Wordless Wednesday - WEEEEEEE!!!!!!

From Online to Real Life

Doncha just love it when online can become real life?

Today, I had the chance to get together with 3 of my dear online friends, 2 of whom I have been able to spend time with before, one whom I just met and my wonderful neighbor who, you got it, is adopting again!

The kids left us alone swam

while we ladies had a chance to talk, really talk.  We talked about our kids and about our advocacy and about their beautiful ones who should all be home before the first of the year, Praise God!

Kim is bringing home their beautiful Sarah Grace

you can follow their journey here

Sharon is bringing home their adorable John Wesley

you can follow their journey here

Angie is racing against the clock to bring home their son, who ages out in August

you can follow their journey here

Jennifer has not found her child yet - maybe - but is trusting in the Lord to show her the way.

Yep, it was a good ole time and I just cannot wait to do it again!

Next time, we might even bring the hubbies so Marty will have someone to talk to, right Sharon!  Hehe!

Blog Post Envy!

Ya know, my eldest was just lamenting the fact that he never "makes" the blog anymore.  He contends that it has been taken over by his little sisters.  Well, they are cuter around more and you have to actually BE here to be photographed! 

I am afraid we have hit that age where our older kids' social calendars are wwaayy busier than ours!  Sigh!

Anyway, I guess the eldest decided that he had to do something dramatic to get "blog time!"

Yep, he fell on a field trip and decided a nice little cut might make the blog!  There were middle school girls crying and middle school boys in awe of the amount of blood that was draining from my child's leg, into his shoe.

He wanted to keep the sock as a memento and of course I used it as a photo op, right before the dog ate it!  He was immensly satisfied and in pain and will eventually have one great big ole scap to pick! EWWWW! 

Boys! 

He is ok, though but did end up getting the tummy bug the very next day - and then giving it to me! 

He just looks way to happy, doesn't he?? 

So, here is your blog post dear boy, I promise to get you on more if you promise not to bleed!!!  Hehe!

Sunday Snapshot - It's Baaaack...

Summertime that is and we are so ready, HOT but ready, by golly!

We have made some ice cream

some really yummy ice cream

Cookies and Cream ice cream, to be exact!

We have done some swimming - with friends

and some slipping

and some sliding

We have enjoyed my Mom's beautiful yard

and her fabulous cooking!

We are ready! 

However, around here, summertime comes with a word of warning... 

I do NOT like the word "bored" and yet every summer as the kids look forward to being able to sleep late (yeah, that never works) and do nothing, every summer, about one week out, it happens!  That word leaks out, that dreaded word reappears and it drives me crazier crazy!

This year, I have laid it out for them and am looking forward to a little help around the house. 

Why, you might ask?

Well, I have warned the loafers my little darlings that if I hear that word, that dreaded word, come out of their sweet little mouths, they will be assigned a chore - a "Bore Chore!"  Bwahahahaha!!!

So here's to long lazy (but not "that word") days, summer baths (the pool), eating dinner on the front porch (esp after the house has been cleaned - Bore Chore #1), soccer on the beach (yeah, ya knew we couldn't go all summer without it), grilling out (night off for me - yippee) and FAMILY TIME!!!

Yep summer, bring it on!  My house could use a good cleaning!  Hehe!

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Great Finds

Check out these great finds:

These are COOLERS - 12 can capacity baby!  How cute are they??

You can find them at Tar*et for $10!!!  Yep, I said $10!  I bought 3 for teachers gifts this year cause ya know those wonderful teachers, will really NEED all 12 cans by the end of the school year!  Hehe!

Next year, after teaching this one...

I will need to get the 24 can cooler - I'm just sayin'.

The next great find I actually have to ask for help on.

I purchased this wonderful T shirt as a fundraiser for a family a couple of months ago and waited to give it to Lizzie on her birthday.

Can you think of a better advertisement for adoption??

The only problem is, I can't remember who I ordered it from!!  If any one knows, please leave it in the comments section (that is if you can comment - ugh) so that more t shirts can be ordered - all for a good cause!

Thanks y'all!

THIS IS SUCH A GREAT STORY !!!

This was sent to me by an animal advocate friend and I just HAD to share!!!

The story begins with the rescuers finding this poor little guy they named Ralphie. Someone had already taken him under their wing but they weren't equipped to adopt.
 

 
Ralphie, scared and starved, joined his rescuers...

I wouldn't think anything could live thru this.... but we were wrong.

This little lady also survived that wreckage.

Here she is just placed in the car - scared, but safe.
 

 
and then... they are no longer alone!

Instant friends, they comforted each other while in the car.

Add two more beagles were found after that...   the more, the merrier!

Oh boy, a new traveler to add to the mix...
(Note: the cat coming over the seat needing shelter)
Now just how is this going to work? (And remember, they are all strange to one another.)

It's going to work just fine, thank you very much!

Wow! The things we learn from our animal friends...

If only all of mankind could learn such valuable lessons as this.

Lessons of instant friendship... of peace and harmony by way of respect for one another -- no matter one's color or creed.

These animals tell you... "It's just good to be alive and with others." Yes, it surely is. So....Live, Love, Laugh, and SHARE!

Thank you to my friend for sharing.  My heart goes out to all those suffering from these horrible tornadoes, families and animals alike.