I need to get back into this...I haven't participated in weeks!!!
This week's color is Goldenrod....
Here's where I found it:
The color of our cats' eyes (l-r Shrek, Fiona)
A mural at a museum
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Project 64: Goldenrod
I need to get back into this...I haven't participated in weeks!!!
This week's color is Goldenrod....
Here's where I found it:
The color of our cats' eyes (l-r Shrek, Fiona)
A mural at a museum
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Third Grade Play
Yesterday was Tucker's third grade play, "Character Matters". It's the first time the third grade has ever done a play and they did an awesome job!
Tucker, of course, did not have a speaking part but sang in the chorus. The play featured fairy tale characters presenting their issues before the Fairy Tale Council-their issues ranged from the The Three Bears complaining that Goldilocks should be charged with breaking and entering to Little Red Riding Hood being upset with the wolf for eating her grandmother and then dressing up as her. In between there were songs about honesty, kindness, all the good traits we want to see in our children.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
Relay for Life
Tucker and I walked in the annual Relay for Life near my mom's yesterday. It's usually held in October but they have moved it to June. Here is our "team" (my mom and Tucker are in front and I'm all the way to right in the back row)
My dad started walking with my mom's friend Laura (a 14 year breast Cancer survivor) after his first surgery in 2001. He walked in 2002 and 2003 and then was in the hospital in 2004, passing away 2 weeks after. Tucker has walked with Laura in some way since my dad's passing (I pushed him in the stroller in 2004) so he was ready to do the survivor lap this year in memory of my dad. He wanted me to walk with him so I did!
The last picture is me and Jamie, the nurse of the rehab unit where I work. She was diagnosed last July with breast cancer and came back to work in mid-January. She's going out in a few weeks for some more surgery. She's an amazing nurse and and even more amazing person!
We gathered for a group picture with Laura, Janice , and Sue
They line the track with luminaries for a night ceremony. You can purchase the bags and a survivor's name, a person who has died, etc. They started out in alphabetical order so we found my grandmother and uncle's in the afternoon. When we came back (with Tucker sporting less hair), my dad's was there so they posed with one too.
Last year was the first year Tucker and I had ever gone to see the Luminaria and wanted to go back this year. This year we stayed for the entire ceremony. It conisted of the names being shown on a screen and people telling stories about how cancer has affected their lives. Then there was three laps done in complete silence to the playing of bagpipes and a moment of silence. It was quite moving.
On a lighter note, Tucker entered the basket raffles and won this beach-themed basket. Here he is checking it out at my mom's this morning.
My dad started walking with my mom's friend Laura (a 14 year breast Cancer survivor) after his first surgery in 2001. He walked in 2002 and 2003 and then was in the hospital in 2004, passing away 2 weeks after. Tucker has walked with Laura in some way since my dad's passing (I pushed him in the stroller in 2004) so he was ready to do the survivor lap this year in memory of my dad. He wanted me to walk with him so I did!
The last picture is me and Jamie, the nurse of the rehab unit where I work. She was diagnosed last July with breast cancer and came back to work in mid-January. She's going out in a few weeks for some more surgery. She's an amazing nurse and and even more amazing person!
We gathered for a group picture with Laura, Janice , and Sue
They line the track with luminaries for a night ceremony. You can purchase the bags and a survivor's name, a person who has died, etc. They started out in alphabetical order so we found my grandmother and uncle's in the afternoon. When we came back (with Tucker sporting less hair), my dad's was there so they posed with one too.
Last year was the first year Tucker and I had ever gone to see the Luminaria and wanted to go back this year. This year we stayed for the entire ceremony. It conisted of the names being shown on a screen and people telling stories about how cancer has affected their lives. Then there was three laps done in complete silence to the playing of bagpipes and a moment of silence. It was quite moving.
On a lighter note, Tucker entered the basket raffles and won this beach-themed basket. Here he is checking it out at my mom's this morning.
Monday, May 30, 2011
Daybook
For today...Monday, May 30, 2011
On My Mind..wondering why I don't listen to my dentist: almost a year ago, she told me that a couple of my teeth may need root canals and referred me to a specialist. Of course, I didn't follow through because I'm too cheap. Well now one of those teeth have broke in half and I am in PAIN. (By the way, this happened with another tooth a few years ago but it was the last tooth so it was no big deal and only cost me $29 to remove vs the $450 for the root canal). Hopefully now I've learned my lesson.
Outside My Window..it is H.O.T. Somehow we skipped over Spring here in New England and have gone straight to summer.
What We're Reading...Since I last did a Daybook, I have been busy! I finished The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Catching Fire and Mockingjay (if you get a chance to read this trilogy, you definitely should!), Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, and am now reading Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt...Tucker finished Heat, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, and has a new Magic Tree House to read (can't think of the name, but it was actually one he hasn't read yet!); in school they're finishing up Saving Shiloh.
What We're Listening to...I finished Secrets of Eden and have also listened to The Nobobies Album and The Glass Castle. I'm now listening to Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.
What We're Watching...I was happy with the results of all the reality shows (except maybe Kirstie coming in second but I'm moving on!)...now enjoying the audition of SYTYCD, probably my favorite of the reality shows!...getting back into Big Bang Theory, started watching Mike and Molly, re-runs of Two and a Half Men, the usual Nick shows. I also became entranced by My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding on TLC this weekend.
I am hoping...to get some sleep tonight amidst all the tooth pain!
In the Kitchen...hot dogs/hamburgers tonight, chicken pot pie, and not sure what else.
Around the House...dishes are done...laundry in the dryer, more to be folded and washed!
Coming Up This Week...baseball games tomorrow and Friday nights...baseball practice on Thurs night...Relay for Life on Sat.
Picture T
hought...Tucker and I at the Memorial Day parade today (enjoying our ice cream from Dairy Queen!)
On My Mind..wondering why I don't listen to my dentist: almost a year ago, she told me that a couple of my teeth may need root canals and referred me to a specialist. Of course, I didn't follow through because I'm too cheap. Well now one of those teeth have broke in half and I am in PAIN. (By the way, this happened with another tooth a few years ago but it was the last tooth so it was no big deal and only cost me $29 to remove vs the $450 for the root canal). Hopefully now I've learned my lesson.
Outside My Window..it is H.O.T. Somehow we skipped over Spring here in New England and have gone straight to summer.
What We're Reading...Since I last did a Daybook, I have been busy! I finished The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Catching Fire and Mockingjay (if you get a chance to read this trilogy, you definitely should!), Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH, and am now reading Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt...Tucker finished Heat, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, and has a new Magic Tree House to read (can't think of the name, but it was actually one he hasn't read yet!); in school they're finishing up Saving Shiloh.
What We're Listening to...I finished Secrets of Eden and have also listened to The Nobobies Album and The Glass Castle. I'm now listening to Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte.
What We're Watching...I was happy with the results of all the reality shows (except maybe Kirstie coming in second but I'm moving on!)...now enjoying the audition of SYTYCD, probably my favorite of the reality shows!...getting back into Big Bang Theory, started watching Mike and Molly, re-runs of Two and a Half Men, the usual Nick shows. I also became entranced by My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding on TLC this weekend.
I am hoping...to get some sleep tonight amidst all the tooth pain!
In the Kitchen...hot dogs/hamburgers tonight, chicken pot pie, and not sure what else.
Around the House...dishes are done...laundry in the dryer, more to be folded and washed!
Coming Up This Week...baseball games tomorrow and Friday nights...baseball practice on Thurs night...Relay for Life on Sat.
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hought...Tucker and I at the Memorial Day parade today (enjoying our ice cream from Dairy Queen!)Thursday, May 26, 2011
You Capture - Pretty
This week's theme is Pretty.
I was at Lowe's and couldn't help noticing all the pretty flowers!
This is our cat, Fiona. I usually call her "Pretty Girl" which I think is pretty accurate!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
Celebrating Mother's Day
I woke up yesterday morning to presents from my favorite guys!!
Tucker made a book that he illustrated. Michael gave me the new Betty White autobiography-love her!
We were then off to my mother-in-law's and despite the clouds, we were determined to have a cookout and be outside to enjoy it! Michael grilled the steaks for us (with some advice from Eric) and my mom and Eileen enjoyed pina coladas.
Eileen made corn on the cob and macaroni salad to make it a true cookout/picnic!
Opening our gifts! My mom gave me a picture collage my dad had made of me from when I was little. It's hung in her dining room for as long as I can remember.
Cassandra gave Eileen a rose bush and Tucker painted flower pots that we added flowers to and they were a big hit!
A nice picture of Cassandra and Eric, Tucker only seems to smile when he's with Eric, and a group shot!
Next it was time to celebrate Doreen's birthday (which was actually yesterday!)
Tucker made a book that he illustrated. Michael gave me the new Betty White autobiography-love her!
We were then off to my mother-in-law's and despite the clouds, we were determined to have a cookout and be outside to enjoy it! Michael grilled the steaks for us (with some advice from Eric) and my mom and Eileen enjoyed pina coladas.
Eileen made corn on the cob and macaroni salad to make it a true cookout/picnic!
Opening our gifts! My mom gave me a picture collage my dad had made of me from when I was little. It's hung in her dining room for as long as I can remember.
Cassandra gave Eileen a rose bush and Tucker painted flower pots that we added flowers to and they were a big hit!
A nice picture of Cassandra and Eric, Tucker only seems to smile when he's with Eric, and a group shot!
Next it was time to celebrate Doreen's birthday (which was actually yesterday!)
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