Happy 4th of July from princess Blue Eyes

Friday Flashback: Emily edition

December 2003: just a P-Nut.

It will be a little Emily heavy here for the next few days.

My middle child is going to be 7 years old and it’s kinda killing me.

7 years ago she changed all our lives.

Silly. Funny. Snuggly. Baby Girl.

In 7 days on the 7th of July, she will be 7 years old.

 

Best Daddy in the the world

Happy Daddy’s Day to the best Daddy in the world.

We took you to Toy Story 3, gave you all the leftover popcorn and then got sad when you got called into work. The babies are snuggled in your spot on the bed. Your bag of homemade MASTERPIECES are on the table and we will have dinner ready for you when you get home tomorrow.

Attached to this post are 5 extra hours of Fathers Day for you to cash in when you need them. And you WILL need them. The phrase “I am right, because it’s FATHERS DAY” may have escaped your lips a few times today. I figure since I’m right all other 364 days of the year, I should at least give you your full day.

We love you.

Who gets to be gilligan?

 

Tomorrow @ O:Dark30 the whole family:( minus Danielle, Me and the little kids)  are headed for not a 3 hour tour, but a 10 hour ride to the middle of the ocean to catch some fish.

Christopher has been counting down the seconds for this trip. He so loves to fish. This year they rented a big boat for the day. It’s a tradition Granny and Papa started 3ish? years ago because everyone in loves fishing so much. Christopher has obsessed over every hook and reel. Him and my Dan get a LITTLE competitive regarding weight of each catch. I hope they remember to take a camera, as everyone knows, it doesn't count unless you get a picture.

These pictures are from 2007 Fishing Extravaganza.

 

  

Good Luck and If the weather starts to get rough and the tiny ship tossed, I hope that the fearless crew will keep the SS Minnow from getting lost.

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K. Did 2.5 miles this morning with a sprint/walk pace.  I’m trying to count points. WW and I go way back. I haven’t joined to weigh in or anything, but I know the system and I’m keeping in my points range.

License to grow up.

This little boy has done growed up when we were not looking.  

He grew into this:

today my youngest nephew got his license to DRIVE.

Congratulations Cuddy!

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Got 60 minutes of running/walking. I went about 2.5 miles, walking and sprinting. My body feels sore! but I’m staying on track,

Pretty as a picture

Pretty as a picture, originally uploaded by Michelle.Dan.

Happy Tuesday!

My adorable baby. 15 and A FREAKING HALF.

Tomorrow is her last final and she will be an official Sophomore. This year went by really fast. I feel like yesterday she was in the 8th Grade. Now comes the dreaded countdown for a DRIVERS LICENSE.

Goodbye Freshmen. I feel like we just met and your already leaving.

:)

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Good Day!
Ran/walked/talked my way thru 2.5 miles!
Back in the saddle. My 4 day funk is OVA.

Day 14 only 2 more days till sumatime!

I’m ready for school to be out. I’m so bored. I want some summer fun.

Emily’s birthday is coming up next month. Can you feel the FANCY?

We are looking into the ULTIMATE jungle gym climbing as the big gift. Not sure exactly how it’s going to work. I just realized the kit did not include lumber. It may be a bit much to construct.

Tomorrow is going to be a busy day. Emily has Field Day. Cole has a big party. Aiden and I are going to start some sort of project with flowers. I’m kind of excited. 

I think I’m in a rut.

Sometimes it’s not till I’m knee deep in the rut that realize it.

Tomorrow is going to be a good day.

:)

Happy Birthday Nana Banana!

My grandmother  turns 80 today.

Up until a few years ago she drove a bright yellow Cadillac. Nickname for this vehicle was required, and it immediately became the “NANA BANANA”

Today she is 80..

Happy Birthday Nana!

Date night

Happy Saturday Night!

It’s Date night here in the homestead.

This week it means me half working/half watching a movie with my sweetie. Working on day 2ish of a lingering headache. I’m self medicating with ice tea & vodka cocktail, I figure it can’t hurt.

The basement is 80% complete, we need to put it back together. The carpet came out really nice, it wasn’t the color we chose, but honestly I like it better. We are in dire need of a good toy purging and as soon as it’s done, the basement will be da bomb.. as the kids say.

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Nothing to report on the “get Michelle’s ASS moving” front. Home Improvement took over our lives and my headache has sucked the will to live from my body. Tomorrow is Nana’s birthday dinner and my goal is to do at least an hour of excercise before we go.