Cindy Q!

Not an actual picture of Cindy Q but it reminded me of my cute childhood friend!

Saturday we HAD to get out of the apartment and go. With dad gone, hot weather, and 500 square feet we needed a ROAD TRIP!!!

On my morning run, aka torture, I was trying to figure out something to go and do for the day. It hit me that our zoo membership was expiring on Monday (today) so it was our last chance to go see the SLC zoo. PERFECT!

While making our picnic lunch it occurred to me that at the zoo, I would be halfway to my best friend from my earliest memory house. I called her to see if we could stop by after our zoo visit. It was a go!

We had a great time at the zoo. I am not sure what was more interesting to the kids, the animals or the spray bottle of water to cool each other off. It was a good time.

Then we headed to my childhood best friend's house, Cindy Q. We spent the entire afternoon and evening there. We left once it got dark, not realizing it was so late, we had such a great time.

She, like me, has a household of boys. The kids had a great time, at least mine did, in a house full of boys things! Not to mention all the fun boys to play the boy toys with!

Cindy and I could have talked three days solid and not said everything we had to say. I can not remember the last time we saw each other, 4-6 years ago? Our families were so close that all the Qs are more like family than friends. It is always so wonderful to visit her.

Cindy has always been a spiritual giant. A true example of someone who is handed lemons and makes lemonade. If most of us had to face the challenges she has had to, most of us would shrink a way in fright. Yet she humbly turns to God and with Him by her side, she boldly faces her challenges. She gives me strength and courage just by watching her fearless example.

After dinner we went to a local frog pond to catch frogs. Such a perfect boy activity. Not only did they catch frogs but fish to boot! It was such fun. My only complaint is that the day flew by too quickly.

Thanks for the fun day Cindy. Let have another day like it in the not too far future! Know that you and your boys are in my prayers!

Is this work or play?

David had a business trip to Poland and England last week. While in England he had the chance to visit some of our good good good friends Darek and Jeanne and their girls. Darek and David went to high school together. Jeanne and I were instant friends upon meeting. They will always be good friends no matter how long it has been since we last saw them. Their hearts are pure gold.

Darek and Jeanne have lived in England for a very long time, in other words I can not remember how long but over 5 years. Darek is in the Air force. This fall they are moving to Japan. I wonder what the chance is that David could go to Japan on business?

We love and miss you, Darek and Jeanne! So jealous I could not come along. Unfortunately David's suitcase is not big enough for me!

SCORE!

I have been wanting to get bags for groceries that I can reuse over and over. Trying to "go green." I wanted big bags and the ones at the grocery stores are all too small.

Wednesday, I finally had the chance to go to Ikea for the first time. Wow! What a store. They have these big yellow bags you can use in their store or blue ones that you can buy. I grabbed one to buy for $ .59. When I was checking out and putting the items I was purchasing into my new BIG blue bag it occurred to me that I found my new "go green' grocery bags!

I grabbed another one. Now I wish I had one more. They are HUGE, about 4 times bigger than any I have seen plus cost less! Exactly what I was looking for!

My Kids Are On A Roll

It is ice cream night, Pierce declared it! So as I was about to start dishing his ice cream out, he states, "I would like 40% Cookie Dough, 60% Blueberry Cheesecake. No make that 40 % Cookie Dough, 50% Blueberry and 10% Heavenly Hash."

I just looked at him. He said, "What? Is it a crime if I like math?"

I laughed out loud

Ross and I were talking and I made the comment, "Aren't you glad you have such a smart mommy?" I made this comment because I knew how to make square shape sandwich pieces into triangles. Yes, he is 5.

Ross in a very sullen voice said, "Yes, but I wish I had a sweet mommy." If only he knew how sweet I am! Pathetic life he has poor thing!

Mom, I guess I am doing something right. I bet he grows up to be just like me whether he likes it or not!

WELCOME Grayson Kent!

My sis-in-law had her babe yesterday at 2:30. For those of you who may hold resentment for those that have their babies 2 weeks early (which Jenn did). Here is your consolation, the baby was over 9 pounds and 21 1/2 inches long!!!

Jenn says he already has chubby cheeks. I forgot to ask if he got his daddy's toes.

Exciting News!!!

My sis-in-law is on her way to the hospital to have boy #2! Yeah! We are hoping for a speedy delivery and fast recovery!

Go Baby GO!