We're Here!

Everytime we leave, we wonder when we will come back...in an hour? a day? next weekend? We eat, dream and wish for Grandpa's Farm. We drove up yesterday to surprise Grandpa- I'm not sure who was more in heaven, James or our intended target.

Getting Our Shtuff Together

So I am starting to pack up food and things to do for our LOOOOONG car ride. James has like 2 bags of interesting things to keep him occupied in the car. So that part of our trip planning is done. Next I need to make lists of things to pack and clean out the car. We are so PUMPED about this trip it isn't funny. Here is the map we made for James...Each day the car moves a few centimeters closer. In fact this map is like his most prized possession right now.





















It's was a rainy afternoon, so Matt and I took J-Boz to see Up. It was marvelous. The animation was incredible and the storyline rocked. James has spent the last 24 hours feeding his imaginary bird, Kevin.

Take'n a Ride on the Slip-n-Slide

I remember these being longer! All this ride was missing was the huge mud pile at the end, the sticker bushes to run over and the sharp rocks/ road bumps underneath. Ah the memories.

I tried to convince Matt to whip out the Speedo and strap on a swim cap, but he was not having it! I flew over the stop wall. Had to stop before I popped it. Come on over. It's the perfect day!

Life is good

Memorial Day Weekend

Here are a few photos from our camping trip last weekend...Great weather Saturday and Sunday, but poured buckets Monday for cleanup. James is now a huge fan of camping...probably because it involves fire and s'mores!

Today James and I rode to our Veteran's Home- our favorite place to check out the helicopter, canon and feed the deer! You know, normal stuff.

Meet Rose...Deer Rose, Rose Deer, Dear Rose- whatever it takes for her to eat our bread.

This is one of our favorite summer hangouts. One week I will have to take you through a week in the life of James.

Sensational Summer

Report cards are filed, room is boxed up and keys are turned in. Summer is officially here in my book. Thank the Lord. Now it's time to get started on that list I last posted...maybe in August.

There is nothing like a freshly mowed yard, and since I have just freshly mowed mine...I love it. Although the mower died three times due to wet grass, my right arm feels like I pulled something. When I was under my parent's roof, we had a riding mower on their farm. It was great. I didn't love mowing the lawn so much then. Maybe it was because of the 156 trees I had to mow around...

I love water parks. I cant get enough of them...in fact I am in search for one that we can take James to on our way to Aunt Marge's house this summer. In fact, that's what I am off to do now.

8 more work days- YAHOO

So exciting! Here is a list of my summer plans:



1. CLEAN

2. RELAX

3. Chase James- Tickle James- Hang James upside down- JAMES JAMES JAMES

3. Make a new list 3 hours into my first day off.

4. Visit MAWGE

5. Mow

6. Train for a race- maybe a big one

7. summer reading program: check it out http://getinthegameread.tripod.com/

8. Inservices

9. Visit the P's

10. Volunteer during Summer School

11. Help out the twins once a week

12. Vacation Bible School

13. Swim

14. Book Club- Understanding by Design

15. Switch classrooms

16. Catch up on my bookshelf

17. Make picture books for family of old photos

18. Clean out attic, fridge, laundry room, junk drawer

19. zoo, 6 flags, etc.

I'll add more later-

What do you think about?

When you are on a hard run or steep climb on your bike, what gets you through? I think the only thing I think about is time...and the finish line. : )

I've recently bought into the FIRST Training program. It follows the 3plus2 model. I'll let you know how it goes. I ran my first 5K time trial today and it was U-G-L-Y! I figure with my injury running only 3 days a week makes more sense.

James is at Grandma and Grandpa's this week. They went to Swappers Day today and I wish I was there. It's The Flea Market of all Flea Markets, except with animals. I heard him squealing with delight the entire time I was on the phone with mom. A few ducks, baby chicks and two bunnies later, they had to stop and wash the feathers out of their throats on the way back. Jack and Jackie, the two bunnies, have definitely made a knew best friend in James.

To help pass the time I have spent the past 2 hours riding around in a golf cart...OMG. JBoz cannot return soon enough. Although I will probably never get him back; well maybe- kicking and screaming the entire way.