I embarrassed my kids today. Actually, they were pretty good about getting our picture taken tonight at Red Lobster. We were there kind of late and it wasn't very crowded. We've been wanting to go out to dinner, but haven't been able to work out a time that we could all go until tonight. Monday wouldn't be my first choice for eating out, but we had a great time and took home lots of leftovers.
Joe had to trim some branches off of this tree in the backyard today. The branches were rubbing against the house and kitchen window. He trimmed some of the branches while on the ladder (the 30 foot ladder!) and some while in the tree. It looks to me like he's wondering how he's going to get down from that tree. Becca went out to help him. She also took the pictures. It took all three of us to manage the big ladder.
Hannah is my WalMart helper on Saturday mornings. She says that she keeps me on task, but I think she is going for the General Tso's chicken! I must admit, last week I shopped by myself and I really missed her-- especially unloading the cart and putting the groceries away! (I don't get the chicken without her either.)
Em and Bec let me get a picture of the day while they were dancing. Just Dance 2 is actually a lot of fun and pretty good exercise. I'm not very good at it, but they don't laugh at me (too much!)
Joe has been working on the retaining wall under the deck every night. It looks great! Today it rained a lot and no dirt got washed out onto the brick patio. It needs some finishing touches and clean up, but he really has done a great job with it.
Our crazy schedule! Figuring out rides for me, Em, Bec & Hani has become part of the daily routine. We have summer school, Bag n'Save, life guarding, group swim lessons, private swim lessons, two a day swim practices, lap swimming, dog walking...it's too much for me to figure out in my head--I have to write it down!
I took this picture of Becca while she was laughing about something today. It reminds me so much of how she looked when she was about three years old. She said, "No, Mom, I have glasses now." That's true but she has the same happy smile and bright eyes as she did then!
