Babies

     It’s that time of year again when Mama Robin brings forth her sweet little birdies into the world. She choose her normal spot which is under the deck, now by the filter and just under the corner of our patio table where we have been eating frequently. The poor mama has flown the coup more times than imaginable. Every time one of us sets foot on the deck she flies away chirping about the fact that she and her babies have been disturbed. Not to mention the fact that she has to have at least one daily attempt by Lola to play “catch.” 

Don't let that sweet face fool you!

     Thankfully Lola is not as quick as Mama! I don’t know what I would do if she caught her! 

Despite all of the interruptions all of them made it out of their shells. This was quite the event on Memorial Day as Alyssa and Hallie found great joy in watching them through a slit in the deck boards make their way into the world. 

Today as I once again, disturbed Mama to go and pump the pool filter I noticed how big they had gotten in just a week and a half.  Boy was she squawking at me all the while I took some pictures. 

These robin’s bring such joy into our lives every year. When we first see them in the end of winter it is a wonderful reminder that all of this freezing cold weather and snow will soon go away and be replaced by warmth and beautiful greenery. Then shortly after the brilliant blue eggs will appear and the circle of life will begin once again. 

How you play the game

It's not whether you win or loose... it's how you play the game! 

But it does feel good to win! (And on a superficial note...how good you look doing it!) Soccer season has come to an end. Alyssa and Xander both played their last games yesterday. They both personally had a great season! It was tougher this time around, but they both stepped up their game and met the challenge! I am so proud of them!!

Shoulda woulda coulda

I went into BJ’s just as the drops started to fall. I came out to POURING RAIN. Got everything into my car just in time... for the rain to STOP! 

Really? If I had just waited... shoulda...woulda... coulda...just the way it goes some days! 

This is how wet I still was 10 minutes later when I got home.

No Herhey's? No Problem!

Tonight we continued the wonderful weekend with a campfire. When searching in the cupboards for marshmallows I discovered we had no Hershey’s candy bars so we improvised. 

AND it was a HIT! 

So much better than a regular candy bar. Just enough chocolate and no need for graham crackers. Mmmmm!

Xander’s campfire attire

Look at the drool hanging off those jowls. Ya think she wants some?!

Paul and I finished off the night with a beautiful sunset. The kids had long gone inside off to the next thing. It was such a great night after an afternoon of family time at the pool. LIFE IS GOOD! 

"The future is as

 bright as your faith."

Thomas S. Monson

Melon Season

The setting:   Tonight as we knelt down for family prayer- Paul had his head down on Lissy’s bed.- You could just see the top of his head. 

Xander says, “It’s MELON SEASON!” 

Huh? I say. 

Then he asks, “Dad are you going bald?” 

I guess that is what they say on one of the shows they watch when someone is bald.! 

Oh my! 

I have never laughed so hard! I had tears streaming down my face. Xander started the prayer and my giggles got the best of me and then him and then Paul and Xander had to stop we were all laughing so hard! Once we got under control again Alyssa started the prayer this time and a few of my giggles escaped, but she persevered and got through the prayer despite my rudeness. 
I was not laughing at Paul or the fact that his hair may be thinning a tiny bit, it was more the description, MELON SEASON!  Just the thought of a shiny bald melon sends me into fits of laughter... 
Sadly after the prayer Paul went straight to the bathroom to look in the mirror. And yes, my giggles were ever present and in full force again when I finally got in.  

Bald or not I still love you baby!

Our weekend

What a great weekend so far...well with one exception...I’ll get to that later.

The weather is just beautiful! The forecast for the next 10 days is darn near perfect! Friday night after soccer it was still pretty warm so the kids went night swimming. I can still remember how much fun it was as a kid to go night swimming. Something magical happens when the moon is out and glowing over the water. A and A had a blast!

I took my rightful spot on the chaise lounge! 67 degree water is NOT warm!  

Saturday was filled with lots of yard work, a trip to the doctor and soccer.

Can you smell the fresh mulch? It smells and looks wonderful. So happy with the way it is all coming together!

Hey look at my HOT pool guy! Woo Hoo! 

These are waiting for you! Take your pick the views are all great!

And now for the later part...

Went to the doctor this morning and Alyssa has strep. Poor thing. She is okay until the Advil wears off. Thank goodness for antibiotics and her not being allergic to Zithromax (unlike her brother).