Where have all the trash cans gone...?

So after the sudden thunderstorm last night I failed to bring in the trash cans. Not wanting to violate the code that the city so strictly enforces (cough, cough), I ran out this morning to put them up. But where were they? How could two huge trash cans just disappear? Did someone actually steal them? So, I thought maybe one of my neighbors put them up for me...nope. Neither huge can was in the backyard...did someone steal our trash cans?? Then as I gazed down the street, I realized what had happened. All of the rain had washed our cans down the street...so, here I am out in my jammies, lugging these two huge cans from down the street. Oh, and they are filled with water. So when I finally get them dumped out and into the backyard, I'm a sweaty mess. I'm ready for Chris to come home!!

Huge Gripe!!

Ok, first of all with Chris being gone, the first question always is...What's for dinner? So tonight Chili's had the honor of serving us a delicious meal! HA-the laugh was on me. Not wanting to handle the girls in the restaurant solo, we ordered to-go. Get home and whew, the order is correct. Because we all know that ordering to-go is always a walk on the wild side. Anyway, I get the girls set up and they start eating..and after they need 100 things and then are finished, I finally get to sit down. Given the fact that I have already zapped the food to re-warm, I am ready to eat...cut the sandwich in half and to my dismay (and disgust), you guessed it - raw chicken! UGH!! So after zapping it again and again, it is finally done, but I have rubber chicken. Needless to say, popcorn for dinner? Chili's has already heard from me, or should I say corporate. I sent an email to Brinker. I'm sure that I will hear something within moments...or never.

Over for this year...

Swim lessons are over!! McKenna did a great job-bummed that Marcia wasn't there for the last class. McKenna went down the enclosed slide twice, but they ran out of time before they could jump off of the diving board. She is already looking forward to next summer's lessons!

Happy Birthday Mom!!

Swim Lessons

McKenna has two more days of swim lessons left. Next summer, I plan on putting both of the girls in two sessions each. It is hard for Caris to sit out this time. So, I can totally see a difference in the teachers that McKenna has this time. With Marcia she is more confident and relaxed, with Katie...not so much. When Katie was gone on Monday, you could see the difference in McKenna and yesterday Katie is back...and McKenna goes back too. I'm not sure if this is Katie's first year teaching, but there is obviously something going on with her teaching style. Because it is clear that McKenna can do it!
Tomorrow is my Mom's birthday-we will be going out to celebrate but she hasn't decided where yet. Should be a fun time!

First Post

This will be my first post. I hope that this will be a way to stay in touch with those who live here and away! I would love to hear from you!
Beth