For all you Guitar Hero regulars, I am sorry to say that you have lost your chance at stardom.
Sorry.
But then again, you may still have a chance.
On the last Saturday we were at the beach, we arrived, as usual, early in the morning. We usually set up around 9 in the morning, but remember my earlier post about being on the boardwalk by 6:30? Everything was closed... this time someone had been there open and rocking since 5:30 AM. Who can rock at 5:30 in the morning?!?!
Like Guitar Hero, there is another game rock star inspired called Rock Band. Being that I have never played either, forgive me any misconceptions... I believe that with Guitar Hero it is just you and the game. With Rock Band, you and your best pals all get to rock away. You choose if you want to play guitar, drums or just sing.
There was a tent set up for any rock star want-to-bes and it was a Rock Band contest! You had to win your bracket in order to go on to the semi-finals and finals. I can't tell you what they were viaing for, but I can say that the kids were riveted! They kept running up to the boardwalk just to watch.
Like I said, you may still have your chance... Check your local listings to see if it is coming to a town near you!
Monday, June 30, 2008
Friday, June 27, 2008
Phew!
Looks like I will be safe...and I was so worried...
And this just in:The snide will inherit the Earth — according to an article by anthropologist Meredith Small. Turns out sarcasm offers a distinct evolutionary advantage to those who can express and understand it. How so? Friendships and social networks form based on the art of negative humor, and it's these social alliances that aid in species survival. Snarky not your thing? Say farewell to your place in the gene pool. "
And this just in:The snide will inherit the Earth — according to an article by anthropologist Meredith Small. Turns out sarcasm offers a distinct evolutionary advantage to those who can express and understand it. How so? Friendships and social networks form based on the art of negative humor, and it's these social alliances that aid in species survival. Snarky not your thing? Say farewell to your place in the gene pool. "
lucky charms
At what age do you realize the pure delicious yumminess of the lucky charms marshmallows?
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Avery...and the first night
The first night of our vacation was harsh...Our flight from Denver was delayed almost 2 hours... getting us there after 2:00 in the morning! I still had to pick up the rental car and drive out to the beach... an hour and a half drive. So by the time I had picked up the car and started out it was after 3.
I usually head out there and sleep in the car with the kids for the first night of vacation. I have a few reasons for this, but mainly it's because I am cheap. I don't want to spend any more money than I have too. It usually works out just fine, except this time for Avery.
Dillon and Bailey had gladly piled into the back area of the SUV to sleep, but Avery decided that she was up. At 4:20 AM, I could do nothing that could convince her to try and sleep again. So we played.
Somehow, I was able to keep this up until about 6:20 when she decided that she had had enough of the car and was STARVING! I reluctantly woke up the other two and we headed down to the boardwalk.
It was gorgeous. Quiet. Calm. and closed.
The bathrooms? closed
The restaurants? closed
After walking down something like 13 blocks, we found an open restroom. YEAH!
Then we found a restaurant that would be opening in 13 minutes.
We headed down to the beach and enjoyed the smell of the salt water, and seeing the beach area come alive.
I don't think I have stopped smiling since I hit the boardwalk. Is it sheer happiness at being here or lunacy? At this point, I couldn't tell you.
We walked back down to the car and I get Avery to fall asleep in the back of the car and I convince the others to read a while. I get about an hours worth of sleep maybe an hour and a half.
Then we hit the beach! This is when Avery freaks out.
Avery does not like to be dirty. When she touches the sand it sticks to her hands. She shows me and wants me to clean them off. Then she sits and tries to wipe her feet off. She settles into my lap and watches the other two play in the sand. Finally she tries a little. She walks away and comes back. A few more times and she can deal with it.
I was really worried that I would have a lap and hip attachment all week long! But it works out and by the end of the week, she is a happy little beach baby.
I usually head out there and sleep in the car with the kids for the first night of vacation. I have a few reasons for this, but mainly it's because I am cheap. I don't want to spend any more money than I have too. It usually works out just fine, except this time for Avery.
Dillon and Bailey had gladly piled into the back area of the SUV to sleep, but Avery decided that she was up. At 4:20 AM, I could do nothing that could convince her to try and sleep again. So we played.
Somehow, I was able to keep this up until about 6:20 when she decided that she had had enough of the car and was STARVING! I reluctantly woke up the other two and we headed down to the boardwalk.
It was gorgeous. Quiet. Calm. and closed.
The bathrooms? closed
The restaurants? closed
After walking down something like 13 blocks, we found an open restroom. YEAH!
Then we found a restaurant that would be opening in 13 minutes.
We headed down to the beach and enjoyed the smell of the salt water, and seeing the beach area come alive.
I don't think I have stopped smiling since I hit the boardwalk. Is it sheer happiness at being here or lunacy? At this point, I couldn't tell you.
We walked back down to the car and I get Avery to fall asleep in the back of the car and I convince the others to read a while. I get about an hours worth of sleep maybe an hour and a half.
Then we hit the beach! This is when Avery freaks out.
Avery does not like to be dirty. When she touches the sand it sticks to her hands. She shows me and wants me to clean them off. Then she sits and tries to wipe her feet off. She settles into my lap and watches the other two play in the sand. Finally she tries a little. She walks away and comes back. A few more times and she can deal with it.
I was really worried that I would have a lap and hip attachment all week long! But it works out and by the end of the week, she is a happy little beach baby.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Home again, home again...
Yes, we have been away on vacation!!! click here but start it 2 minutes 15 seconds in...
Let's see if I can some up the 11 days we were gone in 11 pictures...
Avery wanting to know what is going on... this lasted a few days, then she loved it!
Lots of beach fun! Sand castles, drip castles, digging huge holes, making up silly beach ball games, making friends and playing for hours.
Water fun! Mostly done by Dillon. Bailey stayed at the edge and Avery stayed on my lap whenever we got close to the water.
Family together time. It was really nice that Kevin was able to come for a few days this time. Usually he stays home because of work or hockey.
Beach reading. Lots of beach reading and sudoku playing.
Isaac snuggling. I loved seeing my newest nephew Isaac and his big brother Andrew. The kids had SO much fun with Andrew and loved kissing on Isaac. Oh yeah- I liked seeing my sister and her husband too. =)
Seeing my grandparents. There were 15 of us total there enjoying the beach. My aunt Melodee and cousin Gregg came down for a few days. My grandparents were there a few days and the rest of us enjoyed the week.
Boardwalk fun. Here we are getting ready to go bike and surrey riding one morning. In the evenings we would head up for walking, shopping, and ice cream! Lots of ice cream.
Two different nights we enjoyed amusement park fun. Here Kevin and Bailey are taking on Dillon in a bumper car fight to the death. Okay, maybe not death....
After the week was done, I traveled with the kids up to see some of Kevin's family at their beach house. Then I traveled on to Philly. We went sight seeing and enjoyed some of the history that Philly could offer.
Mainly the last day was filled with waiting and traveling and waiting some more, which causes the crazies to surface...
So there is your recap... There are amusing stories to come, so tune in again later in the week.
Happy to be home!
Let's see if I can some up the 11 days we were gone in 11 pictures...
Avery wanting to know what is going on... this lasted a few days, then she loved it!
Lots of beach fun! Sand castles, drip castles, digging huge holes, making up silly beach ball games, making friends and playing for hours.
Water fun! Mostly done by Dillon. Bailey stayed at the edge and Avery stayed on my lap whenever we got close to the water.
Family together time. It was really nice that Kevin was able to come for a few days this time. Usually he stays home because of work or hockey.
Beach reading. Lots of beach reading and sudoku playing.
Isaac snuggling. I loved seeing my newest nephew Isaac and his big brother Andrew. The kids had SO much fun with Andrew and loved kissing on Isaac. Oh yeah- I liked seeing my sister and her husband too. =)
Seeing my grandparents. There were 15 of us total there enjoying the beach. My aunt Melodee and cousin Gregg came down for a few days. My grandparents were there a few days and the rest of us enjoyed the week.
Boardwalk fun. Here we are getting ready to go bike and surrey riding one morning. In the evenings we would head up for walking, shopping, and ice cream! Lots of ice cream.
Two different nights we enjoyed amusement park fun. Here Kevin and Bailey are taking on Dillon in a bumper car fight to the death. Okay, maybe not death....
After the week was done, I traveled with the kids up to see some of Kevin's family at their beach house. Then I traveled on to Philly. We went sight seeing and enjoyed some of the history that Philly could offer.
Mainly the last day was filled with waiting and traveling and waiting some more, which causes the crazies to surface...
So there is your recap... There are amusing stories to come, so tune in again later in the week.
Happy to be home!
Monday, June 9, 2008
things they put into their mouths....
Why is it when we offer them new things to try they refuse, throw fits, or timidly try? Yet, when they come up with "great" combinations they willingly pop it into their mouths?
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Thank you Economic Stimulus Package!!
Just doing our part to help out the economy.
This is what I have had to deal with for the longest time! We used to have doors that covered, but did not work or even hang very well. Then in a fit I dragged them out of here a few weeks ago.
Today the door man arrived and when he left I had this...
It is not exactly what I wanted, but they will be so nice compared with what we had.
We will have to stain them this weekend, but at least that is something that we can do.
What did you do with your check? Did you spend, save or reduce some dept?
This is what I have had to deal with for the longest time! We used to have doors that covered, but did not work or even hang very well. Then in a fit I dragged them out of here a few weeks ago.
Today the door man arrived and when he left I had this...
It is not exactly what I wanted, but they will be so nice compared with what we had.
We will have to stain them this weekend, but at least that is something that we can do.
What did you do with your check? Did you spend, save or reduce some dept?
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