Happy 37 Hubby!

 Dustin gets a little jipped every year on his birthday and Father's Day... they always fall at the same time.  So to make them both memorable we did Father's Day on Saturday and for Dustin's birthday I surprised him with a trip to the coast.  I sent him to work Monday morning, got rid of the kids, and then had his boss send him home.  He was delighted, and quickly went from feeling bad about not working to relaxing with his wife. 

Happy Birthday Dustin!  And here's to more vacations like these!

My boy is EIGHT!

The Birthday boy!

The CrAzY long straws I gave the kids for their drinks.

Such great fun for a buck and a half!

It was a good thing we were outside!

Preslee and Lucy!

My Lego Man Pinata!  

(mom of the year goes to....)

Me and my Man... Same pose every time!

The large pool of Legos.. yes we have that many.

Such fun!

Designed by Preslee.

And the cutest little straw sucker of all!

Carly Graduates!

Mom, Marisa, Carly, me!

We are very proud of Carly. 

She Graduated from High School with HONORS!

She's had a rough go the last couple years, but that is all over.

(fingers crossed)

She has been accepted at SOU with grants and scholarships.

Way to go Girl!

My mom and I drove to Medford Saturday morning, met Carly at a restaurant, attended the Graduation, found her in the crowd of people to Congratulate her, slept in the hotel, got up went to church with Carly at nine and drove home.  WHEW!  

It was all very fast but I'm so glad we were able to support her.

We love you CARLY!

Wish I would have taken more pictures!

the Rant.......

I'm trying to have a good attitude about the free movies no longer being free anymore.  

What is wrong with me?  I'm going to take more opportunities to do other fun things with the kiddos.  After all we have a GREAT theater room in our own house where we can watch countless free movies.  But its not the same.  

It is sorta like when the Zoo changed the $2 day to a $4 day.  

What a rip off! 

 (I laugh at myself as I say it)

No matter what... we'll have a good summer.  

There won't be any children telling me they are bored, oh no there won't!

Because I like a good adventure!

I am so wishing that Londyn was not in the stage of two who takes off her clothing at least three times a day and refuses to ride in a stroller or sling.  

She just wants to be one of the big kids and run free, 

only she does not have the maturity to know the limits for her own safety.  

And if I do decide to take my kids to the $1 movie.

You better believe that we are not seeing a movie we've already seen.  

And that is how it can be for a frugal, adventure seeking Mom who totally looks forward to having her kids all to herself this summer. 

Cheers!

Eat your Veggies!

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