Day 39

Today is a new day... BEAUTIFUL OUT!

Now need to make it beautiful in"my world"

Need to do my nails. Hands and toes!

Get clothes set for the wedding x 4!

Start pulling ideas together on what to pack for PA.

Day 38

Can you believe its a cloudy day? Not raining just cloudy... First one in a long time!

Perhaps a few hours in room 24...

Straighten out the desks, put things back where they belong!

Rip paper off the bulletin boards.

Ended up being sunny in weather only...

By far the worst day of vacation! Deception can turn a beautiful day into a hurricane!

Day 37

Wednesday!
Quiet morning...
Laundry

Washed floors.
Pool
Mall

Day 36

Tuesday...

Kids to George's pool?

Kessler Farm pool?

TARGET... get some things for my trip next week. Hairspray...

Beautiful summer day!

Turned into an even better day... kids had a sleep over... went to a fire station... and a picnic!

I HAD a nap... and a date with my man! :) No kids in the bed!

Day 35

Monday, Monday!

The last Monday in the month of July 2010!

Weather is picture perfect!

Plan to take them to the pool.

Unpack, put laundry away.

Need to figure out outfits for the wedding

This is not our dog.. but it made me smile! on Saturday.

Day 34

GREAT WEEKEND!

SUN

BEACH

BOATS

BLUE SKIES

READING

Day 33

Oh... getting to the beach at 8:30 with a large iced coffee... :)
Watching the boats all decked out for the blessing of the fleet... :)
Cool water on a HOT day ... :)
Hot clamcakes :0
Giving my husband a haircut....
Dinner with friends...
A/C :)
Maybe some dells? :) YES!

Day 32

TGIF! Can't wait to spend time with Ken this weekend!

Today off to school. Then to Bob's for some friend time... and pool time for the boys!

Later this afternoon, to RI! Boys can't wait to go to the beach, skim board, swim and explore!

Tomorrow is the Blessing of the fleet... hoping to see some wonderfully decorated boats!

Time playing on the shore... :)

Maybe some fishing... :)

Day 31

HAIRCUT today! That is going to make me HAPPY!

A wonderful summer night for a concert at the Library! Great time with friends!

Day 30

I am pretty pleased with the way we spent our first 30 days of vacation. Now to keep that momentum up. I want the kids to always remember the great summers, of doing what we love and making ourselves happy! I have fantastic memories of family, outdoors, exploring, WATER and no stress. Its fun to know that the effort my mom put out there seemed effortless, but I am certain it wasn't. The values she instilled in me carry on!

Day 29

"So what are you going to do the rest of the summer?" What a question...


I need to make up some idea lists to go by...


Time in RI... at the beach, at the docks enjoying the weather!


Watching the boys play in the shoreline.
Block Island


Odione Point


Storyland


Read my books for my workshops.


School practice with the boys. Especially word lists with Joe!


ZOO


Back into the walking routine with Dunkin.


Parlee Farm


NH Beach

We all have had a full summer this far...I just don't want to waste a minute making us all happy!

Day 28

Home again, home again... jiggedy jig!

Slept late... ahhh! :)
Dog is happy we are home! :)

Quiet in the house... after loads of fun! :)

Cleaned up and laundry in :)
RELAXING!
A big sigh! :)

Day 27

Can't be sure that this made Joseph happy... but it made me happy!

Lots of fun moments at Santa's Village.... Christmas is certainly what makes us all at that happy spot in our hearts!

Day 26

Kids and vacation...

They seemed to like 6 Gun City... after we left.

Loved their pop guns!

But what really made them happy? Waterslide.... and SWIMING!

Day 25

Day 25 of vacation! Where is the time going to? Today I will be preparing to go on a little family vacation getaway. Packing grocery store...

Boys slept in their own beds!!!! YEAH!!!

Ken brought me an ice cold ice coffee before he left for work! :)

Its going to be a good day!

All is quiet, kids are playing out in their fort! Go figure!

Day 24

Missing the beach...

Got a walk in this AM! Dog was happy! I was up and certainly wasn't going to fall back to sleep... so I figured I may as well get going!

Pool today? Sun is coming.

Laundry... catch up! AND put laundry away...

Took the boys to the pool... testing me today...ended up leaving and now having quiet time.

I found my 4th 4 leaf clover of the summer! PLEASE let this be the lucky one! Took a picture of it! Cute!

Had to clean the rugs upstairs... darn dog! Just had him out and he does that to me!

Day 23

I am optimistic that we are selling Ken's house! Please God, let this be it!

A rainy day today. We really need it!

Hoping to go to the dollar store. I need to replace my wooden spoons! I have 1 left! The dog thinks that these are his bone! Brother!

Maybe I can get the kids to play school for a bit!

I'd also like to let them play with their umbrellas out in the rain! That would make for some cute pictures!

It was a decent day! Got all of the above mentioned things done... plus cleaned out quite a bit in the basement! Now to get hold of Maureen to connect to get this stuff over to Mary by the weekend!

Day 22

Lunch and friend time with Maureen!

Kids will play with their friends and swim!

That makes us all happy!

Made a beautiful caesar salad with chicken for lunch...

Prepared stuffed peppers to have for dinner!

Just made my day easier! Smiling from ear to ear!

Change of plans... everyone came here. Now I have dinner for tomorrow! :)

Just realized I forgot to take out the salad at dinner... now Ken has lunch! CRAZY ME!

Day 21

Some possibilities for today.

Pool? Kessler, or city pool.

Get check in the mail for Pittsburg! Must do!

Run letter off for Grade 5

I want a lobster! A couple groceries.

Have the boys do a lil SCHOOL WORK.

Ahh Peace!

Boy's are with Donna. They are happy... check!

I am off to the post office. BJ's, Walmart. :)

Tomorrow some friend time with Maureen!

Day 20

Happy Sunday!

Slept later then normal!

Nothing on the agenda...

Its just about 3:00 what have I done?

Got 2 loads of laundry started.

Colored my hair.

Striped the bed.

Guess that's it... 3 things! Ha, words of years past! Feeling like I have wasted a beautiful day!

Made a nice early dinner, or late lunch. however you want to look at it.

Ran water over the slide to make a slip and slide.

Watered the plants and took note... WEED at some point this week!

Day 19

It's a weekend! That makes me happy!

A sick husband doesn't make me happy! Boys should be going with Donna this afternoon... so I will get a little free time. What to do????

Shop? Go to a farmstand? Grocery store?

Clean Floors make me happy!

Toys all out of site... makes me happy!

No have to's on my list... :)

I did a lot of things that made me happy today...

I went shopping with nothing in particular to find!

I got a few fun finds socks for a quarter!!! For the boys... but still~!

I got a cute apple runner for the table... sure its for fall... but it was 3.99!

Went to Khols and got the kids some shorts and t shirts! Spent 6 bucks for a bag full of Nike stuff. Granted I had a 30 gift card... but still what a buy!

Did some grocery shopping at Hannafords. Not my usual store but got some different things.

Also went to Lull's Farm. Got delicious grape tomoatoes... lushious fresh squash! Red potatoes for garlic potatoes with stek tomorrow!

It was a good day. Trying a new recipe for dinner. Rotini, beef, tomatoes, cheese, cream of chik. soup and french onions! Can't wait to try it!

Day 18

Good morning!

An ice coffee to start my day! That makes me happy!~

A lovey dog... that makes me happy!

A/C... Now that makes me happy!

What will today bring?

Maybe a visit with Maureen...

It's Friday.... a trip to Mac Donalds... that will make the boys happy!

Went to Maureen's. The boys had a blast in their pool. I enjoyed the adult conversation! When it was time to leave... A. just didn't want to hear of it. Such a tired boy! All that whining stressed me out. I tried to distract by getting the boys milkshakes... I had never got them those before. It took a few minutes off the whinning! It seemed like something crashed in the universe...everyone needed something!!! And I needed quiet time... seems to be at a premium this afternoon.

AHHHH!

Once I get over the STRESS hour... I will remember the great moments in the day!

Day 17

What will today bring?

Open all day.

Need to arrange a time to "copy" the welcome letter and get envelopes.

Need to read those books.

Need to's aren't much fun!

Wanting some friend time.

Wanting a date with my husband.

SO the day brought on none of the need tos or want tos!

Took the boys to the Condo pool for a couple of hours. :)

Painted my toe nails! :)

Made a nice dinner for Ken :)

Guess the day was filled with some things that made us all happy!

Day 16

Got up and walked the dog. :) Made us both happy... sweaty but happy!

Today's weather is still hot hot hot! Plan to go over to the library. Select some books from the book list that Joseph needs to read.

Also think I will get the boys "School playing" stuff together. A box with books, workbooks, scissors, crayons and pencils.

Maybe over to the condo pool? Not sure...

So by 11:20... I have been to the library... and created some lovely stepping stones. I am sitting here thinking of all the what next possibilities.... the kids are playing nicely with a wide assortment of figurines.

I know I should go down to the basement and start to pull out stuff for the yard sale that Mary is going to have for Hannah's Lore.

I also could pull out the workbooks, crayons, pencils for the boys to occupy themselves with. I started a school memory book for Joseph and Andrew.

I have a ton of papers to sort through and toss out.

Let's see what I accomplished.

Went to the library... got out a bunch of books. Non of which were on the list. :(

I did clean out all the old school papers.

Went to the grocery store.

I got stuff together for Mary's yard sale.

I pulled together some workbooks for the boys.

Cleaned up TOYS! CLEANED UP TOYS! Repeat...

Tired of cleaning... and not having anything to show for it~

Doesn't sound like I was happy does it? Though I should be happy with all that I accomplished.

Day 15

Tuesday July 6, WOW! A break from the beach and summer exploring.

Home to regroup! Up early to take this poor neglected dog out for a sweaty walk! Liked it... but it was hot and humid at 5:30!

What will make me happy today? What will make the boys happy today?

Nothing on the agenda... general ideas for the week.

Library

Toy Story 3

Pool

Fill the lil pool

Dollar Store

Maureen's

Decided on the movie Toy Story 3... cried within the first 5 minutes! Joseph really enjoyed it. He is already worrying about his toys when he goes to college! In fact he wants a box that we can write college on... so he can fill it with his favorites!

Had a delicious smoothie for lunch! YUM!

Relaxing for a bit... then filling the lil pool.

Day 14

Still quiet in the house at 8:30! Got some tired souls here!

Today we will pack up some gear and go over to the cousins! Pool time :)
Back to NH later today...

Need to stay in the mode of doing what we love and staying happy!

The pool was hot... kids had fun splashing and swimming.

Had a delicious DEL's for the ride home... and then a lil nap!

It is even hotter in NH. Poor beautiful flowers in our yard are dried up... Needing some tender loving care!

Had a nice quiet dinner. Plan on a early bedtime for all us!

Sometimes quiet time can make one happy!

Day 13

Ahhh the calm the morning after a good party! My mind is racing with SO MANY possibilities that the day has instore!

Josh and Kristin will visit today... lots of cool things to share with them in such a short visit. So we will do whatever we can to share what we love about being here...We'll need them to come back so that we can share a full RI good time!

SO looking forward another spectacular day! Beach time! Family time!
The weather is perfect!!!

5 hours down at the beach dock...

Showered then to Aunt Carries... I know twice in a week... :)

Off to the lighthouse... and breakwall... and down to the beach...

DEL's!

HOME

Campfire

Fireworks!

Ahhh! A perfect day!!!

Day 12

Party Preparations...
Beach time
Campfire...

Fireworks!

What a great day! The party was exceptional! The kids had a blast! Everyone enjoyed all the festivities! The fireworks were incredible!

Doing what we love and being happy!

Day 11

TGIF! Ken comes tonight!

A beautiful morning! Cool air, warm sun! What will today bring?

Some preparation for tomorrows cook out:
Baking Brownies and cookies
Making potato and Mac Salad
Making sauce Chicken Parm tonight.
Vacuum
Bathroom clean
Sheets wash
BEACH!!!!!

ALl of the above... accomplished!
Plus a trip to the dollar store and Stopnshop!

Ran into an old childhood friend. Amazing how some people don't ever change... not talking about looks either. I am very happy with how my life has played out and how I never compromised my values!

Boys enjoyed the dock beach. Spent a great deal of time on the docks watching people fish! The new obsession has begun! Thankfully they have poles... just need to dig out all the gear!

Got a skim board for the boys to share. If it proves to be something that they just can't take turns with I will get another.

I know we will be back down the docks or beach tonight.... :)
LOVING SUMMER VACATION!

Day 10

Yikes, we've reach the double digit days on vacation! Can fully say I feel like we have made the most of everyday so far! Doing what we love and staying happy!
Today... door is open for more of the same.

A trip to the market. Fresh fruits, and veggies.
Beach or dock
A walk
Playtime at Ningret?
Not sure what the day will bring, but the weather is gorgeous! Sunny, breezy, fresh smell in the air!

Perfect 4 hours at the "beach dock!"

Showering... nothing like the feeling of clean skin after being all tightened up from the salt water! LOVE IT!

Off to Aunt Carries... chowder and clamcakes! Maybe ice cream! :)

What a nice evening down at the point. Enjoyed our dinner outside. Ice cream too! Then we went down to the light house. Beautiful! Wish my camera's batteries weren't dying. But a few memories were captured.

Missing my husband who is busy working this week!

To find all the universal elements enough, to find the air and the water exhilarating, to be refreshed by a morning walk or and evening saunter, to be thrilled by the stars at night, to be elated over a bird's nest or a wildflower in spring, these are some of the rewards of the simple life. John Burroughs