran a ton of errands. Helped in Logan's class for a half hour, today was their last day of school. Then we went to the post office, bank to deposit some checks, the dentist to pay the bill, Dollar Tree to buy cards and Zebra Cakes (for VBS). Then went to Starbucks to buy a gift card for Logan's teacher, and to Michael's to check out their prices for birthday parties (really expensive) Ran home to get the library movies, then picked up Logan. Returned the movies and dropped the Zebra cakes off at the church. Right after I ate lunch the girl whose wedding I'm doing in August called to set up a meeting, and we both agreed that right then was probably the best for both, so I went back to the church and met with her. Whew! Now I have a few minutes for e-mail and I need to work some more cleaning Logan's room.
Tomorrow is kindergarten graduation and we're going to the zoo afterward. Wed. is their skating party. Then I have two days to get clothes all washed and packed so we can leave on Friday. I'll keep plugging away I guess!
I am so looking forward to being on vacation! Life is just way too stressful right now. And maybe Kimber will hear about school next week? I will be praying!
Went to Portland this weekend to see Movin' Out. It was really good. An interesting concept. The band was suspended on a platform above the stage in the back (kinda like in Blast) There was a piano player who did all of the singing. I was amazed at the concept...I couldn't believe that they took 30 years of Billy Joel's songs and made a story of it. There were dancers on the stage who were absolutely incredible. They were all top performers, mostly in ballet. It took us a little while to get into it, but it was wonderful. We went to dinner beforehand at the Macaroni Grill and did some shopping. Spent way too much money at J. Jill.
Got my Romantic Times books completely finished. Now I'm reading Potter Springs by Britta Coleman. It's really good...an interesting concept about a minister whose fiancee is pregnant, and what that means for his career. I'm going to try to get three books read before we leave, but I'm not sure I'll be able to. We'll see!
Some new reviews posted:
Club Sandwich
Cover the Butter
Skinny Dipping
Today I ran a ton of errands. Helped in Logan's class for a half hour, today was their last day of school. Then we went to the post office, bank to deposit some checks, the dentist to pay the bill, Dollar Tree to buy cards and Zebra Cakes (for VBS). Then went to Starbucks to buy a gift card for Logan's teacher, and to Michael's to check out their prices for birthday parties (really expensive) Ran home to get the library movies, then picked up Logan. Returned the movies and dropped the Zebra cakes off at the church. Right after I ate lunch the girl whose wedding I'm doing in August called to set up a meeting, and we both agreed that right then was probably the best for both, so I went back to the church and met with her. Whew! Now I have a few minutes for e-mail and I need to work some more cleaning Logan's room.
Tomorrow is kindergarten graduation and we're going to the zoo afterward. Wed. is their skating party. Then I have two days to get clothes all washed and packed so we can leave on Friday. I'll keep plugging away I guess!
I am so looking forward to being on vacation! Life is just way too stressful right now. And maybe Kimber will hear about school next week? I will be praying!
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Nine more days!
Until we leave for vacation. I am so excited. If I can just get through the next few days life will be sweet.
Yesterday we had our final Bible study until fall. It was nice and a couple of the small groups went out to the Red Rooster bakery afterward. I cheated on my eating and had a marionberry scone. I just couldn't help but cave! I have been doing really, really well though. Haven't lost much weight, I guess that I can say one positive thing for that meat diet, I did lose weight.
Tonight is Grace's gymnastics "show" I think she's ready for a break from it for the summer. Some of the others are gung ho to take lessons all summer, but we're just too busy and I don't want to have to worry about it.
I'm reading my fourth series Love Inspired book. I'm almost done with the one on the computer. Then I will just have the two LI Suspense titles and I'll be done. If Grace would go play for a little while I could finish it. Right now she is so thrilled with the fact she can blow a bubble with her gum that she's making me look every time she does it. It was fine the first 100 times, but now it's getting old. Finished True Believer on CD, now I'm back to O My Stars again.
We're having Italian Market Meatloaf for dinner, it's from the Pampered Chef healthy cookbook. I've been very dedicated and have cooked every night this week (wow, four in a row) I think I'll make pizza tomorrow night, because I'm heading over to my women's ministry annual board meeting right after dinner. Last night I had a long VBS meeting but now I'm feeling a LOT better about things.
Just got a phone call from Simpson. The only missing paperwork is the academic reference form, and (crossing my fingers) Misty supposedly mailed it yesterday. Then we just have to wait for the SAT scores to get there and then she can be admitted. I don't know who is more excited, her or us.
Looking forward to the weekend, looking forward to getting through kindergarten graduation and skating party. Need to get a gift for the teacher.Any ideas?
I got the first After School Special DVD from Netflix today. I think I'm going to go watch an episode, LeeRoy has no interest I'm sure. It definitely brings back memories for me!
Yesterday we had our final Bible study until fall. It was nice and a couple of the small groups went out to the Red Rooster bakery afterward. I cheated on my eating and had a marionberry scone. I just couldn't help but cave! I have been doing really, really well though. Haven't lost much weight, I guess that I can say one positive thing for that meat diet, I did lose weight.
Tonight is Grace's gymnastics "show" I think she's ready for a break from it for the summer. Some of the others are gung ho to take lessons all summer, but we're just too busy and I don't want to have to worry about it.
I'm reading my fourth series Love Inspired book. I'm almost done with the one on the computer. Then I will just have the two LI Suspense titles and I'll be done. If Grace would go play for a little while I could finish it. Right now she is so thrilled with the fact she can blow a bubble with her gum that she's making me look every time she does it. It was fine the first 100 times, but now it's getting old. Finished True Believer on CD, now I'm back to O My Stars again.
We're having Italian Market Meatloaf for dinner, it's from the Pampered Chef healthy cookbook. I've been very dedicated and have cooked every night this week (wow, four in a row) I think I'll make pizza tomorrow night, because I'm heading over to my women's ministry annual board meeting right after dinner. Last night I had a long VBS meeting but now I'm feeling a LOT better about things.
Just got a phone call from Simpson. The only missing paperwork is the academic reference form, and (crossing my fingers) Misty supposedly mailed it yesterday. Then we just have to wait for the SAT scores to get there and then she can be admitted. I don't know who is more excited, her or us.
Looking forward to the weekend, looking forward to getting through kindergarten graduation and skating party. Need to get a gift for the teacher.Any ideas?
I got the first After School Special DVD from Netflix today. I think I'm going to go watch an episode, LeeRoy has no interest I'm sure. It definitely brings back memories for me!
Monday, June 06, 2005
Craaaaazzzzyyy Days!
I feel like I have the phone permanently implanted in my ear. I've been making hundreds of phone calls about VBS...it stinks that I am going to be gone the whole week before---hey, no it doesn't! LOL, I am not that upset. But I feel like I am doing a whole lot of scrambling at the last minute. I hope this goes off ok. I really need to pray, I'm feeling very scattered.
Went to Chuck E Cheese today for three hours. Took both kids and met Maddie and her mom there. They had so much fun and for much of the time we were the only people there. It was nice to be able to talk to another mom too.
I have two new reviews posted:
Exes and Ohs
Summer in the City
I'm currently reading my Romantic Times books for August. I have one on the computer which really stinks, I hate reading in the midst of everyone running around. My deadline is next Monday. Hopefully I can get them all finished and then another couple of others before we leave for Disneyland.
I'm making parmesan chicken for dinner. Gotta go do the dishes and finish it up before LeeRoy gets home.
Went to Chuck E Cheese today for three hours. Took both kids and met Maddie and her mom there. They had so much fun and for much of the time we were the only people there. It was nice to be able to talk to another mom too.
I have two new reviews posted:
Exes and Ohs
Summer in the City
I'm currently reading my Romantic Times books for August. I have one on the computer which really stinks, I hate reading in the midst of everyone running around. My deadline is next Monday. Hopefully I can get them all finished and then another couple of others before we leave for Disneyland.
I'm making parmesan chicken for dinner. Gotta go do the dishes and finish it up before LeeRoy gets home.
Friday, June 03, 2005
Quitting the diet...
We have decided to quit. I know, it's only 6 days, but four days was too many! We're back on Dr. Phil...so much more realistic and allows a much better variety of foods. Tonight we're going out...yay! We havent' been out in awhile. We must, must find a babysitter. It is crucial that we can start going out again. Kimber is (fingers crossed) going to be away at school next year and we need a replacement. We're going out to a leisurely dinner. We were going to go see Cinderella Man or The Longest Yard, but we couldn't make it to the 7 pm show and there's no way I'm watching a three hour movie starting at 10.
I'm still reading Cover the Butter. I have got to finish it because I really need to read a couple more before the RT books.
Helped out in Logan's class today, had to take Grace since her school is over. It worked out fairly well, she was able to do most of the work and things with them.
I'm still reading Cover the Butter. I have got to finish it because I really need to read a couple more before the RT books.
Helped out in Logan's class today, had to take Grace since her school is over. It worked out fairly well, she was able to do most of the work and things with them.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Diets, GRRRRR!
I am not liking this 6-day diet at all. Thank goodness it's only for 6 days! Although we're going out for dinner tomorrow night, so that will be a little cheat, but otherwise, we're trying to follow it carefully. It's very difficult and you'd better believe that will go in my review.
Still reading Cover the Butter. It's a little slow going, but interesting. Not sure why it's going so slowly. I'm listening to True Believerby Nicholas Sparks. I have three audio books out from the library, so I'm listening to it now while I'm reading e-mail and working on the computer. it's ok, but not as good as some of his other books. I'll admit, I was spoiled by The Wedding and Three Weeks With My Brother.
I am so behind on my reading. I need to get off the computer and get reading!
Still reading Cover the Butter. It's a little slow going, but interesting. Not sure why it's going so slowly. I'm listening to True Believerby Nicholas Sparks. I have three audio books out from the library, so I'm listening to it now while I'm reading e-mail and working on the computer. it's ok, but not as good as some of his other books. I'll admit, I was spoiled by The Wedding and Three Weeks With My Brother.
I am so behind on my reading. I need to get off the computer and get reading!
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Wednesday afternoon
Well, today's not much better emotion-wise. I'm still down in the dumps. Finally starting to work on VBS...there's a LOT to do and not much time to do it. I have a bunch of phone calls to make, typing to do. But I'm procrastinating, like usual.
Started Cover the Butter by Carrie Kabak today. I'm not sure what I think of it so far. After this one I definitely must start on my RT books. REviews arent' due until the 13th, but one I have to read on the computer--bleah. And then, less than a week later, we're headed to Disneyland. With all of the VBS stuff I would feel better if I could just get my required reading out of the way and then squeeze in whatever else I can before we leave.
I need to go get the turkey roaster out. Day 2 of the 6-day diet is going fairly well. Just boring!
Started Cover the Butter by Carrie Kabak today. I'm not sure what I think of it so far. After this one I definitely must start on my RT books. REviews arent' due until the 13th, but one I have to read on the computer--bleah. And then, less than a week later, we're headed to Disneyland. With all of the VBS stuff I would feel better if I could just get my required reading out of the way and then squeeze in whatever else I can before we leave.
I need to go get the turkey roaster out. Day 2 of the 6-day diet is going fairly well. Just boring!
Tuesday, May 31, 2005
Blah
I am feeling very depressed. Lots of reasons, most of which I can't go into in such a public place. Life sucks sometimes.
Still reading Club Sandwich, but I think I'll finish today. It feels weird to start the day on Tuesday. I dropped off a load of leftover garage sale stuff at church and went grocery shopping this morning. Wrote my only outstanding review. Made a yummy lunch, I guess that's been the highlight of my day. I've really been trying to watch what I'm eating so that hopefully I can fit into my shorts by the time we go to Disneyland. I made a grilled chicken breast and then chopped up half of it. Mixed with a tablespoon of sliced almonds, tablespoon of ff mayo, chopped celery, and chopped grapes. Rolled the whole thing up in a low carb tortilla. ( I am addicted to the La Tortilla Factory ones)
I need to go do my workout and have my snack (the rest of my chicken breast) We're having chicken with roasted veggies for dinner. I've already made it, just need to pop in the oven in an hour. The tomatoes are really fresh and yummy smelling, I used vidalia sweet onion, and rosemary off of my bush. MMMMM.
I think I have Bible study tonight, but I am not sure. Haven't heard from anyone. I guess I'll see if the babysitter shows up! Off to work out.
Still reading Club Sandwich, but I think I'll finish today. It feels weird to start the day on Tuesday. I dropped off a load of leftover garage sale stuff at church and went grocery shopping this morning. Wrote my only outstanding review. Made a yummy lunch, I guess that's been the highlight of my day. I've really been trying to watch what I'm eating so that hopefully I can fit into my shorts by the time we go to Disneyland. I made a grilled chicken breast and then chopped up half of it. Mixed with a tablespoon of sliced almonds, tablespoon of ff mayo, chopped celery, and chopped grapes. Rolled the whole thing up in a low carb tortilla. ( I am addicted to the La Tortilla Factory ones)
I need to go do my workout and have my snack (the rest of my chicken breast) We're having chicken with roasted veggies for dinner. I've already made it, just need to pop in the oven in an hour. The tomatoes are really fresh and yummy smelling, I used vidalia sweet onion, and rosemary off of my bush. MMMMM.
I think I have Bible study tonight, but I am not sure. Haven't heard from anyone. I guess I'll see if the babysitter shows up! Off to work out.
Sunday, May 29, 2005
Oh Sunday!
It's been a nice day so far. Quiet. Not so hot anymore...I guess that was for the benefit of our garage sale. Now that I'm not moving things up and down the street it decided to cool off.
Some reviews posted:
Cold Feet
The Dwelling Place
Self Incrimination
Island Girl
I had a good review writing week. Finished Book Doctor today. What a strange book. Interesting premise, but it kind of de-constructed and became a weird relationship book--I think. I'm not entirely sure what it was about. Maybe I'm not a literary enough reader.
Started Club Sandwich by Lisa Samson. This one is much more up my alley! It's about a woman caught in the generation of raising children and dealing with aging parents.
We're having a bbq in a little while. I need to get downstairs and make a potato salad if I want any hope of it being cold. LeeRoy has decided to completely clean out and rearrange the garage, some people just stopped by and wondered if we were having a garage sale! Too funny. I told him, "you should have sold them whatever they were looking at!" Not like we would have missed it. But he said they were looking at our turkey roaster, which we do use.
Ok, off to make the potato salad and season the salmon.
Some reviews posted:
Cold Feet
The Dwelling Place
Self Incrimination
Island Girl
I had a good review writing week. Finished Book Doctor today. What a strange book. Interesting premise, but it kind of de-constructed and became a weird relationship book--I think. I'm not entirely sure what it was about. Maybe I'm not a literary enough reader.
Started Club Sandwich by Lisa Samson. This one is much more up my alley! It's about a woman caught in the generation of raising children and dealing with aging parents.
We're having a bbq in a little while. I need to get downstairs and make a potato salad if I want any hope of it being cold. LeeRoy has decided to completely clean out and rearrange the garage, some people just stopped by and wondered if we were having a garage sale! Too funny. I told him, "you should have sold them whatever they were looking at!" Not like we would have missed it. But he said they were looking at our turkey roaster, which we do use.
Ok, off to make the potato salad and season the salmon.
Friday, May 27, 2005
It's too hot!!!
After the second 90+ day in a row, I am done with the hot weather here. This is the Northwest, it's not supposed to be in the 90's in May!
It's been very busy around here, it's garage sale day. I've been working like crazy getting things priced and moved over to the neighbor's house. I've sold quite a bit, I'm so glad to be freeing myself from some of these things. It's wonderful!
No big plans for the weekend, other than taking Kimber to look at cars. I'm hoping it's not quite so HOT! Garage sale continues tomorrow. I'd also like to take the kids to see Madagascar.
Currently reading The Book Doctor by Esther Cohen
Ok, gotta get back to the sale. The kids are farmed out to various neighbors and I need to check on them too.
It's been very busy around here, it's garage sale day. I've been working like crazy getting things priced and moved over to the neighbor's house. I've sold quite a bit, I'm so glad to be freeing myself from some of these things. It's wonderful!
No big plans for the weekend, other than taking Kimber to look at cars. I'm hoping it's not quite so HOT! Garage sale continues tomorrow. I'd also like to take the kids to see Madagascar.
Currently reading The Book Doctor by Esther Cohen
Ok, gotta get back to the sale. The kids are farmed out to various neighbors and I need to check on them too.
Tuesday, May 24, 2005
Tuesday
I'm already kind of dreading summer. I am having a difficult time keeping the kids occupied! Today was the first day that I didn't have any other activities to go to when Grace didnt' have school. And after Friday, she doesn't have school anymore. I will just have to be more creative I guess.
Currently reading Summer in the City by Robyn Sisman. It's chick lit, about a British woman and an American man who do a six week job and house swap. Cute so far, but nothing really new.
Rob and Amber's wedding is on tonight. Yes, I am going to watch :) I will have to get the TV before Kimber starts watching the One Tree Hill finale. Tomorrow is the big night though--Lost finale.
Today I had to go get a tire fixed again. Had a blowout yesterday, but fortunately I was in the Safeway parking lot and it wasn't raining. LeeRoy came and changed it for me. It gets so frustrating to have to keep doing this! Also went grocery shopping, the Bible study brunch is tomorrow. Need to put prices on the garage sale stuff soon.
We're having pork tenderloin for dinner. I am feeling so blah about everything--life in general. I can't get up any motivation to do anything. Cooking, getting ready for the garage sale, etc. I'm mad at myself but I dont' know what to do about it.
Gotta go read some more. The kids are over playing with Eli, thank goodness, for a little while.
Currently reading Summer in the City by Robyn Sisman. It's chick lit, about a British woman and an American man who do a six week job and house swap. Cute so far, but nothing really new.
Rob and Amber's wedding is on tonight. Yes, I am going to watch :) I will have to get the TV before Kimber starts watching the One Tree Hill finale. Tomorrow is the big night though--Lost finale.
Today I had to go get a tire fixed again. Had a blowout yesterday, but fortunately I was in the Safeway parking lot and it wasn't raining. LeeRoy came and changed it for me. It gets so frustrating to have to keep doing this! Also went grocery shopping, the Bible study brunch is tomorrow. Need to put prices on the garage sale stuff soon.
We're having pork tenderloin for dinner. I am feeling so blah about everything--life in general. I can't get up any motivation to do anything. Cooking, getting ready for the garage sale, etc. I'm mad at myself but I dont' know what to do about it.
Gotta go read some more. The kids are over playing with Eli, thank goodness, for a little while.
Sunday, May 22, 2005
Quieter weekend
New review up at BookLoons:
The Departed
Much quieter weekend than our marathon quick trip to California last weekend.
Friday night went out to dinner, pleasant and the food was good as usual. I had seafood pasta and LeeRoy had blue cheese steak. We watched Sideways after we put the kids to bed...good show. Smarmy guys, but overall a decent movie. Made me want to drink some wine!
Saturday we slept in really late. SO nice, havent' done that for awhile. LeeRoy and Logan went to Star Wars III, Grace and I went to a Safeway grand opening and to Target. After we all got home we watched Time Changer (hokey Christian movie, but really interesting and lots of food for thought) then watched National Treasure (again, we own it and love it) and after the kids went to bed we watched Mr. 3000 (decent)
Today we went to church. Grace went over to her friend Maddie's house and Logan played with neighbor kids. LeeRoy and I cleaned out the garage in preparation for the Oskey's garage sale this weekend. We have a ton of stuff to put in the sale, I can't believe how much junk we have. It's out of control. We are getting rid of so much stuff--jog stroller, power wheels...lots of things the kids have outgrown. Went out to Mexican food for dinner, I was starving!
Tonight are the season finales of Cold Case, Desperate Housewives, and Grey's Anatomy. I'll be kept busy for the next three hours :)
Currently reading The Dwelling Place by Elizabeth Musser. It's ok...I did read the first book (Swan House) but I dont' really remember it since it was a couple of years ago that I read it. It's taking me a long time to get into the flow of this one.
Ok, gotta go. LeeRoy's brother is coming over and the kids need to go to bed.
The Departed
Much quieter weekend than our marathon quick trip to California last weekend.
Friday night went out to dinner, pleasant and the food was good as usual. I had seafood pasta and LeeRoy had blue cheese steak. We watched Sideways after we put the kids to bed...good show. Smarmy guys, but overall a decent movie. Made me want to drink some wine!
Saturday we slept in really late. SO nice, havent' done that for awhile. LeeRoy and Logan went to Star Wars III, Grace and I went to a Safeway grand opening and to Target. After we all got home we watched Time Changer (hokey Christian movie, but really interesting and lots of food for thought) then watched National Treasure (again, we own it and love it) and after the kids went to bed we watched Mr. 3000 (decent)
Today we went to church. Grace went over to her friend Maddie's house and Logan played with neighbor kids. LeeRoy and I cleaned out the garage in preparation for the Oskey's garage sale this weekend. We have a ton of stuff to put in the sale, I can't believe how much junk we have. It's out of control. We are getting rid of so much stuff--jog stroller, power wheels...lots of things the kids have outgrown. Went out to Mexican food for dinner, I was starving!
Tonight are the season finales of Cold Case, Desperate Housewives, and Grey's Anatomy. I'll be kept busy for the next three hours :)
Currently reading The Dwelling Place by Elizabeth Musser. It's ok...I did read the first book (Swan House) but I dont' really remember it since it was a couple of years ago that I read it. It's taking me a long time to get into the flow of this one.
Ok, gotta go. LeeRoy's brother is coming over and the kids need to go to bed.
Friday, May 20, 2005
Finally Friday
It's finally Friday and I'm heading to the grocery store in a few minutes. We waited out the thunderstorm complete with hail, and now the kids are watching TV and I can't pull them away.
Today was Logan's jog-a-thon, and he told me he could run about 8 laps, which was a mile. So I sponsored him for $2 a lap, thinking that even if he ran a couple more than he was thinking, I'd owe about $20. WELL...he ended up running 20 laps! Now I owe $40! Too funny, I guess I won't be tricked for next year.
Grace had bike day at school, it was very cute and she had a great time. They had a bike wash, a drive up kitchen where they got McDonalds hamburgers, and if they were going too fast they got a ticket.
I'm finishing up Exes and Ohs, then I'm not sure what's up next. I think the new Elizabeth Musser book. I think we'll go out for dinner tonight. I don't want to cook. Kimber's going to dinner in Seattle, fun for her. She's on a quest to find a new car, she's looking at Honda Civics (2 door) and Jettas. Tomorrow Logan and LeeRoy are going to see Star Wars 3. Logan is so pumped.
Had tuna casserole for dinner last night. It was a new recipe, it turned out really good. It had dijon mustard and romano cheese.
Hopefully the weather will improve so we can get the garage cleaned out this weekend. Garage sale is on Friday! I think we're going to try to sell our tent trailer also.
Ok, it's time to go to the store!
Today was Logan's jog-a-thon, and he told me he could run about 8 laps, which was a mile. So I sponsored him for $2 a lap, thinking that even if he ran a couple more than he was thinking, I'd owe about $20. WELL...he ended up running 20 laps! Now I owe $40! Too funny, I guess I won't be tricked for next year.
Grace had bike day at school, it was very cute and she had a great time. They had a bike wash, a drive up kitchen where they got McDonalds hamburgers, and if they were going too fast they got a ticket.
I'm finishing up Exes and Ohs, then I'm not sure what's up next. I think the new Elizabeth Musser book. I think we'll go out for dinner tonight. I don't want to cook. Kimber's going to dinner in Seattle, fun for her. She's on a quest to find a new car, she's looking at Honda Civics (2 door) and Jettas. Tomorrow Logan and LeeRoy are going to see Star Wars 3. Logan is so pumped.
Had tuna casserole for dinner last night. It was a new recipe, it turned out really good. It had dijon mustard and romano cheese.
Hopefully the weather will improve so we can get the garage cleaned out this weekend. Garage sale is on Friday! I think we're going to try to sell our tent trailer also.
Ok, it's time to go to the store!
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
The Race is On!
Tonight is the pinewood derby at AWANA. Logan's car is finished (thanks to grandpa) and ready to race. I hope he does well, but not so well that we have to stay until 9. That's just so late for my kids for a school night.
Had Bible study this morning, finished up with the Medium of EnDor. Really good study, lots to think about. It's so amazing how God's Word is relevant and applies to issues today. With so much leaning toward the occult, it's great to learn what God thinks of all of it.
Grace went home with Katie and Logan went home with Matthew, so LeeRoy and I got to go out for lunch! What a total treat. Lots of fun.
Came home and cleaned Grace's room from top to bottom. Got rid of three bags--two of toys and one of trash. The main goal was to find her pajama bottoms that turned up missing because tonight is her Cubbie pajama party. But no, they were not there. So I prayed, God, please show me where they are! I decided to open Kimber's door (ugh, tons of clothes and stuff all over the floor, cannot even see the floor) and lo and behold--there they were! Thank you Lord!
Tomorrow we have gymnastics and I have a ton of books to mail off that I've sold. I'll package them up tonight while watching Lost (I'm very excited to watch it, it's getting better and better!)
Currently reading Exes and Ohs by Beth Kendrick. Finished Self Incrimination at midnight last night. Excellent Christian legal thriller. Very thought provoking!
Had Bible study this morning, finished up with the Medium of EnDor. Really good study, lots to think about. It's so amazing how God's Word is relevant and applies to issues today. With so much leaning toward the occult, it's great to learn what God thinks of all of it.
Grace went home with Katie and Logan went home with Matthew, so LeeRoy and I got to go out for lunch! What a total treat. Lots of fun.
Came home and cleaned Grace's room from top to bottom. Got rid of three bags--two of toys and one of trash. The main goal was to find her pajama bottoms that turned up missing because tonight is her Cubbie pajama party. But no, they were not there. So I prayed, God, please show me where they are! I decided to open Kimber's door (ugh, tons of clothes and stuff all over the floor, cannot even see the floor) and lo and behold--there they were! Thank you Lord!
Tomorrow we have gymnastics and I have a ton of books to mail off that I've sold. I'll package them up tonight while watching Lost (I'm very excited to watch it, it's getting better and better!)
Currently reading Exes and Ohs by Beth Kendrick. Finished Self Incrimination at midnight last night. Excellent Christian legal thriller. Very thought provoking!
Tuesday, May 17, 2005
Tuesday update
It seems as if I keep falling farther and farther behind, but I don't know why. I'm trying to keep up on my reading and reviewing, although I feel like I'm just creeping along.
Finished Broken for You...wow, what a fantastic book. One of the best I've read (listened to) this year so far. Still reading Self Incrimination (it's long, almost 500 pages), but have started listening to Oh My Stars by Lorna Landvik.
Today I got an experience I don't think I'll ever have again! I got to hold a baby kangaroo! The owner of LeeRoy's company raises/breeds/owns them, and he brought one to the office today. I took the kids and went there. She was SO cute, her name is Jill and she's about 7 1/2 months old. I learned a ton about kangaroos. Took lots of pictures with all of us and the kangaroo, but I don't have a clue how to post them on here. I'll have to do a little research and see if I can do it. Anyway, it was an incredible experience.
We have Bible study tonight, but LeeRoy has a meeting again. I have no idea what to make for dinner, I am trying very hard to stay back on my diet until we go to Disneyland in a month. I may make a taco ring, I'll just have a little piece and a lot of salad.
Back to writing reviews...I've got one more to write up and then I have to read some more. My life is sure boring! LOL
Finished Broken for You...wow, what a fantastic book. One of the best I've read (listened to) this year so far. Still reading Self Incrimination (it's long, almost 500 pages), but have started listening to Oh My Stars by Lorna Landvik.
Today I got an experience I don't think I'll ever have again! I got to hold a baby kangaroo! The owner of LeeRoy's company raises/breeds/owns them, and he brought one to the office today. I took the kids and went there. She was SO cute, her name is Jill and she's about 7 1/2 months old. I learned a ton about kangaroos. Took lots of pictures with all of us and the kangaroo, but I don't have a clue how to post them on here. I'll have to do a little research and see if I can do it. Anyway, it was an incredible experience.
We have Bible study tonight, but LeeRoy has a meeting again. I have no idea what to make for dinner, I am trying very hard to stay back on my diet until we go to Disneyland in a month. I may make a taco ring, I'll just have a little piece and a lot of salad.
Back to writing reviews...I've got one more to write up and then I have to read some more. My life is sure boring! LOL
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Back from Cali
Well, we made the lightning fast trip to California! Left around 1 on Friday, dropped the kids in Salem, and after a quick dinner stop in Grants Pass, arrived in Redding about 9:30. Went to bed and in the morning we went to find a Starbucks (of which there are many, important to Kimber) then met Sarah at Simpson and went on a tour. The school is very nice and the dorms are so much better than the ones at Oregon State where I went to school! It sounds like the campus is quite social, lots of activities. The classes are fairly small but a good variety. I was very, very impressed. I am hoping she decides that this is the place for her, because I think she's totally ready to spread her wings and fly. Academically and socially, I think she needs to get out of here and find out who she is in her own environment. I know she's probably really scared, but I also know she can do it.
So, after the tour we went to Olive Garden and then headed home. Arrived in Salem around 7 and got home around 9:30. Almost a thousand miles in such a short amount of time. We were all quite tired of each other by the end of the trip.
Have a new review posted:
The Baker's Apprentice
Currently finishing up the book Cold Feet which is a chick lit anthology about engaged couples and not being sure if it's the right thing. Will be moving along to Self Incrimination after that.
Skipped church this morning because I was so tired. Logan has a birthday party this afternoon, so I need to get in the shower and get ready for the day. Another busy week this week, such is the way life goes!
So, after the tour we went to Olive Garden and then headed home. Arrived in Salem around 7 and got home around 9:30. Almost a thousand miles in such a short amount of time. We were all quite tired of each other by the end of the trip.
Have a new review posted:
The Baker's Apprentice
Currently finishing up the book Cold Feet which is a chick lit anthology about engaged couples and not being sure if it's the right thing. Will be moving along to Self Incrimination after that.
Skipped church this morning because I was so tired. Logan has a birthday party this afternoon, so I need to get in the shower and get ready for the day. Another busy week this week, such is the way life goes!
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Ear Infection
Well, Grace has an ear infection, so I've been spending a lot of time today holding and cuddling and etc. Not a bad thing for a mom to do I suppose! She's sleeping right now, so I have a couple of minutes. AWANA awards are tonight, or I would say that we should skip it. Kinda frustrating, but she's on antibiotics now, so that should help soon.
Taught Bible study this morning about the Medium of En Dor. Wow, what a wonderful discussion. We're not finished either, so next week should be good also.
Taught Bible study this morning about the Medium of En Dor. Wow, what a wonderful discussion. We're not finished either, so next week should be good also.
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