Older scrapbook layouts

I finally posted the whole album I made for our DS's graduation two years ago on 2 Peas. I picked just a few of the layouts for my blog.

The Tourists 2013-Commanders in Chief, Civil Rights & 'Cue

(I had to struggle to come up with a clever title for this year's trip...)  Thoughts?

We are back from out 10 day road trip to Kansas City and through Arkansas. We saw, drove and learned a lot and came home with two new van windows (story to come). We all got along well (seriously, I think this is the first trip in a long time where there wasn't a blowup or meltdown)! And I lost count of how many National Lampoon's Vacation references were made...

The weather was pretty good - we have a couple of rainy days and one (ok, two) really scary storms.

Details and photos to come...

We are the champions!

Monday gratitudes

Happy Monday!
This week I have been grateful for:

*quality time with my husband and kids
*a nice getaway
*seeing some interesting sites
*that I'm feeling better and stronger
*a little reading time
*no injuries or illnesses
*Blackhawks wins (1 more for the Cup...)
*my blog readers-I love your comments

I hope you all find much to be grateful for this week!
Thanks for stopping by my blog. Hugs!

We're back!

Vacation is over for another year. I wish I could say it was to some exotic place (although it sort of was...), but nothing that would excite too many people.  We spent a few days in Kansas City and a few in Arkansas. It was a nice getaway.

I will post our adventures and some pictures soon!

TGIF!!!

Another week almost gone. I hope it's been a good one for you!

DD got me a new bracelet this week. I love it!

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and the weather is good, wherever you are!

Thanks for stopping by.

Wednesday Wisdom

Have a great day!

Friday Fun - Traveling

In the spirit of summer, here is a recap of one of our vacations:
June, 2009
TENNESSEE VACATION

Have a great Friday!

WOW!

7 years ago today, I posted my first blog post.
1st BLOG POST

Thank you to all of you who have read this blog, now & then or regularly. I love your comments!

Tuesday book review

Book #1 done for the summer...

Rain Song by Alice J. Wisler

I gave this 4 out of 5 stars

 Nicole Michelin avoids airplanes, motorcycles, and most of all, Japan, where her parents once were missionaries. Something happened in Japan...something that sent Nicole and her father back to America alone...something of which Nicole knows only bits and pieces. But she is content with life in little Mount Olive, North Carolina, with her quirky relatives, tank of lively fish, and plenty of homemade pineapple chutney. Through her online column for the Pretty Fishy Web site, she meets Harrison Michaels, who, much to her dismay, lives in Japan. She attempts to avoid him, but his e-mails tug at her heart. Then Harrison reveals that he knew her as a child in Japan. In fact, he knows more about her childhood than she does...

My review: I downloaded this free to my Kindle quite a while ago. I wasn't expecting this to be real good. I was pleasantly surprised. The storyline was interesting, the characters (especially Nicole) were endearing. I would recommend this book.  As a SMALL disclaimer: it is Christian fiction.

Happy reading!

Monday gratitudes

- my husband
- my kids
- a roof over our heads
- food on our table
- finishing a book
- blooming flowers
- the Blackhawks going to the Stanley Cup finals
- cheesy 80s movies
- meeting my husband 18 years ago (at our friends' wedding)
- my blog readers and commenters

I hope you have many things to be grateful for!

Wow!

What a weekend! It sure went quick.

DD had her dance recital on Friday and Saturday nights. It went well and of course I stressed about getting her hair done. (Those of you who know me, know I am NOT good with hair!)

We went to Six Flags for a bit on Sunday. Sadly, due to my heart surgery...there are no roller coasters for me this summer. It KILLED me to sit and watch. (Yes, I will admit there are short pity party at one point)

Both kids needed some summer clothes, so we went to the outlet mall. We found some good deals and hopefully they are set for summer.

Amongst the activity, I managed to get a couple of naps in, and have a couple of conversations with DD on unexpected topics. (Insert slight cringe here)

How was your weekend?

Summer break is almost here

Wow! I can't believe it's June already! I hope your summer is starting off well.  DD is almost out of school....

Make sure you check with your local library for their summer reading program.  If they don't have one (shame on them...), check with your local book seller.

**My goal is to read at least 8 books before August 31.**
(I will attempt to review them here, also.)

My other summer goals:
**Blog twice a week
**Keep my flowers alive and the weeds pulled
**Exercise at least 4 times a week
**Scrapbook 15 layouts
**Finish the two projects on my knitting needles (scarf; doll skirt)

What are your summer goals?