Sunday Sunsets

Perhaps a little bit of a stretch on my Sunday Sunsets but there is the sun setting in the background. This is my mom and Little Man along with my mom's dog, Buck, who is 17 years old. We were all enjoying a nice evening this past week.

What a wonderful day

Wednesday was my birthday and it turned out to be the most wonderful day! My Mom came down from Montana to stay a few days with us. Her birthday present to me was.... (tired mothers beware)... a facial and a massage package. Ohhhh, I'm melting just thinking back to it all. We all drove in to town in my suburban, she dropped me off and took the two boys bouncing around the town. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the spa, a very rare treat indeed. I was sooooo relaxed, it was just wonderful. As I was just finishing up the lady that did the facial was walking me back to the front room. Just then my mom showed up with the two younger boys. Each of them were holding a bouquet of yellow flowers. My youngest saw me and stretched those flowers straight into the air to hand them to me. I wish I had a picture of that moment, it was so precious. Good thing I have it etched into my memory so I'll never forget it.

Next we went to Olive Garden and had the most wonderful meal. We came home after that and there was a large envelope sitting next to the door. UPS had come a visitin'. Hmmmm, I wasn't expecting anything from UPS. I brought it inside and opened it up......

It was a gift certificate from Lineman! That man, he has never in 15 years of marriage ever surprised me. Never. Well he got me this time. The gift certificate came wrapped wonderfully in a neat little envelope along with that wonderful little letter and of course... a huge, plump, calling-my-name B&H Catalog. B&H is where I bought my camera. I full heartedly would recommend them for their on-line sales in case you need to get some photo equipment. So now I must torture myself and drool over the catalog. Wait, this time it's not torture - I have a gift certificate! *whistling* Here B&H catalog.... Here B&H catalog.....

My mom had made the cake with the help of a junior baker. I also had a little tiara with flashing lights on it that I wore around for a bit.

Whoa! Call the fire department!!!! Actually there are only 24 candles on the cake, that's all that was in the package. So hip-hip-hooray for me, I'm 24! Oh, that means I was 17 when I had my first born. Fine, I'm ..... actually...... gulp..... 35. There, I said it. Now YOU all KNOW. Bwaaaaaaa

My in laws spoiled me too. She sent a big ol' box and guess what my Mother in Law used for packing material......

POPCORN! How clever is that! And not just any popcorn, Popcorn Colonel popcorn! There were packs and packs of this yummy stuff. It's a yummy, gooey popcorn square with peanuts and M&M's. There were even more packs than this. However, I am NOT owning up to just how many packs there were. Dear Mother in Law, you better not tell either!

Then she also sent this. I think it needs to go on the front door as a disclaimer!

And she sent this oh-so-cozy bath wrap and 3 pair of the softest socks ever and bath salt that smells oh so good. Please excuse me while a take a bath and unwind....

..... okay, I'm back now. Refreshed as ever.

She also sent this U of Montana sweatshirt.

I tell you, it was a wonderful day, I just feel so lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful people. I am truly blessed.

9 of 52

This was a day at the park with some friends. We took a walk around the lake, fed the ducks and the geese, and took time to play at the playground. A fun day for sure.

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Doctor Doctor Doctor... and lots of tears

It was a busy day at the doctors office today, thus no "real" post. Sorry about that.

Little Man was due for a well child check. Which meant the inevitable dreaded shots. He cried and cried.

The middle boy just turned 5 and we needed to get him set for Kindergarten. Which again meant the inevitable dreaded shots.

Both the boys did pretty good for the first two shots. It was the final two shots that really brought them to tears. Those are placed just under the skin. We were warned ahead of time that those shots would indeed hurt. Yup, they hurt alright!

And for me it was an EKG and "tubes and tubes of blood" according to my son's version of my own visit.

Hopefully tomorrow I'll have a real post, sorry it's a lame one for tonight.

Have a good night. Ta ta for now.

Would somebody PLEASE pass the shampoo

Seriously, somebody? Anybody? Just pass the shampoo please. We're not going to be picky here. Johnson and Johnson. Head and Shoulders.
Pert Plus, Suave, Aussie.....

Pantene Pro-V, Garnier Fructis......

Generic Brand. I really don't care at this point. Just pass the shampoo already.

Oh, and can someone grab a mop too please?

Sunday Sunsets

This picture was taken just before a new snow storm was rolling in a few days ago. Those thin clouds were the beginning of the front. I am enjoying this time in the season when the sun sets over "Table Mountain". I've always enjoyed watching the sun change it's rise and set with each new day. Soon it will slide over even farther to the left bringing warmer temps, longer days, green grass and the sights and sounds of children enjoying a long summers day.

If you play with fire.......

You're gonna get some great smoke shots.

I think this last one looks like a lady holding her arms across her chest, holding a baby perhaps. I should probably stop taking these pictures. I feel like I'm at a psychiatrists office, looking at the ink blobs and telling her what I see. I have done that on nearly 80% of these smoke shots I take. I always see something in them. Heeeeeelllllllppppp, I need counseling. Or a few hours out of the house. Bwaaaa haaaa haaaaaa.

Outtakes from 8/52

It's no wonder the middle boy couldn't keep a straight face for the picture I posted for 8/52. Check out these outtakes.... We are a family of goofballs, no doubt.

I always have the kids get their funny faces out of the way. There were more like this one, but let's NOT go there, okay.

Ah, I love my life.

8/52

This was taken at my mom's house this weekend. The boy on the right hand side is totally taking after his father. I would never be that goofy or silly. Seriously.

If you are just joining us here is the scoop:

So often as a mom we seem to always be behind the lens and rarely in front of it. Our children will look back at pictures when they are grown and we will hardly be in a single photo. If you would like to join in on this year long project I would really enjoy that. But more importantly your family will absolutely love it. Get yourself in the picture every week for 52 Weeks. Be in a picture with one or more or your children. If you are just joining now, feel free to start with #1. You can just finish up this time next year. We will be posting for 52 Weeks every Thursday. Glad you're here!

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