And More Fun!

Here they are...the mighty Ducks! Emily's class (the Ducks) went to the Pumpkin Patch today and I only lost her once. I wasn't really worried but most of the other moms are first time moms and they freaked so I pretended to be all in a tizzy - it was like 2 minutes - pshaw.

Oh...and here he is...SAM. For those of you who don't know, my little Miss is OBSESSED (yep - all caps, that's how serious I am) with Sam here. Apparently she has to get in line because so is every other girl in the class. His Mom says he is quite the lover and we frequently get "talked to" about the level of hugging and kissing in the class. Look at her expression (but better yet, look at his!)

Snack time!

The girls

Fun!

I accompanied the Girl Scouts on their trip to the Pumpkin Patch yesterday - lots of fun, too much dirt! Everyone had a great time - 10 yr olds are pretty easy to manage. I will have the pleasure of going with Emily's pre-school class on Thursday, probably won't be quite as easy!

Girl Scout Pumpkin Patch

Boat Envy

As you know my family has become quite the sailing buff's as of late - we had a lot of fun this weekend because there was a LOT of wind and rough sailing makes for giggling kids when the water splashes Mommy in the face numerous times! We always take a look around the marina and pick our favorite boat. No surprise that David, Olivia and I have our eye on a gorgeous 43 foot Beneteau...

We think the owner lives aboard (Olivia and I peeked inside and she was pretty wowed by the 40" plasma TV aboard!) Anyhoo...who needs all that...I bet it's a real pain to sail on that and sip your wine with friends as you glide effortlessly over the water. Yuck. Less is more right? Let's hope so, the boat we rent is below. Just to the right of the red one. No plasma TV but still fun for Gilligan and his crew.

No surprises here...this is much more Emily's style! Yes, it's a Harley. Lord help us.

BRRRR

It's a chilly 40 something this morning after some unseasonably warm weather for October. Emily woke up and said, "I am cold, I have bubbles on my arm!" Ahh, the discovery of goosebumps :)

Homecoming Parade

Blogging

Hello loyal readers! Now that I have a blog I have begun to look at life in a new way. Everything my family does gets viewed through a new pair of glasses called "hmmm, can I blog that?" and "Darn, I forgot my camera!"

This weekend was no exception. You saw most of the fun stuff we did but allow me to share the mundane. On Monday I decided the house needed to be cleaned and my family was going to help! Not a super popular decision but why shouldn't they get to share in a little of the 3500 sq. feet + 5 bathrooms of joy we call home? Why should I have to clean it by myself during Emily's school days thus "wasting" my free time? Besides, it's good for them to have chores, pitch in...these are tough economic times right?

Well, they hung in there pretty well, Olivia did a great job organizing her room and getting rid of all the clothes that don't fit her anymore (how did she get to be a size 12...what happened to 10)? and David was a good "schlepper" as in schlep this to the basement and bring this to the upstairs. After an hour or so it became not so much help mom as it became "get out of her way and entertain yourself or she will put you to work." It's all good.

As you can see from the photo - help is not all it's cracked up to be when your husband tosses in one more thing into the white load (forgetting to remove the wallet) and turning everything a nice shade of orange. This is AFTER 3 more washes with bleach. I just love a good stereotype don't you? Now we all have orange undies to enjoy - perfect for Fall.

48 Hours

As usual (and like everyone else) we have been busy lately...in the last 48 hours

Olivia has;

Gone to school, soccer practice, had a birthday party sleepover with her best friend (I use the term sleep loosely), come home in am to change, head back out with the birthday girl to "Club Libby Lu" for a makeover (hair, nails, shopping spree...sparkle t-shirt, sparkle ball cap, silver purse, stuffed dog, and sparkly BFF bracelet...see stunning photo below), lunch, home again and back out with real family to an Oktoberfest at our friends house in Maryland.

Emily has;

Had a playdate with the 2 neighbor girls at the library which also included a picnic at the playground, book rentals, a Diamond Castle movie viewing (of course), dinner at our friends house without Olivia who was at the sleepover and also without food cause she doesn't really eat...you know all that, another playdate with the "girls" (so Olivia and the birthday girl could have big girl time without little sisters) which included dress up, playdough, singing (see stunning video below), eating and general trashing of the house, girlfriends out...sister in and off to Maryland for the Oktoberfest.

I have;

lost my mind but at some point I managed to stand still long enough to get a little more video of the girls - this even includes guitars (Ukulele's - whatev). As usual Emily has a different take on how to play it!

Picture day

Today is picture day at school and Olivia wanted her hair curled. Ok, no problem. Well, small problem...it took me so long to curl all that hair that she missed the bus! Beauty comes at a cost right, I guess 9 is a good age to learn that. I don't know why this photo is blurry (I know GF, I need the SLR).

Emily quote of the day (I know how you live for these). This was in the car on the way home from soccer practice last night.

"I'm tired Emily, I need a nap."

"Take one."

"I can't, I'm kinda busy driving."

"Yes you can, just close your eyes, put your head back and keep your hands on the wheel."

"How will I know where to turn?"
"Helloooo, turn on your GPS, Jill (that's what we call the GPS) will tell you!"

So, to all my fellow overworked, underpaid moms out there...Hellooooo didn't you know a good time to catch some zzz's is while driving? Duh.