thursday ten

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Oh, I got my favorite email of the summer yesterday telling me that football is right around the corner. I know I may have admitted to loving lacrosse more than football but then football came back into my life. Oh football, I am so sorry for ever doubting you! Forgive me? Now that that is off my chest I guess I had better move on to my Thursday Ten.

1. In the “Things You Can’t Believe Came Out of Your Mouth” category I have this lovely image: “Monkey, PLEASE stop chewing on the carpet.” “But I’m a hungry piranha Momma!”  sigh….

2. Speaking of Monkey Boy, project “Ride a Two-wheeler” has been put on hold to accomplish learning to tie his new big boy shoes. Yeah Monkey!! I will also take this moment to brag that he learned – the first try!! Oh the places he will go with that newfound skill. *snort*

3. I had the shocking discovery the other day that my 10 y/o was wearing my socks….. AND they fit! He was also kind enough to inform me that his month old shoes were now too small. Can someone please inform him he cannot grow this fast. Anyone… anyone??

4. I finished Linger by Maggie Stiegvater and really enjoyed it. It’s a great fast summer read. Yesterday I started The Help and  have not been able to put it down. Guess my boys will be neglected for the next 444 pages – sorry boys!

5. I had a blast on my road trip with my brother. I can’t believe we have never done something like that before. Sadly, with both of our schedules and such I don’t think we will probably be able to do it again.

6. This song, Animal by Neon Trees, is another one of my new summer favorites. Plus they have a GIRL drummer who is uber cute so I love them even more! Another bonus is my boys love this song too. Good thing because I play it quite often!

7. Just got an email with an amazing possibility. I am keeping my fingers crossed it come through but trying to not get to excited by the possibility. If it does you will hear me squeal around the world!

8. I have begun tackling cleaning out the cabinets. Even though we have only been in our house for a year I feel like the clutter is already starting. I also know someone may have unpacked and thrown things in random places just to try and get rid of some of the boxes. So now I am trying to clean up their mess. *ahem*

9. Only two more weeks of my photography class. I have to say I am really loving it. My goal now is to save up enough pennies for a 50 mm lens. Now, if my 50 mm lens came in this epiphany bag?? Oh lawd have mercy on my soul - I just may pass out or go screaming naked down the street. Hopefully I pass out before taking on that second one. No one wants to see that I promise you!

10. I need to make sure I share this, so that if something happens, it is ALL documented. Monkey Boy has this Star Wars action figure that keeps turning up WHEREVER I am . I think he is stalking me. So if you read about a poor little lassie who was attacked by a Luke Skywalker figurine you will know who it is. He is watching me right now…. guess I had better wrap this up.

Don’t forget to head over to This Mom’s Wired for the original Thursday Ten! I heard she’s baking cookies… yum!

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thursday ten

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Wow am I feeling discombobulated this week. The holiday weekend has definitely thrown me for a loop! How was your 4th of July?

1. I did something I swore I would never do – I dressed my dog up for a holiday. Yes, I decked her out in a little navy blue and white sundress bedazzled with a red and white rhinestone anchor. And yes, I did accessorize with a matching navy blue and white gingham bow. No need to say it – lame, lame, lame. What?? You heard I had her grand marshall our neighborhood parade too? Who told you??

2. I am very excited about the photography class I am taking. I am learning a lot and love trying to hone in on my some of my lagging photography skills. Oh who am I kidding, I need a lot of help!

3. I finished reading Shiver and loved it! It is a new series similar to Twighlight but about werwolves. You can check out my review HERE. I am almost done with the sequel Linger and have The Help on my nightstand. I SO want to jump into that one but will wait till I finish Linger. Guess I had better get reading!

4. My brother and I are heading out on a road trip to our hometown tomorrow. I must admit I am looking forward to it. Seven hours in the car with my brother – I hope he’s prepared! Hey lil bro, I promise to not sing off key the whole way home.

5. Found a new song my iPod is loving – Fixed by the Stars. Love, love, love it! Check it out:

6. Here it is, almost the middle of July, and I have yet to check anything off my summer To-Do List. Most of it involves painting (bleck), cleaning (double bleck) or organizing (kill me now). What? Do I want to go lounge by the pool? Sure!!

7. The boys and I have found a new summer family show called Downfall. It is one of the cheesy game shows that comes on in the summer months when nothing else is on TV. Add that to their all time favorite show, Wipeout and they are happy boys on Tuesdays!

8. We have begun “Operation Learn To Ride a Bike” in our house. Monkey Boy has decided he wants to be like all the neighborhood ‘big boys’ and ride a two wheeler. Wish me luck! I wonder how long it is going to take….. hmmmmm.

9. I am still slowly been getting over the whole ‘drowning event‘. It still haunts me and I still sit like an anxiety ridden freak on the side of the pool – even when Monkey Boy has a life jacket on. Seriously? I signed up for this stress?? Blargh!

10. Found a new yummy snack, (besides my addiction to sunflower seeds), Snapea Crisps. While they aren’t Dorios, I am still trying to convince myself they are!

Don’t forget to head over to This Mom’s Wired for the original Thursday Ten! She always has something good up her sleeve.

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weekly winners: june 19-25

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Finally! A week with some noteworthy (or at least interesting) photos. The past month has been so busy my camera didn’t come out of the bag much. Poor thing. This week with friends in town we headed to Chicago to the aquarium and celebrated Hubby’s birthday. So let’s get this thing started already!

Hubby's New Bling

Deadly Flower

Giddy Up

Contemplating

Daddy's Boy

Be sure to head over and visit Lotus. She and her Weekly Winners crew are known to possess some crazy wicked photo skills. You won’t want to miss them!

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thursday ten

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Thursday, Thursday, Thursday. Oh, how I love thee Thursday. Why you ask? Because I get to write my Thursday Ten! The ten random things that happened this past week or just random thoughts that are floating around in my noggin.

1. I had talked about the delicious vegan pizza, aka  ”Vegan Delight“, that Hubby and I make in my post on Monday. Well, we made it again on Wednesday. It was even more delicious than before. Feast your eyes on this yumminess!

2. Today is also the first time the sun has been out in days. Guess this lassie will be packing up the boys and heading to the pool. Vitamin D here I come!

3. Our missionary friends from Operation Mobilization came to stay with us a few days this week. They too live in the land of boys, with three young lads. We had a great time. Oh, and the boys did too! But how can you go wrong with Legos, trains and a trip to the aquarium?

4. I am starting a photography class this week that I have been dying to take. I just got my assignments and book and can’t wait to dive in. be on the lookout for uber fabulous photos! Ok, maybe not. But I am hoping that they are at least an improvement from what I am taking now. I am also hoping it will getting me taking more pictures on a regular basis. Someday I will finish a project 365!

5. Looking for a hilarious, laugh out loud summer read? And by ‘laugh out loud‘ I mean snorting and guffawing so if you are reading in public other people give you those sideways funny looks. Then I suggest “Are You There Vodka? It’s Me Chelsea“. I will warn that Chelsea Handler’s writing is a bit risque and vulgar but if you don’t mind a F-bomb here or there it is SO worth reading. Nexy on my list, Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater.

6. Yesterday was Hubby’s birthday. Happy birthday! This year I decided to get him something different for his birthday – a new ring. We have worn matching rings on our right ring fingers since we were dating. In our almost 13 years together we have gone through (broken) three. Fear no more! The incredibly talented and gorgeous Lisa from Studio Jewelry made him one similar to this with an inscription on the inside. Hubby LOVED it!!! So in turn, my crush on Lisa continues. Check out her blog for all her latest creations and adventures.

photo courtesy of Studio Jelwery

7. I am also happy to say that Hubby’s present made up for the horrifically crappy Father’s Day he had. (Yeah me) The thought that both his daughters forgot to do or say anything to him on Father’s Day still blows my mind. They are SO great like that. Luckily I believe in Karma and she tends to be…. well, you know her temperment!

8. My dreams to be reincarnated as a dog or cat have once again been confirmed. Can you believe this chihuahua recently inherited 8.3 million dollars? I wonder if she would be willing to move to Chicago? I promise to take really good care of her!

9. I have finally, ok maybe only somewhat, gotten over the shock of watching my 5 year old almost drown last week. It did take me over a week to finally go back to the pool. Thankfully Mother Nature provided some of her own intervention. I also opted for a lifejacket once the pool got really crowded but that only brought my anxiety level down to about a level 3.

10. Looking for a cute online game for your kiddos? My boys’ new obsession is Polar Bear Bowling. They like to play together and can do so without fighting (added bonus). Throw in the fact that my 10 y/o is OBSESSED with polar bears and it’s a win/ win.

Don’t forget to head over to This Mom’s Wired for the original Thursday Ten! She always has something good up her sleeve.

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happy father’s day hubby

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Today is that special day set aside to honor fathers. The backbone of the family. The jack of all trades. The one who can unclogged the toilet! It is also the day that I take time to celebrate husbandry.

I am one of the lucky ones. I have an amazing husband who is also, an amazing father. He goes above and beyond to make sacrifices for our family. Sadly, he often doesn’t get the credit he deserves. So instead of writing a loving posts about how great he is or share a story of how his amazing skills saved the day, I thought I would take it to the street. I would talk to the one who made him the father he is today – our kids. The following questions were answered by our 10 y/o and 5 y/o boys. They are straight from the mouths of babes and they are uncensored. Oh, and the 10 year old answered all the questions first.

Favorite thing about Dad? 1. That we can fish together   2. Playing with Daddy

What is something Dad does that makes you laugh? 1. Makes jokes   2. Dirty stories

What did Dad want to be when he grew up? 1. A snowboarder 2. A Dad and Superman.. oh and Wolverine

If you could change one thing about Dad what would it be? 1. How much he travels 2. That he would stop being silly.

What is Dad’s favorite thing to eat? 1. Meat   2. Chicken

What is something that Dad can’t do very well? 1. Math and Spelling   2.Potatoes

What’s something Dad loves to do? 1. Go boating   2. Watch T.V.

What’s your favorite food that Dad makes? 1. Cheeseburgers   2. Chicken Nuggets

If you could trade Dad in would for another Dad would you? 1. NO    2. *shaking head* No way

Who is better Mommy or Daddy? 1.*insert big sigh and you are SO lame look here*  2. hee hee hee hee

Happy Father’s Day to one of the BEST fathers I know! Now, what’s this about dirty stories???

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thursday ten – oy vey the chaos

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Where are these weeks going? So cliche I know. But seriously!? To try and catch you up with the chaos that is my life, I will once again be riding on This Mom’s Wired coat-tales and borrowing her Thursday Ten dealio.

1. Today was my last day of school!! Oh, you heard me right. School’s out for the summer! This lassie gets to relax and wrangle her kiddos for the next three months. Can someone please pass the sunscreen?

2. I have some sad news: I will not be participating in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. I was only able to raise $600 leaving me $1,200 short. While I wish I could fork over that kind of money, I cannot. I am happy with the amount of money I did raise during these challenging economic times though. AND I will be paying my uber fantastic friend a visit while she is here participating in the walk.
3. Speaking of my walk, I would like to announce the two winners of my photo collage competition. You can check out the first place winner HERE and the second place winner HERE. Congrats to the winners!

4. My littlest leprechaun graduated pre-school yesterday. Seriously, have you seen anything cuter?

5. Have you checked out the newest project I am working on? You can find me curating under pets.

6. I am patiently waiting to unveil my new website. It is going to knock your sock off!

7. I also can’t wait to dive into my stack of books that has been accumulating on my nightstand. Summer is my ‘high read’ time of the year. I will let you know if I read any juicy ones!

8. I also just realized that I am also taking two college classes this summer. grumble grumble What was I thinking? Do I really want a PhD?? I think I may be reconsidering.

9. Hubby and I are starting the Engine 2 Diet on Monday. According to my friend you probably won’t want to read my rantings for the first two weeks. BUT, she and her Hubby had amazing results that I just can’t pass up. Stay tuned!

10. I can’t wait to close the the book on a VERY long chapter of my life next week. Here is to hoping that justice will prevail and everything else can just suck it!!

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