Darn Time Zones

Ugh! All over the web are images and articles about the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. I am so excited but I don't want to know about them. I don't even want to see the tiniest thumbnail image! I want to see it all tonight when it airs in my time zone as if it were live. Because it is all about me. ;)

I am trying to be strong and should just turn off the computer and walk away... Yeah, that is what I will do.

Now.

I can do it.

Really.

I am in control.

Here we go.

Help me!

9 Cent Entertainment

9 pennies from the bottom of Mom's bag - 9 cents
Big Brother with arms long enough to reach more pennies - free
3 adoreable children getting along - PRICELESS!

We spent a while at the big watefall at our local mall which as you can see is beautiful. Z could reach coins other people had tossed in so his sisters could make a bunch of wishes. Awww! How sweet is that! He was their hero! I found exactly 9 pennies in my bag so they could make even more wishes though I did not quite obtain the hero status my son did. Oh well.

It was so wonderful to watch them having so much fun with something so simple. I often feel overwhelmed by all the requests to go somewhere, do something, buy the latest and greatest toy or game. We try so hard to teach our children not to be materialistic but it is hard for them and us. Plus we have been staying in the house so much lately because of the heat that we are all a little stir crazy and the bickering had been escalating to impressive levels. It was nice to be out in the sun and fresh air and for all three of them to be loving and kind to each other without me telling them to!

Of course we did a little shopping while there. I was so happy. It has been months since I have gone shopping (Steve does not understand that groceries don't count) and I was going through withdrawls! Even though I did not get anything for me (I usually don't) we did get these fabulous shoes for the girls!

Their love for shoes fills me with such pride! They are mine! It is hard to tell from this picture that the shoes are glittery and have satin trim and bows. So fabulous. Yea!

My Post Came Back!

It is no coincidence that after sharing my last post the lost-post I referred to came back! Thanks God! I have been having serious memory issues lately and was beginning to think I was loosing it… well more than I already have and will admit to.

So while in the van a commercial came on about the Women of Faith Conference which comes to my area in September. Living in the Denver area all I usually hear about is political stuff thanks to the Democratic National Convention being help here next month. It was nice to hear about something I am more interested in!

Last year was my first time to WOF (I am so with it) and oh how I loved it and have been looking forward to it ever since. Ah to laugh, sing and cry with a few hundred thousand of my closest sisters. Love it! If you have not gone I highly highly recommend it! Here is a glimpse to see what I saw from our “mile high” seats (get it?!?! – I am such a nerd.)

And here is a preview of what is in store for us this year! I can't wait!

I Am Beautiful

This is not the post I intended to post today. I had a great idea earlier while in the van (you'd think I lived in it) but totally lost it by the time we returned home. I remember I thought it was going to be really good. I guess we will never know. God had a better plan though when He delivered this gem to me in my email in box. How cool is our God to use technology like that!

So here is my gift to you today. I am not being conceited - this is a terrific gift. I hope you enjoy. I for one an adding it to my ever increasing list on Google Reader (Thanks again Angie!)

Pancake Day!!!

Tomorrow is pancake day! Read here to see what all the fuss is about!

And on a completely unrelated note - What possesses a 5 year old to try to “top off” her juice cup from a newly opened jug that weighs as much as she does?

I was quite the scene trying to mop it up when I cannot bend at the waist. (I'll explain another time. Ooh Blog Tease!) Lots of pushing towels around with my feet and picking them up with my toes. Pedicure - shoot. Oh well! Such is life with kiddos.