Dennis' Birthday! Old Man!!!!

Dennis's birthday was Saturday (7/28). But, we started celebrating on Friday night. My parents came for dinner and gave Dennis some Yuengling beer and a gift card to get some books. Dennis' parents and brother came down Saturday for the day to help celebrate. We celebrated by going out to eat to Charlie Brown's for dinner and by having a wonderful Reese's Peanut Butter frozen cake at home. The restaurant even sang "Happy Birthday" and Dennis blushed right through his beard. (Needs to shave.)

Dennis got tickets to the Reading Phillies from his parents and went today with Connor and his Dad. Phillies won.

It was a jam packed weekend. Now, kids are with Dennis' parents for a few days. I will miss them much, but I can get some much needed rest too.

Kids to Grandparents and Back Again

Connor and Sarah went to their grandparents (my side of the family) yesterday to spend the night. Apparently, they had fun drawing, walking the dog, watching tv, playing trains, etc. They even went fruit picking this morning with them before they brought them back to me. They picked blueberries and blackberries. Also, my parents took us to lunch at Friendly's. It was a nice visit. All went well.

Connor and Sarah of course fought who would sit next to me in the restaurant. So the fighting for the day started with that and seeing Mommy. Apparently, my kids are good with everyone else. The rest of this afternoon they have been lounging around watching their new favorite movie "Dumbo".

On another note, Dennis' birthday is Saturday this week, so we are going out to dinner that night to celebrate. Still thinking of a present to get him. He will be 35. Not quite over the hill yet.

Weekend of Fun

The weekend was fun. Spent the weekend with in-laws going to Hickory Run Park and shopping. There is a beach at this park and a boulder field unlike anything I have ever seen before. This is a great place to bring kids.

I was so exhausted that I just wanted to sleep in my own bed so we drove home Saturday evening arriving home late. Sunday was just house work day.

Today (Monday), kids are going to grandparents for sleep over tonight. Dennis and I will go out for dinner and make it a date. Love those dates with my hubby.

Rain stopped kids from going to Tot Lot today. Boy am I going to miss Tot Lot when it is finished in Aug. I am getting spoiled.

To the Movies

I took Connor, Sarah, and Mady to the movies today to see "Ratatoulle" as part of a Tot Lot event. Mady and Connor sat together in the back of the theater. Sarah wanted to sit with me in the middle. I am not sure any of the kids liked the movie. I feel like I am playing 20 questions when I am trying to find out info from them. "Did you like the movie?", "Was the rat funny?", "Did you laugh at any parts?", "Was the popcorn food?", etc.

I think the movie made me hungry though since it was all about food.

We had Chinese food for lunch ---delivery!

Still Sweating

Well, I sent the kids to Tot Lot today in the scorching sun. They survived. Sarah and Connor were so sweaty. We took Mady this morning too. After I drop them off, Sarah didn't want me to leave so I pretty much ran for my life to the car.

I went to Blockbuster to rent a few movies. Since when does it cost almost $9.00 for two movies. I should have just gone to the movies.

It is warm in my house. This heat makes me not want to do anything. I have to cut the grass, but it is too hot right now. Maybe it will rain and cool things off. I will now do my rain dance!

I want to get back to our walking again once it cools down enough so I will be guaranteed not to have a stroke.

Stay cool everyone.

4th Party on the 7th

Wow!!!! Lots of fun we had at our 4th Party.. Ami, Dave, Alicia, Emily, Ethan, Jamie, Heath, Mady, Sue, Rich, Cassie, Sallie, Camyrn, Mitchell and more.

Food, Food, Food, tours of the house, water fun, more food, and FIREWORKS!


It was great to have everyone here to share in the festivities!!!!! Same again next year!!!!

Rain is Gone - Yippie

Well, I have felt like I am starting to mold after all this rain. Finally, I can see that sun that was supposed to be out on the 4th of July. What a disappointment the 4th was to me! Yes, I went to Kutztown fair and had a good time, but I was waiting to shoot off some fireworks for the kids. Better believe there will be some firework shooting tomorrow at our party.

Starting to get everything ready for the party. I love parties. I love hanging out with my friends. The kids will have a blast (the fireworks again).

Bring your friends. Have a great time with us!!!!!!!!!

P.S. I think pregnant woman are beautiful!

July 3rd

It's the day before 4th of July. Connor can't wait until America's Birthday. Kids went to Tot Lot and I went shopping. YEAH! Took kids to lunch. Ate too much. Plan to go to Community Days today. I will be broke when finished. Rides cost too much. Looks like too many big rides...my kids will be scared of them.. Will save money that way.

Looking forward to having all my friends over on Saturday. We are going to have lots of fun. The kids can't wait to play with all their friends too. And there will be cheesecake!!!!!