Playdate

I took these pics the other day at the little playground in our neighborhood. It's nice to have somewhere to walk where the kids can play and have fun.

Lately

We had a wonderful weekend. Friday night, Joel and I had a date. It was perfect. We had dinner at a new to us Mexican restaurant (with free salsa, yay!) and then we walked around Border's and spent too much money because they are having some crazy discounts right now, since their stores are closing!

Saturday afternoon and evening, we spent some time with friends. So. Wonderful. The guys had some R&R while us gals took off shopping. We hit up a couple Goodwill stores and I got a few cute things. I think I have a new favorite clothing store...It's hard to buy things at other stores when Goodwill is about half the price of SALE prices elsewhere! They even have their "color of the day" stickers...where if you're lucky enough to find something you like with that color, it's only 99 cents. We also got pizza and played games and stayed up late because our kids were staying overnight at my parents'!

Kenzie did great at Grandma & Grandpa's house, but Mr. P was naughty and so he has to suffer the consequences. One such consequence was having several favorite toys taken away. I told him he'd get them back at the end of the week if he had a good attitude this week. He was like, "Ugh...I know I'll NEVER get them back!!" Hmm...At least he's honest, ha! So far he's done pretty well at obeying so he just might earn them back by the end of the week, we'll see!

On Labor Day, we had a restful day...Got some things done and enjoyed time together. In the evening, we had my Sister and her family over and we grilled out. Good times!

We started homeschooling this week! I officially have a Kindergartner...crazy! So far, Mr. P is doing well and really enjoying it. Excited to begin Kindergarten!

Day 2 of Kindergarten...working hard. :)

Blue-eyed girl!

Summer Supper

Simple, fresh, and tasty. This is a meal I grew up with. Last Summer I was nursing a newborn that did NOT like it when I ate tomato products. So I missed out on the Summer treat of fresh garden tomatoes. Yum!! My Dad is an amazing gardener and he supplies us with fresh produce this time of year. We had this for supper the other night:
Toasted bread layered with fresh tomatoes, onions, and bits of bacon. THEN...comes the good part.Creamy cheese sauce poured over top, sprinkled with paprika...Yum!

Here's the recipe for the cheese sauce:
2 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 C. milk
1 C. Velveeta, grated

Melt butter in heavy saucepan. Blend in flour until smooth. Add milk slowly, stirring rapidly to prevent lumping. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and cook 1 minute until it thickens. Add cheese. Remove from heat & stir well to blend. Enjoy!

Living on the Edge

Besides the fact that there is a near mishap because she gets too close to the edge of the couch...I LOVE this video. Her laugh makes me smile.

Saturday

Somebody seems happy that it's the weekend! :)

Hope everyone has a fabulous Saturday! I've been battling a nasty cold/sinus crud for the past few days and had to miss my dear friend's going-away party today because I felt so yucky and didn't want to pass any germs along to anyone else! I've been feeling better as the day goes on though...so maybe I'll feel good enough to go to Joel's work picnic/baseball game tonight?? Time will tell!

We celebrated Joel's 30th last weekend!! His parents had us all over for lunch and bought him a cake for the fellowship last Sunday night, after church. His Birthday was Monday, so we had a family day at the zoo and went out for lunch. For supper, I made him stacked burrito pie (so good!) and we had cupcakes.
I love this man!

Just Random

So I should be working out right now. But I did a lot of cleaning today. And playing with kiddos. And errands. And I'm beat. So I'll work out tomorrow. :) Really!

We had our carpets professionally cleaned today...they look so nice! We've been talking about it since we moved in...Four. Years. Ago. I wish we'd have done it sooner. Chem-Dry did a great job!

Bible study was fantastic on Monday night. I've said before that I love the ladies that I study with, but I really do. They each have a heart for the Lord that is a blessing and a challenge to me. I've got a lot of growing in the Lord left to do but I SO enjoy the encouragement it brings to me to be in the Word and have it explained further. It is powerful! We just started studying the prodigal son and are doing John MacArthur's book: A Tale of Two Sons. It's going to be so good!

Mckenzie is making car & airplane sounds...She'll hold up the toy and "fly" it back and forth, making the sound and grinning big at her big brother. So much for a "girly-girl"...She rips bows from her head and likes to play with cars/planes. :) Funny girl!

Baby Love

I have a new nephew. :) He was *almost* a 4th-of July baby! P-man was very excited to hold his new cuz when we visited at the hospital. I'm so happy for my Sister and her family!!