5 Things Friday

Posted on July 1, 2016 by Sheila

Today is Kendall’s Birthday, I had tried several time to get the day off work but it did not work out so we will be celebrating all weekend to make up for today.
Today is also the mid point of our year so I plan to spend some time tonight updating and rearranging our budget to make things more even.
I get to enjoy a 3 day weekend… no work on Monday for me!
Matt picked our first full size tomato from the garden today!
Everyone LOVED the day at Emerald Point yesterday. I am really tired and my legs are sore from walking all the steps multiple times. The weather was cloudy most of the day so it was not crowded at all!

Random Wordless Wednesday

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Sheila

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Sheila

I let both Kendall and Zach take pictures at the swim meet yesterday. They both got several good shots.

Kendall loves the Back Stroke

Matt hard at work as the stroke judge

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Sheila

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Sheila

We are in full summer mood around here even though school still officially has 2 and half more days. We have swim team practice Monday- Thursday nights. Last Saturday, we ended up spending around 7 hours just hanging out in the sun.
I had the day off yesterday to attend Kendall’s play at school and both Kendall and Zach’s award day. Both got recognized for basically “student of the month”. Kendall was very upset because she did not get a certificate on Monday.
Both the girls are going to continue with piano this summer, but Lily has asked to stop in the fall so she can learn to play the clarinet at school. I am kinda torn on if this is the best thing or not for her.
Lily is going to a camp away from home this summer. She will be gone a total of 5 days. We both are nervous and excited at the same time.
Both Matt and I have decided that we prefer the “patty” squash over yellow squash for taste. I may get brave and attempt to save some of the seeds to plant next year.
I am very relieved that our sweet potatoes have finally begun to grow and spread.
We are starting to get some cucumbers and squash in from the garden. I hope we planted enough to restock the freezer.

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Sheila

Posted on May 25, 2016 by Sheila

The beginning

The work

The End….

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Sheila

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Sheila

We finished re-planting the garden this evening between the rain showers and managed to harvest our first crop of basil. I just froze the basil for use in spaghetti sauce, once we have an abundance of tomatoes.
I ended up spending close to 6 hours in the car yesterday. I took the girls for an eye appointment which meant that I had to then come back home and drive in the opposite direction to update their glasses. Kendall will be wearing bifocals and Lily needed to go back up to a stronger prescription.
Zach has his last soccer game tomorrow. The girls both competed in their last cheerleading completion last Sunday. The hope is that things slow down for two to three weeks prior to swim team practice starting.
Our budget is going to get tight for the summer. I realized that we need to make some serious debit repayment during the summer. We have already purchased season passes to the local water park and will be paying our pool dues this months. So the goal is play hard but not spend extra money!
The kitchen is officially finished. I have decided that I will not be purchasing a new table until and unless, I am able to sell enough items on line and with a real yard sale to make the purchase.

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Sheila

I have spent 3 afternoons at school this week. Monday and Tuesday, Matt and I both attended Field Day. Today, I went at lunch to watch Kendall’s presentation at the wax museum on Pocahontas .
After planting ALOT of seeds last week in the garden, we were all EXCITED to discover that we have corn and beans both growing along with some cherry tomatoes and jalapeno peppers!
Zach has a soccer game tomorrow at noon. This is his next to last game. I hope he continues to enjoy soccer. I am almost certain he will want to play again in the fall.
On Sunday, both Lily and Kendall will participate in the final cheerleading competition of the season. The sad news is that the weather is suppose to be wet and the competition is held at a theme park. We have already purchased tickets so I am praying for a couple of hours of sunshine on Sunday.
I was able to cash out for a $25 gift card this week with Swagbucks. I currently am think I will hold on to this and use to book our next Disney trip. This is one of the few ways I can find money!