So busy... but not doing anything!

Isn't that the way it goes?

It seems I am always running, running, running, but I have no idea what is taking up my time.

We (The Girl, hubby and I) are taking a break from TKD so that scheduling GIANT isn't in my way anymore. I did start going to the stake center for aerobics on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30 - 9:30. 

Yeah. That is about it. 

The Boy did sell popcorn again this year. I drove him around to get orders and to drop everything off. 

Nope.

Nothing. 

And yet, my sweet Hubby has to help me with the laundry because I am not getting anything done. I must be getting the winter blahs.

17 years ago

I was sitting in the Logan LDS Temple awaiting my upcoming marriage to my sweetheart.

From that day on, we have had lots of ups and downs just like everyone else.

I love my Hubby and cannot wait to see what the next 17 years bring!

 

Happy Anniversary, honey!

Famous Last Words....

ok - Not famous or last but ironic would be a better word choice!

Last night (about 7:30 pm) on Facebook, I posted the following:

"Wahoo! Today has been a great day!"

It really was great! The kids were mostly well-behaved and we accomplished lots of things that needed to get done. Great!

We still had one or two things to do - like practice our weapons form for TKD. Bo staffs are long weapons that, personally, are kinda fun to learn. The Hubby really needed the practice so we all traipsed outside to practice.

After about 5 minutes, The Boy and The Hubby started to play around (bad) and five inches of The Boy's bo staff got broken. Yep, testing is coming up and he is dealing with a broken weapon. Nice. (Just FYI, I broke mine a couple of weeks ago also. So, we are down 2 weapons.) We duct taped it together and it appears to be holding. I guess we will see if it lasts to September 12!

Later, The Hubby was really focusing and had run through the form lots of time and it was looking good! Then, The Girl wanted her daddy and sneaked up on him. BAD. He didn't even see her and she literally walked into his staff. At first, it didn't look bad, but this morning she is sporting some lovely facial color. Good thing she is a tough chick!

our latest boo-boo

So, to sum up.

Great day - Not so great evening.

Oh, and The Girl crawled into bed with us at about 12:30 and kicked us both all night.

Not at great night, either!

Happiness is . . .

jars of freezer jam! Today, it is strawberry-apricot freezer jam!

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Tried being crafty again...

It has been a while since I was last crafty.

Guess I had better get moving - I have a "to-do" list that is getting longer and longer.

Today, I attempted the ever-adorable Crayon Wreath in celebration of 'Back to School'. (BTW, there are 17 days until The Boy starts school - but who is counting? Oh, yeah. ME!)

If you don't know what this is... don't search for it because then you will see how amazing some of these wreaths are compared to mine. So, don't look anywhere else. ok.

I put it at the end of my upper cabinets in the kitchen and I actually like it. Kinda colorful and silly but cute. We will have to wait and see if The Hubby even notices.

In other news, The Boy has taken a major step to becoming a productive member of society.

He has been learning how to mow lawns - specifically my lawn. 

The Hubby doesn't trust him enough to go up and down the hills yet, but most of the flat stuff is for The Boy to do under The Hubby's watchful eye. I am pretty sure The Hubby has been quietly doing the 'Happy Dance.'

Camping ...

We love camping but we haven't had time (or desire) to go this year.

The Hubby and I both know that in September, we are all going camping with The Boy's cub scout pack and need to get The Girl used to sleeping in a tent.

That said.... We went camping in our back yard this weekend!

Nothing like getting away from it all  - but not really.

The Boy and The Girl helped The Hubby get the tent set up.

I got to sit by and watch. (LOVE THAT!)

We played around for a while and The Girl wanted to ride her trike... so

What you don't see is the bottle of Sunny-d sticking out of the "trunk" in the back. TOO CUTE!

Summary:

The Girl did great but was chatty right until she fell asleep.

The Boy got annoyed with The Girl and went back inside.

The Hubby fell asleep at 8:30.

I slept intermittently while watching (and hearing) The Girl slip and slide around on her princess sleeping bag while wearing her silky Dora jammies.

I need a nap.

Our Friday Tradition

Did your family ever have one of those menu schedules... like "Tuesday night is Chicken" or "Thursday night is Pork?"

I sure didn't. My mom would have had a stroke if she had that kind of schedule. (Love you, Mom!)

Unfortunately, my poor little family now has a "food day."

Yes, my siblings mock me at every turn regarding this.

Friday is Pizza Night. Without fail.

And it is usually this stuff:

Not that I am complaining. Much.

We do get to spend time together and watch movies and drink soda. (Most of us, anyway.)

But still ... I keep asking my hubby, "Every Friday?!"