two cool things

Looks like C's guy is going to stick. We went out the four of us last night.. Tim and I are sarcastic smart-asses and throw shit at friends in fun and good humor. C matches us perfectly.. and dishes it right back. Well, as it turns out, her guy is the same!!!! we laughed so hard on the way to the pub C and I had tears. It was great!!!

C's daughter purchased a kid-pool and asked to put it up in my backyard, to which I said yes, but made it clear I wouldn't be responsible for the dog killing it. She was ok with that.  The dog has totally left the pool alone, aside from stealing a drink out of it.  The kids have LOVED having it here, the owner said we can keep it up while she's at her dad's if we'd like.. I think I just might for a few days, anyways.. pool play wears the kids out, so they can play in the AM, then lunch, and take a good long nap!!!! :o)

 

random stuff

C's car is GORGEOUS!! I'm so excited for her!!! I know this is going to make traveling for work an easy task!!

Tori loved camp, and wants to go back now!!! LOL

I received word from two good friends that they are expecting, one is the 2nd child, the other their first. They are brothers..so this is REALLY cool. I'm very excited for both families.

We're going to the circus, a week from today. I've not been since taking Beth and Alex the summer before we lost him. I'm sure this will be a bit hard, but I'm still excited to share the magic of it with my other kids. I hope they enjoy it.

and finally, bonus points to my hubby. He loves to take me out, but always leaves childcare provisions for me to find. Well, our anniversary is Monday, and he's made all the plans for us including child care. I'm so excited.  It's nothing fancy, just dinner at Olive Garden and a movie. I get to pick the movie. :o)  Should be a great way to celebrate 13 years. WOW!! We've sure survived enough stuff in that time period. Hopefully the next 13 will bring more laughs, and love. :o)

 

My Pixie girl is home

Tori arrived home, hot, tired, and a little dirty (not near as bad as it could've been) today. I picked her up from the bus around 3pm. Got home, bathed her, unpacked her bag and washed all her stuff. She's playing with her sister, brother, and C's kids.  It's so good to have her back. She had a FANTASTIC SUPER TIME! (her words), and will definately go next year!!!  I'm glad she got to go, more so that she had fun, but it's so good to have her home. Now to wait patiently for Sunday afternoon when Beth gets home.

C. is off buying her car, I sure hope it goes well!! Silver Toyota Camry LS(?), A/C!!(her's has been out for a year), power windows (old one didn't have 'em), power door locks(again not in the old one)..and if all that isn't enough fun, an AM/FM CDplayer stereo(old car had am/fm). I'm thrilled for her!! A little jealous I'm not getting my burb sooner, but it will come. Patience is that which I need more work on, this is a good time for me to practice.

gotta figure this out...

I need to replace the van. It's almost 10 years old, had over 60K miles when we bought it (7 years ago)... and needs more repairs than is worth it.   I called a few dealerships, the best I can get from them is a 2000 Suburban for about $20,000.  Factoring in taxes, lisencing, and the extra ins. we'll need we can't afford it.  I really don't want another minivan, it's fine, but I need the cargo space with the kids and they're activities I just have too much STUFF to drag along.

I checked out Ebay, there's one I'm watching for just under $15,000. 60Kmiles.  There's another one but for some reason they're only asking $2500 for the car. Makes me nervous when they low-ball the price like that. There has to be something wrong.

Sure wish I could win the lottery!!! And yes, I know in order to win, one must first buy a ticket.

 

Some fun stuff

So my girlfriend C. is a divorced mom with 3 kids. Her X is unmentionable. I'll be polite and leave it at that.  She's been dating off and on over the last 3 years, but never found a guy who could wrap his brain around 3 kids AND the fact that she's not Christian. She finally found him. He's handsome, polite, and seems to be falling in love with her as fast as she is with him.  Me, I'm having a blast playing the teasing little sister type. She'll make a comment and I'll respond with something to do with their relationship, only to make her blush and giggle like a schoolgirl. :o)  This is fun!

a few thoughts before bed

First things first, I just have to say how fun it is to have my children (including my friends' kids that I watch) as enamored and addicted to Little House on the Prarie as I was/am.  I own seasons 1-8 on DVD. and am watching them in order. I'm now on season 3, and am enjoying it all over again with these kids who know nothing of the stories... Beth of course excluded as she's read teh books. It's just too fun.

My evening was slightly spoiled, Tim had to go up to the valley to pick up art work. So after shucking C's kids to her, and tucking my two in to bed. I'm alone. I've goofed off on the puter here, and am now ready to go unwind. I have to decide if it's going to be a movie or HP 6 I bought the book last week, Beth's already read it. I've started it, but am not yet "IN" to it. My hubby, dad, brother, mom, and two friends are on the "read Jen's copy list" LOL.  Or I may just take my most recent issue of BH&G to the bath and rejuvinate in some cool bubbly water.. nah. I think I'm in the mood for more little house.

Overall today was a good day, minu Drew pee-ing on Tori's bed (thankfully she's not needing it tonight).. and me having no OOMPh to get anything truly productive done.  The kids stayed out of trouble and my hair, dinner was good, and everyone is asleep before 9pm. :o) Even I got a nap today. :oD

 

 

True Love~

You know it's true when 10mins. into a movie your guy lets you switch movies.

And if that weren't enough, Tim shaved this morning. Mond you I don't mind the beard/mustache look, except for two things, it tickles when kissing, and in most men makes them look older.  So, my hubby is again clean shaven, and though I told him NOT to do it FOR me, but FOR himself, I'm glad he did it.