August 28, 2010
Summer is still here and we sure were feeling it today. It was a gorgeous hot sunny summer day while Julia and I were at a football game watching her friend cheer. After being in the sun for a while we were eager to get back home and jump in the pool. We don't have very many pool days left and we were glad to be able to enjoy our pool today. Summer is coming to an end way too quickly.
This afternoon, all of us were in the pool, Ariana, Julia, Trevor, and I. It was nice having a family swim day. Ariana was smiling, sitting in her green tube, wearing her white sunglasses, looking all hollywood. I kept calling her Miss Hollywood and she would just smile and laugh. She was so adorable. Then after awhile she asked us what it meant. lol
Julia kept pestering Trevor, splashing him, and driving him nuts. That was funny to watch. Someone besides me has to give him a hard time.
All of us in the pool together made for a perfect summer day. I'm going to hate to see summer come to an end. Summer please don't go away......
On a side note, Trevor found Ariana's missing iTouch!!!!! It has been missing since the last day of school in June. We thought it had been thrown away and that we would never see it again. Trevor found it in the couch downstairs while he was looking for the missing remote. Yep. Our remote was missing. Does that really surprise anyone? This summer we have had quite a few things go missing. I'm just so thrilled that everything has been found. Well not everything. I just remembered that Ariana lost the top to one of her bathing suits back in June. She only wore the suit once. She has the bottom but not the top. How she lost the top, I do not know. I can live with a missing bath suit top though.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Memory for August 27th
August 27,2010
I went on a photo shot with the girls tonight. We walked over to the park and I got some portraits of both of them. They weren't being very cooperative today. It was warm and the grass was dry and picky. By the end they had had enough and were done being my models. That's okay though. I got some great shots.
I went on a photo shot with the girls tonight. We walked over to the park and I got some portraits of both of them. They weren't being very cooperative today. It was warm and the grass was dry and picky. By the end they had had enough and were done being my models. That's okay though. I got some great shots.
Memory August 26th
August 26, 2010
Tonight Ariana, Julia, and I read in Julia's bed. We all laid next to each other enjoying our own books. It was so nice being together. I love moments like this.
Tonight Ariana, Julia, and I read in Julia's bed. We all laid next to each other enjoying our own books. It was so nice being together. I love moments like this.
Memory for August 25th
August 25, 2010
Summer is coming to an end more quickly than I want it to. I love the carefree hot summer days. No lunches to pack. No homework to check. No schedules to keep. Summer don't end yet.
Julia told me Pinky the tooth fairy forgot to come last night. We were in her room tucking her into bed. I told her to show me her tooth. So she reached under the pillow and pulled out her box. She opened it and saw money inside. I guess Pinky came sometime during the day when she was not paying attention. Those tooth fairies are very sneaky.
Summer is coming to an end more quickly than I want it to. I love the carefree hot summer days. No lunches to pack. No homework to check. No schedules to keep. Summer don't end yet.
Julia told me Pinky the tooth fairy forgot to come last night. We were in her room tucking her into bed. I told her to show me her tooth. So she reached under the pillow and pulled out her box. She opened it and saw money inside. I guess Pinky came sometime during the day when she was not paying attention. Those tooth fairies are very sneaky.
Memory for August 24th
August 24, 2010
When I woke up this morning the girls were in Julia's bed again. I just smiled to myself and relished the very sweet moment. I also got a call at work from Julia telling me that she lost a tooth. This was huge accomplishment since she never pulls out a tooth. She was very proud of herself.
Then Trevor surprised me and made an awesome dinner for us. It was a pasta dish that was very good. It was so nice to come home from work and dinner was already made. I enjoy nights like these.
When I woke up this morning the girls were in Julia's bed again. I just smiled to myself and relished the very sweet moment. I also got a call at work from Julia telling me that she lost a tooth. This was huge accomplishment since she never pulls out a tooth. She was very proud of herself.
Then Trevor surprised me and made an awesome dinner for us. It was a pasta dish that was very good. It was so nice to come home from work and dinner was already made. I enjoy nights like these.
Memory for August 23rd
August 23, 2010
When I woke up this morning and walked by Ariana's room I saw she wasn't in it. Nobody was awake yet so I went to Julia's room to have a peek. That is where I saw both girls sleeping together in Julia's bed. They used to do that a lot before they each got their own rooms. They looked so adorable and sweet sleeping together. I'm so glad they get along and like each other. Well, at least some of the time.
When I woke up this morning and walked by Ariana's room I saw she wasn't in it. Nobody was awake yet so I went to Julia's room to have a peek. That is where I saw both girls sleeping together in Julia's bed. They used to do that a lot before they each got their own rooms. They looked so adorable and sweet sleeping together. I'm so glad they get along and like each other. Well, at least some of the time.
Memory for August 21st
August 21, 2010
Today Ariana told that if you are ugly on the outside and gorgeous on the inside, then you are actually gorgeous on the outside too. Then she told me that if you are pretty and on the outside and ugly on the inside, then you are really ugly on the outside.
Today Ariana told that if you are ugly on the outside and gorgeous on the inside, then you are actually gorgeous on the outside too. Then she told me that if you are pretty and on the outside and ugly on the inside, then you are really ugly on the outside.
Memory for August 20th
August 20th, 2010
We went to Cedar Point today seeking thrills and excitement and got a little of both. It was a hot sunny day that left us tired, sticky, sweaty and ripe. When we were in line for the Maverick, the second ride we went on, I commented that my arm pits were wet. Julia agreed with me and said hers were too. Then Ariana said, "
My pits aren't wet." I just about died laughing. She said pits and not arm pits. I thought it sounded funny.
It turned out that the Maverick was the girls' favorite ride. When were riding it I didn't know for sure. I could hear Julia screaming but I didn't know if they were screams of fear or excitement. It turns out they were excitement. After Julia rode it for the first time, she thanked Trevor and I for talking her into riding it. She was hesitant at first and didn't want to get on it. But she ended up liking it after all. Funny how that happens.
Ariana was our brave little woopersnapper and rode the Magnum for the first time. There was so line so we got ride up there and only had to wait for two cars. That made it a little easier since she couldn't really think about the ride and chicken out. When we were going up the hill I looked over the side and said I think she should be sitting on this side. Ariana looked really nervous and asked a little frightened, "Why?" Then I told her I didn't like this side because it just dropped down and her side had the stairs. I liked sitting by the stairs and always sit by the stairs. So she just looked around nervously. I told me later she was thinking, "Why did I go on this stupid ride?"
When I saw we were at the top I told her, "Here we go. We're at the top. Hold on tight." And down we went. I watched her on the way down and her eyes were bulging and her mouth was wide open. Then as we were going up the next hill. I saw her expression change to excitement. I asked her if she liked it and she laughed, "I love it!" That's my girl I thought with a smile.
We had a really great day at the park. I watched Julia and Ariana ride the Wildcat together. Watching them, sisters, on the roller coaster together was a picture perfect moment. Carefree. Summer. Sisters. Happiness. Ahhhhh summer.....
When I was on one of the carnival type rides, Tronka?, I looked over at Julia with Trevor and thought, wow that girl is beautiful. She was laughing and smiling and growing up so fast. She is going to be twelve next month. Where has the time gone?
I asked Ariana, "Do you think she knows how beautiful she is?" Ariana replied, "No." So I told Ariana, her and her sister are very beautiful girls.
At the end of the day we decided to call it quits. We rode the Maverick one last time and then headed home. In the car Trevor said, "Wow that was one full day." Ariana replied, "Dad, everyday is a full day." lol. Ok smarty pants. lol
We went to Cedar Point today seeking thrills and excitement and got a little of both. It was a hot sunny day that left us tired, sticky, sweaty and ripe. When we were in line for the Maverick, the second ride we went on, I commented that my arm pits were wet. Julia agreed with me and said hers were too. Then Ariana said, "
My pits aren't wet." I just about died laughing. She said pits and not arm pits. I thought it sounded funny.
It turned out that the Maverick was the girls' favorite ride. When were riding it I didn't know for sure. I could hear Julia screaming but I didn't know if they were screams of fear or excitement. It turns out they were excitement. After Julia rode it for the first time, she thanked Trevor and I for talking her into riding it. She was hesitant at first and didn't want to get on it. But she ended up liking it after all. Funny how that happens.
Ariana was our brave little woopersnapper and rode the Magnum for the first time. There was so line so we got ride up there and only had to wait for two cars. That made it a little easier since she couldn't really think about the ride and chicken out. When we were going up the hill I looked over the side and said I think she should be sitting on this side. Ariana looked really nervous and asked a little frightened, "Why?" Then I told her I didn't like this side because it just dropped down and her side had the stairs. I liked sitting by the stairs and always sit by the stairs. So she just looked around nervously. I told me later she was thinking, "Why did I go on this stupid ride?"
When I saw we were at the top I told her, "Here we go. We're at the top. Hold on tight." And down we went. I watched her on the way down and her eyes were bulging and her mouth was wide open. Then as we were going up the next hill. I saw her expression change to excitement. I asked her if she liked it and she laughed, "I love it!" That's my girl I thought with a smile.
We had a really great day at the park. I watched Julia and Ariana ride the Wildcat together. Watching them, sisters, on the roller coaster together was a picture perfect moment. Carefree. Summer. Sisters. Happiness. Ahhhhh summer.....
When I was on one of the carnival type rides, Tronka?, I looked over at Julia with Trevor and thought, wow that girl is beautiful. She was laughing and smiling and growing up so fast. She is going to be twelve next month. Where has the time gone?
I asked Ariana, "Do you think she knows how beautiful she is?" Ariana replied, "No." So I told Ariana, her and her sister are very beautiful girls.
At the end of the day we decided to call it quits. We rode the Maverick one last time and then headed home. In the car Trevor said, "Wow that was one full day." Ariana replied, "Dad, everyday is a full day." lol. Ok smarty pants. lol
Memory for August 19th
August 19th, 2010
Looking at the world today I don't feel we have come very far in terms of racism and bigotry, and that sure is a shame. Why is it, that because of a person's skin color, religious preference, sexual gender, or sexual orientation that they can be treated differently? There was a time in our history not that long ago that marriages of black people were not recognized. Then biracial marriages were not recognized. Now gay marriages are not recognized. Why are we fighting so hard against it? Is it because that is what we have done in the past and have not learned from it?
Today I was sitting at the table reading the news on my laptop and it disturbed me to read about the mosque being built two blocks away from ground zero. A religious group is building a community center/masque in New York City. No big deal, right? Lots of things are built in NYC. The mosque was approved in January to be build. Now three months before an election the public is outraged, a mosque at ground zero means the terrorists have won. Really? It think a mosque two blocks away from ground zero means the terrorists have lost. I think the rallies to boycott it mean the terrorist have won.
I called the girls into the kitchen so we could talk about was going on. I felt they were old enough to understand what was going on. I also wanted to instill in them at an early age that bigotry and racism is not okay. I asked them if they remembered what happened oh September 11th. They did. Then we talked about it for a little bit. We talked about what had happened and all the people who were injured and those who lost their lives. We talked about the courageous people who helped others and those who died as well. We talked about the terrorists how they were muslim and were supposedly told by god to do that horrific work. I also explained to them that it is not part of the muslim teachings to kill people and that no god would tell people to kill others. We also talked about how people now don't like muslims, any muslims.
Then I told them about the Oklahoma City bombing and how the person who committed that act was christian. I said after that act of terrorism people still liked christians. Then I told them that there was a beautiful memorial built in Oklahoma City to honor the men, women, and children who died. Trevor, Julia, and I went to the memorial when we lived there and were touched by the simplicity and importance of it.
Then we started to discuss the issue at hand. I asked them if it was okay to hate all muslims? No they replied. I asked them if it was okay to hate all christians? No was the same reply. Then I brought up pictures of what ground zero looks like today. I am still amazed that after almost nine years it still looks like a war zone. No memorial to honor those who died have been built yet.
Then we started to discuss the mosque. I told them muslim religious group wanted to build a community center/mosque/church and how it was going to be two blocks away. We looked outside and tried to determine what was two blocks. Then I told them that there was a group of people who did not want the mosque to be build. How they felt it was a disgrace and dishonor to those who died. The girls were confused by that. They wondered why people would feel like that. Julia said it should be built. That it was okay. Ariana said, "Yea, it should be built. Because it's not like anything else is there. It's just a pile of garbage. You can't even park there." Wow. She thought it was okay if the mosque was built and even went as far as to think it should be built on top of ground zero because nobody had done anything with that land. I explained then that it should not be built on ground zero. That a memorial needs to built there but she was right nothing has been done.
We also talked about how there are people fighting against a health care bill that would help those that got sick because of all the dust and debris from 9/11. Those people were fireman, policemen, emergency workers, and ordinary people like you and me that helped as well. The air was toxic and now the people are suffering and the healthcare they have is not enough to cover their expenses. I told them the same people who are fighting the extended healthcare benefits for the heros are also some of the same people fighting the building of the mosque.
We talked about how bigotry is not okay. Everyone will experience some form of bigotry. I explained to the girls that if they are with their friends and their friends are being racist they don't need to call their friend a racist but just to say that they are not being very nice or that is not cool. I also told the girls that they will also have racist thoughts as well. We all do. So I when they don't like a person I want them to stop and ask themselves: do I not like this person because of their skin color, because of they are a girl or a boy, because of their religion, because of how much money they have or don't have? And if they answer yes to any of those they need to stop and beware of their thoughts and change their outlook. We are ALL equal. I am not better than someone because I am white. I am not better because I am a woman. I am not better because I make more money than someone else. I am not better because I am American. I am Michelle, I am equal.
If only the world was a less hateful place to live it. Can't we all just get along?
Looking at the world today I don't feel we have come very far in terms of racism and bigotry, and that sure is a shame. Why is it, that because of a person's skin color, religious preference, sexual gender, or sexual orientation that they can be treated differently? There was a time in our history not that long ago that marriages of black people were not recognized. Then biracial marriages were not recognized. Now gay marriages are not recognized. Why are we fighting so hard against it? Is it because that is what we have done in the past and have not learned from it?
Today I was sitting at the table reading the news on my laptop and it disturbed me to read about the mosque being built two blocks away from ground zero. A religious group is building a community center/masque in New York City. No big deal, right? Lots of things are built in NYC. The mosque was approved in January to be build. Now three months before an election the public is outraged, a mosque at ground zero means the terrorists have won. Really? It think a mosque two blocks away from ground zero means the terrorists have lost. I think the rallies to boycott it mean the terrorist have won.
I called the girls into the kitchen so we could talk about was going on. I felt they were old enough to understand what was going on. I also wanted to instill in them at an early age that bigotry and racism is not okay. I asked them if they remembered what happened oh September 11th. They did. Then we talked about it for a little bit. We talked about what had happened and all the people who were injured and those who lost their lives. We talked about the courageous people who helped others and those who died as well. We talked about the terrorists how they were muslim and were supposedly told by god to do that horrific work. I also explained to them that it is not part of the muslim teachings to kill people and that no god would tell people to kill others. We also talked about how people now don't like muslims, any muslims.
Then I told them about the Oklahoma City bombing and how the person who committed that act was christian. I said after that act of terrorism people still liked christians. Then I told them that there was a beautiful memorial built in Oklahoma City to honor the men, women, and children who died. Trevor, Julia, and I went to the memorial when we lived there and were touched by the simplicity and importance of it.
Then we started to discuss the issue at hand. I asked them if it was okay to hate all muslims? No they replied. I asked them if it was okay to hate all christians? No was the same reply. Then I brought up pictures of what ground zero looks like today. I am still amazed that after almost nine years it still looks like a war zone. No memorial to honor those who died have been built yet.
Then we started to discuss the mosque. I told them muslim religious group wanted to build a community center/mosque/church and how it was going to be two blocks away. We looked outside and tried to determine what was two blocks. Then I told them that there was a group of people who did not want the mosque to be build. How they felt it was a disgrace and dishonor to those who died. The girls were confused by that. They wondered why people would feel like that. Julia said it should be built. That it was okay. Ariana said, "Yea, it should be built. Because it's not like anything else is there. It's just a pile of garbage. You can't even park there." Wow. She thought it was okay if the mosque was built and even went as far as to think it should be built on top of ground zero because nobody had done anything with that land. I explained then that it should not be built on ground zero. That a memorial needs to built there but she was right nothing has been done.
We also talked about how there are people fighting against a health care bill that would help those that got sick because of all the dust and debris from 9/11. Those people were fireman, policemen, emergency workers, and ordinary people like you and me that helped as well. The air was toxic and now the people are suffering and the healthcare they have is not enough to cover their expenses. I told them the same people who are fighting the extended healthcare benefits for the heros are also some of the same people fighting the building of the mosque.
We talked about how bigotry is not okay. Everyone will experience some form of bigotry. I explained to the girls that if they are with their friends and their friends are being racist they don't need to call their friend a racist but just to say that they are not being very nice or that is not cool. I also told the girls that they will also have racist thoughts as well. We all do. So I when they don't like a person I want them to stop and ask themselves: do I not like this person because of their skin color, because of they are a girl or a boy, because of their religion, because of how much money they have or don't have? And if they answer yes to any of those they need to stop and beware of their thoughts and change their outlook. We are ALL equal. I am not better than someone because I am white. I am not better because I am a woman. I am not better because I make more money than someone else. I am not better because I am American. I am Michelle, I am equal.
If only the world was a less hateful place to live it. Can't we all just get along?
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Memory for August 18th
August 18th, 2010
After work I did a photo shoot taking senior pictures. We were in Milford and saw a movie crew doing some filming. I did some research when I got home and discovered it was for the movie Home Run Derby. I never saw a movie crew before so I thought that was pretty cool. So you never know I might have a cameo in the movie. Hahaha.
I had a lot of fun tonight taking the pictures. I didn't get to see my kids too much today though. When I got home they were in the basement watching tv and stayed there until they went to bed. In fact I went to bed before them. I sure do miss them.
After work I did a photo shoot taking senior pictures. We were in Milford and saw a movie crew doing some filming. I did some research when I got home and discovered it was for the movie Home Run Derby. I never saw a movie crew before so I thought that was pretty cool. So you never know I might have a cameo in the movie. Hahaha.
I had a lot of fun tonight taking the pictures. I didn't get to see my kids too much today though. When I got home they were in the basement watching tv and stayed there until they went to bed. In fact I went to bed before them. I sure do miss them.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Memory for August 17th
August 17th, 2010
Shaking my head. The preteen years. The time when hormones are out of control and brains stop working. When I got home from work today I found out Julia was in trouble. You know the usual stuff; not doing her jobs, tricking her dad into letting her have a friend over before he realizes her work never got done. The stuff every kid does and once in awhile the parent falls for it. lol
Then I made the mistake of shopping for school supplies. Did I tell you I don't like shopping. I despise it actually. The kids love shopping especially school shopping. I on the other hand just get crabby, sad, and depressed.
The evening ended on high note though. Julia, Ariana and I saw the most amazing sunset on the way home from shopping. I pulled the car into Costco's parking lot and we enjoyed the incredible view. It had been raining earlier so the sky was a really dark blue grey. But there was a spot where the setting sun was peaking through that had streaks of purple. I was sooooo bummmmmeeeddd that I didn't have my camera and tripod. I have been wanting to get an awesome sunset picture. Well, I guess I better always have my camera with me. I never know when the perfect shot is waiting for me.
Shaking my head. The preteen years. The time when hormones are out of control and brains stop working. When I got home from work today I found out Julia was in trouble. You know the usual stuff; not doing her jobs, tricking her dad into letting her have a friend over before he realizes her work never got done. The stuff every kid does and once in awhile the parent falls for it. lol
Then I made the mistake of shopping for school supplies. Did I tell you I don't like shopping. I despise it actually. The kids love shopping especially school shopping. I on the other hand just get crabby, sad, and depressed.
The evening ended on high note though. Julia, Ariana and I saw the most amazing sunset on the way home from shopping. I pulled the car into Costco's parking lot and we enjoyed the incredible view. It had been raining earlier so the sky was a really dark blue grey. But there was a spot where the setting sun was peaking through that had streaks of purple. I was sooooo bummmmmeeeddd that I didn't have my camera and tripod. I have been wanting to get an awesome sunset picture. Well, I guess I better always have my camera with me. I never know when the perfect shot is waiting for me.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Memory for August 16th
Julia and Ariana were hanging out with grandma and grandpa again today. My mom brought them home and told me Julia was acting strange today. She told me Julia seemed mad and in a bad mood. So my mom asked if anything was wrong. Julia told her she was in a bad mood and didn't feel good. My mom was concerned and Julia said, "Don't worry Grandma it's only hormones." lol lol lol Ahhhh . . . the preteen years. lol lol lol
This reminds me of a time Julia was with my dad. He was driving her home she told him she felt like crying a lot lately. He got worried and ask why, what was wrong? Julia said, "My mom said it was normal and that it is because I'm starting puberty." My dad, being the kind of person he is, just gripped the steering wheel tighter and reply uncomfortably, "Oh." I'm sure he kept staring straight ahead, hoping the subject changed quickly, and probably counting down the seconds to my house. hehehe
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Memory for August 15th
The girls were in Grand Haven today with their Aunt Renee, Uncle Ryan, cousins, and grandma and grandpa Woodgate. I thought about going but decided against it for a couple of reasons: we had just gotten back from vacation last weekend and I'm still playing catch up, and it's hard to have a long tiring day and then have to work the next day. So I stayed at home and the girls went without me.
While they were gone it was awfully lonely and quite here. I did a little bit of cleaning. Then did a little yoga. Then decided to go for a swim. I finally had the pool all to myself and instead of being able to enjoy it, I missed having the girls in there playing and splashing and having fun.
As the day went on I was very eager to have them come home. I was wishing I had went to the beach too. Then finally they were back. they had a great time. The water was warm. The waves were huge. They had fun with their cousins. I'm glad they had fun but I'm also glad to have them back.
While they were gone it was awfully lonely and quite here. I did a little bit of cleaning. Then did a little yoga. Then decided to go for a swim. I finally had the pool all to myself and instead of being able to enjoy it, I missed having the girls in there playing and splashing and having fun.
As the day went on I was very eager to have them come home. I was wishing I had went to the beach too. Then finally they were back. they had a great time. The water was warm. The waves were huge. They had fun with their cousins. I'm glad they had fun but I'm also glad to have them back.
Memory for August 14th
August 14th
Today Julia went with her friend to WLC high school for viking day. She hadn't seen her friend all summer so she was thrilled to be able to hang out with her. Ariana was happy because she got to play with her friend from the neighborhood again today.
Ariana and Elizabeth walked back to our house because they were bored and wanted to go the park and wanted me to take them. But before we left they were hungry and wanted to eat some lunch meat. They were eating ham and Ariana put two pieces aside and said they had to save those two pieces for a sandwich for wanted to make tomorrow. When they were done they grabbed a Popsicle and we started walking to the park. We didn't get too far before it started to rain and came back home.
Later when the Julia and Ariana were getting ready for a sleepover at the grandparents, Julia got out the ham and started to make a sandwich. Ariana got mad when she saw Julia was going to eat the ham that she had saved. I couldn't help but laugh a little and told Ariana that Julia didn't know and that it was okay and I would buy more. Then Ariana said, “there better be ham in the fridge tomorrow when I go to make a sandwich.” Julia kindly reminded her that they were going to Lake Michigan with grandma and grandpa and wouldn't even be home tomorrow. So then Ariana said, “ok, well, then it better be here on Monday.” I thought, ok miss demanding when did you turn into your dad. Lol
Memory for August 13th
August 13th
Today's memory was the girls watching Punky Brewster and loving it. That was one of my favorite shows growing up and both of the girls liked it. Tonight was also the first time Julia babysat at night. We were only going to be a couple of streets away so we thought this would be perfect opportunity to tryout stay alone at night. If Julia got too freaked out, we could come home quick. And since we were so close she would felt comfortable. Everything went great and they got to watch a great show as well.
And it was Friday the 13th. lol Julia first night babysitting was on Friday the 13th. That is kind of funny.
Memory for August 12th
August 12th
Ok so I got behind in my memories and had the days mixed up. Today was actually doctor day and I can't remember what happened yesterday on Wednesday the 11th. See this is why I need to write everyday. I am forgetting things too quickly. lol
For today I'll tell a kind of funny story about our previous vacations. About three weeks ago, Julia noticed her DS games were missing. Unfortunately, she discovered this as we were walking out the door leaving for our vacation in July. Not a good way to start a trip. Especially since there was already a high price item missing in our house; Ariana's iTouch went missing in June.
As we were driving to Grand Haven, Trevor and I were discussing how upset we were that Julia did not take care of her stuff. We were really upset that the games were missing. I was trying to make us feel better and decided we should enjoy this moment. One day we will look back on this and think this was the easy stuff. We will say, “Wow remember the good old days when Julia's mistakes were easy like loosing a DS case.” I said in the future it could be worse. She could be saying I didn't mean to crash the car. Or god forbid she comes to us one day and says I didn't know it could happen the first time. (Read into that statement) Yeah, we decided it could be A LOT worse so we enjoyed this moment of the lost DS cases and savored the fact that this was the easy stuff. lol
The ds cases ended up reappearing two days before we left for our next trip when I rearranged her room and went through all her stuff again. I found them in her bag that had a gazillion pockets. I went through that bag went then first went missing. I guess I missed that one pocket. We thought Julia learned her lesson and would be more careful with them. But then six days later when we were in Petoskey on our way to Sault Ste. Marie, she starts to panic and says she can't find her cases. AGAIN?! AGH! We had checked out of our hotel in Traverse City that morning and the last place she remembers seeing them was on the bed. Of course, when we left went through the room I didn't check under the covers. I always check under the covers and I don't know why I didn't this time.
So I called the hotel and told them which room we were in and asked if someone found two Nintendo DS game cases. The woman on the phone asked if one of the cases were pink and the other one white. I told her yes those were them. We didn't want to turn around. We had been driving around taking our time sight seeing and were at least an hour and half away. We also didn't want to go out of our way on the trip home to get them. So my mom came to the rescue. Good thing she was driving up to Traverse City area the next day to visit her sister. Thank you so much mom! And Juuullliiiaaaa!!!!! lol
Friday, August 13, 2010
Memory for August 11th
August 11th
Today was doctor day again, trying to get all the appointments in before the beginning of the school year. Ariana had to get one shot and Julia had to get four. Poor Julia has been worrying for weeks about getting a shot. Imagine her surprise when she found out she had to get four! She was a trooper though and did great.
The funny part of the day was when I got home from work and there was a note on the table from Julia that said: Today I got 4 shots, so I couldn't do the extra dishes. Julia =) I guess she felt her arms hurt too bad. I didn't fight her on the issue. I figured she is a kid and did just get four shots. Clever. That is what that was. lol
Memory for August 10th
August 10th
So today the girls went to Grandma and Grandpa's to ride the go-cart and motor scooter. When I got home there was a crazy message from a very silly girl. I could not understand what she was saying but I deciphered that she was having a lot of fun and that her friend Jack was there and having fun too. Julia and Ariana think they are soooo funny leaving us silly messages.
Memory for August 9th
August 9th
Today's memory is giving and receiving bedtime hugs and kisses after a long rough day. I love how a hug from one of my girls can make all the bad stuff go away and put a smile on my face. Ariana will cuddle up with me and tell me I am the best mommy in the whole wide world and the she loves me. Awwww . . . . . . Julia will hug me and laugh her sweet laugh and make me smile. Always my Julipoo.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Memory for August 8th
August 8th
Today we left to go home. The car ride was very interesting. When we were almost home the girls started acting crazy and could not stop laughing. I don't know what got them going but once they strted they could not stop. They also entertained us by singing the Baby Shark song and driving Trevor nuts. That was kind of funny.
Memory for August 7th
August 7th
I had to write this blog twice because I lost the first entry. The first version was better. My memory for today is watching the girls give each other rides on the four wheeler. Julia gave Ariana a ride then they switched roles and Ariana gave Julia a ride. As the afternoon went on sky started to have puffy clouds so I stuck out my thumb and hitched a ride with Ariana on the four wheeler. She drove me down the road and I started taking pictures. It was a picture perfect day.
Later that night we had a bonfire and the girls sang songs. Ariana's favorite was the Baby Bummble Bee song. They also sang the Baby Shark song and Form the Banana song. They were so funny.
Memory for August 6th
August 6th, 2010
My memory for today is having a bonfire with my girls. My brother Steve got the fire going and then we sat around it and made smores. Mmmmmmm. That was the first time Ariana had smores. She liked them so much she had three or four. They also wanted to watch things burn so they threw a pop can in the fire. They liked watching it melt. Then Steve wrapped a plastic bag around a stick and put it in the fire. When the bag caught fire it would drip so it looked like the fire was dripping. The girls thought it looked cool.
When we were sitting around we were also looking at the stars. I wanted to try taking a star trail picture so we went down to the woods and set up the camera. Unfortunately, my first try at star trails did not work. So I'll try again and maybe next time will be better.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Memory for August 5th
August 5th, 2010
Ok the Soo does not like me. LOL It always rains and turns cold when I am up here. Brrrrr. The girls rode the four wheelers between the rain showers and then we went into to town to see the Soo Locks. It was disheartening to see more rain clouds. I really wanted to go to Cedarville and go swimming. We have not swam there in four years because is it always rainy and cold when we are up here.
Since the beach was out of the equation we headed down to Mackinaw City. We went in some shops and bought some fudge.
Then back to the Soo we went. The girls are watching more episodes of the Dukes of Hazard on dvds. My brother only gets three television stations up here and has a limited amount of dvds. By the time this trip is done I think I will have seen every episode about Hazard county.
Memory for August 4th
August 4th, 2010
Today was wine tasting day. Who knew Michigan has so many delicious wineries? We went up Old Mission Peninsula and visited the wineries. The peninsula was breath taking. The vineyards were such a sight to see. Rolling hills with rows of vines with a crisp blue bay in the background and the hazy summer sky overhead. Absolutely gorgeous is what it was. For lunch we stopped at Bad Dogs for pizza but someone forgot to take out the pizza dough. So we had to settle for sandwiches. Glad we did though. That was the best sandwich I have ever ate. Yum-o! Buffalo chicken sandwich with blue cheese on a sun dried tomato wrap. Delish!
After the wine tasting and the fabulous lunch, we were off to Sault Ste. Marie to visit my brother. We took the scenic route through Charleviox and Petoskey up the north western side of the state. Charleviox was a hopping town. It was very busy there and it was a Wednesday afternoon. I'm sure the weekends are crazy.
When we got to Petoskey, we stopped at the city and walked around. They are a very scenic park on the bay and small playground. I took some pictures of the kids and they ran around for a little while. Then back in the car and on the road again.
After we crossed the Mackinac Bridge we started to see some storms rolling in. It was sad to see the rain coming but the clouds were very impressive and a photogenic. We got to my brother's house a little while later. It was strange getting there and knowing grandma wasn't there. This is only the second time we've been up here since her funeral. It just feels really strange without her here, like something is missing.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Memory for August 3rd, 2010
Our day started out rainy, whiny, and with a temper tantrum. But then the sun came out, an attitude changed, and things got better. FYI, the temper tantrum had nothing to do with the weather and neither did the changing attitude.
Once the weather got better we headed over to Empire, MI to find a beach so we could go swimming. The beach was beautiful. It was not as big as Grand Haven or Ludington but the view was spectaular. We could see the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes down both sides of the beach. The water was a beautiful aquamarine and quite warm for Lake Michigan. The intense heat this summer had really warmed up the Grerat Lakes.
When we were at the beach I was watching Julia make sand castles and a thought crossed my mind. I remembered reading a book to Julia when she was younger about all the lasts. The last time someone crawls. The last time someone is small enough to carry. The last time someone takes a nap. Then I thought, this might be the last summer Julia likes to play in the sand and make sand castles. She is getting too old too quickly. This summer she is eleven going in twelve and still likes to play at the park and make sand castles. Next summer she might think all that is babyish. I hope she stays young for a little while longer. I'm not read for a teenager yet.
Once the weather got better we headed over to Empire, MI to find a beach so we could go swimming. The beach was beautiful. It was not as big as Grand Haven or Ludington but the view was spectaular. We could see the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes down both sides of the beach. The water was a beautiful aquamarine and quite warm for Lake Michigan. The intense heat this summer had really warmed up the Grerat Lakes.
When we were at the beach I was watching Julia make sand castles and a thought crossed my mind. I remembered reading a book to Julia when she was younger about all the lasts. The last time someone crawls. The last time someone is small enough to carry. The last time someone takes a nap. Then I thought, this might be the last summer Julia likes to play in the sand and make sand castles. She is getting too old too quickly. This summer she is eleven going in twelve and still likes to play at the park and make sand castles. Next summer she might think all that is babyish. I hope she stays young for a little while longer. I'm not read for a teenager yet.
Monday, August 2, 2010
Memory for August 2, 2010
Woke up today and it was raining. AGH! It can't rain on our trip when the weather was suppose to be sunny and hot. We decide to be optimistic and got our picnic lunch together and headed out. We went driving around and did some wine tasting. Well at least Trevor and I did. The girls just tagged along for that part.
We also stopped and got some cherries and blueberries from a roadside stand. Mmmmmm... they were tart cherries and Ariana and I looooooved them. Julia thought they were too sour so she eat most of the blueberries. The sun did finally come out so we had a picnic lunch in Traverse then headed out to the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. While we were there, surprise... we climbed the dunes. When we were running down one Ariana face planted into the sand. She thought it was funny.
After that we drove around and ended up in Leland. The fireman there had their trucks out and were letting kids spray the hoses into the river. Both Julia and Ariana got to spray the hoses. That was a nice surprise for the trip.
I guess for a day that started out rainy, it turned out nice in the end. Did I mention lately that I LOVE summer? :)
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Memory for August 1, 2010
Ahhhhh... summer. :) I love summer. The sun, the heat, the water, the smell of sunscreen, I love it all. We were on our way to Lake Michigan again today and stopped at a park the girls saw yesterday. They were so happy when we took them to this park. It's funny how sometimes the simplest things can make them so happy.
Today when we were at the beach there weren't any waves. Ariana was bummed out but still enjoyed her time. She loves swimming in the water. She is our little fish. The farther out she can go the happier she is. And boy does she push the limit. She always wants to swim where the water is over her head. I have to keep my eye on that little one.
The water was very calm today so there were a lot of boats anchored by the swimming area. Trevor told me that when he was out in the water with the girls, Julia told him that if we ever made enough money to by a big boat she didn't want us to buy one with a second floor. It scared her she said. Trevor reassured her that if we ever made enough money to buy a boat we would be sure not to get one with a second floor. LOL. Ariana of course, decided she wanted the boat to have a second floor. Always the thrill seeker.
Today when we were at the beach there weren't any waves. Ariana was bummed out but still enjoyed her time. She loves swimming in the water. She is our little fish. The farther out she can go the happier she is. And boy does she push the limit. She always wants to swim where the water is over her head. I have to keep my eye on that little one.
The water was very calm today so there were a lot of boats anchored by the swimming area. Trevor told me that when he was out in the water with the girls, Julia told him that if we ever made enough money to by a big boat she didn't want us to buy one with a second floor. It scared her she said. Trevor reassured her that if we ever made enough money to buy a boat we would be sure not to get one with a second floor. LOL. Ariana of course, decided she wanted the boat to have a second floor. Always the thrill seeker.
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