Ewww and Cool at the same time...

These are "hand" soaps.  I laughed when I first saw them and thought, "Those are bloody hell cool!"  And then thought ewww. gross. But wouldn't they make the perfect conversation piece!

Yea Jack!!

Yesterday was the day that we took off the training wheels and let Jack fly...

A little wobbly at first and then there was no stopping him!


We were all out there cheering him on...Moose was right beside him!

He is still working on turning...at this time he can just go straight. It's kind-of funny! He has hit a few trees (not hard) and drove into the flower beds. Moose watched him wherever he went!

This smile tells the whole story!

What I've Read....

This book is a big one (800 pages) and it took me sometime to read it...not because I didn't like it, but because summer was busy.  Anyway, Jason kept telling me I had to read it and I said, "NO!  YOU like vampire stuff...not me."  I finally "gave in" and I must admit, it is now one of my top five favorite books. The first 200 pages sets up the entire story and at times felt as if the book drug on a bit.  Basically, scientists find a "vampire" like virus in South America, bring it back to the states in an attempt to make the ultimate solider.  It is tested on twelve men that are brought to a lab in Colorado. All twelve men are inmates on death row and literally have nothing to lose. The guys who go "recruit" the men have suddenly been assigned to bring in the next guinea pig...a six year old girl, named Amy. Well, needless to say, eventually the twelve "escape" and the virus is spread through humankind, nearly destroying the world.  The book fast forwards to 100 years later.  This is when the story really gets going.  There are only a few surviving humans in a fort/compound and they must protect themselves from the virals, that hunt and come out only at night. One "day," they discover Amy, who is the same age as the virals (100), but is still a little girl who does not crave humans as the virals and can speak to the virals. They believe she is the answer to their survival and to the elimination of the virals.  I loved this book, because you get to know the characters extremely well.  It was one of those, for me, that I couldn't put down at night and tried so hard to stay awake to see what would happen next and actually looked forward to reading it each night.

I have been meaning to read this book for years!  My mom brought me a copy and insisted it was time that I read it.  I must say, it was nothing like I was expecting and glad that my mom insisted.  What I loved about this book, was that it is set in the 1930s, but could actually take place in today's society.  This book and its message is timeless. It reminds one, that standing for what you believe is difficult, at times,  but extremely important...especially for your children.

This was an odd, quick little read.  What first caught my attention was the vintage photos through out the book.  Jacob, a teenager, has a special bond with his grandfather.  While growing up, Jacob's grandfather shared outlandish "true" stories of his childhood on a remote island with Miss Peregrine and her peculiar children....he even has the photos (the vintage photographs) to back up the tales. One night, Jacob's grandfather is killed, but before he dies he tells Jacob to seek out the truth.  This sets Jacob off to find the house of Miss Peregrine and the peculiar children.  At  first, this book creeped me out, but it is a fantasy tale...it was a fun read, but I don't know if I will continue to read the others in the series. 

I am Up for the Challenge....

Head to the web site "Oh So Lovely"  for all the details.

I have tried to do Ali Edwards "A Week in the Life," but have yet to ever finish a complete week, after three different tries.  I think I can do this one, because it tells me what I have to take a picture of...and I can cheat and work ahead.  Not that I condone cheating. 

Anyone care to take the challenge with me?

A Photo Shoot Gone Wrong...

The boys built little k-nex men Mario and Luigi. Thought I could think of a creative way to take a pictures of the little men with Sam and Jack in the background.

The little Italian men...

My men not cooperating, but, instead, making faces...

...and catching the demise and destruction of Luigi....that was awesome!

Some Days are Like This...

Monday Moose...

Back by popular demand...Monday Moose! (heeheehee)


Moose's princess friend, Esther came over for a "paw-jama" party! Moose was very friendly to her guest even those her eyes make her look possessed!

Look at Moose laugh! "HAHAHA...Esther...I...am ...touching...you!"

Esther, "Make her stop."

Moose had a check up on her foot. She is doing much better, but still limps and needs to be on "cage-rest" for another week. She also got a booster shot, while at the vet, so I thought a Puppy Latte was a must!

"That looks soooo good...hurry with your picture! My lips are shriveling up in anticipation!"

"Seriously! You are making me wait for my latte while you take more pictures? What if we would do that to you!!"

AHHHH...so bloody hell good.

(I seriously CANNOT believe that I have a special day for my dog and I am now TALKING for my dog.)

swear word, swear word, swear word...

Yesterday, I let Moose out the front door. Moose was standing where the apple is located in my picture. See the large leaf by the bush? When I looked there, a (swear word swear word) SNAKE crawled across the sidewalk. I (swear word) HATE (yes, that strongly) snakes. I literally froze. No, Moose did not go after it...thank goodness because I wouldn't want that imagine in my mind let alone have to deal with that type of dog breath! it was a garter snake...it had stripes...dark ones and light ones.  I almost started to cry!

So, if Jason doesn't take care of my plants, they will die because I refuse to go outside in the grass again!
Please pray for a hard freeze to come soon..I am hoping that will take care of the snakes. 

A Evening at the Beach...

The week before school started, the boys and I headed to the beach for one last time...(maybe.)

My boys don't build sandcastles, they dig moats and holes. it's all about the digging and nothing about the building!

Sam walked on water!

Two brothers chillin'...just talking about the weather and chicks! 

Love this one...this is so Sam.

A Conversation Between Jason and I...