What do you do when its that hot out??
Run through a sprinkler? Maybe…
Dive in the pool… Sure if we had one!
Or go get Ice Cream??
Yup that is what we opted to do!
Baskin Robbins was our choice this time!
A big old scoop of Strawberry Cheesecake or Snickers???
Or in the kids case Cotton Candy!
Sage decided it was the best ice cream cause it was of course Pink & Purple!
How else would you make such a informed decision???
Saturday was Jamboree on the Trail. Where the Boy Scouts tried to get all Boy Scouts around the world to go on a hike… It was a big event around the world. Which we thought was pretty cool. Of course our family participated.
There was a really decent turn out for your district. Probably close to if not over 100 scouts. Its nice to see some many families involved in these kids of activities. I love to see such things encourage family bonding!
Here are the Scoutisme badges from around the world. The one that I remember standing out the most was the Giraffe when that was from Taniza that Hunter pointed out.
Here is a Spoonbill bird that we found on the Eagle Trail we hiked. Yes, it was called Eagle Trail because there are bald eagles found along it. Unfortunately, it flew off right before we got to it. We where hoping to get a picture.
Hunter along Otter Trail. You know it amazes me how it is so beautiful in these state parks. Yet, like this one, the city and airport where only around the corner!
Here is one of the many crabs we saw along the Salt Marshes! The kids thought they were so cool. We even saw one with a little fish in its mouth.
We had a great time… the kids learned about Coral Snakes, different kinds of birds, and Maps & Compasses! It was a wonderful event!
For Today May 11th, 2009
Outside my window.... Its sunny and hot!
I am thinking.... Down to 23 days til I see my family!
From my imagination....Nothing
I am thankful for.... My beautiful kiddo’s!
From the kitchen.... Meatloaf maybe??? Or Taco’s… can’t decide!
I am wearing..... Jean shorts, and my baseball mom t-shirt, and of course my croc’s!
I am reading.... A Karen Kingsbury book… Starting the a new set..
I am hoping..... It is a good and productive week!
I am creating... A list of things to get together.. My son leaves in 3 weeks to spend the summer with Grammie!
I am hearing.... My girls listening to Mickey Mouse!
One of my favorite things....Spending time with my family!
A few plans for the rest of the week: Baseball game, Cub Scouts, cooking, reading, picture taking,laughing,and having fun! Things are busy for a couple weeks, as everything is coming to an end for the summer.
A picture I am Sharing.… My flowers I got for mothers day! :) I love the orange!
Well I managed to get the letter “Q” out there…. This week we have the letter “R”
1. Rude: Is it me or are people becoming worse over the years??? I’m so horrified by some of the kids I see and how they behave in such a rude manor. Do parents not demand respect anymore?
2. Radishes: I have never really cared for them. I don’t eat them often, and usually request not to have them on a salad. Do you like Radishes?
3. Random: I am probably one of the most random people you will ever meet. I will start on one thing and move to the next at the blink of an eye. I’m not sure why I am this way, but it has become part of me now. My daughters are following in my foot steps!
4. Roots: Do you like to explore your roots?? Or more accurately where you come from? I love to look back at my ancestors to see where they came from or what I learned something from. I find it very fascinating…
5. Rubber: Rubber is so bad for our environment, yet if you look around it is one of the most used. I do find it interesting how one came up with the concept of a bouncy ball made out of rubber. Do you think the person was highly bored outside one day???
6. Real: How many “Real” people are there anymore?? Does anyone believe in who they are enough to tell the truth, or has the society driven people into being “Fake” to fit in?? A few months back I found myself not lying to people, but not being “Real” to myself. I didn’t know who I was anymore our who I wanted to be… I’m still trying to find my way back. Do you ever feel this way?
7. Rug: I’m not a huge fan of Rugs if you have animals, or a dirt driveway! LOL! It is such a pain to clean and keep clean. I feel like I vacuum a few times a day! Who has time for that??? Do you prefer Hardwood floors or Rugs?
8. Refuse: Oh my…. My kids refuse to do so much lately… Drives me Looney! I don’t like this word very much.
9. Rocks: My son loves to collect white rocks. I still don’t understand what is so fascinating to him about them. I find some rocks to be interesting, so I don’t discourage him in his pursuit!
10. Rats: For such a filthy creature, that everyone wants to keep out of their house… do you notice there are numerous people who have them as pets?? I really don’t think I could have one as a pet…… How about you???
11. Rachel: A beautiful name, I do say. My middle daughter’s name actually, and my mothers middle name. I do think that with this name comes a huge mount of stubbornness! (however I might be a bit basis)
12. Rainbow: Have you ever really seen anything more beautiful?? It is one of the wonders of the world that I truly adore. There is nothing better than to watch a bright rainbow after a quick rain. I love it! I do often wonder if their could be a pot of gold at the end! But would you really want to fight a little green guy for it???
13. Rabbit: I used to have a dwarf rabbit when I was younger. He was a cute gray one… and we used to let him out of the cage every once and awhile. He would do flips and jumps to entertain us. He was a cool little guy. He wasn’t like a regular rabbit though, he didn’t like carrots. Nope he was more of a Ritz Cracker kind guy. No joke!
Well there you have the letter “R”
Stay tuned next week for the letter “S”
For Today May 4th, 2009
Outside my window.... Its sunny and beautiful!
I am thinking.... Only 30 more days and I get to see my friends and family! :)
From my imagination....Not a whole heck of a lot.
I am thankful for.... My family and friends!
From the kitchen.... Not sure yet.. Good question..
I am wearing..... Jean shorts, a t-shirt, and of course my croc’s!
I am reading.... Nothing waiting on some new ones to get here. :)
I am hoping..... To increase my exercising this week.
I am creating... a new eating plan… fell off the wagon, trying to get back on!
I am hearing.... My girls giggle in their room as they play.
One of my favorite things....Seeing my kids succeed at things they love. Its wonderful to see how happy they get.
A few plans for the rest of the week: Baseball game, Cub Scouts, cooking, reading, picture taking,laughing,and having fun! (for us a relatively calm week)
A picture I am Sharing.… Sage passed out on our way to get some groceries.. Its amazing how one minute she is talking to you and the next well….
Since the cost of everything is so high these days… and getting out of the house to do anything as a family has to be pretty well thought over. We make every other Friday a movie night at our house. The kids pick a movie, we make homemade pizza, and usually have something special for a snack.
Did you know for a family of 7 it costs nearly $60 for you to see a movie at the Theatre…(and that does not include snacks) We have converted to using the Redbox where you only pay a dollar to rent a movie… and if for some reason it is late the next day its only a dollar late charge. Can’t beat that right??? Plus you can go only to reserve a movie and have it ready to pick up at your favorite Redbox location.
The kids choose “Benji off the leash” for this past movie night. We all enjoyed it, and laughed at how clever a dog can be! Here a few more shots of our night:
Hunter all snuggled in to watch the movie!
Our cool popcorn containers (found in the $1 spot at Target)
Rachel ready for the movie to get going!
Sage always posing for her picture! (excuse her mouth full of food)
What are some low cost family activities you enjoy doing?? We are always looking for new ideas!
