Crazy Little Thing Called Life

Quick on Thursday...

1.  Mission accomplished.

No sneaky pictures yet...BUT we got the dress, the shoes, & the jewelry!  Done.
And she is going to look soooooo pretty. :)  But I'm biased that way.
AND, she let her sister come along on the shopping expedition.  And both sisters survived.  huh.

2.  It's one of those afternoons.

The 'be in 3 different places at once' kind.
Somehow it will all work out...it always does.

3.  Oh how I hate painting.

Priming is the worst.  Priming new drywall is the worsty-worst.
I found the primer made for new drywall AFTER I was done.  Of course.
Actually I take it back.  Priming new ceiling drywall is worstiest-worst.  Because then it spatters in your face.  (Because I couldn't find the extension pole for the roller.)

One nice thing...the ceiling paint that goes on pinky-purple, and dries white.
Lovely stuff.  You can see where you've been.  Why couldn't I have been the person who invented that?  Genius.

One other nice thing...the main color I chose for the bathroom is going to work.  I did a sample patch and I like it.  Yay!  You know how you pick a color from those little swatches...pay $35 for a gallon of paint...get it on the wall & hate it...then have to buy more paint?  Not this time!  ha!  
I feel like I've won a major victory here, but I'm not sure why.

4.  Disappointment.

Was a rerun Monday night.  Egads!  Don't they know we are waiting for Tom to know that Lizzy knows that he knows???

In other disappointing news...there is absolutely nothing on on Wednesday nights.
So I caught up on The Originals and Call the Midwife.  

5.  Joann's...

Has new scrapbooking stuff.  Don't fall over.
Some new Teresa Collins stamps...and tons of new Heidi Swapp goodies.
Thanks Alissa, for the tip.  You cost me $50.  (But it's all on sale, so it's a good $50!)

Have a fabulous Thursday....
Good job on the scholarship Luke :)

it's baseball season....

Which means the rain will start soon, no doubt.

Ian's team had their first game last night:

Ian did a good job pitching. :)

They lost. :(  Oh well...next chance, this Saturday.

The kids have early release today.  Joy.

Shelby informed me YESTERDAY that she's going to prom with her group of girlfriends.
(Prom is Saturday.)
So today we are going dress shopping.  Should be a hoot.
Ha.  Wish us luck!

Happy Wednesday...did you watch SHIELD Luke?

tuesday's news...

1. hmmm.....

I bought a 3 bag combo set at Fred Meyer for $20.  One had a hole and lost suction (I emailed Ziploc...they were awesome, called, emailed, and are sending me a replacement bag.)  The large one I made the mistake of sitting on my closet floor.
The cats then saw it as a jumping off place for the closet shelves, and it was full of holes in no time. :(
Now this morning the jumbo one has lost suction.  Not sure why...it was up in a high place.  Hmmmm.....I know it has 2 little holes in it.  I can hear the air escaping after I suck it down.  Duck tape doesn't work.  
So frustrated.  Should have taken my $20 and just sucked it up the vacuum. :(
I love the concept...wondering if a different brand would be better?

2.  Happier news...

The Groupon this morning was for personalized M&M's!  Perfect for Shelby's graduation party.  It was $15 for $30 worth.  Woohoo......

3.  Starbucks with Mom.

Always love Tuesdays...a nice hot chocolate, and then some errands in Bellingham.
I want to finish up the kid's Easter baskets, and I need to pick up some ceiling paint.
We are remodeling the main floor bathroom.  It will be a home for Ian's toothbrush and deodorant...and where he showers, but it won't be HIS bathroom.  Does that make sense?   I'm going to try to keep it nice and more of a guest bath.  
Ian is MUCH neater than the previous occupant (coughcoughBELLEcoughcough)...so it should be ok.

Belle will move into Shelby's bathroom down the basement...but only after July when she leaves for West Point.  I think she has already painted and decorated it 12 times in her head.  The latest color scheme is yellow and gray.  We shall see.

4.  Random date night photos....

Belle always does some interesting angles...

Is your neck crinked yet?

Ah, that's better.

Happy Tuesday.  Happy Tax Day.  And Happy Birthday to my brother Karl! :)
Do your homework Luke...are you starting to get packed?  Not much longer....

another one of those...

Blink and it's Monday again weekends.

Friday night was Mother/Son dodgeball at Ian's elementary school.  
And I'll admit, it was NOT my idea to go.  But I am SO glad I went. :)
We had a blast!

My good friend Shauna & me after dodging and throwing.  They had hot dogs & chips for afterwards.  So fun. :)

Ian & his buddies...Lane (left) and Cameron (right).

Belle had soccer games on Saturday & Sunday...

They lost :(  So they will have optional practices...and a break for a bit until try outs next month, for next year.

Shelby had a track meet 3+ hours away on Saturday.  Iz & Ian went...she won with a throw of 123-something, I think.  She's just frustrated, as she wants to pass her best mark of last year.  
Then they all got stuck in traffic on the way home...2 hours of sitting due to power lines down on the road.  Ugh.  I think they got home at midnight.

And randomly...it's finally feeling like spring!
The sun has been out (although they're calling for rain the rest of the week)...and the spring colors are so pretty. :)

Love these colors too...

Happy Monday...
Hope you got your paper done Luke...you know, somewhere in the middle of watching 17 episodes of SHIELD?

throw back friday.

And yes, I'm a day late.

Found these while looking through some picture files last night.

That's Dad holding me...

And Mom.  I think I mentioned before she was 44 when she had me.
She turned 88 March 31st...I turn 44 next month.  She doesn't know it yet, but there's going to be a little photo shoot coming up. :)

Ok, I loved that poncho.  I still may have it somewhere.  
Do you remember those ribbons?  Doesn't my Mom look happy?
I think this was taken at my Aunt Theresa's house in Iowa...I'm remembering that lamp and chair.

I was just 2 years old when my niece Jenny was born.
At first she was semi-cool and all...but as she began taking up space in my Dad's lap, the cool factor went away.  
(Love you like a sister Jen!)

My Dad always had lilies.  Lilies & iris were some of his favorite flowers.  
I still can't smell a lily without thinking of my Dad.


Now there is official proof, that I was indeed.......the cat's pajamas.

Ba ha ha ha!

Happy Friday!  Have a great weekend Luke :)

 

 

you might want to look out your window...

For the four horsemen.

You know, of the Apocalypse.

Belle came giggling up the stairs this morning saying, "Shelby asked me to do her hair!!!"

And then she made her sister a waffle for breakfast.

And they were both happy.

And let me take their picture.

I'm just sayin'.

I hear horses.

Have a great Thursday....love you Luke.  Let Grandma know about Easter!

 

one more reason I love Target...

They sell awesome things there:

So the guy who came up with this went through some tough times.  Wife told him she doesn't love him anymore...good friend died...and he found comfort in writing.
He started writing down ONE little awesome thing every day.  

Even teeny little things.

This is a journal where you can do that too. :)
And the inside is full of fun (awesome) stuff like this:

This is a daily occurrence at my house.
That means at least one awesome thing happens every day.  woohoo!

And this:

That one just warms my heart. :)  Love the idea of this book.

Hoping I can write one little awesome thing each day too....

And in other, totally crazy, non-related news:

HOLY CRAP!!  Did NOT see that coming!!  
Last night's episode was just nuts...they tied it in to the Captain America 2 movie...
loved it.  I won't spoil it by saying any more...but SHAZAM!!   
Mouth still hanging open.

Happy Wednesday...
Today the Burb goes in for a new bumper.  They said it would be in the shop for 3 days, so they're giving me a rental.  Here's hoping it seats 5 people like I told them it needed to. :P
Good job on your test Luke...

easiest dinner ever!

And a hit with everybody...

Found it on Pinterest...the recipe is here.

Or right here (if you're not in the mood to click)...

Ingredients:

1 7oz. bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
1 lb. hamburger, browned
1 pkg. taco seasoning, mixed according to directions
1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese
Shredded Lettuce
Sliced tomato

Instructions:

Layer ingredients in 9 x 13 pan in order as below:

• crushed chips
• hamburger meat and seasonings
• 2/3 of cheese
• lettuce
• tomato
• add remaining cheese to the top

Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

You could pizzazz it up if you wanted...olives (bleah), jalepenos (bleah)...chilis (bleah)...can you tell I don't do zippy?  

I didn't bake the lettuce and tomato.  I added it after it came out of the oven.

The kids & Iz scooped theirs onto soft tortillas...added salsa, more Doritos, more cheese...you get the idea.  And it was a hit. :)

I just scooped mine with chips...so yummy.  

 

In other random news....

Where have I been that this show is in Season 3 and I am just discovering it???

I've seen 2 episodes of Season 3, and I am hooked!  
I think it's on PBS...Sundays at 8 PT.  

Have a great Tuesday...the kids are being drug back into the swing of things.
They were NOT excited about going back to school.
Hey Luke...a month from today you'll be done!! :)