Just because he is cute.....and at night, when he is sleepy...he is such a good boy;-)
*Rambunctious and delinquent dogs become angelic when sitting. - Dr. Ian Dunbar*
Sunday, June 30, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 181 - Just because...
Just because he is cute.....and at night, when he is sleepy...he is such a good boy;-)
Saturday, June 29, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 180 - Another year
Another year has come and gone...time to meet up with our friends for our annual beach visit. The kids keep getting older and bigger...which is remarkable because we just stay the same... ;-) It never feels like enough time to fit in the year's worth of catching up, but it is always so nice to try. Here's to another year!! xo
*Time doesn't take away from friendship, nor does separation. - Tennessee Williams*
Friday, June 28, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 179 - The early bird gets the waffles:-)
This morning (and many mornings) when I got up and went downstairs The Boy was already down there. I didn't even hear him get up - he was sitting on the couch reading quietly by himself. While I was putting away dishes that I had left in the drainer the night before, he got himself some waffles and syrup without asking for any help and sat down to his breakfast. It appears that, around here, the early bird gets the waffles. ;-)
*Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise. - Ben Franklin*
Thursday, June 27, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 178 - skimmin'
The Bear, The Boy, and their two friends spent the day skimmin'. I couldn't ask for a better way for them to spend their summer than with the beach as their playground splashing in the waves with good friends.
*Don't grow up too quickly, lest you forget how much you love the beach. - Michelle Held*
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 177 - love it here
The day started with a visit to the library to get started on summer reading, the afternoon on the beach with friends, and the day ended back at the beach after dinner and playing man hunt until dark. I love summer and I love it here.
*I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June. - L. M. Montgomery*
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 176 - beach friends
Our circle of beach friends span some ages...including the youngest and newest "beach babe" on the block. She has these two wrapped around her finger...:-) (The Boy too - but he was swimming at the time.) The Bear and The Princess had fun playing peekaboo and helping her practice standing and walking. She even showed The Princess that she is "one". xo
*Eeyore: After all one can't complain. I have my friends. - A. A. Milne*
Monday, June 24, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 175 - This morning
This morning, I heard the sound of music and laughing coming from the boys' room. When I opened the door to see what was going on, Springsteen was blaring from the ipod, the kids were dancing, and playing the wii and they were all in bathing suits at 9:30 in the morning. Ahhhh summer!
*Baby, we were born to run. - Bruce Springsteen*
Sunday, June 23, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 174 - Summer Days
Today was a beautiful beach day spent with friends. Sun, salt air, and chatting then home for a BBQ and Skipper Dipper. Looking forward to many more summer days like this! xo
*Some of the best memories are made in flip flops. - Kellie Elmore*
Saturday, June 22, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 173 - Summer "Dress Code"
It is fairly widely known that I disagreed with a certain school district's new dress code policy that in my most humble opinion sucked the individuality out of the students and attempted to create drones in khaki pants and polos. That being said, tonight we did a little shopping for the kids summer "dress code" - board shorts and bikinis. That's more like it. ;-) (Now for me to get back to Bikini Headquarters so I can get my summer uniform as well... ;-))
*The surest way to corrupt a youth is to teach him to hold in higher esteem, those who think alike rather than those who think differently. -Friedrich Nietzsche*
Friday, June 21, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 172 - Happy Summer Solstice!
Riding the waves, hanging with friends, paddling out with a buddy - it was a gorgeous beach day and a perfect first day of summer! Happy Summer Solstice!
*Summer afternoon - summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language. - Henry James*
Thursday, June 20, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 171 - nothing better
An early morning bike ride to a yoga class, home for a little coffee and a bite to eat, and then a beautiful beach day with My Wonderful Husband and the kids. The kids had fun with their friends and we got to sit and relax, soak up some rays and chat. There is pretty much nothing better than this.
*If there is a Heaven for me, I'm sure it has a beach attached to it. - Jimmy Buffett*
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 170 - run
One of the things I love about summer is time spent outside. Today we went on a family bike ride and then The Bear and I went for a run. Or I should say, we started off on a run together and then I watched the back of my ten year old's head as he blew past me...yes, I am not too proud to admit it - I am not as fast as a ten year old. I was equally annoyed at myself and impressed with my kid. He kept me on my toes and pushed me to run a bit faster than normal.... and I think I have a plan for those last few miles of the LBI 18 mile when I am in need of a push and motivation....;-)
*Every day is a good day when you run. - Kevin Nelson*
P365 - 2013 - Day 169 - new bikes
What to do on a rainy day? Get new bikes...of course. ;-) We were all in need of new bikes, so what better time to head off the island, buy them, and strap them to the car to bring them back then the day when there is pouring rain, lightning, and thunder? But in the end, we all got new bikes and they were safely put away for the remainder of the storm. Now to get them out and ride them. :-)
*Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein*
Monday, June 17, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 168 - Sun, fun, and relaxation
It was a beautiful beach day - even if it was a little windy... After a morning spent getting things done around the house, we walked up to the beach for some sun, fun, and relaxation this afternoon.
*Live in the sunshine - Swim in the sea - Drink the wild air. - Ralph Waldo Emerson*
Sunday, June 16, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 167 - Father's Day
The kids and I are so lucky to have this man - he is truly a wonderful husband and an amazing daddy. There is nothing he won't do for all of us and we are thankful to have him. We love you very much!!! Happy Father's Day!! xoxoxoxoxo
*Any man can be a father. It takes someone special to be a Daddy. - Unknown*
Saturday, June 15, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 166 - start to finish
A good day from start to finish - I got to run with a friend this morning, we had some fun at the LBI Thank You Fest in the afternoon, and we spent the evening by the bay chatting with friends, watching some fireworks and having some wine. I feel pretty lucky.
*..sittin' on the dock of the bay, wastin' time... - Otis Redding*
Friday, June 14, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 165 - Sunset
A beautiful sunset to end the day - it's hard to not stop and watch...
*Sunsets are so beautiful that they almost seem as if we were looking through the gates of Heaven. - John Lubbock*
Thursday, June 13, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 164 - Voila!
We are making steady progress in the house. The Bear and The Boy's room was a space challenge at first, but after a few furniture switch-a-roos (which is always fun), we figured out a great set up. Given the space issue, we needed to get creative with desk/Lego space. I love that My Wonderful Husband is handy and crafty so when I come up with a genus plan, he can execute said plan. That is team work at it's best - I sketch it, he builds it. We still need to stain it and add some drawers but voila! - desk and Lego space!
*Necessity is the mother of invention. - Unknown*
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 163 - June Flashback 2010
I think of my parents every day. There are myriad ways that they might pop into my mind. What would my mom do? My dad would say that... I remember when... Just today, I talked to The Bear about Poppy's excellent bed making skills ;-) and I explained to The Boy that something I have hanging in the house was made by Gigi. They are always on my mind and in my heart. With the first Father's Day without Poppy approaching, I can not help but think of him more than I normally do. So today's June flashback picture is from Father's Day 2010 - opening a present from the kids and chatting all the while. Happy early Father's Day in Heaven Dad! We love you and miss you! xo
*We thought of you with love today,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence.
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories.
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
With which we’ll never part.
God has you in his keeping.
We have you in our heart.
-Unknown*
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 162 - Life is good
Today was a good day! We spent the morning getting some things done and in the afternoon The Boy got to go to a friend's house, The Princess was playing with her friends, The Bear went out with My Wonderful Husband and I got to cook in my clean, put together kitchen! As if all of that wasn't good enough, I got to end the day with a walk on the beach with a friend while the kids went for ice cream. Life is good.
*May you live all the days of your life. - Jonathan Swift*
Monday, June 10, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 161 - That's progress!
Do you see that? That's the floor! The kitchen floor! Last night I couldn't see that floor and I feared that I would never see it again...ahh always with the drama.... After a good night's sleep (well for me - My Wonderful Husband had 7 hours on the road ..) I got up and started "Operation Unpack the Kitchen". I could not take another second of walking around an obstacle course of boxes and having to move three things to get to any given cabinet. It took pretty much the whole day, but I can see floor and everything that needed to find a home found one. :-) That's progress!
*To reach a port we must set sail - sail, not tie at anchor. Sail, not drift. - Franklin D. Roosevelt*
P365 - 2013 - Day 160 - Jersey Girl
Another very long day of unpacking the remainder of the truck and trying to make some kind of order out of chaos. The kids were gone at my cousin's house most of the day and it was just me and My Wonderful Husband wading though the mayhem. By the time the kids got home, My Wonderful Husband had to drive back to the house in PA to pick up the few things that did not fit in the truck. We were both exhausted. He had a long back and forth trip ahead of him and I was left home with three excited kids, one confused dog, and oh did I mention all of the boxes? Whose stuff is this? I have been letting go of stuff...where did this stuff come from?? Needless to say, I was on my last leg. When I finally was able to jump in the outside shower I turned my head and saw this bench (a gift from my dad) and smiled. It may have been a long, rough day, I may be spent with lots left to do....but I am also a Jersey Girl and I am home. ;-)
*...down the shore everything's alright... - Bruce Springsteen*
P365 - 2013 - Day 159 - Moving Day
Moving day was a little more than we planned for - the last little things are the worst - the hardest to pack and they seem to multiply! It was a stressful long day - but I will say this for the kids and The Pooch - they were so patient and good!! They helped with the packing and cleaning in PA and when we really needed them out from under foot... they are sat at the table and played games (or napped in The Pooch's case...) After hours of work at the house in PA, we took the 3 1/2 drive to NJ to start the job of unpacking. Thankfully my cousin took the kids for the night which was so helpful!! We were also blessed with help from a neighbor, her daughter, and her mother - who came over unsolicited and just started grabbing boxes! Then my cousin's son and his friend came and helped get all of the heavy furniture up and in. It was a long day - it was hot - it was stressful - but were lucky to have some help - from the kids, technology, family, and friends!
*The present is the ever moving shadow that divides yesterday from tomorrow. In that lies hope. - Frank Lloyd Wright*
Friday, June 7, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 158 - This crew
This year, I have been watching The Boy's buddy from school in the mornings and the afternoons. We will surely miss his smiling face next year (and The Pooch will miss his socks.. ;-)) This crew left this morning as two forth graders and two second graders and came back two fifth graders and two third graders! I am not sure where this year went....Happy Last Day of School!! xoxo
*School's out for summer! - Alice Cooper*
Thursday, June 6, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 157 - How we roll
The official closing will take place on Monday, but today we were able to sign our end of the paperwork for the sale of our house in PA. We went down to the ReMax office and in a matter of 15 minutes, it was all done. Crossed the t's and dotted the i's... and completed a big step in making this move a reality. We got rid of a few more pieces of furniture that won't be coming with us on this next journey, and we started the process of taking apart all of the beds to get ready for the truck tomorrow. It's all a little crazy. Maybe more than crazy. But that is sort of how we roll. Really always.. from our first apartment when they tried to tell us after we signed the lease that our apartment wouldn't be ready in time... we were 2 weeks from our wedding, moving out of state and I wasn't taking that for an answer - in the end I managed to get them to not only find us an apartment but ended up with a better one. Our next move was a last minute change of plans when I got a job in Baltimore and we needed to find a place further south. From there, our next move came about when we went for a Sunday drive and found a new townhouse development going up - do we buy a house? Sure, what the heck?! We stayed put there for awhile - in our Bel Air home - then along came two babies and a new job for My Wonderful Husband. Move to another state with 6 month old twins..uh, sure...what the heck? I guess so. After a short time in that house, we decided to sell and move again on a bit of a whim...and landed here where another little one joined us and we have spent the past 9 years. This all moved so fast it seems - one showing on the house the first week on the market and bam we had a contract! That was crazy and while this move may seem a little crazy...it's just the last leg on a 16 year journey that took us around in a circle and will be landing us back home. That's just how we roll.
*May your past be the sound of your feet upon the ground. Carry on. - Fun*
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 156 - Redecorating
Here's a little sneak peak into the redecorating project that will be going on in The Princess' room. She is so excited and, truth be told, so I am I. :-) Who doesn't like a little zebra print, peace signs, and color? ;-) Oh what we can do with this..... I am equally as excited to redecorate the boys' room but somehow I don't think I will get to do animal print and sparkly, furry accessories in there. Time to pick paint colors and get this redecorating started!
*Decorating golden rule: Live with what you love. - Unknown*
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 155 - cleaning house
There are three days left. Three days. We have moved most things, sold much, donated quite a bit, and today we threw out the last of the big trash. Have I mentioned how liberating this has been? I feel like the weight of this trash bin has been lifted off of my shoulders. The past 10 months have tested me... I have dealt with loss, sorrow, frustration and disappointment. I have seen the best of people and the worst. I have learned who some people really are and I have learned what I am really made of. Even before today, I have been removing all of the "trash" from my life - I have been cleaning house figuratively and literally. I feel lighter and I am ready for the next step. These last 10 months have tested me....but I think I passed.
*Whether we're prepared or not, life has a habit of thrusting situations upon us. - Lucille Ball*
P365 - 2013 - Day 154 - Big Boy Bed
The other night, The Pooch spent his first night out of his crate. He did a great job and we thought he was ready for a new Big Boy Bed. He was so excited and just kept curling up in his new bed for a nap.
*Yesterday I was a dog. Today I am a dog. Sigh! There's so little hope for advancement. - Charles M. Shulz*
Sunday, June 2, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 153 - view
Today was a busy day of cleaning and organizing before heading back to PA for our last week. Before leaving the island, we had a yummy lunch at the Dockside Diner with a beautiful view of the bay.
*It's easier to go down a hill than up but the view is better at the top. - Henry Ward Beecher*
Saturday, June 1, 2013
P365 - 2013 - Day 152 - A lovely start to June
Beautiful weather, clear skies, an amazing view of the island, time with friends and a fun dip in the pool was the perfect way to spend a Saturday afternoon. What a lovely start to June!
*What is one to say about June, the perfect time of young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade. - Gertrude Jekyll*
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