Flipflops & Pockets

Yes, I am still alive (and kicking). I've been away from this blog for far too long. I've missed you. But, I'm back now. The brood has kept me occupied with illnesses (twice: the stomach flu and now Strep) and the typical-ness of our crazy life. What's a Momma to do? I've had a light load as far as assignments this month, so I've been TRYING to enjoy scrapping just for me. OA is definitely helping with that effort. Seriously, if you don't have October Afternoon's Fly a Kite and Thrift Shop, you need to run right out and get them!! They're THAT good. But, I digress. I do that alot.

We had a great weekend. There I said it. Now don't get me wrong. I am dreading this summer like nobody's business. But, this weekend I survived. I'm sure I will regret those words. But, we all really enjoyed each other's company. Red Box Friday was tweaked and we liked it like that. We did Sal's Pizza this weekend (every other week we do Brinner), followed by just one movie, and rounded off by Family Game Night. Good times I tell ya. Saturday we played outdoors with the neighborhood kids. Well, THEY played outside, while I cleaned out Donk's garage. Sigh. His poor garage is always my dumping ground when he is away. The garage is the first thing he works on when he returns. Daddy knows that I can really mess up a Man Cave fast. Tonight we had Make Your Own Tacos. Boy, the delight a small amount of control can bring to my kiddos is so enjoyable and totally worth the mess left in it's wake.

Got some great photos at P.J. and Julia's school. Both of them got Straight A's...

Some sisterly lovin...

If I act all cool and nonchalant...

Yep, Mr. Third Grade too...

More Fly a Kite Lovin (get some in the Croppin Paradise store)...

And some Dear Lizzy & CC's Material Girl for good measure...

Back to the October Afternoon and Material Girl. Did this while I played along at this month's Crop at Simply Obsessed. Gasp!! Are those pictures of me? Thanks Michelle.

Not crazy about this next one. But, it's a story I had to tell, so into the twins' book it goes. Once they were discharged from the hospital, it was right into the fire that is our life. They spent an awful lot of time strapped into their seats running to and fro with their siblings and their activities! Not always their favorite thing as is evident by Sullivan in the picture.

That's all I have for now. I promise to be back soon. Well, I'll try.