I have pretty toes

I needed some pampering. Self indulgent, narcissistic, whiny pampering. So I went for my first ever pedicure. I was nervous! I'm so ticklish, and I was afraid I was going to laugh. It helped that they had CNN on, and they were running a story about women in Afghanistan. That made me feel even worse! But sober, and I definitely didn't laugh.

It was hard to spend the money too. I am the epitome of cheap. Or thrifty. I tried not to think of just how many bottles of nail polish I could buy with what it costs to get a mani and pedi. Then I told myself to shut it and just enjoy the experience. So I read my book.

I have pretty nails too, even though I managed to ding them before I was even out of the nail place. And I had them done because I'm painting tomorrow??? Oh well. Guess I'll have to put to use my plastic gloves.

And the nice lady said, "You really like color?" Yes, I'm a weirdo, and I love this color!

*sigh* That was fun. I won't do it again for a long time, but Jamie's a bad influence, and I had to cave at some point! It was fun to cave!!! *smooch* :):):)

And Allen said, "Hey take a picture of my ugly toes by your cute toes!!!" So I did. We're just crazy that way!!! lol....

For Jenn, my Muse

I do wish it was in Jenn's handwriting... I think you have to be born with that handwriting gene! But I like it, and it's done. You can't really see all the dooies and doodles. They're there.... And oh, the Lord is so very good....

Let's pretend...

My kids love to pretend. I think all kids do. I just love it, because it reminds me of being a kid, and how much I loved to dress up and pretend. These are some of my favorites....

The made these Incredible costumes, even down to the logos and the masks.

Heh. Bless her heart. She has no idea how hard it's going to be to actually get a boy by her Daddy.

She watched Mulan today, so I found my hidden, surprise kiddie chopsticks and they at their chicken dogs with them! They it was the best lunch ever! lol...

Guess what we're reading in school?

There are no words. I'm sure you didn't realize that Superman wore a bike helmet. In case his super cape didn't work, I guess. :)


We went to the library and loaded on movies and books when we all got sick. She's watching "Mary Poppins" right now. Guess I'll go dig up my umbrella...;)

It's here!!!!!

I love, love, love it!!!! I think I want everything on her website... And here it is, by the way, so you can send the link to your hubby and give him great hints for all your upcoming occasions!

http://lisaleonardonline.com/

And me in all my sick glory!! The real me!

Check that one off the list

Done. I like it. On to the office/breakfast nook. *sigh* Who said this was fun???? :)

Gymnastics and Mexican food

Allen got off early, on Tuesday, our anniversary, and my mom was coming to stay so we could go eat. Laney developed a fever late in the day, so I scrambled and cancelled my mom. It was a rainy, dreary day, so the thought of staying at home with a movie and some yummy good sounded great to me, actually.

The kids and I headed out, even though Laney was sick, because the PS3 game Allen wanted came out on our anniversary. I was going to get a snazzy outfit to wear to dinner, but instead found this great capri/short sleeve jacket/comfy outfit. Perfect for the couch!

The kids had helped me get Allen's presents and wrap them, so when he got home they were super excited to see him open them. We went ahead and asked him to open them while they were awake. So much for romance! I got him his game, the Indiana Jones triliogy and the Alabama Football Vault book he's been wanting. He was really happy about his presents, and that made us all happy!

My present hasn't come yet! I got some beautiful white roses, though. What a happy surprise! We had white roses in our wedding, so that's why he got me those!

The kids went down easily, and Allen scooted out to get Habaneros. I love that place! We ate and watched the Olympics. After dinner, we put in "Raiders of the Lost Art," but after a bit I got up the courage to tell Allen I really wanted to watch women's gymnastics. He rolled his eyes just a bit, but was really kind about the whole thing. It helped that swimming was interspersed throughout the gymnastics, so he liked that!

It was a sweet, cozy anniversary!

When I went to bed, I realized that Zane was burning hot with a fever and he was sleeping uneasily for most of the night. I thought, "Well. that was a quick return to reality!" It's okay, though, because Allen always can make me laugh. That's the most precious gift of all!

I'm so glad we some pictures of the two of us. We don't have that many. We were so tickled because Jude was taking them, and he was so cute with the camera! I had to post all three of them. Yea!!!!!

First day of first grade

I can't believe how worn out we are during the first week of school. I've been snowed under with school, painting and the usual stuff I'm trying to find time to do. It's going great, though. Laney and I love this curriculum, although it's pretty hard some days. Zane's had a few problems transitioning to us being back in school, but I'm hoping that smooths out soon. I need more time to Facebook and blog!!! :):):)