Saturday, June 14, 2008:
ALOHA SISTER GRAMMA AND ELDER GRAMPA!!!! My parents returned home from their LDS mission to Hawaii. I know, it hardly seems like work to be in paradise for a year. Although they loved it, it was not a vacation. They were, however, lucky enough to associate with many people from many different countries while working at the PCC. They worked hard every day to ensure the guests at the PCC got the most out of their experience. While there, they visited Pearl Harbor countless times, and drove the long drive to the airport and the swap meet, and many other sights, over and over again, so their kids (ie: me) could experience Oahu. They sent packages to my family for holidays and birthdays. And I kept meaning to reciprocate, but I used the excuse that anything I sent them, they'd just need to pack home. But the truth is, I am a slacker daughter. Sorry, Mom and Dad. We missed you and appreciate all you do for us. It's good to have you home!
Saturday was a day of homecomings. My parents in the morning; and Randy and Casey got home from scout camp that afternoon. It was good to have them home, too. They had a fantastic time at Goblin Valley- the best scout camp yet, according to Randy. Everything went smoothly, and Casey returned with 5 merit badges: Water Skiing, Motor Boating, Pioneering, Shotgun Shooting, and Rifle Shooting. He was ecstatic about the shooting merit badges! The Shotgun Merit Badge is no small feat. They have to shoot 12 out of 25 clay pigeons twice in a row! In his words, "I found my career path." He listed all the many things he could do, all the while working with guns; a hunting guide, working for Browning, and working behind the counter at a gun shop. Hmmmm....maybe not the last one, bud.
Sunday, June 15, 2008:
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!! I was not that on top of things this year....could that be because Randy was gone all week? Possibly. I thought of all kinds of things I could buy him, but he'd probably just take them back. So I ended up just buying him some clothes...that he ended up returning. ;) Oh well, I tried. I did make homemade cinnamon rolls and
Monday, June 16, 2008:
Sophie, our momma cat, doesn't like us much right now. Randy dropped her off bright and early for a visit with Mr. Vet. She can no longer have babies :( and vest of all...no longer scratch the couch and carpet! She looks pretty sad right now- with a cone around her neck. I do feel sorry for her, but it's better than the alternative.....
Tuesday, June 17, 2008:
Tyler's first Pinewood Derby. I wanted to post all about it that night, but I was too upset. Tyler's car was dead last in every heat. It was an awesome car that he made all by himself (except for using the scroll saw, of course) He drew it out on paper, and on the block of wood, and he sanded it, and painted it, and put the wheels on all by himself. So, what should have been a fun night, was disappointment for my son. He didn't mind the first few runs that he came in last. But by the last run, when his time and his rank was flashed up on a huge screen for all to see, it was more than he could handle. It was all I could do to not break down and cry right along with him. This derby was too serious for my liking. I much prefer Randy's track. On his track, the cars do loop-da-loops, jump pools of water, and try to knock down bowling pins. Everyone is laughing and cheering and having a wonderful time! No matter how slow your car is, you have a fun time. And nobody wants to stop racing their cars. Not at this one. You got four runs and it was over. The track had a computer timer that measured to the thousandth of a second. Give me a break, these are 8-10 year olds! And I am not just making a stink because my boy came in dead last. I am only upset because of what it did to his self esteem. So Tyler and I decided we will have our own Pinewood Derby, here at our house, with his dad's awesome track!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008:
We went to a 'family picnic' put on by some consultants Randy works with. It was fun explaining to the kids why the coolers were full of beer. Casey took it upon himself to sort all the soda into a different cooler than the beer, so one of his little brothers or sisters wouldn't accidentally take one. The kids had fun playing at the park and I had a good time meeting some new people.
Thursday, June 19, 2008:
Summer officially began! We went swimming at our friends' house. The kids put on their swimsuits after breakfast, and were chompin' at the bit until it was finally time to go. It is the weekly activity we all look forward to every summer. We spend the whole afternoon swimming, jumping, swinging, eating, and talking. What could be better than that?!....this year, she added a shaved ice machine to her many cool things. I'm talkin' a professional one complete with like 20 flavors. I didn't think it was possible, but I think Thursdays just got even better! It took a little while, but Emma finally released her death grip on me and kicked around the pool with her life vest and a swim ring. It was way cute, but I forgot my camera....maybe next week!
Tyler and Hailey both had games that night. It was Tyler's last one, and they got medals. I have mixed feelings on the whole thing. I love going to the games, and I think it is god for them, but at the same time, it's nice that it is finally wrapping up so our evenings are free. Hailey had a game, too. It was their first tournament game...and they won. Mixed feelings here, too. I happy they won, but that means more games....I guess it's only temporary and we'll enjoy it while it lasts.
Friday, June 20, 2008:
I took down Emma's crib. It was a sad moment. I have had that crib up for more than 12 years straight! It was an $80 Wal-Mart crib and it survived my six kids and lots of moves. Emma just hasn't been sleeping in it, and there is already a queen size bed in her and Hannah's room, so she has been sleeping in there really well. So I made it official.
The rest of Friday is a blur. I'm sure we did chores and the kids played outside. And I am pretty sure the kids had their weekly 'slumber part' in the basement. But I am running on too few brain cells to recall any details.
Saturday, June 21, 2008:
I finally cashed in my gift certificate Randy gave me for Valentine's Day and had a massage at the day spa. It was awesome. The girl did a good job and got all the knots out of my back and neck. Never mind that I have bruises now- I asked her to do it hard.
When I got home, I got right to work. We haven't had a Saturday like this one in quite a while. Randy worked on the side yard and went through all the scout stuff, and took a load to the dump, while I painted a desk for Hannah's room. We set up the tent trailer that we bought from my sister last fall...only to find it full of water. I can't figure it out, since there was a huge tarp on it all winter. Hmmmm.....anyway, that is on my to do list this week- find out why it's leaking and try to clean and fix the parts damaged by the water. We'd like to take it out this weekend and kick off our family camping now that scout camp is over.
Sunday, June 22, 2008:
I have totally been depriving myself all these years! You know that over-priced, gimmick, they call Color Wonder? Well, it's worth every penny, and it's no gimmick. For three weeks now, it has kept my kids occupied through sacrament meeting! They all love it (Except Casey, who is just too old for things like that now.) I don't know why I have held out so long, but I'm glad I saw the light and came around.
Tyler planned our Sunday BBQ as part of a cub scout achievement. He helped me make fruit salad and he prepared the fish for the grill (yup, he chose fish....and steak!) It was delicious! He is pretty close to getting his Wolf...and he's only been in a couple of months. He gets excited to go through the book and see what he can pass off. I hope his excitement continues through his whole scouting experience.
Monday, June 23, 2008:
How does the laundry sneak up on me like this?! Oh, I know.....maybe because I haven't been doing my two to three loads a day like I should! Ugh. I have a love/hate relationship with summer at the moment. I love that the kids are home, and we don't have homework and schedules. But I hate that they are home, and they don't have schedules. They are pretty good at doing their chores, but I don't want to keep them in, being my slaves ALL day, so I let them do a couple chores and go out to play. It's not enough, though. I spend the rest of the day trying to fill in the gaps and keep everyone in one piece. Emma loves to go outside, so I either have to stay outside with her (and not get anything done inside) or try to convince her to stay inside and spend my time dealing with her tantrums, in between the other chaos that exists in a home with a gaggle of small children.
Randy reminded me that summer is 1/3 over. Despite my frustrations, I was not happy to realize that because I feel like we haven't done many fun things yet. So, I am determined to plan some fun outings...who cares if we have clean underwear, right?!
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spray ground...
bloggie-mom day...
when?
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