Sites You Should Know About, But Might Make You Ill

www.awkwardfamilyphotos.com

AND



www.thisiswhyyourefat.com

These sites are courtesy of Taylorat and his bizarre, um, something.

And then there was ONE

I like the short people, I really do, they just seem to be so synergistic when combined with each other. They have magical powers that can destroy or stink up a room in a matter of seconds, and I am the haz-mat person that comes through after they are done and cleans up all the debris and lights matches and sprays fabreez.(I was informed that it's not healthy to hold it in; it could make you sick).

However, starting yesterday, I am slowly but systematically, farming them out. Marry Poppins has gone to St. George with a friend until Tuesday, and tomorrow, Hose A and Hose B are going to scout camp for a WEEK!!! Only Katydid will be at home.

That being said, I am sure I will be fully educated in sprinkler running, the fastest way to the Creamery, how many treats have not been consumed at any given moment, but this child never says, "I'm bored". Bless her heart.

I am looking forward to not finding grapevine parts, shredded paper, candy wrappers and an assortment of shoes under my couch and between the cushions. I am looking forward to regrouping my sanity and taking back the house even if it is only for a day. I have hope. Furthermore, the end is near, as school will be starting in 24 days, but who is really counting? Certainly not me.

The Four Agreements

I love to read. This week I have read a plethora of books, OK 3 or 4, but I love the word plethora. At any rate, for anyone who has not read The Four Agreements, I would highly recommend it.

It is a practical and, oh, so simply way to live. For anyone who wants to be, and do better this is a launching pad.

I will include the link to the amazon site so you can read a bit about the book by the author.

http://www.amazon.com/Four-Agreements-Practical-Personal-Freedom/dp/1878424319#


Other books I have read this week that are equally as intriguing are:

Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman. A story based on true events. Dan came across an old man who acted as his tutor and whom he called Socrates. This is his story of how he transformed from regular to extraordinary.

The River Why by Robert Duncan (perhaps the funniest book I've ever read...again)
A story of a fisherman who discovers that life is more than just fish and water and beer. The vernacular is hysterical as are the characters; Gus, Bill Bob, Ma and H2O (aka Dad) will jump into your heart and you will laugh right out loud. Try it, you might like it.

How to See and Read the Aura by Ted Andrews. OK, perhaps not entertaining, but at the very least interesting. I'll keep you posted.

Have a magnificent day!

The Case of the Elusive Pee Badger

The Fourth of July is one of our favorite holidays. We almost always hike the "Y" and BBQ and eat lots of Otter-pops and to wrap up the end of a perfect day we watch firework from our front lawn. This year we were also privileged to have Elasta-girl at our house.

The Y trail is a steep hike. It only takes about an hour to get to the top if you aren't lugging short people. However, what goes up must come down, and it is ultra steep on the way down as well.

The girls wanted to know why someone hadn't thought to install a slide? I couldn't come up with a good reason either, but I am pretty sure that is on their to do list now.

Three of the cutest girls alive

Stink eye to Thee

You might be a Red Neck if....

Our view

There is always one

His usual self

The Cheeser



This year, in addition to the above mentioned, we made a discover of a new species. The Pee Badger. Please click on the video link below to see this magnificent creature.

Christmas in July

For some reason I thought I wouldn't have to start thinking about Christmas until, um, December. However, my children have different ideas about when to start thinking about things... like Birthdays, for instance, they start talking about their next birthday the day after their currant birthday and for a whole year I get to listen to their grandiose ideas for parties, presents etc.

They have now added Christmas to the list of "Things to talk about a year in advance". Do they not realize my brain can only hold so much information?

However, I am really excited about Christmas this year because the kids are simplifying. I have only gotten a list from 3 of the 4 thus far but I am anticipating the request from the fourth child to be just as unique as the other three.

So far the lists of must have go something like this:


Bailey: wants a unicycle with a really long chain (maybe he's going to join the circus)



Eliza: wants her own jar of mustard (I don't even know what to think about this)


Kate: wants her own roll of aluminum foil (for boat making or contacting aliens I am guessing)




Austin: undecided as of yet, but I will let you know

They have asked for nothing else. Isn't this great? I will only need to go to two stores to get everything I need. The bike shop, how convenient since I work there, and the picnic isle at Macey's. Perhaps I'll get Taylor pickles and Red Hot while I'm there and call it good.

Who says life has to be hard?

Huzzah!!