Finally!

Whatever shall I do???

Of course, I have big plans to clean up this house ~ everything from closets to garage.  Now will it really happen? That certainly remains to be seen.  In reality, there will be a lot of swimming.  Lots and lots of swimming.  I'm hoping there will also be some reading for all of us.  Several fun trips are coming up too, so we have lots to look forward to in the next couple of months. I was crazy enough to agree to a Dollywood trip yesterday on our first full day off.  I didn't even get to sleep late! So this morning, I rest....the resting will only last until lunch time because I need to vacuum, do a little laundry, and run some errands this afternoon.  One of my errands is to replenish my Love Spell since nobody has stepped up to be a supplier for me yet.  Tonight, Brian is making his winning recipe for a practice run, and we have some family coming over to taste his creation.  Yay for yummy food, family, fun, and REST!

Last Day Of School!

Tuesday was the last day of school.  I have LOTS of pictures to document the day because in my world the last day of school is worth celebrating!

Walking into school on the last day

Just picked up the report cards
(Sidenote: That "No Dogs Allowed" on the school door always makes me laugh)

Trying to get a good picture at home!

Here are the outtakes:

Sweet boy

Precious girl

Flowers from one of my students

Tuesday evening, we had our annual last day of school celebration with The Freemans.  Parker and Claire made "Welcome To Summer" signs for the front door.

Case

The Girls
(Not sure about Emme's face ~ ha!)

Emme

Master Chef

Jason in a cool hat

Time to eat

Dress-up time

Smore's
(Moved to the front porch because of rain)

Emme

Sarah Cate

Parker

Claire

Case

Amy

Max and Patch met for the first time

Piled up on Parker

Hide and Seek
Parker and Case were "It"

Let the summer fun begin!!!

Monday Night With Two Matthews

I'm tired, and I'm still awake at 10:45.  That's late for a Mamaw on a school night.  So you get a list:

1. Tomorrow is the last day of school.  WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!

2. Dancing With The Stars was good tonight.  Tomorrow is the finale, and I seriously don't know who I want to win.  I don't even know who I think might win.  What is wrong with me?

3. I am really enjoying The Bachelorette.  So far, and I'm sure they haven't released all of the crazy yet, I really like Ryan.  He reminds me A LOT of Matthew McConaughey.  In case you're wondering, that is a very good thing.  I am quite fond of Matthew.

4. Friday night's pizza crust was seriously the best ever! I think we are on to something! (And by we, I mean B)

5. We have been contacted by several different folks from Ree's "entourage".  We have our flight arrangements confirmed.  It seriously looks like this trip to the ranch is really going to happen.  I am still in shock.  Also, I have absolutely no idea what I'm going to wear.  I want to look cute-ish, but she keeps talking about horses and horse poo.  Uh oh!

6. I need to find a Pinterest board with this title: Looking Cute While Standing In Horse Poo

7. I am totally out of my giant fire balls.  I usually have one with my dark chocolate every night as a little treat.  I had to buy a bag of tiny, little, baby Value Time fire balls to get me through.  They are SO not a suitable substitute.  So I need my supplier to come through for me...soon.  Hint, Hint.

8. I recently rediscovered a long, lost love ~  Love Spell body wash from Victoria's Secret.  It has been about 11 years since I last used it.  I've fallen in love all over again.  It kind of smells like Hawaiian Punch! I know that probably sounds weird, but just trust me.  There's just one little thing...Claire has discovered it too.  Now I have an empty bottle.  I don't have a Love Spell supplier as of yet, but I'm currently taking applications.

9. Oh my goodness! I'm still watching The Bachelorette, and Emily just said she thinks this Joe guy looks like Matthew McConaughey! Now that I look at him, he does a little.  Not as much as Ryan though.

10. It's 11:11, and I need to go to bed! Did I mention that tomorrow is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL???

(UPDATE: She just sent Matthew #2 home.  Goodbye Joe!)

Weekend Fun!

On Saturday night, Parker had his Boy Scout Crossover Ceremony.  It's where the boys get their new neckerchief and officially move up a level.

 They also always have a flag burning ceremony.

 On Sunday, both kids sang The Bible Book Bop at church.  

(These pictures aren't great because my camera doesn't do well when the lights are so low.)

(I'm sure it doesn't have anything to do with the photographer.)

We also went swimming Saturday and Sunday! 

 The lifeguard is back in town!

 Isn't he pretty?