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Thursday, July 28, 2011

Dayton Vectren Air Show

Last year we were able to go to the Dayton Vectren Air Show where there were lots of planes and things to see. KK royally enjoyed himself last year and we wanted to take him again but we've been having a severe heat wave and we're not allowed to take in coolers or big water jugs. Both Mr H. and I and even my dad were worried that the heat would be too much for KK so decided to leave him with my parents. Since we had two extra tickets, I invited RP and AA to come. We had a blast.

All together


Alyssa posing with a pilot!


RP and I being goofy


Us, again!


A small plane...Mr H. could tell you what kind it was


The Whale of the Sky...Can you believe it actually flies!?


We were really excited to see the Thunderbirds this year and of course they were the very last show. The sky kind of looked a little "ify" but they took off and did a couple "fly-bys" but after about 2 mins they had to call it because the storm clouds were really rolling in. It stunk that we only saw a couple mins worth, but oh well! We started walking to our car and the rain started coming. Once we got home this is what we arrived to find:
this...


this...


and this!


I'm just glad no one was hurt and everyone stayed safe. Maybe it was a good thing KK stayed, he is terrified of storms and this probably would have really scared him. Maybe we will be able to take him next year to the air show!?

Friday, July 22, 2011

Awe...the Joys of Summer!



"Why," you ask, "are you showing me your messy foot!?" Well, I digress to share another story. When I was in either junior high or high school...it really doesn't matter how old I was, because the effect it caused will last a lifetime...I remember walking upstairs to my room in the pitch dark. My room never had a door, but having traveled to my room so many times it didn't matter if it were dark. I could navigate to it amid the piles of clothes and debris on the floor. I got to my entryway and instead of "flipping" on the light, I grabbed the light switch on either side with my pointer finger and thumb to turn it on. It felt like there was plastic wrapped around the switch...I was confused until I turned on the light and actually saw what was on the light switch....a spider, a light-yellow almost transparent house spider. Yes, I squished it between my fingers...with nothing between my finger and the spider. And because of that I will 1) Never pinch the light switch and 2) I hardly EVER turn on the light unless I can see there is nothing on it. I am like most people who have a phobia with spiders...my heart starts racing, I am frozen, and I call for help. My heart was thudding so hard and I felt like I had to shower because I touched a spider, even looking for a picture of a spider to post my heart started racing. Mr H. will tell you that we could be looking at the same spider and claim it's two different sizes. "It's huge Mr H, get over here quick" "Baby, it's the size of an ant!"

My messy foot, has the same sort of lesson learned. I usually go outside without shoes, the hot cement doesn't bother me, little pebbles do not bother me, but this...this bothered me:

Slugs...lots of them. I stepped outside barefoot and stepped on one. It was cold, slimy, and gross. Where did they come from!? I have no idea. They just "showed" up crawling all over our back porch and door screen. The only thing I can think of is that I was doing yard work earlier in the day and cut a bunch of low hanging branches but I really don't know where they came from nor have they shown up since.





I was so disgusted that I had to shower to try getting my foot cleaned. Soap and water and vigorously scrubbing didn't clean it...my toes were still slimy! I called for Mr H. and asked him what I should do and he suggested his grease cutter that he uses for work...that didn't work. I was starting to freak out that it would never come off. I finally used nail polish remover...which did the trick. Just like the light switch, I will never forget to 1) wear shoes outside and 2) IF I do go outside LOOK before stepping!

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Learning a New Thing Can be Difficult

My mother has finally gotten on the bandwagon and started texting. This is a VERY new thing for my mom who hates technology. But her kids have been ever so enthusiastic that she learn how to text and for her to carry a phone to get a hold of her. It's been VERY annoying calling her work, Dad's phone, Home phone, JW's phone, AA's phone, RR's phone, JM's phone, than RP's phone just to get a hold of her! RP bought her a pretty sweet touch phone and has been teaching her how to text and use it. I must add that KK is addicted to "angry birds" game. So, yesterday I texted mom asking her how the Harry Potter movie was, since she saw it at the 3am showing and this is the conversation:

Me: How was the movie!?

Mom: Lots of fun and kinda sad. A tradition is over :'(

Me: I know it's sad. Are you working today?

Mom: So I am trying to convince your dad to go on a date with me

Me: Right now you're trying to convince dad? Or for tonight?

Mom: Is he there at home?

Me: I am confused. I didn't know if you were trying to convince him right now or for later tonight for a date. I wasn't sure if you were working or at home

Mom: I am at work. I would like to put out tonight with dad

Me: You're going to put out for dad tonight. That's great mom haha

Mom: Oops go

Mom: Shit up!!

Me: haha, that's great

Mom: Sorry Shut

Mom: U make me crazy :-)

Me: haha YOU'RE making me crazy

Oh Mom...what are we going to do with you!? At least I can finally get a hold of you without calling 100 people!

Monday, July 11, 2011

Bathroom Psycho

AA is in moving into RP's house as soon as they get everything painted and set up for her. After RP's wife, Jessica, left him he's felt a little lonely in his two bedroom home with Baby Meh (his cat) and Baby Xerxes (sp) (his chinchilla). They've put a lot of work into fixing it up and the only room that is totally finished is the bathroom...take a look:


Pretty cool huh!?

Monday, July 4, 2011

Independence Day

# 67 ✔ July 4, 2011

Today was a LONG day so this will probably be a long post with lots of pictures.

Mr H. went in to work for the morning because there was a lot to do because of the hail damaged cars. He wanted to try and get ahead on all the work he had this week for a nice paycheck which we haven't had in over 3 months. So in order to get caught up on our bills he went to work in the morning.

In Centerville, there is an Americana festival every 4th of July, there are booths, food, games, petting zoo, bouncing houses, and lots and Lots and LOTS of people. This year we missed the parade and just went to the booths. Our church has a booth where they take pictures of families and people can decorate frames. They also were handing out Popsicles because it was so hot outside.


There were other booths where KK played a game and won a little prize. While KK played a game I got my nails painted red, white, and blue by this little old lady from Germany who was so nice, but should not have been painting nails as mine did not come out well. But it was the thought that counted and it was free so nothing lost.

After looking at all the booths KK wanted to go to the bouncy houses. So we stood in line and he was able to go on the huge slide, the obstacle course, and the princess bouncy house. He was having so much fun.

Next, we went to the petting zoo. They had all sorts of animals to touch and feed. I told KK just to look, but he didn't listen to me. The petting zoo was under a large tent and there were a lot of people crammed in looking at all of the animals.

He was so super excited to see all of the animals


Goats


Camels


He liked the tortoise!


Did I mention that there were a lot of people!?


Good, because there were so much so that I lost KK for about 3 LONG mins. I was waiting in line for KK to ride an animal and I was watching him like a hawk until there was a group of people who got in my way for a couple seconds and once they moved KK wasn't there anymore. I waited a couple seconds thinking that he would pop back up, but he never did. My heart fell into my stomach and I start panicking. I run over to the last place I saw him and I'm searching everywhere. I start yelling his name and looking at every little kid his size. My voice was cracking when I yelled. I thought to myself, "What am I supposed to do!? Who would I contact to spread the word that he is lost? He's wearing blue shorts...EVERY little boy here is wear blue shorts. Oh God, please let me find him, please let him be ok!" Then it was like out of nowhere I caught a glimpse of his shoes and I pushed my way through the crowd and there he was in the middle of the petting zoo tent looking at some bunnies. I grabbed his arm and he protested but walked with me. I walked out of the tented area and under a tree and just collapsed. I couldn't take a step further. KK asked looking very concerned, "Do you not feel well Mommy!?" "No, KK I don't!" Then he said, "Well, you should call Mimi and Papa so they can come pick you up!" He wanted to go back into the petting zoo, but I bribed him with fruit snacks to not rush me standing or walking. I was so shaken that I couldn't even open the package of fruit snacks. After about 10 mins I felt ok to stand and asked KK if we could just go home...he didn't argue.

Sitting under the tree


But before we left he got a balloon hat. He wanted it to be pink (his favorite color) and I heard someone say something about if their son ever wanted something pink...blah blah blah I didn't listen to the rest because people are dumb. KK loves pink and there's NOTHING wrong with that!

After the festival my parents, A, KK, and I went to Chili's for lunch. Mr H. called and said he was done for the day and I invited him to come eat with us. He told me that he found a great deal on a SUV and he wanted me to come check it out.

So after we ate, I test drove the SUV and really liked it. It was very nice but was thinking, "I JUST paid off my car! I don't want another car payment! But I also know that Mr H's van is a POS and what if it dies soon and we really would need to get a car and these kinds of deals do not happen all of the time!" So I toyed around with the idea of getting it...we talked to the salesman and crunched numbers. I didn't feel comfortable with the numbers and I told Mr H. we should think and talk about it at home.

Once at home I made red, white and blue jello, I didn't know how it would turn out but I thought I would try anyway!

RP invited us to his house for the fireworks but on the way KK fell asleep. He was so tired from all the excitement this morning.

RP's house is so close to the fireworks that we walked. I brought a glow-in-the-dark necklace and some sparklers to entertain KK until the fireworks started. It's a good thing I did because they were a half hour late getting started.

Waiting for the fireworks


He loved the sparklers


Happy Boy!


Oh RP!


Me and my Babes


The fireworks finally started


Halfway through the show he told me that he was tired and asked
if I could hold his ears shut cause it was so loud


During the grand finale he woke up and got really excited. Once the fireworks were done we walked back to RP's house and had some of the red, white, and blue Jello. It was actually really good. I enjoyed it very much. After we were done eating it we buckled KK in the car seat and drove home and fell asleep. We all were tuckered!

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Honey Wheat Bread

# 47 ✔ June 27, 2011

On Monday afternoon I decided I wanted to make some bread. I've never made bread before. Growing up my parents would make bread occasionally...but mostly in the bread maker. I don't have a bread maker and I have a half way decent mixer [I REALLY want a Kitchen Aid...my birthday is next month! lol]. I figured this couldn't be too hard to make...time consuming, yes, but not hard. I was surprisingly right. This was an easy task.

KK helping


Pouring the flour, he managed to get more on the floor than in the bowl a couple of times


Whenever my mom baked pie crust, bread, or anything doughy she would make this dough-monster by poking holes for the eyes and gave it a mouth and would chase us kids and tell us the dough-monster would eat us. We all would squeal in delight as we ran around the house and mom trailed after us. This was my attempt at the dough monster, although, I did not expect KK to try and fight back by punching and kicking it


The finished work. The loaves are not pretty, I admit that, but they do taste very good. The bread is great for sandwiches or as toast. This is a recipe that is going to be used a lot in our family

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