Wild Weekend

 

It was a whirlwind weekend. Lots of errand-running and shopping. Just seemed like we were constantly on the move. Corey has been at the office all weekend so maybe leaving the house is what keeps me sane. (Go Mavs) I am watching the NBA Finals. The Mavs are about to win the Finals. Woohoo!
 
This is the start of summer activities gone mad. Cooper goes to Lego camp this week with his new teacher, Mr. Paulsen. I am so excited for him. I think it will be lots of fun. Kyle is starting t-ball this week. Finally he will hear the answer he has been waiting for all winter. Yes, it's time for t-ball, my little ball player. And, of course, the aquatic center is open tomorrow. Let the games begin.

Summer Break Day Two

Can children be hoarders? Or maybe the question is, "Are ALL children hoarders"? And another question, does the closed quote go before or after the question mark? If Tina was reading this she would tell me. But since no one reads this I may have to look it up.

Back to "The Room". What is their deal, anyway? These cannot be my three sons because I did not model this for them. And if I clean it, they have this amazing power to trash it within minutes. I am not kidding, MINUTES! If there was a job where you could earn money for making messes they would be so stinkin' rich. The only joy I get from this disaster is when I watch them do a belly flop over a pile of cars or blankets or string or whatever.

Today we went to the Team Vogel lunch at Midtown. We had brats and hot dogs. These folks are so amazing. At such a young age they are taking something so horrific and making something so beautiful. Talk about paying it forward. Rachel and the whole Vogel family inspire me. I am so honored to know them and to have the opportunity to support them.

We also went to the library, the bank, Audio Designs, Target, Auntie Donna's House, the Park & Rec office and phew, that was enough.

Day Two Life Lesson: Stop and smell the roses or the coffee or anything, really, just STOP.

Summer Break Day One

What a great day! After 3 days of brutal heat for this time of year, including an early out 2 days ago because of it, Summer Break Day 1 was a comfortable 65ish. With the windows open and cool breezes blowing fresh air through the house, the boys were calm and the mom was calmer. We put backpacks away today with a brief retirement ceremony. Kyle's is battered and stitched while Cooper's looks brand new due to the simple fact that he didn't bring anything home until the last days of school.

 

Our first step toward a stress-free summer was deciding who would be in charge of the table setting and clearing each day.  3 boys cover 3 days, 1 mom covers 4 days. Huh? This might be motivation for having 7 children. We've got the table covered but the bedrooms, oh my, the bedrooms. One day at a time, right?

 

Thursdays are Ladies Night at Cedar Valley so I got to ditch out of my mothering duties early today. Oh, how I loooove Thursdays. The golf left a lot to be desired but the company was fantastic.

 

Day One Life Lesson:  Stay out of the sand.

A Glowing Week

 

It was a great end to a terrific 10 days of camping. Lots of Corey's extended family got together for the annual family campout. It was a fun-filled weekend with swimming, games, camper pies, taco breakfast, campfires, smores and general merriment. Can't wait until next year.

Cam Catches a Big One

Check out Cam bringing in a "big one". Good thing Kyle had the dip net.

http://www.youtube.com/embed/5K-h9kZKSyc

Night Falls

Cam Measures Up

 

 

Hmm, is he measuring the fish or something else? His father's fanny perhaps? Maybe it's the difference between my fish and his. You decide.