Brain Dump

1}We've reached the intolerable hot here today -- with the humidity just to make it really sticky. Up until today, the evenings have cooled down beautifully and the breezes have kept it perfectly gorgeous out. Very thankful we have a pool to cool off in!

2}My Aunt and Uncle celebrated 50 years of marriage last night. We missed the dinner, but were able to slip out once the girls were asleep. It was so nice to dress up and kick back and relax. They hosted the party at their home and it's soooo beautiful there. My uncle is an epic gardener!

Photo by: Bub

3}The one thing about the Littles that drives me absolutely mad is that they think I am at their instant (and constant) beck and call. Then I remind myself that that's a good thing. It goes to show you what wonderful care they had in their orphanage. I did lose it one day though and said firmly through my teeth, "I am NOT your maid!"

4}I have had this recurring dream that we moved. I don't want to move! I love our "new" home! The funny thing is I only get a wee snippet in the dream that leads me to conclude that we moved to another spot in the country with rolling hills. Hmmm.....

5}We have quit going to church -- not permanently of course! The two little ones are getting more restless each week that we go, but we feel that they are not ready to be under the care of someone else, as in sending them to Sunday school as would be expected. They are too free yet to climb up on anyone's lap and snuggle in. We'll wait a few weeks and then try again.

6}Friday night we did a faux pas and had hot dogs over the fire. We also had broccoli salad. I think the Wee Three were glad we ate outside. Every time they thought we weren't looking, they'd toss their broccoli salad in the evergreen tree. They know they are supposed to eat everything on their plate. To clarify, when it's something we know they've never seen in their life, we give them a wee tiny bit, and they are expected to eat it. They also know that if they don't eat it, they don't get dessert. Needless to say none of them had dessert on Friday night. However, last night, Bella made sure she ate everything on her plate and proceeded to show us multiple times that it was empty. She put her lips in a pout and said, "last night no ice cream!" I asked her why and she said, " my food, throw tree." We all laughed! She gets, it! These girls are so bright, they make me smile. Needless to say, she very much enjoyed her ice cream last night!

7}We are on a huge hiatus from doing photo shoots. Of course not shooting anyone but my own friends and family when they're around has me thinking about photography and where we want to go with it. Lots of thoughts, lots of ideas. I'm surprising myself! There is a course I desperately want to take, but first we have to start making some money again. I don't know about you, reader, but money certainly isn't growing on our trees these days :o)!

8}Speaking of money not growing on trees, I've become a bargain shopper extraordinaire these days. It's actually been quite fun! I just wish I had more time...

9}We are having a bunch of family over for Peach's birthday today, so I better get crackin'.

Wishing you all a blessed and rest filled Sunday!