I've been Tagged

Well - I havent done this before but my friend Monica tagged me and this may be a little harder than some I have seen. I actually have to think.

7 things about me that are "Quirky"

Let's see ---

I love Cherries - I just bought some at the store - but I HATE HATE HATE anything cherry flavored or with cherries - yogurt, cherries with chocolate, ice cream -anything --ICK!!

I already mentioned the Sudoku thing. I really do have to do at least one a day.

I pop Todd's pimples. I know it is gross - but I can't stand whiteheads. I cant believe we even both still get pimples. We really are too old for that!


When my kids get loose teeth I have to try to pull them out. I dont understand it when other kids have their teeth dangling by a thread. It drives me crazy!! I usually use dental floss I never have figured out the string tied to the doorknob thing!

I have to have napkins at the table. I guess I am just messy- but I have to hold one during a meal - even if I dont use it. When Todd and I lived with my in laws for a few months before our kids were born I was amazed that they didnt keep napkins on the table. Maybe it is just my family!! I am like that with tissues too. I usually have a tissue in my hand - just in case and even at bed time. ( my allergies have been worse this season, I must say).

I trim up Todd's eyebrows. - No big deal I guess but when I was growing up with my dad he had way bushy eyebrows but never let anyone ever touch them. It drove me nuts! I got the last word on that one because when he passed away 12 years ago - from today in fact - I trimeed up his eyebrows while he was laying there in the coffin!! Creepy? I dont know. I love you dad!!

Housplants stress me out. We have three token plants in our house. I am amazed that they are still alive. - Actually maybe we have 4. I just dont like having the stress of knowing I have to keep them alive. I guess I am too busy keeping my husband, kids and the dogs alive, I dont know. I dont mind plants outdoors or potted flowers during the summer, or flowers in the garden. I even like getting flowers to put in a vase to enjoy because I know that they are temporary.


I can actually think of many more now - but I will leave it at that.

I guess I am supposed to tag a few other people so I will tag KeriLyn, Gwen, Wendy, and Alissa

Yes- another Band Concert

I have never uploaded a video from my camera so I thought I would try. It may not be a good copy at all. We will see. Todd's band played this past Monday at a community ice cream social. Mostly the same music as memorial day weekend. Todd's parents were able to see and hear him for the first time.

Christen's Locks of Love

This is the second time Christen has grown out her hair for the Locks of Love program. We just realized that her hair is 10 inches so we decided to go for it. She often complains about snarls -I can't blame her - and we have been talking about it for awhile now. We went to Great Clips - yes- I know - but they give a free hair cut if you donate. The hairdresser was worried because it was going to be very short. It didnt bother Christen at all and it really does look cute!

Sorry - the pics ended up being backwards -

Sudoku

I have wondered for a long time why people like those sudoku puzzles. a friend of mine was doing one while waiting for her kids and she explained it to me. Now I am hooked!! They are so fun and good for your brain too!

First camping of the Summer

You really have to love to camp to go camping! It really IS all about the kids. Todd decided that we should go camping right away after the kids got out of school. --Not the next day- but that very day! Actually, to be fair it was a family decision. The last day of school for our kids was a half day -Thursday after Memorial Day. I like to hang out with the kids on their last day to be with them for the paries, activities and goodbyes. So, I felt a little crazy getting ready --

By the time we got home Todd was already home off work. He had packed up most of the big camping stuff but I still needed to get the food, clothes ready. It had been a hectic week so I hadnt really started packing. We got in the door and everyone was exhausted. Brandon actually crashed on my bed for an hour while the other two hung around and I packed up clothes got the cooler ready and made tin foil dinners. Trevor and Christen helped some I must say. When Brandon woke up he said, "ok I will pack now!" He also was worried about his new middle school -"Mom, what will it be like?, what is the bus like (we have always carpooled) what about my friends?" Etc etc. He had shown no emotion at school that day but now it was all settling in. Poor kid. He will do great. There is a brand new middle school right near us and his scout and church friends will all be there.

Anyhow, we all got going, made a stop at Todd's folks for a piano lesson for Christen and then off we went. We went to Rampart and had a great time. The dogs and kids were in heaven. There was great fishing and the boys each caught two fish- we ate Trevor's for dinner and Brandon released his - but he did earn the fishing merit badge at least. There were huge pine trees to climb and Gma and Gpa E came for a picnic on Friday. We fished, hiked did smores, played games, etc etc. The weather was perfect and we slept well. Actually, we did decide we had outgrown our tent the first night with the kids getting bigger and the two dogs it was a little crowded so the second night we had the boys in Trevor's 2 man tent.

All in all it was very fun. Brandon is actually camping again at this very moment with the boy scouts at the Sand Dunes. I had to laugh when I got a call the other night that his pants were wet from playing in the creek and he didnt have any more. (he had packed some extra shorts and swim suit but it was colder the first day) I decided to rescue him and give another leader going up later his extra jeans. I should have just given him some of Christen's jeans. Apparently, Boy Scouts -at least 12 yr old are not ALWAYS prepared!!

Memorial Day Weekend festivities

Todd's Band had a wonderful Americana tribute and then we had a bbq with our neighbors Dave and Denise. I have been helping with their new dog while they are at work. We also followed our tradition and went to Castlewood Canyon like we always do on Memorial Day. It was great fun. Yeah summertime!!

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