Here's some shots of my newly painted living room and kitchen!! I went from "the forest", with my brown and green, to "the beach", with the yellow sun and blue water. The blue is even called Ocean View :) I think it will be much cheerier this winter. The two pictures (stary night and the circles in the kitchen) have switched "homes" since this picture, and I'll really liking the switch. Thanks for the idea Mom V! We're still planning getting a couple blue throw pillows and valances for the living room to tie the blue in a little more, but we'll have to wait on that for a bit. Hope you enjoy the new looks - I am!
Our first camping trip! We had fun, regardless of wet wood, very little sleep and wild kids (nothing new there!). The kids really loved it :) They had fun at the pool, playing at the arcade, bouncing in the bounce house, building w/ rocks on our campsite, riding bikes, hiking, playing at the beach, eating marshmallows, and playing on the playground (there was a huge wooden monster truck that the kids loved!). One of our most memorable moments was trying to get to sleep while a band played at the rec center, and some "seasonals" sang terrible karaoke - until 11pm!! Its always something :) I also loved watching Eben ride around and just seeing the kids play outside all weekend. Good memories. I think we'll make it an annual thing, maybe even a couple times during the summer......we'll have to see what Jared thinks about that :)
I've included lots of pics. One is of the kids at home playing dress up. They had a great time! Most are from camping, but I've also included one of my latest hair cut. My goal months ago was to wait until my birthday, and I did it!! Of course I cut it right on my birthday, but still - I made it :)
Right now I'm enjoying a peaceful house :) This morning is my kid swap day with one of my friends. She's had them since about 8:30, and I'll pick them up in an hr. It has been so nice!! I've exercised, showered, cleaned, and will even enjoy a peaceful lunch -all about me!- watching tv. No idea what I'll watch, but just the fact that I can do that, and not be disturbed is great :) I'm watching another friend's kids tomorrow morning. I think my friend (tomorrow's kids) and i are going to keep this up throughout the school year. Her husband is heading out to sea in Oct, so she'll definitely need some time alone. Well, I better scoot and start my lunch. Have a great day everybody!!
