P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 196 - Hole in One

P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 196 -  Hole in One

We took the kids to play miniature golf today and it was a banner day with all three kids getting a hole in one on two holes.  My Wonderful Husband and the kids all got a hole in one on the same hole.  Not to be outdone, I needed to give it a try... I wasn't playing today - I was moral support but after seeing everyone doing so well, I decided to have a quick go at one hole.  Well, who knew we had a golf prodigy in the family?  I got a hole in one on my one and only try.  That's right - that is just how I roll.

P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 195 - "That's me!"

P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 195 -"That's me!"

When I was a little girl, I had a shirt that on the front said "Daddy's Little Girl" and on the back said "That's me!".  I loved that shirt and the sentiment still stands today.  I am lucky and proud to say that I have one of the best Dads around.  He has never failed to be there when I needed him.  Whether he was driving me around to deliver my papers when it rained instead of making me walk or ride my bike in the bad weather, rushing to get me the day I broke my nose,  fixing pretty much anything that needed fixing, listening to my many stories or any of the multitude of things he has done for me over the years.... He is tough, sometimes stubborn and always resilient.  He has been through a lot in recent years and the current concerns right now are formidable.  But as we discussed tonight, a strong will, a determined spirit, and hope are great weapons.  So the least I can do for the man who has always done so much for me is add my will, spirit, and hope to his arsenal - Whose got your back? That's me! ;-) xo

 

P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 194 - Beach Bums!

 

P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 194 - Beach Bums!

 Whether they are splashing in the ocean or playing in the sand - these three love the beach.  I love my beach bums!

P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 193 - even better

P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 193 -even better

 A trip to the Skipper Dipper for some ice cream after dinner is good....running into friends while we are there...even better. :-)  

P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 192 - Brave

 P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 192 - Brave


We went to the movies today to see Brave and let me just say that I loved that movie!!  I love a tough princess who can think for herself, has two parents who love her, doesn't need a prince to save her, and can shoot an arrow better than the boys.  This was far from a Disney "princess" movie - it had something for everyone and lessons galore.  In my effort to share wisdom with my children through this project, I am going to borrow the words of Merida -

"Some say fate is beyond our command, but I know better. Our destiny is within us. You just have to be brave enough to see it." 

I hope my children always think for themselves, know they have two parents who love them, never expect anyone else to save them, and most importantly are always brave enough to see their own destinies....xo

P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 191 - Robin Hood

P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 191 - Robin Hood

My Wonderful Husband is a big fan of all of the classic movies - Singing in the Rain, The Three Musketeers, and now playing.. Robin Hood.   The kids started watching with him and had to tear themselves away to get ready for bed.  I love that moments before they started watching a movie that was made in 1938, they were playing with a new app on my phone....and they were equally interested in both. 

P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 190 - Wimbledon

P365 (+1) - 2012 - Day 190 - Wimbledon

The kids have been watching Wimbledon with their Daddy and just like with most sports they have become a bit obsessed.  So today on the beach, with no tennis rackets available, they used  the Kadeema paddles to re-enact Wimbledon.  It was a riveting match complete with the winner falling to his knees in joy and the loser falling to his knees in defeat shouting, "Beaten by the little guy".  ;-)