Tuesday Takes!

Here is my view from my treadmill.

It still didn't help me stay on today - Only did about half of

what I should have or was planning to do.

Maybe it was the power lines in the way.

I need to be thankful, about 5 minutes after I called it quits

The power went off for a few minutes, I would have been

boogieing to my view and flying off the thing. I think I'll be

gratefully that I didn't have it in me today.

Simon joined the kids for breakfast a few days ago.


He has better table manners than the kids.
No he didn't get any!

But it looks like Gman ate after him doesn't it?

Foto Friday

Just a few kiddo shots. They've been asking for some.

My dancer!

I wish I could rent him out.

1st the money would be nice -I kid!

But he is so funny & very quick. Sometimes to quick.

Happy 9th Birthday Gman

He had 1 request - The World of Coke

So we went - we really had a wonderful time
Seeing all of the memorabilia was interesting

The tasting room - some were very interesting.

Then we headed to Centennial Olympic Park
A tribute to the 100 anniversary of the Modern day Olympics

Playing in the Olympic Rings Fountain

They decided to "surf" on this ????

His pick for diner the original Varsity

This was our stop for dessert

Krispy Kreme - hot from the fryer & a coating of sugar

When the HOT sign is on you can't resist!

He had a blast & we all really enjoyed the day.

I had surgery!

Here are my X-ray's

Meet my DOC
My nurse

I'm in the OR

(like my pj's - I mean the surgical screen)

As you can tell I'm kidding. But I did fall & hurt my ankle

on Gmans new scooter. It hurt, it still does.

So they decided to put me in the hospital & operate on me.

Yikes! I had a an IV and everything (all made from paper)

They checked my heart & blood pressure. We've been around

sick people & hospitals to much in 08.
Hopefully I'll have a speedy recovery since I had such great care.

As Seen On TV

I'm not sure about anyone else, but my kids watch way to much TV. I've heard about time limits & after our break for the holidays & some interesting comments from my kids & knowing that they need to be spending more time reading & playing real games, I will make some changes for the new year. (don't you love run on sentences - hope my dad the writer isn't reading this)

But I want to share some of the comments.

Lulu - really wants a snuggie - you know that blanket with arms. She has asked us several times over the last few weeks to order her one. She's quick to let us know that we'd get two of them & that they come with 2 of the light things, so how could we not want to order one.

Gman - wants a big city slider. He can quote the commercial word for word. He too has let it be know how much he wants one. I told my DH that next year we will just shop at the As Seen on TV store in the mall & be done.

But to go with the too much TV. They can recite TV shows as they watch them. This has got to stop. But dad loves the TV & doesn't help matters. After being at work all day this is his escape I guess. He can't stand quiet. He's a 3rd & youngest child & grew up with a mom & 2 older sisters -ALL BIG TALKERS- they never stop & his wife isn't much better. So he's used to noise & to have the TV off is to quiet for him.

So while I may have a battle to fight, it must be fought.

While we're on it does anyone know anyone who knows someone that knows Billy Mays from all those TV commercials, I think if I have him tape all of Gman's lessons we will get somewhere & fast. He will go into Billy Mays mode & do his commercials so if I can get Mr Mays to do grammer rules & spelling words, we'll soar. Gman is a verbal learner esp in spelling. He just has to hear it a few times & ususally has it. (it just getting him to to it)

Wish me luck!

Has anyone seen a front tooth?

It was loose for weeks & was beginning to give her some pain.

I was afraid that we'd have to go to the Dr to have it pulled.

But finally we got it out & now she looks SO much older, I hate it!

I'm loosing my babies! boo hoo! Why do they have to grow up SO fast

Spreading Christmas Cheer!

One of the things about home schooling that I'm enjoying, is taking

them on projects with my woman's club group. We went a few weeks

ago to the assisted living home & decorated the doors for the

residents. I like being able to expose them to so much.

They are impersonating a set of Caroler dolls in the lobby

A Night In the Big City With The Big Guy

We had our trip to see Santa a few weeks ago.

Yes, they are wearing PJ's. It came about a few years ago when I couldn't find any Christmas outfits that I liked & we decided that since Santa comes when we are ALL sleeping that PJ's would be just fine.



After Santa we headed over to Atlantic Station for some shopping & then spotted the HUGE tree they have & it screamed photo opt. The kids were screaming something about being cold & freezing , but I had the warm fuzzies of the moment & didn't notice that their fingers were falling off. I did notice Lsquare in a very festive mood himself. Not sure who was complaining more. But I wasn't leaving until I got the photo I wanted. So I let that be known & suddenly everyone was on board.

No silly photos here, just pictures to treasure for a lifetime. Ha!

Voting Day

Yes, I know I'm behind, but I wanted to share this one.

Gman is always making stuff out of paper.

ALWAYS!

I would be here all day & could have a ton of post

about him cutting & building out of paper.

So for election day he made a voting booth, he & Lulu voted.

Afternoon at the farm

Gman & Simon are best buds. Not sure who loves who more.

I just keep taking pictures, until I caught her. I got several good ones.

I love pictures like these

One day this will be my front yard .

She had so much fun running around
One of Sophies' good days, she had chemo the next day

& one of her growths abscessed the next day (uck!)

And she hasn't been herself, it's breaking my heart.

Maybe I will find a picture for my Christmas card.

Just another day!

A typical day!

He may look cute, but what came out of his mouth after

I took this was - well Rude!

She made me take this picture after ballet last week.

Lulu is always dancing about & flipping everywhere.

I wish I had her energy, & could do those things without fear of injuring something -ME.

Sophie naps - she's such a sweet girl!

She's not feeling the best these days.

We've been to the vet a lot lately, she's taking chemo for cancer.

Simon's life is too hard!

You may have figured out that our four legged children are

SPOILED!
But they give so much love & are so good with the 2 legged kids

That might be part of what keeps them young.

Friday Night Lights?

I had to just keep snapping to get this one,

he wants to hide from the camera.

She saw me coming and was ready!

She loves this stuff!

I never thought that my 8 year old would play football.

But here we are 1 or 2 nights a week cheering the team on.