Jas and Kaja soaking up the rays
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Getting Wet
Jas and Kaja soaking up the rays
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Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Wordless Wednesday: Searching for Popsicles (and we are NOT at our house)!
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Planet Pizza Birthday Party
Saturday was a fun fun day. It was so nice not to have to ride all the rides with the kids this year at Planet Pizza. I was just a spectator this year (yippee!). Cash is really starting to come out of his shell with trying new things, I just love watching them evolve.
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Menu Plan Monday
We had a busy busy weekend and planning our menu for the week is something I am just now getting around to...
Monday...since no meat is thawing I think we'll go easy Spaghetti and salad
Tuesday...Fajitas and refried beans
Wednesday...going to the CIRCUS
Thursday...Breaded chicken and rice
Friday...Steaks on the grill and potatoes
Saturday...Bday party and small group
Sunday...Potluck at church
Whew, now I feel a little better just having that out of the way.
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Saturday, July 26, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Indoor Playground
Sunday evening I had something at church (at least I thought I did -- the date was changed and I didn't update my planner...oops). We arrived a little early and when no one else was there I told the kids they could play on a playground for a bit, to give everyone a chance to get there (or so I thought). Our church has two outdoor playgrounds and two indoor playground (yes, it is a very large church). I was so happy when they chose the newest indoor playground for two reasons 1. it was not outside in the 100 degree heat 2. the other indoor is an enclosed room with the tube type mazes you see at McDonald's and a little stuffy. They had lots of fun swimming and fishing (can you tell the theme of the playground). Here are some pics...
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Wordless Wednesday: Why do all the strays end up on our property...and STAY??
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Monday, July 21, 2008
Menu Plan Monday
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Thursday, July 17, 2008
Watch the Birdie - Take Two - Update
Well, they've hatched. I took a picture, but it is really hard to make out what is what. They are actually kind of gross looking at this point. Let me know if you can make out what is in the picture. I'll try to get some better ones, but where the nest is I am stretching my arm up to shoot the picture and don't get to see what I am pointed at until after. I would have tried to get some better ones last night, but Joe was afraid I might get pecked in the head by a protective momma if I didn't stop taking pictures.
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Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Shoes
Last night while I was doing the dishes Jasmine brought in a pair of my heels and said 'Here, Momma, wear these and I'll wear the pink ones'. So there I am doing dishes in a pair of fabulous red heels (and my purple polka dot sleep pants :) ....what??? doesn't everybody do this...
Then later when I went into my closet I see she has been busier than I thought. I think I even saw Cash sporting a pair at one point in the evening (but don't tell Joe, he's a little touchy about that kind of thing).
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Monday, July 14, 2008
Rude Awakening
The other night, while we were tucked safely in our beds, having sweet sweet dreams, Joe and I were awakened by a loud noise about 3am. We both groggily looked at each other for a moment then 'BOOM'. We jump out of bed and I start to run to the other end of the house where the kids rooms are and Joe goes to the front door. As he opens the door he yells 'Call 911, it's on fire!'. So, naturally, my mind is going 90mph and I finally say 'WHAT????' (guys - this is my worst nightmare, when I was 5 I slept with a bag packed next to my bed so just in case there was a fire I would have some of my favorite things)...he then yells back 'the tractor, the neighbors tractor is on fire!'. I run to get my phone - which of course I could not find, so I dump out my purse, my bag and anything else I could possibly dump - after I call and am told the fire department has been dispatched I go to the front door. That is when I see this.....
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Saturday, July 12, 2008
Small Group Social
Our small group from Church got together recently for a swim party/cookout and had the best time. I had Joe pick a dessert out of the cookbook to take and he chose Chocolate Eclair Dessert....and let me tell ya....it was sooo yummy there wasn't a drop of it left. So good, I will definitely make again.
Here are the pics and recipe...
Again, a different child from a month ago.
She can't wait to go back to Uncle Duane's and jump off the pier
Cash, still not so sure
A majority of our group...some chose to be spectators and not swim
Cash did eventually put on a life jacket and go in the deeper end with me, but not for too long. That boy likes his feet on dry ground.
He climbed up into this swing by himself. Don't ask me how, it was pretty high.
CHOCOLATE ECLAIR DESSERT
INGREDIENTS
2 individual packages graham crackers
2 (3 ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding mix
3 cups milk
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
6 squares Baker's chocolate (I ended up using all 8 squares)
DIRECTIONS
Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch pan with graham crackers. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and milk. Stir well. Stir in whipped topping to pudding mixture. Spread half of mixture over graham cracker layer. Top with another layer of graham crackers and the remaining pudding. Melt chocolate according to package directions and smooth on top. Refrigerate until serving.
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Friday, July 11, 2008
Well That's Familiar
Have you ever read a book and thought it sounded a little familiar?? I did recently.
Sad part is it wasn't until the middle of the first chapter that I caught on. And there was even a Prologue. Once I realized I had definitely read the book before I then had to decide if I wanted to reread it or get a new one. I opted for a new one. I generally get books from our church Library, but just happened to be taking the kids to our local one that night.
Please let me I am not alone on this....
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Thursday, July 10, 2008
Kotter Family Reunion 2008
I'll tell ya, those swim lessons were money well spent. When we went camping in May Jasmine would not get in where she couldn't touch without hanging on to someone. Now she is out of control. First one in-last one out and doesn't want anything to do with Joe or I as far as help!
When I saw these two strutting down the sidewalk I pulled the camera out real quick. I know the picture is overexposed, but they looked so darn cute I couldn't help but sharing.
Waiting for fireworks -- I just love Cash and his cousin laying on their bellies in this pic.
The whole group...still waiting
Finally...
SATURDAY
Keeping the kids busy until lunchtime (big kids and little kids)Notice Jasmine is eating food off of Cash's plate.
The cake was delish
I don't know how well you can see, but Uncle Ken gave Cash about half of the ice cream carton with his cake...Cash didn't seem to mind though
Jasmine picked out these beautiful flowers for Grandma
Water balloons
And the infamous Kotter poker game. Happens every time two or more gather. They even wrangled Joe into a couple games on Sunday before we all headed out
(and I have never seen Joe play cards in the 10 years we've been together)
Me and my two grandmothers
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