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There hasn’t been a very good bluebonnet season near me this year, but that didn’t prevent us from going to the field closest to us last weekend. Note to self: find Girlie’s sandals. She just can’t go out in flip flops again!

We went to see the bluebonnets after a puppet show Saturday. It was a cool adaptation of Cinderella with The Harms Marionettes.

We also had two picnics: one on Friday, one on Sunday with Isabelle in the park. And we played lots of soccer and my team always won. Yay. The kids are off tomorrow and my birthday is Saturday, so this weekend better be even more fun than the last. Or else!

I’m voting today, that’s your present. Kidding.

• Why am I so excited about the return of American Gladiators?
• Why does Extreme Home Makeover make me get dust in my eyes*?
• Why did it take months for me (and other parents) to realize that the new school playground equipment was finished? Seriously, it’s a climbing ball that has some modern art wtf qualities.
• Why is it 80 degrees one day and 40 the next?
• Why am I just as excited as the kids that we got High School Musical 2 from Netflix?
• Why am I mad that my friend had the great idea to get the kids a magazine subscription for Christmas? I wish I had thought of that for her kids!
• Why did I really wish I lived abroad after watching Sicko? I know a lot of negative things about living in other countries like France were glossed over, but hey, my dad, aunt, and several half siblings live in Paris, built in babysitting is a plus!
• Why is DD like a little ghost at night -floating from room to room and turning lights on and off?
• Why did JcPenney send me 2 $10 off a $10 purchase coupons after I spent $10 on a new top? (Worn in the pic below)
• Why am I surprised by how much I like Eat, Pray, Love?

*almost cry

We read, walked, rode our bikes, painted, sewed, took a family nap and had a wonderful dinner. Who could ask for more?

Yay: This morning, I got up early enough to make breakfast, lay out the kids’ clothes and putz around on the internet without any um, “helpers”.

Boo: We got to the park at 9:30 and by 10 we were ready to go due to the heat.

Yay: My aunt wants to sell some of my bags in her salon!

Boo: She wants me to make clutches and more trendy bags which I could do, but don’t particularly want to. This is what happens when you start taking custom orders, etc. Sewing is my hobby, I don’t want to make it a business.

Yay: I finally got my husband to go through a bunch of clothing he no longer wears and now I have more storage space!

Boo: Actually, no downside here. Clutter be gone!

Have a great day!

for the birthday wishes. ZB says thanks as well while he looks up from his Nintendo DS (a gift from his grandparents). Other cool gifts…

A new felt birthday crown a la soulemama made by yours truly. I love the little embroidered jewel. I really enjoy simple handwork like that. In his hand, one of the (four!) new remote control cars also from his grandparents. Those of you who’ve been reading for a long time will not be surprised to learn that they overdid it with the presents. As of last year, I’m ok with it. We had a blast driving the cars around this afternoon after an awesome birthday dinner.

I actually bought two skateboards, one was for Girlie. Don’t you love her getup? A wonky mama made dress, a batik print tee and glittery ballet flats.

Did I mention the dress was on backwards? And b/c I just know someone will look at the pic and tsk, tsk, her helmet was on properly while she was riding, I promise.

delightful…I’d like to think ZB’s party was, but Reesie is more equipped to give an answer!

ZB, Tristan and some faceless buddies. His birthday is actually about 3 weeks away, but my mom wanted to be here for his party. It was the first I’ve ever thrown for him.

DH and T…BFF, lol. He’ll be pleased to see himself here. He says he never makes the blog, heh. And I tell him again…if you want someone to talk about you all the time, write your own damn blog.

Sports themed party? How did you guess?!

I’m smiling because it’s over. I don’t do well as a hostess.

dress…I bought three during the time my mom was here, but only one was a keeper. I also bought a cute skirt and top that I’ve already worn twice.

date…DH and I saw Ocean’s 13. I wanted to see Knocked Up too, but we didn’t have a chance.

decorating…Finally got primer and paint for the kids’ rooms and new screens for all the windows. Now, I just need to do the work. I did just paint and reupholster DD’s vanity though. I’m an awful painter.


Fabric closeup

Small before shot. The red “cushion” is actually a sham I covered the fugly seat with.

departure…my mom left on Friday. I’m happy and sad, I’m sure we all know how that goes, heh.

I’m wearing the new, slightly tarty dress in this photo.

for my grandmother. She received a British Empire Medal for her contribution to St. Lucian culture during a ceremony for the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Girlie picked this a biscuit (hibiscus) while out walking with Grandma.

One of many homemade treats for DH today.

• The kids are having a great time with Grandma….
• Who is driving me just a little bit crazier every day in that way that mothers can do only to daughters…
• We saw Surf’s Up…
• And the kids have gone bike riding with her…
• And made biscuits with her…
• And gone on walks with her…
• She hasn’t learned to twirl like a ballerina yet…
• But we did go shopping…
• She won’t sit down. I keep telling her this is vacation.
• She still won’t stop doing DH’s laundry and it’s driving both of us mad.
• Long time readers know I’m damn particular about my laundry.
• We’re at odds over this party that’s supposed to happen next week for ZB. She wants to have one - I don’t.
• My back hurts from all the running and going.
• OK, I must go. Taking her highness to Target b/c she just can’t sit down and hang out and do nothing for one. single. minute.