Imminent failure

June 20, 2012
This can't be a good sign.

And it was the second "warning" my computer had given me. The first told me some hard drive system failure had been detected and to immediately back up my work or risk losing everything. Emphasis on everything.

Great.

My IT department told me it was probably a fluke and to just reboot. Did I mention my computer was brand new? Less than a week old? Hence the reason they thought it must be a fluke message.Well, their idea didn't exactly work. I got the black screen of doom... imminent failure. That can't possibly be a good sign. Unless it means I get to go home for the day.

Ballpark

June 19, 2012
Church softball has begun.

Which means Pearl will do just about anything to get free nachos and a hot dog. Fern is just excited to go play ball. And Jeff? Well, if he hits the ball every game like he did tonight, then he's going to be the MVP! Seriously. Apparently those mega-antibiotics he is taking to keep his lungs from drowning in fluids are laced with steroids. 'Cause he hit it out of the ballpark!

Day of play

June 18, 2012
It was hard to pick just one picture today. Not because I had a slew of amazing photography to choose from, but because we had jam-packed day of fun. All day. And this was the best shot of my two pipsqueaks having fun together.

First, we went to the Tracy Aviary with our friends Libbey, Jacob, and Alexia. We explored the Owl Forrest, found the long-awaited flamingos, fed the mamma and baby ducks, and stuck our heads in the bird cut outs. It was our first time to the Aviary.

Then we ate lunch near the water feature in Liberty Park. If you've never taken your kids there, you are all missing out! It is AWESOME! The water feature is a replica of all the rivers and lakes flowing into the Salt Lake Valley. It's not very deep so you can sort-of relax while watching the kids. But on a hot, hot, hot day like today, it was fun joining the kids as they ran up and down the mini streams and rivers.

Then, if hours at Liberty Park wasn't enough we came home (napped, watched cartoons, and went to the grocery store and did some laundry... but that wasn't really fun) and got ready for a friend BBQ at a nearby park and splash pad. The winds started whipping around, which put a damper on Pearl's excitement to play in the splash pad for too long. The kids played in the water for awhile then ate nothing but chips for dinner (and pre-bedtime snack) and played at the park. I was thrilled to not have to cook dinner. By 8 o'clock I was exhausted from all the fun.

Oh and Jeff? He missed out on everything. He's got walking pneumonia. 

T.I.E.

June 17, 2012
Pearl made Jeff a cute gift for Father's Day in Primary. His favorite... peanut M&M's. How did I luck out with such cute Primary teachers for my kids? Seriously. It makes me feel guilty that my poor Primary classes had an uncreative, boring teacher.

The kids also got Jeff two Phineas and Ferb DVDs. I really wasn't thrilled about the idea, but Pearl saw a coupon for $6 off on the counter and just knew it was exactly what her Dad would want. She kept telling me, "Dad loves Phineas and Ferb. Just like me. Cole does too." So we had a Phineas and Ferb and free doughnut marathon this morning to let Jeff know he is "T.I.E."

Here's a special tie for you,

To tell you Thanks for all you do!

Dad, you are:

T-errific

I-ncredible

E-xtraordinary

You're the best a kid could have,

I'm so glad that you're my Dad!

Happy Father's Day!

Love, Pearl.

(Then at the bottom, in smaller font it says:)

It's not another tie to wear,

But maybe one that you could share?

 

(courtesy of Little LDS Ideas)

Free doughnuts

June 16, 2012
Jeff sent me an email with a link to an article about how to get free doughnuts at Krispy Kreme. He said it was all he wanted for Father's Day.

Free doughnuts? How you might ask.

Just bring in your ugliest tie and get a free dozen glazed doughnuts. Simple as that.

So this morning, Cole and I ventured to the nearest Krispy Kreme for a sweet treat. I laughed when we walked in and saw hundreds of ugly ties hanging from the ceiling and families leaving with four and five dozen free doughnuts. Cole (and me too) happily handed over Jeff's ugly fishing tie. Of course, I had to treat Fern and myself to something extra special... a chocolate sprinkle doughnut for Cole and a blueberry doughnut for me.

Father's Day is going to be one sweet day. That is if I can keep the kids out of Jeff's present!

Car show

June 15, 2012
This is a 1935 Ford pickup.

We see it almost every year at the Rotary Club's "Coats for Kids" car show.

And every year I take a picture of it. And wish I could give my Dad enough money to restore his 1940 Ford pickup that my mom refuses to let him sell.

Someday....

Long

June 14, 2012
Thank you JBellashop.com for a dress that is actually LONG on me!

It's a rare find to have an article of clothing that actually hits at my ankles. I laugh at clothing that advertises as long because most of the time capris look like too-long shorts on me and unless I buy pants by the length, they look like floods. And I won't even start on tops... they never feel long enough to cover a mommy body.

I may not look the greatest in it, but the dress is super comfy and light. Perfect for summer. You should get yourself one.