1st Day of MDO

We just kicked off the beginning of our Fall schedules yesterday with the boys starting MDO.

You would think by my 100th post, I would have learned how to load my photos from start to finish. Nope!!! I'm proof you can't teach an old dog new tricks. So bear with me AGAIN!! They are chronologically REVERSED!!

"Heh?"

On the move!

Woody and Buzz to the RESCUE!!! Again and again and again!! They NEVER tire of TOY STORY!!

Hi Momma!!

CHEESE-O-RAMA!!

Let's GO!!

Watch out!! I'm overly excited and have plastered a fake grin on my face!! Look MOM!!

They both had GREAT days and GREAT reports from their teachers!!

I'm sorry to report that I failed in the funky lunch department. I didn't TOTALLY fail. The boys had home made lunches with a special touch (snickerdoodle chex mix with M & M's!).

However, their turkey and cheese was in a measly rectangle shape, not a rocket shape. Those poor, poor mistreated children.

What did I do with my 5 hours off? I got my haircut for the first time since FEBRUARY!!

Bragging Rights

Barnum did a great job in swimming lessons this year!! Probably because he had the world's best teacher!!!!!!!! He has grown to love the water and wants to hop in anytime he can!! I just thought I would show off how BRAVE he has gotten.

Mrs. Stephanie (aka best swimming instructor EVER!!), I apologize that we have strayed away from the curriculum!

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Feeling Ambitious

L-o-V-i-N-g HWTM's post yesterday!!

Here are a few that are striking my fancy for Barnum and Bailey:

Please check out this super fun website, peruse their gallery and then surprise your munchkins!!! FUNKY LUNCH!

Barnum and Bailey will be attending MDO once a week. Surely I can do this ONCE A WEEK???

Stay tuned....

Gratituesday

I am overflowing with gratitude today!!

Reason #1:
The PuppetMaster lives VERY close to us now!!

Reason #2
The PuppetMaster lives VERY close to us now!! Meaning......if I throw a big bratty fit and demand that my birthday cake looks like this:

It will!!!

Ain't she good??

My 2nd Most Favorite Vacation

5 years ago, if someone would have said to me; "Your 2nd Most Favorite Vacation will actually be a Staycation" I would have snarled my nose and replied, "I highly doubt it."

Flash forward 5 years.

My 2nd MOST FAVORITE VACATION IS MY CURRENT STAYCATION!!!!

How?

The Strongman singlehandedly drove Barnum and Bailey the grueling 10 hours North to bless their grandparents. He has set up residence/worksite at his parent's house and Barnum and Bailey ping-pong back and forth between their two sets of grandparents.

He has been gone since last Wednesday and is not due to return until FRIDAY!!! THAT IS 10 DAYS!!! I am beside myself and every cabinet, drawer, cubby and closet has been thoroughly cleaned and reorganized!! In addition, I have had continuous thoughts!!!

I am missing the dickens out of the little punks. All three of them!!

Where are they?

They are in the Great Plains. Where you can see for miles and miles and miles.

How are their nutritional needs being met? By eating CHICKEN FRIED BACON of course!!

What are the effects of eating chicken fried bacon?

I LOVE and MISS you guys!!!

Circus Fare--Tea Cakes

I am no Bakerella, however, I did conjure up these little tea cakes:


They are strawberry flavored poundcake with a strawberry glaze per the request of my darling little niece, The Artist.

She was hosting a lovely tea party in honor of her birthday. Her birthday that was in MARCH!!!! I never claim to be anything more than a day late and a dollar short. Can I get an Amen from those who know me????

Happy 4th of July!! I mean 4th of August...I mean August 5th!!

This last month has been C-r-A-z-Y!!!


First of all......





Thankfully, The PuppetMaster and her family have finally arrived in town!!!! The little green part of the banner says 'almost' b/c nothing about this move has been easy or FINAL!!! We hope to end all of that this Tuesday. Please pray your heads off that this is the case. That every piece of paper work arrives correctly and on time and that every signature counts. For. Real.

Secondly.....

Happy 4th of July!!!

We had a GREAT time celebrating with friends! The hostess went OVER and BEYOND to make a special meal (recipe here) and tablescape!!! The girl has mad skills!! I highly suggest checking her blog often!!!

I love, Love, LOVE these roses!!!!

The Three Musketeers ready to call it a night: