Summer Vacation Day #13

Thursday, May 31st.
Good-bye May.
Today started out late, really late. We'll be up late tonight.
I read a blog today.
http://ninetenthscrazy.blogspot.com/?m=1
There was an update yesterday.
She is not sounding very well inspired.
I had assumed she would have blogged about having her M-I-L move into her basement.
Or since the city school calendar says the elementary school had its Field Day she would have mentioned that.
Or I would expect to hear about her college registration, as she finished her GED last summer.
I have a hard time getting a good read on people.

I got off the laptop surfing and got onto the craft table.
My son donated two red Lego bricks for his dad's cuff link gift.

I made another washer necklace, this one in purple and gold for the M-I-L.
I feel safe blogging about my surprises as no one reads this blog. I mean no one.

I spent the rest of the afternoon surfing for more projects to add to my list. I did manage to print out a page of iPhone icons for a card idea.
I did find that I am out of blue card stock.

On this day in 1859 Big Ben started operation in London.

At 8:30PM I got real hungry for a big bowl of pasta, maybe I have some penne in the cupboard.

I found the three episodes if the Hatfields & McCoys mini-series on the History Channel website. My hubby hooked the laptop up to the TV.

Summer Vacation Day #12

Wednesday, May 30th.
I'll be quick because it's 18 minutes 'til midnight.
We did actually do something today. We left the house for lunch and dined at IHOP. Then we headed up to the base. The predicted thunder storm showers were no where insight. So to the pool we go. A rather enjoyable two hours we had. Pool closed at 6PM. A 6:30PM meeting I had at the Bowling Lanes. We will be bowling in a league for the next eight weeks.
Now I'm going to watch an episode of Bramwell and then to sleep.

Summer Vacation Day #11

Tuesday, May 29th.
Today was another rained in day so no pool. I washed up all the dishes. Washed one boy blanket. Made three bracelets for the girl.
Learned a little about the End-of-the-Middle-Ages and the Beginning of the Renaissance in 1453.
That's it for Tuesday.

Summer Vacation Day #10

Monday, May 28th aka Memorial Day (45th) and Hamburger day.
I woke up to the sound of someone making herself some breakfast. It was the sleepy-head of the house. She wanted to go swimming today but due to a wonderful tropical storm off the Atlantic we were rained out or in.
We did go out to the SPOT for free bowling & shoes. 3 out of 4 got Chick-Fil-A on the way there. 1 out of 4 got a personal cheese pizza at the snack bar.
The kids got 2 turns in the laser maze each.
I got new shoe covers as a surprise by my Hubby. Thanks big bunches.
Back at home, the kids are finishing up the movie series, Iron Man 2.
I found 15 free games for the Kindle. I emailed the link to me in-laws. I don't know if they like it or not. I rarely get a response, in a timely manner that I can even remember what I sent.
http://thefrugalgirls.com/2011/12/free-kindle-games-list.html
Next I need to go to me laptop, get to Amazon and send the free games to me Kindle.
I hope you and yours had a safe holiday weekend. Tomorrow I have to get the bread-winner of the house up and out of the house in the early morning. Then I can start conducting some Father's Day gift making, or at least go shopping for the last few needed items.

Summer Vacation Day Number 9

Sunday, May 27th.
It was Sunday but we did not get to Church today.
I event sent an iMessage to me M-I-L to see if she wanted to play a game today and there was no response.
I've been playing Words with Friends with one opponent that doesn't like to chat.
The day for me was with dishes and garden tub cleaning.
The other three household members caught up on some super hero movies such as the Incredible Hulk (2) and Iron Man (1).
I am ending my day with an episode of Bramwell.

Summer Vacation Day Number 8

Saturday, May 26th.
Deja'vu.
It was a Saturday (again).
We started out with a late morning rise.
Skipped breakfast.

Eventually we headed out for a Sam's Club run. (low on soda).
Before we reached our intended destination I had to stop for Lunch. Fazoli's was the agreed upon choice.
The Big Guy of the House took inventory of our super hero DVD selection and concluded we were missing four movies. So he wanted to head out and see what was on the shelf to get today. He found all four at Sam's Club (no endorsement).
While we were next door to Walmart I said I need to find a dropper for another summer project. He dropped me off with my little girl and we walked out with six items. Three items are for a desk craft project. A white shirt to go with the dropper. A big blue shirt for my bleach project.
Upon returning home they watched Spider-man 2 & 3. I got lost in my email links.
At 8:21PM I quit. OK I'll play one more word on Words with Friends and then that's it.

Summer Vacation Day Number Seven

Friday, May 25th.
It's Friday. It is Friday. Not Saturday. It feels like a Saturday.
The plan was to sleep in. I did not follow the plan. I went to the big room and started watching Documentaries on Netflix Instant Streaming. If you are one of the 36 that follow me on Get Glue you already knew that.
By noon I was hungry and no one wanted to leave the house. I went down to Winn-Dixie and picked up some substance. Returned home and cooked.
After a Pre-Memorial weekend meal I felt like a nap (because I didn't sleep in) but did not nap. I returned to watching documentaries. Maybe it's the voice of David Attenborough that make me feel smarter. I'll use the word smarter.
I didn't think I did enough to make a post today but here it is.

Summer Vacation Day Number 6

Thursday, May 24th.
Day number six with the kids and I'm still holding out and going strong.
We have a four day weekend starting tomorrow. Today we have spent some time thinking of what to do. We mostly decided of where not to go.
I managed one load of laundry today (for the man) before heading out. My big girl and I had a Hobby Lobby list that we needed to fill. Then I headed over to ... the mall ... to pick up a special order. It fits! Yeah me! Next we headed up to the base with my old blue 8 pound bowling ball. The guy, Paul, said he would be at the Bowling Lanes for about an hour starting at 1630 today. I am having the holes plugged and re-drilled to fit my daughters hand/grip. We are looking into a Mixed Adult/Youth Bowling League for eight weeks of June & July.
While at the Spot we ordered one large pizza with half pepperoni and three drink cups. Our fourth person was not answering his phone lines as previously agreed. He eventually showed up. He got one slice. The kids enjoyed an assortment of games from Foosball to Laser Maze. Now we are all back home. Girl has been searching for some new apps for photo editing. Boys are at the pc games. I am entering my sixth day summer vacation blog.

Summer Vacation Day Number 5

Wednesday, May 23rd.
What a day!
Bike repair, bike ride before 1030.
Arts & Crafts, working on Father's Day, Birthdays, and Christmas.
Laundry, cleaned the inside of the washer drum.
Movie at home with the kids, Jumanji was the pick.
Now I'm craving a Bloomin' Onion for dinner.

Summer Vacation Day Number 4

Did you think I almost forgot a day?
We got up this morning and got ready to go have lunch with the big guy.
(By the way, Today's Special was Beef Bulgogi over steamed rice, kim chi)
Then a little trip through the BX, and a short trip in the Commissary.
One stop at the USPS to mail out a book to an in-law. Back home, entering more into our media list. No thought on dinner. We'll wing it later. Oh Wings, that's an idea.

Summer Vacation Day Number 3

Monday 21 May.
Today I have to type up my daily blog early because I get my annual eye exam today which means my eyes will be dilated for the rest of the day and I won't be able to focus on typing anything later.

Summer Vacation Day Two

Sunday 20 May.
It's Sunday so we'll be at Church today.
Then we will do a little Push Mower window shopping/browsing.
I'll end up washing a load of laundry or two before the day is over.
Hallmark Holiday's says it's Pick Strawberries Day but I doubt we'll get up to do that, (unless picking strawberries in the produce section of the grocery store counts).

Summer Vacation Day Number One

Saturday 19 May

What to do today. Get up late just because it's Saturday and that's the one day we have to catch up on the sleep we missed during the week.

Later today maybe some yard work. Definitely a garbage/recycle dump run. Dishes and laundry.

Maybe end the day with a family board game if two others can stay off their pc game.

But most of all Have Fun on the First Day of Summer Vacation!

Minus One and a Half Day Left

That's right I only have to set my alarm for school one more time.  Then I'll have to set the alarm for other things during the Summer Vacation Break.
One thing on my mind that I'll share is about reading the codes inside the red coca-cola bottle caps. I found putting the cap upside down on my iPhone backside up with the light on will help me read the letters and numbers inside the cap.
[There was one more thing but my old memory can only recall so much at one time.
I'll remember it later and include it tomorrow.] 

Minus Nine Days and Counting

As of Today, Thursday, May 10th, we have five and a half school days left before summer vacation starts.
Tomorrow, Friday, May 11th, the First and Second Grade Students that reached the AR Goal for their grade will have a fun day on inflatable bouncy blow-ups.  All Media Center items should be checked back in.  Inventory will begin.  Hopefully the school and the county will complete this year without any major bangs, booms, or ca-plows.

Minus Eleven Days and Counting

As of Tuesday, May 8, 2012 we have 11 more school days until Summer Vacation.