Monday, July 30, 2007

July 30th?!?

I can not believe it's almost August.
The last month has been kind of a whirlwind...
The lake, the race, the Gabby here for a week, soccer camp for a week, times all three boys....and this weekend, my sister-in-law's wedding.
So far we've...
Just chilled (a lot)
Lost teeth (2)
Run races (I am SO proud of this boy) ...and raised $5,400 to help with eating disorder awareness and treatment.For soccer this summer he was required to run 50miles, and get 500touches on the ball. The soccer part was a piece of cake...but not being a "runner" the 50miles was rough....but he stuck with it, and now is running 2miles a day....which I think is really impressive. And frankly might just inspire his lazy mother to try and do the same....

Watched the Brewers win (Boppa and Grandma got us some awesome seats....now the boys know that the players aren't suppose to look like ants when you go to games...and we may be in trouble)

Became very teenager-ish all of a sudden

Went to the ZOO with Aunt Gabby (and it was actually warm enough for ICEEs....small Cleveland miracle)
Touched sting rays...
Explored the super cool Metro Parks (with Aunt Gabby),
the boys who thought that idea was horrible...and became whiny at the idea of going....now basically want to visit the park EVERYday....

The minnow catcher
The Dirty DancerThe Goof
I LOVED having Gabby here. We had just the best time doing practically nothing.
AND
She took some fabulous photos of us....
and reminded me that the instant gratification of digital is pretty wonderful.
We also got to meet RachelC and Wendy....
just SUPER sweet.
Glad to know there are some normal people in the Cleveland area...

OK, wish me luck, I have yet to find a dress for the wedding this weekend.
Seriously....
it's borderline ridiculous at this point.
Photos of the gala event next post....
or when I get the film developed,
which ever comes first.

Monday, July 09, 2007

Between loads

More red on the top 50 list...
thanks to a fantastic lake weekend.
This week we should be able to mark "make Popsicles" off the list thanks to this fabulous Crate&Barrel purchase.
(technically this was what Jack found immediately upon entering the C&B and because it's a very 6ft-of-stacked-glasses-kinda-store and Jack is a got-to-touch-it-kinda-guy, we told the Jack he could get it if he held it while we looked in the store for a gift....in other words he wasn't able to touch because his hands were full....brilliant form of bribery, eh?)
Anyway, today I think we're making orange juice and grenadine.... and once I make it to the grocery and have something other than OJ some sort of fruit smoothie pops for breakfast.
Cuz it's getting hot up in heeeer....
(finally)
And that sounds good.
Can't wait to get my film developed and some pics posted of the trip...
No more lake relaxing for me though....
I have a ridiculous amount of laundry to do before we leave again on Friday for the race.
Like how in the world did we wear that many clothes ridiculous...
it's bad.

Tuesday, July 03, 2007

Popsicles

Leaving the pool the other day...
I reach into my purse to get the keys.
Jack notices the tampon.
And yells...
"NO FAIR! YOU HAVE A POPSICLE IN THERE?!?!?!"

Monday, July 02, 2007

2 Important Things

First one
The race site has been updated!
So if you're in the area and want to race...we'd love to have you join in.
You can download a registration from from the site, OR just register the day of.
I'll be the one not running....and yet, probably still sweating.
Please say "hi".
Some new t-shirt styles here as well. This one and this one. LOVE the shirts...
Need to order myself the new tank....

AND
Second...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GABBY!!!!
Love you.
Hope you're having fun in DC...
(but not TOO much fun!) ;)