HOT July 7 First day back at work/school

Hot enough for ya!!! Sorry that I didn't have any posts yesterday....I was back to work from vacation, and very very busy, and conked out early while I was actually putting Alan to sleep, I think I was in the middle of telling him a story! LOL

He LOVES his new summer classroom and made the transition perfectly He played his harmonica for show and tell. It took me 90 minutes to get ready in the morning, had to finish up things from that list...which I thankfully did (except photos)!!! Then once at work, I spent the day returning emails, phonecalls, and had a small group tour in the afternoon.

After work/dinner (using freshly snipped cilantro from garden), we took a quick dip in the lake at the bottom of the hill to cool off. That actually put me over the edge, I came home very tired, and it felt good!!!

Oh, and Bootie and Pops back in AZ until August.....I think it is hotter here!

Well, I better get ready for work :) Love, Michelle

Here we go....Monday

Things to do (possibly with updates!):

- Food Shopping - DONE!!! Ran over my toe with a shopping cart at the god aweful Walmart where I sought to buy cheap bathing suits for Alan given that he will be swimming every day at summer camp.....While I was there, picked up snackies and this and that for a full cart...Totalling: $112. Then, went to Adams for the fresh vegggies, fruits and meats. A much different experience, was blessed with a spot right up front (this heat is a killer!)...Tonight, I'll be picking fresh basil from the garden and making pesto. Also BBQing ribs. I have food all set for everyone's lunches, and meals planned out too!!! Such a nerd am I, but as a busy mom, you have to be organized :)


- Bathing Suits - Alan - DONE!!! See above

- Contact Alan's babysitter for weekly update, etc. (Almost DONE)....

- Return all of the emails I have neglected this week!!! (DONE!)

- Bills and weekly budget (still procrastinating 8:42 pm, but that's next)

- Download photos from my camera from T-ball, Old Songs, Zoom Flume and upload them to a place that will actually print them!!! (Probably not going to happen)!

- Laundry - No more folkie skirts and jean cut-offs...back to professional clothes...they should be fitting better since all of this activity, exercise and healthy eating, I think I might have dropped a few pounds this month...no eating after 7pm, and cut out the sweets...

- Organize Alan's BackPack -

- Zumba class 5:30 meeting Jules there...DONE!! GREAT CLASS!!!


WHAT ELSE???

- Picked basil from the garden, and made FRESH pesto with pasta, tomatoes and zuccini...Oh SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO YUMMY!!!!

July 4th

Certainly didn't notice today's heat given that we were in a wave pool all day...Lazy river too!!! Another fun trip to Zoom Flume, this time with Pops and Bootie....Maybe I should get a season pass? Bootie whipped up her usual fabulous Italian dinner afterwards.....

Hello July 3rd Yard Sale Wrap up

Quirkiest item sold --- 30 empty German beer canisters which had been stacked like gun ammo under our back porch...no we're not moonshining in our free time, they were abandoned by the previous homeowner.....SOLD $10

Happiest Customer/s -- A family who purchased two bags of XXL mens clothes...SOLD $5

Saddest item to see go ----- The elephant seat...$2

Most regettable item sold ---- Bob's white western shirt which was missed by him when he was sorting out his clothes. Sorry Bob!!!

Best deal not purchased --- A Norwegien sweater XL Tall worth $100, but did not sell for $1.

NEW Items (never used) that were sold: excerise Mat, iron (who irons?), and gray "career pants".

Free items still on the curb - rug and a marble topped broken dresser....(someone took the computer monitor)

Friends who stopped by knowing that we were having a yardsale: Ernie and Jeanne, Ginny

Friends who stopped by NOT knowing that we were having a yardsale, but just came to say hello: Eileen in the morning, and Patterson and Eleanor in the afternoon.

What we will do with the $97.85 made from the yard sale: We are going to take ourselves out for brunch, then go to the book store to purchase a bird book since we have had sooooo much gratification from the new bird feeder perched outside our front window.

Best diversion -- Put my shoes on after spotting a bumble bee burying itself into the grass a few feet from me!!

Well that's my yard sale wrap up. Afterwards, we hung out a bit, and then I drove up to pick Alan from Pops and Boot. We met up in Palenville as they were at North Lake....

It was a great day!!!

July 2

...taking a short break...in the process of completing chores at a nice slow and relaxing pace to live concertina music with the occasional"checking in" of my five year old who happily occupied himself with composing and creating while also just reminding me that he is being "mindful of the needs of others" (taken from grace). He has something in store for Pop Pop's visit later I guess.

Anyway, loved being outside to weed and water my veggie garden, sunflower garden and sidewalk garden. Everything else is overgrown and dry!!! Sprinkler on lawn for a few hours.....Trying something new....this week, the shower curtan and sheets will dry in the sun with our back yard clothes line!! Just scrubbed two bathrooms, and folded and put away laundry!!! And yes, we have clothing pins!!!

I am also marinating some steak for tonight's family dinner with Pops and Bootie arriving. We will be visiting a family that we met at the UU this afternoon, so it's a little late to squeeze in a swim. That reminds me, Bootie, bring your bathing suit!!! Better give you a call!!! Back to chores!!!

July 1st

Hello!!! Splish Splash ---- Scoop!! Now why didn't I think of the ice-scooping method of teaching a child how to swim? Brilliant!! Day one of swimming lessons couldn't have gone better. Another family trait that he inherited, this one from the Tagliaferros with both cousins having been champion swimmers.

As we departed from our lesson, Alan spotted a friend from school, and there were squeals of laughter!!! Here's a coincidence....We ended up at the same pizza place afterwards, and the two of them had a grand time reconnecting (we've been on vacation for how many days?).....boys can be sooooo silly!!!

Well, that was the highlight of the day...snapped lots of photos....etc.

What else? Also prepared for this weekend's grand yard sale...Please, if you are reading this, and want some great deals, or even a car....Let's make a deal!!!! I am ready to donate this car and/or sell it for a steal!! I certainly am not a pack rat and I don't care about how much $ we make....just want to DECLUTTER!!! :)

OH!! Pops and Bootie arrived tonight!!! Should see them tomorrow!!! It's a short 4 day trip, but nice none-the-less YEAH!!!

Have a great night :)

The "Jugs" (Alan playing Slide guitar)