Wiped Out

Well, the kids are in bed and I am not far to follow. Went to the mall this morning to finish getting a few things for my wedding outfit. Mission accomplished.

This afternoon we had a small pool party on the deck in the hot sun. Working on my savage tan for the wedding. ;) Let's just say I need to keep working, very hard.

Fairly uneventful day but I do have a couple quotes for the day...

1. This is what Neva said after going to the bathroom (#1 and #2) "That wasn't so bad at all." After all the issues we have had w/ her and potty training it was so funny to hear that come out of her mouth. That girl.
2. Cade said this in the car as we were driving past the river "That is the coolest river EVER!!" Hmmm, interesting.

Ok, taking a break for a couple of days...

Full Day

Well, a long but exciting fun filled day. Went to the Y this morning for my class and the kids played in the play area. When I picked them up they were playing soccer w/ big smiles on their faces. We headed home for lunch and Truckie joined from his trip. The kids were so happy!!

Truckie took the kids to Cade's soccer class and come to find out their is a kid in the class who has a baby sister (5weeks old) named Neva too. Spelled the same and all. Hmm, small world I guess. They came back overheated because it was hot and humid outside today.

Then off to the zoo after dinner. The kids had such a great time and picked out their outfits for the zoo. Keep your eyes peeled for pics to come out next week. Neva passed out on the way home and now all is quiet in the house and Truckie and I are about to sit and relax w/ a Gin and Tonic. Yum.

Let's see, quote or saying of the day....

I may have to come up w/ 2 the next time. Nothing sticks out in our heads. Sorry to disappoint you all. Till tomorrow, who knows what the day will bring but we have a few options.

All fall down

or maybe just Neva. She fell down the flight of stairs from the landing to the wood floor this afternoon. She seems to be fine but has a few battle wounds on her face. She landed right on her face and then flipped onto her back. I saw it all and I think that I was freaked out more. Like I said, she seems to be her normal winey, sassy self as usual. :)

Went to the Farmer's market this morning and got some local fresh produce. It is always nice to support some local farmers. Unfortunately not many vendors were there so we will have to go on Fridays so we can get our eggs and ground turkey.

Ok, here we go for the quote of the day....

These both were said by Cade, what a witty little guy.

1. Things happen.... (how true is that?)
2. What's wrong with you today Neva? Then he answered "who knows?, right Mom"

How do you respond to that? Who knows Cade is right.

Till tomorrow. Another busy day. To the Y in the morning for my class and then back in the afternoon for Cade's soccer. Then tomorrow night we are going to the zoo w/ Truckie's work for our family outing. They have funded the new Lion exhibit so it should be fun. Have a good night everyone!!

Strawberry fields...

We went strawberry picking yesterday and got 9 1/2 pounds!! It was such a great time. After picking we went to the petting farm and then got some icecream. The kids were in hog heaven. I took lots of great pics of all the action.

Pool time in the afternoon and then a bath. Nothing too exciting.

Last night Jo Jo and I did our weekly yoga session along w/ a home facial. It felt great all the way around.

Let's see, quote of the day....
We have been trying to figure out who picked 1 green strawberry and that seems to be the topic of conversation. We have decided it was the 16month old Stella who came with us. We are still talking about it. Honestly, I think it may have been me but shhhhh. ;)

Great times

We had a fabulous weekend camping. The kids were great and had so much fun along w/ the adults. I think that we wore them out pretty good considering Neva went to bed at 6:00 pm and slept till 7:30 this morning!! Wow, what a night of sleep.

Today was a catch up day around the house w/ a walk and bike ride thrown in. We also went to the library this afternoon and got some new books. Cade has been wanting a book on how bees make their nest. He wasn't too impressed after we read it tonight. He said " I don't want to go outside anymore." Also "good thing we have that bee spray to make them dead." Oh that kid! Don't know where he gets his fear of bugs. ;)

Everyone sit down for the quote of the day. I laughed so hard so it became a conversation between the kids.

Cade says to me this morning, "Mom, have I ever steared you wrong?" I asked him where he had heard that and he said from Clio telling that to Clifford (the Big Red Dog). So him and Neva kept asking each other that all morning. I swear they are little adults stuck in kids bodies sometimes.

Tomorrow we are headed to the strawberry patches and to the petting zoo. Should be fun... Until then.

The latest

Well, we have been busy getting ready for our camping weekend and just our day to day "stuff". The weather has been a bit cooler this week but we have still been able to get out and about. I have been thinking of ways that I could make my blog bigger and better so to speak. I have decided that I am going to add a quote of the day and it may either be from the kids or something Truckie and I have said. This will put a smile on everyones face.

Cade said to Neva, "Do you want to have a baby Neva?"
Neva says "Yes I do"
Cade says "Well, you know you have to feed it!"

He said it like she has already gone through a few babies because she never fed them. It is so funny.

These kids just crack me up some times. We are going camping this weekend and going to a folk festival. The kids are very excited. Lately we have been talking about how everyone is going to dance. Cade says that Truckie is a "head dancer" which means his head is the only part that moves. You should see Cade's impersonation. Funny stuff. Neva has this cute little shake that she does and I just start to laugh uncontrollably. She loves it!!

Well, I am not sure if I will be able to put any more entries in until after the weekend. Wish us luck for sanity and fun.

Cheers!!

Fantastic Father's Day

We started the day with a family bike ride w/ a 4 mile loop. Cade loves riding the tandem and Neva loves to be in the bike seat. Everyone is happy. Then we just had a relaxing day around the house. Truckie got his wish for Father's Day and that was to clean the basement. We made piles of stuff to sell, get rid of and to put away. It is nice to get that done.

We enjoyed chicken fajitas for dinner and ended it w/ a bath for the kids. Pretty uneventful but an overall great day.

Harmonious Saturday

Wow, what a fun filled productive day around the house. This morning we did various projects that we have been meaning to get done and the kids "helped." Mom-sit down for this one-I cleaned windows and the window sills. Now I know why I don't enjoy it or do it for that matter. WHat a task!!!

This afternoon the kids played in the pool, we played soccer w/ our new ball/net that is giant sized and the kids played on the swings. Oh yea, the daily dose of baseball w/ Cade on the front yard.

Then we enjoyed Turkey burgers and corn on the back deck. What a day!!

Man Neva can just make us laugh. She is such an emotional girl about EVERYTHING. Anyone want her for the teenage years???? Truckie and I are to the point of just laughing at her because nothing we say or do does anything for her.

I am going on a bike ride tonight w/ my friend Jackie and I have a feeling I will come home to Truckie sitting on the back deck relaxing. Who knows, maybe I will join him. :)

Beautiful weather for a beautiful day. It is supposed to rain tomorrow so it may be a little more low key. Truckie's choice. Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's.

Cheers!! Dawn

Friday

It was a fairly uneventful day for the most part. However, there was one shining moment and I think that Cade is still smiling. We went to a garage sale and found a football helmet for Cade for $.25!! He hasn't taken it off since. There is not much exagerration there either. He is so funny. For months he has been asking for one-a Giants one-sorry Doug and Linda- but the one we found was just gray. It is so great. There are already lots of pics of him in it and I am sure there will be many, many more.

Neva got a 8 inch tall my little pony that we have named Princess-I think.

Truckie just cringes at the thought of our garage sale finds. We do have one rule about garage sales-nothing is to be taken from the free box. If it is in the free box it must be broken or missing something. I think that I have finally learned my lesson.

OVER

Truckie is at softball and I have just put the kids to bed and hopefully this day to rest. Gosh, what a bad day. The kids just haven't been listening and it is just making it tough. Hopefully it gets better because sometimes I think it can't get worse. We still did our normal Thursdays-to the YMCA for my sanity time and then off to run some errands. We are on a hunt for a big wheel style bike for her. No luck. Hmmm, didn't think it would be that challenging.

This afternoon after quiet time I got out the pool and let the kids play. But because they didn't listen and Neva got hurt, pool time was cut short.

After dinner Neva and I mowed the lawn and then it was time for bed. Right now I am looking at my full glass of wine and am headed to the shower to wash myself clean of this day. Hopefully tomorrow will be better...

To the Dr.'s in the morning for my physical to make sure my liver #'s are still in check and then on to check out a new mom's club. Looks like the one we had just sort of dissolved. I need the socializing and I am just not getting enough. Hopefully the weather will be nice so we can meet everyone at the park. Till tomorrow...

Tonight

I feel rejuvenated and had such a great night out w/ Jackie. We went to see the movie and it was everything I expected and more. Then we went out for cosmos afterwards. What fun!! Till tomorrow....I should be in bed right now.

Grand Rapids Park

We all went to the park and met up w/ lots of our friends. Cade brought his friend Kaeden which was nice for the both of them. It was a hot day in the sun but we managed to tucker the kids out between the playground, brief breaks in the shade and thanks to Tamara for bringing the parachute. I got lots of pics. Keep your eyes peeled in the future.

I am going to see Sex and the City tonight w/ a friend which I am VERY excited about!! I have waited a very long time for this movie to come out.

Hope everyone is well and staying cool in the East.

Love,
Dawn

Horton hears a Who

Today was Neva's first time at the movies. I took the kids to go see Dr. Seuss's Horton Hears a who. She really enjoyed it from my lap for the whole movie. Cade giggled through out which made Neva and I laugh too. What a great first for me to enjoy w/ both kids.

Looking forward to some outside park time tomorrow. Finally the rain has stopped and we are able to get outside again....hopefully.