Christina's Slumber Party

The bounce house was a blast

I got colored wigs and light sticks at the dollar tree

Day at the Park

Careful what the kids read in the doctor's office

My daughter informed me that she "know's what mom's do after dropping the kids off for the first day of school". In my mind I am preparing the argument that not all mom's eat ice cream and watch soap operas, when she tells me "it's time to bleach the house to prepare for cold and flu season". Noooooo I am thinking in my head I do not have time. Last week she cleaned all the carpet in the house (which of course required all the furniture to be moved) but how do I calm her down without crushing her love of all things clean and in there place.

I informed her that THIS MOM is studying for a career exam in 12 days and it's pass/fail, cleanliness of my home is not going to score me any points. Her adorable little face falls as she said "but mom I was going to ask if I can do it for you" seriously how can I say no when this is all she wants in the whole world. Christina and I had the whole house done in about an hour and it does look better.

The tile really did need it, I had no idea how dirty it was. I am happy to say we are all clean and ready for flu season. I still hate house keeping magazines. I will make sure I bring a nice harmless chapter book for her to read at our next appointment.

Make-Up Counter

Doctor said just to use claritin and stay out of the sun ( as if anyone would want to go out in this heat) she likes the cold baths in baking soda

So to stay out of the heat we have been hanging out at the mall. Along with a lot of other families sunday, it was too hot to shop people were sitting around everywhere just reading talking or playing board games. I am studying for a test and the kids played game-boy to pass the time. Christina and I decided to get all beautiful at the make -up counter - bad idea she is covered in this rash from head to toe. We don't know what line she is allergic to because we played at several. I appear to be going for the worst mom of the year award.

Pool Fun

Bryan's brother got a new pool table so he gave us the old one

Sandy wants to play

Birthday Party Incident

The girls - Steph's husband Cliff and Bryan are in his office playing computer games (BIG surprise) forgot to take a picture but I am sure you have all seen the boys ignore the world to play games before.

If you notice my knees look odd that is blood and glass. Steph made me a cake and my very helpful daughter Christina dropped it. The dish did not break in big sections- it shattered in little glass splinters all over the kitchen title. ( was NOT in picture taking mode needless to say this was not her first "butter-finger" incident )

Sandy was very glad to get to be out with company . Steph kept him on a leash just in case but he did great !

Emma was not happy to see my Grandma in her spot. Emma tried to push her out of the way. Clearly we need to read "Emily Post" with our dear Emma and get her some manners.

We went up to the Albertson's and bought a cake to save the day :)

$14.99 one would think it would taste better but at least we had one to put the candle on right

Christy and her friend Victoria are drawing disney characters with my Aunt Jeanne. Christy is still glaring at me. I got a little angry about the cake :( Good thing my Dad was camping and wasn't here is see me in craby mom form. It was toooooo hot to count to ten and breathe before I reacted. After the company left I took her to the mall for some A/C and bought her a carmel apple . I guess I felt a little guilty

Poor Emma had to find a new spot doesn't she look happy