After the soccer game we enjoyed lunch at the 33rd Annual Greek Festival. I like to get my yearly dose of Baklava. Once a year is enough for me, its so sweet, but so good!
Mason is chowing down on a Loukoumade or as we say a "greek doughnut."
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Season Finale
Yesterday the Armadillo's played their final game of the season.
Fans came from miles away just to watch the famous #5.
Sadly it seemed he spent more time on the sidelines than normal, but he didn't seem to mind.
Owen and my dad
Fans came from miles away just to watch the famous #5.
Sadly it seemed he spent more time on the sidelines than normal, but he didn't seem to mind.
Owen and my dad
The whole gang. My dad and mom, sister and brother -in law.
The participation "trophy"
Checking out the trophy
Friday, May 29, 2009
Inspiration Rooms
The internet is a dangerous thing. You can waste hours upon hours searching for everything under the sun. But it is also so magnificent and I often find myself wondering how I survived the first 18 years of my life without it. You Tube has been an awesome teaching tool with Owen. He'll randomly ask, What's a .... or Who's .... and I can show him. Just last night he was watching a clip of Martin Luther King Jr. and his "I have a Dream" speech. He and EJ had just read a children's book about him and he wanted to know more. Another time he was curious what a bagpipe sounded like. So we googled bagpipe and within seconds he could watch and listen to one being played.
I digress.
Here are some photos that are inspiring the boy's bathroom reno. I know my father-n law will see this and groan. He has been appointed EJ's second hand. Ed is very handy and experienced in all sorts of home repair. He always gives me a hard time about the projects, but loves to laugh and brag about their father and son experiences when its all said and done. By appointed, I mean he doesn't necessarily volunteer. He has grown accustomed to EJ calling and assigning the next task. He always thinks we are crazy or at least that I am crazy and he use to blame HGTV and Better Homes and Garden Magazine for my ideas. I guess I have been known to watch/read those on occasion ;) Well, now he can start blaming the internet too!
Edward&Edward Inc. do great work! Their list is endless and now on to the next project.
I hesitate to show these b/c ours will probably look nothing like these. But it's always nice to dream! I would not get a sink like the one below b/c I am much too practical. We need cabinets. But I love the color on the wall and floor tiles.
We are planning to use bead board in place of the the current gold speckled tile. This bead board is a light gray. It makes good sense not to have white in a boys bathroom. Hmmm. The brain is spinning.
Oh and no claw foot tub. We aren't going that luxurious.
The project is on hold until I find tiles and a vanity. This is proving to be tricky with 2 children who don't like walking around tile stores. Imagine that!
I digress.
Here are some photos that are inspiring the boy's bathroom reno. I know my father-n law will see this and groan. He has been appointed EJ's second hand. Ed is very handy and experienced in all sorts of home repair. He always gives me a hard time about the projects, but loves to laugh and brag about their father and son experiences when its all said and done. By appointed, I mean he doesn't necessarily volunteer. He has grown accustomed to EJ calling and assigning the next task. He always thinks we are crazy or at least that I am crazy and he use to blame HGTV and Better Homes and Garden Magazine for my ideas. I guess I have been known to watch/read those on occasion ;) Well, now he can start blaming the internet too!
Edward&Edward Inc. do great work! Their list is endless and now on to the next project.
I hesitate to show these b/c ours will probably look nothing like these. But it's always nice to dream! I would not get a sink like the one below b/c I am much too practical. We need cabinets. But I love the color on the wall and floor tiles.
We are planning to use bead board in place of the the current gold speckled tile. This bead board is a light gray. It makes good sense not to have white in a boys bathroom. Hmmm. The brain is spinning.Oh and no claw foot tub. We aren't going that luxurious.
The project is on hold until I find tiles and a vanity. This is proving to be tricky with 2 children who don't like walking around tile stores. Imagine that!
Anger Management
I myself have never undergone anger management counseling but something tells me these are NOT the proper steps.
1. Swing arms wildly
2. Hit anything within arms reach
3. Throw the nearest item(s)
4. Scream
If that doesn't work...
5. Spit multiple times
6. Turn red and make a really mean face during all of the above.
Actions really do speak louder than words. If only we could get more words!
1. Swing arms wildly
2. Hit anything within arms reach
3. Throw the nearest item(s)
4. Scream
If that doesn't work...
5. Spit multiple times
6. Turn red and make a really mean face during all of the above.
Actions really do speak louder than words. If only we could get more words!
Lunch ideas
If you need some lunch ideas for kiddos visit Courtney's blog. Fortunately she blogged for ideas too and she has a lot of fans out there ;)
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