Friday, July 31, 2009

Paige played her clarinet perfectly tonight at
Expresso Yourself Cafe!



Aunt Deb joined us to watch Paige's first public performance (outside of school) tonight. Paige was enrolled in a month long class that met once a week at the music store up the road. There were two other girls, Sarah and Annie that both play the flute along with their teacher Dr. Clark and they all played for our enyoment tonight. Paige had two duets one with Sarah and one with Dr. Clark and she also had her first solo. We are very proud of how well she played and of her poise and grace on stage.

Thursday, July 30, 2009

We had to drive 30 miles to visit our neighbor...


but it was well worth it. The girls and I went to see Miss. Linda's new home. We got a nice tour and the kids played with her grandsons while I visited with Linda and Krista. We had a nice lunch and some yummy Buckeye pie. Paige and Megan wanted to stay longer but we had to get home so we could feed the dogs and take them out. I told them that maybe after Miss. Linda is all settled in they can have a slumber party with her. She said she would enjoy having a couple of little girls around so we will have to make a date.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009


It's a rainy Wednesday...but here's a Sunflower from the photos I snapped yesterday.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009


This picture is for Mimi and Pop-pop: I had Paige and Megan wear their outfits that you gave them for their b.days...and I remembered to take their picture. They love their flip flops...and they look lovely in coral-pink.

Monday, July 27, 2009

Who can turn the world on with her smile?
Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Well it's you girl, and you should know it
With each glance and every little movement you show it

(The words to the theme song from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" popped into my brain when I looked at this picture.)
My post for Sunday, 7-26-09
Guess What?

There's Bass in the pond!

Who knew?


Mike caught this bass in the pond at Liberty Park after catching a bunch of Blue Gill all day. He got tossed back after the photo shoot...needs to be at least fifteen inches to be a keeper.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

I spotted this on a Mini Cooper in the parking lot as I was walking out to my car after work. It made me smile...hope it does the same for you :)

Friday, July 24, 2009

After two days of rain and clouds...we had a beautiful blue sky day!


We took it easy today...so we could save our energy to go with Sydney to celebrate her 8th b.day at the amusement park at the zoo. I helped drive some of the kids in our car then Paige and I went on rides so there would be enough big people to go with the little ones. I sat on the sidelines and snapped photos while everyone went on the swings. Can you find my kids? ( Paige has a yellow top and Megan has a blue top)
My Post For Thursday, 7-23-09

Megan's 8th Birthday Party....It was a "Girls Rock Star" themed bash.

From left to right back row: Macie, Meghan, Paige, Birthday Girl Megan, Joci, Lily, Sydney.
From left to right front row: Delaney, Caitlyn, Cameron and Ayva.


They had echo microphones, scarves, sunglasses and lots of rock and roll energy. They danced, they played Rock Band World Tour on the Wii. They got (wash off) tattoos, they had a dance competition, they played freeze dance.They ate pizza, cupcakes, ice cream, goldfish crackers, skittles, m&m's, and rainbow nerds. They drank lots of ice water and lemonade. They screamed, laughed and ran around like crazy...then one by one starting at 9 p.m. they went home. Except for Paige, Megan and her b.f.f. Cameron and our neighbor girl Joci they got comfy on the sofa to watch "Princess Protection Plan". Then Paige, Megan and Cameron went up and got ready for bed and me and Rebel walked Joci home. Then I was ready for bed!

Wednesday, July 22, 2009


Morning Hugs With Aunt Deb

No, Aunt Deb did not spend the night....but she did come over a little after 8 this morning to drop Joe Boxer off. Joe is spending the day with us while Aunt Deb goes to meetings out of town.

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

I told her she could pick out a freezer pop and she picked blue. Paige and I both asked her if she picked it because it matches her outfit...and she said "No I just like the way blue taste".
My post for Monday 7-20-09


Last week Wallgreens had a special on 8 x 10's...buy one get one free. So I had this narsturium and a fuchsia blown up...so I can hang them in this ten buck frame that came with the mat (from Sears) in our half bath. So if I get tired of one then I can just switch it out.

My post for Sunday 7-19-09

We had a whole house-patio full of neighbors over tonight for a shrimp boil...and do you think we took any pictures? We took exactly two...of the desserts.....go figure :)

Miss. Cindy made this yummy pudding, vanilla wafer, cool whip, cream cheese, chocolate
sauce confection. It was very tasty!


Mr. Brent and Miss. Christy picked this up at Giant Eagle...and it was berry-licious!
My post for Saturday 7-18-09

Did you know that Narturium blooms are edible? They have a peppery flavor...but I think they are too pretty to eat!

Friday, July 17, 2009


Hey Aunt Shann, Uncle Steve, Cody, Chelsea, and Bella......Megan's b.day gifts were just delivered and she love them! She named the pink Webkinz bird "Blossom' because she's a "cherry blossom bird". We have to go run a few errands so she is going to take the new Hannah Montanna ds game with her in the car. Those colorful candles are so cool...they will rock her birthday cupcakes at her party next week....oh and I love the card...it's sparklerific!
My post for Thursday 7-16-09

Thursday, July 16, 2009

My post for Wednesday, 7-15-09

Spectacles!
What all the smart stylish babies are wearing!


The girls and I babysat Jake today so Chris and Jamie could take Evan to an eye screening. They were asked to participate for free and the docotors discovered that Evan has a lazy eye. They outfitted him with these glasses that he will wear for a few hours a day and he may have to do eye excercises too. One of Mike's coworkers grandbabies had the same thing and she is all better now. So hopefully little Evan will have the same outcome, but for now he is sporting very tiny spectacles.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009


My post for Tuesday 7-14-09....MEGAN'S 8th BIRTHDAY!!!



Here is our birthday girl all dressed up to party. We spent the first part of the day splashing about at the waterpark. Paige and I sang her "Happy Birthday" as we were all riding down the huge Cyclone water slide. We let her open her gifts before we headed out to dinner at "Cheeseburger In Paradise". She loved the gift tag that I mader her...with her cute rocker pose.
My post for Monday, 7-13-09
GOT CORN?




We do...53 ears to be precise. I was at Anderson's tonight picking up Megan's big cookie-cake and the produce department had just gotten some homegrown corn in and they marked the fresh FL. corn down to five bucks a crate. That came out to $4.50 with my discount. I am going to freeze a bunch and share some with the neighbors too.
My post for Sunday, July 12, 2009


I had Megan dress up like a "rock star" so we could do a little photo shoot for her backstage passes that we are putting in with her concert ticket party invites for her upcoming 8th b.day bash. So here is our rock star wearing her birthday crown, tattoo (it says Girls Rule), her faux blue braid and her halter top from her jazz costume. Quite the little rocker chic!


My post for Saturday, 7-11-09


Uncle Bob road up from Atlanta, GA and was staying over at Terry and Steve's. It was so nice to get together for a cook out with them Saturday night.



My post for Friday, 7-10-09

Let's hear it for free splash pads in the summer...Oh YEAH!

Friday, July 10, 2009

My post for Thursday, 7-09-09
It's the "P.G's"....also known as the "Popsicle Gang" 3 members strong....Paige, Megan and Jake.

Wednesday, July 08, 2009


Here's Joe.......


Joe Boxer is hanging out with us today while Deb runs out of town for a meeting. Rebel was so excited to see his buddy Joe this morning.
My post for Tuesday, July 7,2009

Happy Birthday Mimi!
We love you, xoxoxo Paige and Megan


Monday, July 06, 2009

Monday's Moon... I know this is a lame-blurry shot but it is 10 p.m. and I just realized I never snapped a picture today. I was going to snap some of the kids at the park....except my camera was sitting at home on the desk and not in my handbag. Oh well here is my big (it looks much bigger in the sky) blurry moon for ya...be happy it's the one in the sky and not the one on my backside...just checking to see if anyone looks at or reads this thing. Toodles :)

Sunday, July 05, 2009

Saturday, July 04, 2009

Happy Independence Day Everyone and God Bless our brave men and woman in uniform. We thank you and your families for your service to our country.

Friday, July 03, 2009

Phoebe and Beco photo credit goes to Paige



Since it was such a nice cool morning (68 at 10:30 a.m.) we headed over to the zoo with all the other bazillion folks. Our main goal was to go check out the new baby Asian Elephant "Beco" pronounced Bee-Co. His name is a combination of his mom's Phoebe and his dad's Coco. He was born on 3-27-09 and weighed in at a little over 300 lbs. He now weighs 537 lbs. baby elephants drink their mother's milk for 3 to 4 years, must be some good stuff she's feeding him!

Thursday, July 02, 2009



Fresh off the vine....our first grape tomatoes picked today.


My post for Wednesday, 7-01-09

Megan and our little neighbor boy Jake playing with the ribbon streamers in our backyard. Photo credits go to Paige.
My post for Tuesday, 6-30-09
Beware of the two headed monster!

Playing at the park after Paige's book club meeting. It was an open up the windows day, cool air and low humidity I could get used to this.
My post for Monday, June 29, 2009
Movies + Puppies = The Good Life
I took the girls to the dollar theater to see "Hannah Montana the Move" today (it was .50 day so we got to see it for a buck fifty). To my amazement it was a cute movie and actually had a nice story line. After the movie the girls wanted to walk down the way to the pet store for some "puppy therapy". So we got this liitle rascal of a Jack Russel out and played and snuggled for a while.


( Don't tell Rowdy and Rebel we were cheating on them)

My post for Sunday, June 28, 2009

Happy 13th Birthday to Rowdy dog....the best dog ever!

My post for Saturday, 6-27-09

Gerber's