Where the Day takes You

Home school P.E. class. 

We hit the trail today.

  
   The scent of  Honeysuckle.
   Almost worth my allergies.

   Green.
   Quiet.
   Peaceful.

   Lesson on Poison Ivy and Ticks.
   Two of the main reasons I avoid the woods.
   I was so glad I tagged along today, though.

   If I bring my camera I can go anywhere.
   No kidding.
   It empowers me.
   Just call me Flash.

   Kids are the best.
   I could take pictures of them all day.
   No fear.
   Living life and not holding back.

   The sound of the water running.  Peaceful.
   I didn't want to return to the noise.
  

   Little wild strawberries were scattered throughout.
   Lush green with pops of red.
   Hidden treasure.

   A little fairy village, perhaps?
  

   They begged to stay and play.
   So we did.

   Yes, please.

   Mandy braved the water.
   She never backs down from an adventure.
   She slipped and took quite a tumble but she told me that showed that she had "lived".
   I love the way she thinks as I usually play it safe.
  

   "Stop opening my phone."

   They do love each other.
   Some of the time.:)

   I stood there and clicked away.
   I laughed while they struck poses, made faces and tickled each other.

   We got our school work done later.

   The weather was just too nice to go inside.

   Fun in the Sun.
   Indeed.

   Making scary faces.

You just never know where the day will take you.:)

Mysteries and a Summer Swap

 It's more than fun to pretend.

To be someone else for an evening.

Add a mystery.

I'm there.

   Samantha, Nellie, and friends were there, too.
 They had to help Samantha solve a mystery!

   Secret letters were discovered.
  Clues were found!

   A Morse Code message had to be decoded.
   So fun watching the girls work together.
   

   We even had a "Drawing Room" for an evening!
 Do you have one?
 Are they for drawing?  tee hee

   Violet, the orphan, hid under the table.

     Summer classes.
  Kirsten.
  Get ready.:)
    

   You still have time to sign up for my Summer  Swap~
   Fabulous Swappers:
   Noelle
   Wendy
   Lori
   Sherri
   Michelle
   Fran
   Amy
   Lindsay
   Me!

   We'd love to have you join us!
   Sign-ups end on the 20th!

8 on 10

Dentist office.

No cavities.

:)

 Big Wag Dog Factory.
 We met Cecil, the Great Dane and Maddie, the Shih-tzu.
 The ladies were making "Pup"cakes so we brought a pink one home for Ruby plus some other goodies.
  

   I *Hate* trimming the roses.

   She had the best time with my camera.
   Cute self portrait.

   Guitar practice.

  The girls and I spent forever rearranging furniture today.
  We have to be ready for Friday night.
  Mystery party night.

   Frodo, Legelas, and Gandolph were looking for the swimming pool.:)

   3 1/2 miles.
   Duran Duran.
   Ace of Base.
   Justin Bieber.
   Don't judge.

  Next month I'll try to do all 10.
  What did you do today?

Morning Glories and Moonflowers Summer Swap!

It's starting to feel like summer!

Let's have some FUN!

When I think of summer, I think of the beach...

more free time...

fresh, juicy berries...

and lots of daydreaming.

What does summer mean to you?  Take each letter in the word BEACH and purchase and/or create some AMAZING items (perfect for summer) for your assigned partner. Plan on spending a minimum of $20.  For example:


B- Book that you love, message in a BOTTLE, Beautiful sea glass, Blueberry jam, Bon Appetit magazine, Baby powder (for removing sand!)
E- Exciting movie, Elegant journal,  Eggplant colored flip flops!  Have fun with this!
A- apple scented lotion,  Anne Klein sunglasses,  A Oui Bit of Red Nail Polish (Opi), abalone shell
C- Cadbury chocolates,  Caramel topping (for ice cream sundaes!), Country Living magazine, Cute beach bag, Cozy blanket
H- Harlequin romance novel, Harry and David snacks, Hummingbird feeder,  Handmade gift


You will be mailing your partner a total of 5 gifts, but feel free to send more!  PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP UNLESS YOU FULLY PLAN ON FOLLOWING THROUGH.  IF YOU DO NOT SEND YOUR PACKAGE OUT IN TIME I WILL BE CONTACTING YOU.  


Sign ups will end May 20th.  Partners will be assigned that day.  Please get to know your partner!   I have made some wonderful friends through swaps.:)  Packages need to be mailed out by June 1st.


***Contact me at toosillysisters@cox.net if you would like to sign-up.  Please include your e-mail address, mailing address, blog name, and a list of items that you love.***


This is going to be SO MUCH FUN!

Living the Dream

A friend told me years ago that I was living "the dream".

I do believe she's right.

      My family is not perfect.
    But together we are pretty amazing.
    We make each other laugh.

     My pretty close to perfect husband spoils us.
   We kind of like that.
   A lot.

   My girls still pose for pictures.
   Some like it more than others.
 

          We like each other.
   Most of the time.
   No one gets upset when they don't win.
   Unless the ball keeps popping out of the   hole.
   On Mother's Day.

              We don't mind the heat.
    Especially when we have our own personal "fanner".:)
    

   Isn't she cute?

   We have been so very, very blessed.
   God is so good.
   My whole family knows this.
   I am so thankful to know that we will spend eternity together.
 

         Even when times are difficult we know that we are there for each other.
   We all need our own cheering section.
   

   I pray that you have your own shelter in a  storm.
   I pray that you are living the dream on earth, too, and that you have the comfort of knowing what your future holds with the Lord.
   If you're not sure, I would love to talk with you about it.  Heaven wouldn't be the same without you.   (toosillysisters@cox.net)

       Enjoy your days on earth- even when they are trying.
   Laugh all you can.  
   Try to focus on the positive and I will do the same.

             Thank you, my dear family, for loving me.
    I am less than perfect and downright crabby quite often.
    I do not deserve all the happiness you give me but I LOVE it.  And I love you all more and more.

News

Remember this?

I have some news for you.:)

And, oh yes, I got my camera out today!  These sweeties were so ready for a visit.

The Make a Wish Necklace will be going in my shop later tonight.  I love it.

Here's the news!  The girls discovered these little angels today.  I am so glad they made it through the storms.  

Happy Mother's Day- almost.:)

Les Mis, Snow White and Sleepovers

Rehearsals.

Snow White.

I cannot tell you how much I love watching Katie dance.

Love.

We went to see Les Miserables the other night.  Not my favorite version of it but it was good.  You could feel it and if you have seen it before you know what I mean.  Mandy said she could not imagine "anyone doing it better".  I wish I could see things like her and not be so critical sometimes.  She loved it and I loved it because she did.

 We all dressed up because it was a special occasion.  Shows like this don't come very often here.  Mandy even let me curl her hair.  I wish she could someday see how lovely she is.  Isn't that typical of women, though?  We rarely see how beautiful we are.  

 I want to go see it again.

 But for now we will focus on Snow White.  It will soon be here.

Sleepover Central.  That's us.  Katie and I are gearing up for a Justin Bieber sleepover.  The DVD is coming out on the 13th.  Have you pre-ordered yet?  It. Is. AMAZING.

Do your kids ever look at you like this?  She is the best big sister.  She keeps the littles happy so I can have a break.  You should have heard all the giggling!

I see these guys every day.  Love them but don't know the owners.  I have to click pics with my phone. This was a rainy day and they looked so perfect.  Waiting for the picture to be taken. 

One day I will get brave and use my camera.

"Do You Hear the People Sing" keeps playing in my head.
Perhaps Mandy was right.
Maybe they were pretty exceptional after all.