The People Of Walmart....OMG!!!!!

I think its pretty common knowledge that Walmart seems to attract a certain kind of crowd.  I use do alot of my shopping there before Winco came to town. My husband used to refuse to go with me.  Why?  I don't know.. maybe its because of this....

ooooh that's hot!

Let’s run through my rock star list…. Mullet? – check; big sunglasses? – check; heart shaped tattoo? – u know I love my mom; Cut jean shorts? – is there any other type?; wife beater tied at midriff – check;….. He is an official ROCKSTER!

I think I just sharted!

WTF????

Is that a soccer ball? A map of the solar system? The structure of a sub-atomic particle? Are those pannnie---hose?

I have absolutely no idea what to say… Maybe- Wow?

Is that a gangster leotard?

Everyone loves the man in the yellow go-go boots!

Umm… excuse me, sir…

Now all we need is Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem for a reunion tour.

Don’t worry about where the baby is.

2 mullets, 1 shot.

I…Aahh…..umm…..ya……I.. I ain’t got nothin. Speechless

How cute and cuddly are those stuffed…….OH MY GOD!

Kind of glad we don’t get a glimpse of the front…

Britney spears let herself go…….again.

pimpin ain’t easy at the walmart

Just a goat shopping at Walmart…….I don’t see what’s so funny

What are the chances of finding shorts to match that shirt? What are the chances of finding a girl to talk to a guy who found shorts to match that shirt?

I'll let the picture speak for itself!

Nothing says sanitary like a parrot in the produce section…

If this didn't make you laugh then I don't know what will!

What's All The Fuss?

As many of you may know I am as big of a fan of Twilight as the next person.  The books just really grab you and take you into a fantasy world for us hopeless romantics.  I watched the first movie and surprisingly was not disappointed (for the most part...).  I am really looking forward to New Moon coming out in November because I think the budget will allow for them to keep to the book even more then the first movie.

BUT......

In my travels through the blogosphere and the internet, I have seen more then a few posts/pictures of a certain man.  I have read posts about women gushing about how hot and gorgeous he is.  I have seen whole blogs devoted to just him.  But really, I don't see what all the fuss is about. 

So my question is, What is so great about Robert Pattinson?

I don't get it.  I don't really think he is all that good-looking.  I have tried to find him attractive becuase he IS Edward after all but After all this time I just have to admit that he doesn't do it for me.  Am I to old to appreciate his looks?  Because I don't think I am to old to appreciate these men on my list...

Oh my.. be still my heart!  This mans cup overflows with sexiness!!

Hubba Hubba excuse me while I wipe the drool from my chin!

*swoon!*

I am fairly certain I have great taste in men.  I mean look who I married...

So now, ladies come on, you can't tell me that Robert Pattinson is better looking than these guys.

I didn't think so..

I rest my case!

The First day Of The Rest Of His Life!

I don't know how its possible but today was the first day of school and my baby is now in middle school!

As I was getting his things ready last night I could not help remember way back when I started middle school.  Of course back then middle school started in 7th grade not 6th grade but it still...

How I HATED middle school.  Even to this day I cringe at those years.  It might have been a different story if I would have had actual friends of course.  All my really good friends from elementary school had moved and were going to different schools.  I was inbetween friends. I longed to be with the "popular" group but didn't quite fit in...in fact I didn't really fit in anywhere.  Add to that...getting your period for  the first time...getting zits...and being extremely shy.  Oh the agony!  Anyways, I obviously survived the middle school years with little to no scars and high school was much much better for me when I found who I really was.

So I couldn't help think about this as Kyler is entering this chapter in his life.  I desperatly hope...

He is cool enough

He has good solid friends

He is outgoing

He is confident in himself

And most of all that he will have fun!

I walked him to the bus this morning and once he saw all the kids there and that there were no parents, I could tell by the look on his face that he needed me to turn around and go home.  I felt a slight stab in the heart but I totally understood.  he was making his debut and the last thing he needed was for his mom and little brother to be hanging around and taking pictures.  So alas I have no pictures of him getting on the bus (this is a first since he walked to school all through elementary).  No pictures in front of the school.  No pictures of him at his locker.  Except this one that I took the day before when we stopped off at the school to practice just one more time

When he got home this afternoon he was all smiles with no visible scars.  Everything seemed to go smoothly as far asIcould tell.  I forgot how much easier it is to pull teeth then it is to get kids to talk about school until they are ready.  I am sure the stories will start falling out of his mouth when he least expects it

A Summer Re-Cap...I am exhausted!!

When I think back to my childhood summer vacations, I really can't remember much about what I did except play with my neighborhood friends.  I grew up in an era where there were no computers...no googling about things to do in the area.  I grew up in a household with no other children and busy parents.  I grew up in an era where the children actually went outside to play and used their imaginations.  That era is no longer upon us and there is a certain pressure to keep our kids occupied and busy at all times.  I somehow have fallen under this pressure.  I have this need to see how many things we can fit into our summer vacation.  It's almost an obsession...I need serious help!.  And the things we do, have to be free or low cost.

This is a quote from Kyler in the middle of the summer....

"Can't we just have one day where we just stay home?!"

Here are some of the things we did in addition to what I have previously posted about....

We learned to mow the grass
Much to Kylers dismay and come to think of it...he hasn't done it since!  Of course Kaden had to help

 

Forest Park

This place is great on a hot sunny day.  You have everything you need...

Toys to play on..Water to play in...And animals to pet

All for free!

        

Fishing

Of course it was on one of the 4 days it rained this summer.  And might I add that Todd was a super trooper that day.  He had some sort of ulcer problem going on but he still took the boys because he promised he would.  He was patient with them and never became cranky.  How I love him so!

 

Keeping cool on the hottest evening ever on record!

Free bouncy house day at Crista Campus

It was a scorcher of a day but since it was free we were there front and center! 

Cinema Under The Stars

This is a free event on Friday evenings.  We packed up our blankets, pillows, pj's and snacks and settled in for some family friendly entertainment.  There is an opening act of some sort and when the sun sets we watch a movie on a big inflatable screen.  This evening we watched Kung Fu Panda

Jetty Island

Always heard of this place and we finally made it there this year.  Its a man made island off the Everett marina.  You take a free taxi ferry over and enjoy the sandy, warm beach!

The Drive-In Movies!

For the longest time I have wanted to take the boys and let them experience this.  Todd always complained everytime I mentioned it because it was not going to be the same as being in a theatre.  Well, I finally ignored him and told him we were going no matter what!  You just can't beat watching 2 movies for 4 people for $20.  And you get to bring your own food in.  We watched Shorts (which was pretty cute) and Gi-Joe (The boys fell asleep shortly after it started)  And Todds reaction to the whole thing?...."I actually had fun!"

Childrens Museum

Technically this place is not free or low cost for that matter.  It was my nephews birthday so we of course had to join in on the fun.  But if I can remember....Every 3rd Friday evening is free!

The Zoo

Usually this would not be low cost which is why we put off going till the end of summer.  But when my sister inlaw got a membership we were able to go with and get in for 1/2 price....Sweet!

A few noteworthy items..

* Kyler went to boys camp for a week.  He received a scholorship so he was able to go for free!

* Free kid movies on Wednesday mornings

*Birthday parties

*Taste of Edmonds

*Going to the lake numerous times

*Downtown Seattle

I don't know about you but I am exhausted from all the fun.  And I think this little guy is also..