Yippy

15

Imagine a picture of a golf green, and on it the yellow flag marked "15"; as in 15 days until fall break!
I probably need to kill a chicken so the computer gods are happy again.

Shredding down memory lane

One of my fondest childhood memories is getting out ALL the ski equipment, gear, and accessories and practicing in the living room. I think the excuse for my dad was checking that everything fit and was in good working condition; but I think he was just looking forward to ski season so much he was giddy.

So it was appropriate that my mom and dad were there in the living room for the first go at pretend skiing. Look fast girls!

All geared up, and ready for snow!

C and A also had the 2nd ever sleep over at the Grands so that Kevin and I could finish painting the north side of the house. Busy busy weekend, but we still managed to squeeze in a last day at the pool. Happy Labor day, and . . . don't forget:

19 more days.

Daisies go backyard camping

That was Friday, and Saturday morning.

I KNOW WHAT WE NEED!

I know just the thing that will brighten my day. A countdown to fall break. Ready? I'm getting the calendar. . . Don't forget Labor day, 3 day weekend. . .

23 days!

Then, we have a lovely 16 days off. And we get to go to Vail the first week. There now. Can you face the day? Make it to the morning meeting with a smile on your face? (A fake smile is O.K., given who your dealing with here.) OK, let's go wake up the girls, bribe them with the promise of donuts for breakfast, and get them in gear.

We Come in Peace

Science in our own front yard

Right out of our front door, we have been observing the biggest freakin' mushroom I've ever seen in my life. We don't see alot of them here in Colorado, and normally we just kick them as far as we can (the girls, I rarely get a shot at one). So, one was bigger than all the others in this most recent batch, and we decided to let it live an see just how big it might get. If only I had a time lapse camera, because mushrooms are WEIRD. I must have told the girls a dozen times - make sure you don't eat it! (I have issues.)

Well, and it's just not the same without the pictures - is it.
Maybe eblogger will be more cooperative on Wordless Wednesday and I can post them as a compliment to this one.

Quote of the Week

from ED (eldest daughter):

"Abi, you shouldn't say that. That's like a bad word, and if you keep saying them you'll grow up to be just like mom!"

hahahahaha - WHAT!?! - hahaha
(Abi call someone a Nin-com-pooop)