So many of you tell me how busy our weekends seem.  Your right, we are busy, but I will admit, we always take time to do a little relaxing.  It just might not be until 7 p.m.

This weekend has been busy from beginning to end.  I get tired just thinking about everything we did.

Friday was cleaning day again.  I had thought about going out to run some errands (like “needed” groceries) but decided to stay home do a little organizing.  Once everyone was home from school and work we went out for a quick dinner.  The middle school was having a Spring Fling so we went over and let the kids enjoy the outdoor activities for the night.  Emily ended up having an impromptu sleepover with her BF.

Brad made a fort in his room on Saturday

The neighborhood behind us always has a yearly garage sale we like to walk to.  Everyone was up early so we could get a good start.  We ended up with a pair of junior golf clubs for Brad (we have been looking for a set for awhile).  The girls came away with some fun jewelry and Scott found some ladder thingy.   Once we were back, Scott started working on the shed while Emily and I went and volunteered at our library.  They were having a children’s event and we had been asked to help.   We ran to the grocery store on the way home to get those needed groceries and Father’s Day treats.

Emily and Brad were very excited for Father’s Day.  We had purchased “dad’s” gift a few days ago and they were excited to give it to him.  Emily worked really hard making up a scavenger hunt so he had to work for his gift this year.  After all the clues were read, he found a pair of new Nike shoes in the trunk of my car.   Special doughnuts for breakfast, his favorite sandwich for lunch and we let him pick where we were going to dinner…Chinese!  YUM!  Before we headed to dinner, we ran over to Costco to buy a new TV.  Our TV broke the other day so it was time.

 

Believe it or not, there were more things we did…but not important enough to mention!   What did you do this weekend?  Were you as busy as we were?

Our weekend flew by. I think I am ready for a slow and leisurely one soon.  One more weekend of busyness and then we should be able to have a quieter one.

Scott was off on Friday and I must say he was a trooper.  I am a Tacoma Mall Blogger and had my first assignment, shopping for shoes!!  When I realized Scott would be with me, I decided I needed a plan.  I knew I wanted some sandals and we were on the hunt.  Guess who found the pair I bought?…Scott!  You will have to stop by later this month to find out more about our shopping experience.  Here is a sneak peek.

I am such a tease huh?

Once we made it home from Tacoma (about a half hour away), we went up to the school to see Brad get the Grin Critter award.  It is always nice when Scott is off for these fun days.  We ended our day with a pizza dinner out.

Saturday morning came early again.  We headed back down to Raymond for more pricing of Scott’s grandma’s things.  Next weekend is the garage sale, so our goal was to get everything priced.  We literally got everything done except for under the kitchen sink.   We spent another 6-7 hours just pricing and setting up.   Once we were done we headed back to Scott’s parents for dinner.  Everyone was starving and it was a nice break before heading back home.   Emily camped with her cousin, Auntie and Uncle while Brad came home with us.  The boys found a BB gun at Grandma’s so he spent most of Saturday night shooting at a target.

I was tired Sunday morning but got myself up to work out with my 90 Day Win girls.  We ended up walking 3 miles together.  Afterwards, we walked through the Farmer’s Market for our nutrition class.  The rest of our day consisted of doing home chores…along with some relaxing.   Scott found these cute washboards at his grandparents so we added them to our laundry room…I love them and how they compliment my other decorations!

A busy week ahead of us with appointments, dinners out, workouts, our 14th wedding anniversary, garage sale etc…I am looking forward to a LOT of relaxing on Mother’s Day!

How was your weekend??

 

I finally was able to get my pictures to download from last weekend so today’s Weekend Wrap Up is a recap of the last two weeks in pictures!

Easter Egg Hunt

The kids both spent some of their money on gifts for Scott and I. Emily bought me this plaque to remind me of my sweet Symonne who went to kitty heaven a few month ago. That’s my sweet girl. Brad found out a few weeks ago about my favorite candy, Buttered Popcorn Jelly Belly’s. He brought me a package home from Ocean Shores which had 20 left in the package! He decided that he is now a fan of them too!

 I spent the day on Saturday with some good friends I use to work with.  We get together when we can and it had been a while.  While I was gone the boys disassembled the rest of the playhouse.  Our back yard just got bigger!  We also sold our car this weekend so we are on the hunt for a new car.  We haven’t found it yet…although we are close.  See that cute little heart up there?  Scott made jello tonight and added a heart just for me.  How romantic!  I loved it!

How was your weekend?  I hope you had a great one!  I am participating in a big giveaway coming up this week.  Be sure to stop by if you are in the need of a Canon Camera!!

 

 

 

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It’s Monday?  I have to admit I am dreading the morning routine today!  Kids have been gone most of the week and are very tired.  I am going to need to be creative to pull them out of bed.  (Wish me luck!)

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Last Sunday we dropped the kids off at Nana and Papa’s.  They were on their way to Ocean Shores for the week, excited to spend some time a the beach and swimming in the pool.   While Scott and I were excited to get a little break ourselves.

We didn’t do anything super exciting…got a few things done around here, had a couple dinners out and just enjoyed the “quietness.”  Scott had to go to work Thursday and Friday so I spent one day shopping and a day doing some computer work.

Friday night Emily called us to say Brad was bored (homesick) and wanted to come home.   Saturday morning we met Papa half way and picked up Brad.  Emily wanted to stay one more day with her cousin…so they stayed at Nana’s for one more day.  Brad was happy to see us and told us all about the winnings at the arcade, skateboarding and the condo.  Scott and Brad spent part of the day tearing apart the playhouse.

Brad’s buddy was home from his trip to California so they were in heaven to shoot some baskets and just being boys.  Scott and I had planned on dinner out so we took Brad out with us.  I think he enjoys “mom and dad” time without his sister!

While the boys were playing I was busy making food for Easter dinner.  I baked and decorated sugar cookies.   Put together some delicious baked beans (I will share this recipe soon) and popped some confetti popcorn (I will share this recipe too).

Sunday the Easter Bunny made a quiet appearance and left two baskets full of goodies.   (I can’t believe I didn’t take any pictures.)  We drove down to my in-laws and celebrated with the family.   It was great seeing Emily…we had missed her.   Lot of yummy food to be eaten.  I took pictures of the kids doing their egg hunt but my pictures are not downloading.

I hope everyone had a festive Easter!  I have a GREAT giveaway coming up this week!  You won’t want to miss it!  Have a great Monday.

(I will download pictures soon!)

 

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Happy Monday!

This past week I came down with a terrible cold which was not a fun way to start my weekend.   This cold was one of the worst I have ever had.  The headache pain behind my eyes was horrible, along with my head feeling like a bowling ball.   I was pretty miserable and just wanted a little rest.  So what did I do to get that?   I agreed to not one sleepover, but two!   Emily and Brad had both of their best friends sleep over.   I know I am crazy but the kids entertain themselves really well at this age and it worked (I got to go to bed early that night)!  We did go for pizza before everyone showed up at our house.

Saturday Emily and I were heading to my sisters house in Sammamish.  I felt a little groggy getting up but decided to head up to her house anyway.  We had been trying to get up to her house for a few weeks and knew this was our only chance for several more weeks.  We had manicures, pedicure and did lots of shopping.  The boys stayed home hanging out, catching frogs, playing basketball and went to see The Lorax (which they both enjoyed).

Emily and I headed back home Sunday after a light lunch at Starbucks. (YUM!)  Once we were back, we caught up with  the boys and heard about their weekend.    The kids were outside with friends shortly after we drove in the driveway…they don’t waste any time with their friends.

I am still suffering from my cold but it seems to be getting a little better.  I worked out with it all last week and will probably try to do the same this week.  I was not as strict with my food this weekend as I should have been.  Hoping it won’t haunt me on Wednesday at weigh in!

I hope you have a great week!  I have some great giveaways coming up this week so be sure to stop by everyday!

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No, I am not a huge fan of March Madness but Scott is!  I did fill out a bracket just to see how far I could get, did you?   Our March Madness has actually been our Northwest weather.  Absolutely crazy.  We saw snow, heavy rains, wind and sun…all within a 4-day span.

Friday was a needed day of rest.  It had been one busy week, busier than normal.   I decided to take a relaxing approach to my day.  Once everyone was home, we went out to dinner and we were all here!  No GNO, no parties and no sleepovers.   Brad’s school hosted a Pizza and Bingo night.   Our friends invited us to go and since we had never been, we decided to try it out.  We left Scott at home and the kids and I went and had a great time.  Brad went to bed in tears, we figured it was just our busy week and he was exhausted.  In fact, his problem was he had not made a leprechaun trap.  Scott decided to help him construct a quick one before he headed back to bed.  (No captures to report.)

 

 

 

It was a sleep-in Saturday (the best kind).   We didn’t really have anything going on this weekend so we got a few more things done around here.  Scott mowed the lawn (first of the season) and washed my filthy car.  I decided to tackle another closet upstairs.  It always looks worse before it gets better.  See the big mess I made?  The closet looks great now!

 

I received an invitation to go on a walk/run with my 90 Day Win girls Sunday morning.  You know how I love my sleep-in mornings, so it was hard to give it up but I did.  We ended up doing interval training for 1.7 miles and walked the remainder of the 4.2 miles we did.   It was a great workout and I am feeling it tonight.   I kicked my feet up today and fell asleep on the couch while Scott and Brad started taking apart the playhouse we have.  Scott and I went on a 25 minute walk after dinner so I should get extra credit for all the exercise accomplished today.

It is conference week at the grade school so Brad will be home early every day this week.  His conference is on Wednesday so will venture to the school that afternoon.  I will continue my evening workouts along with a HOA meeting at our house later in the week.  Emily and I are looking forward to heading to my sisters next weekend.

Happy Monday everyone!