One Month Down And Two More To Go

Well, I think I made it through June very well. I didn't have to take any medication, or I didn't have any melt downs, so I guess I fared well. I am worried about July. July can be so hot. I am not looking forward to that, but there is always swimming. I love to swim with my kids. I don't think they want to swim with their mother any more. That is not the cool thing to do. I just want to survive the rest of summer and be O.K. for the start of school.

When You Know You Are Getting Old

I have been doing a lot of redecorating in my house. I woke up this morning, thinking a truck had rolled over my body. I couldn't even get out of bed! I know I am getting old. I used to be able to work on a room and get up the next day and do it again. It is not that way anymore. Or maybe it is a wake up call to start getting those pesky pounds off once and for all. I have been trying, but walking in the heat is nauseating. I will get the work done, it's just I have so much work to do. I hope my body can recover and I will be able to work without pain. I just popped some Motrin, and we will see in 20 minutes how it has helped. Pray for me!

Start thinking Electric Cars

I saw this sign and I thought it was so funny. I hate the way gas prices are climbing, I heard that it was going to reach 6 dollars by the end of summer. I talked to a customer the other day and he works for a oil company. He explained to me that the reason gas prices are so high is that the American people are spoiled and there is not enough gas to go around to accommodate the public. It costs more money to produce it, and to open a refinery would cost trillions of dollars and we wouldn't see any results for about 8 years. (It's worth a shot) But the real solution would be to start buying electric cars and see the gas companies go down. I think they are greedy and I hope that something is done about it soon. I think that we are in for a lot of trouble. If they raise the price of gas and then food goes up, then they must raise our wages. Bottom line.

Oh it is soo hot!!!

This is the picture of my great niece Isla, and she seems to say how I feel. It is so hot!! The weather has turned out to be blazing and miserable. It has been in the high 90's everyday this week and I am already sick of it. My air conditioning unit is on the fritz and I hate it when things break down. Isla says it in this photo and that expression is priceless. I am grateful for the sunshine and I shouldn't be complaining after the winter we just had. I am just saying that summer is here and I think it is going to stick around.

The Twin Of Hayley Williams

Is she or isn't she? That is the question. I have a daughter who wants to be Hayley Williams of the rock group Paramore. I really like the band and I went to the concert this spring with Sarah. (Although it wasn't cool to be seen with your mom at a rock concert.) I felt sorry for her. I colored Sarah's hair yesterday because she begged and pleaded with me so she could be like Hayley. Hayley is a good example because she wears a purity ring. I think she is pretty, the hair, well, I don't think I can let Sarah be that radical in her first year in High School. Although I think she would be cool with this hair. I don't know, I want her to be able to be herself and be happy. I can't be the judge because I am a hairdresser and I like radical hair. So we shall see. I love my daughter, I think you can tell because what mother would do more? I love my son. He is so shy where it comes to pictures. I love to take them but he deletes them. I have one for you. Well we are going to go play. Bye.

This is my new furniture. ( Sarah, in her usual postition)

This is our cool dog Max

This is Max playing Guitar Hero. He is so cool. He is looking at us like "don't disturb me." He is so cute. My son captured this photo and I about died when I saw it, I had to share it. He is sitting on our new couch. I finally got new furniture and I am so happy. Our other furniture was nice, but it was so old and falling apart. He wants me to come and play with him so I better go.

Today Is Father's Day

I am writing today in memory of my beloved father, James T. Graham and my wonderful husband Tom. They are men I look up to and they are the men that have taken care of me in my lifetime. My father died in 2003 and I have missed him every day since. I have a lot of his qualities and I strive to live my life so I can see him again someday. My husband is a man of strength and compassion. He is my best friend and I love him so much. He is so much fun to be with and we have a great time when we are together. I love my kids and I thank him for giving me the opportunity to have my children. My husband and myself have always kept the communication open. I love to talk to my husband because he understands me. My father understood me and I try not to forget what he means to me. I hope they know the love I have for them and hope that my father, who is serving my Heavenly Father knows that I love him. So Happy Father's Day to the two men that I love.

Frustration over games played while work needs done

I am here to tell you that as a fan of games, I am not a fan of having to yell at my children to get their work done, because they want to play their games instead. I am frustrated at the fact that I want to play games too, but there is so much work to do. I am wanting to play the piano because I got a new Jane Austen piano book and I want to practice that. I want to read my book, Persuasion by Jane Austen. I want to play Lego Racers that we just got in the mail and I used to play that with my kids along time ago. I want to play Guitar Hero ( which to me is the greatest investment we have made so far) and I want to watch T.V. I need to get the work done so I don't have to do it by myself. My kids think it fun to stay up past midnight and sleep until noon. Well they have a rude awakening. I am getting them up and they are going to get their work done so we can play all we want. I also want to go shopping. I love to shop and I do it well. Well, I need to stop playing on the computer and surfing the web. That can eat up your whole day!!!

Addicted To Guitar Hero

We got a new game the other day...yes it is Guitar Hero. I didn't think I would like it, but I have fallen under it's spell, and it is way passed midnight and we are all playing, rockin' out. It is sooooo cooool!!!! I am addicted, along with my children. I don't think I will be better than them, but I am trying. They have some really neat songs and I am so intrigued. I will take some pictures of the kids rockin' out and post them so you can see how good they are.

Today Remembering Normandy

I also had to add that we should remember the men and women who fought a valiant fight on the beaches of Normandy. Today is the anniversary of that terrific battle. I have studied WW2 and am amazed at the spirit of our country. I found this picture on the web and thought it was appropriate. So I honor those who died and bloodied the shores of Normandy to thwart the evil that was Hitler.

Isn't she so cute?

This is the cutest picture of my darling daughter, Sarah. This was taken on the last day of school by one of her friends. They were told that they had to act like they were eating pizza and she couldn't do it because she started laughing. It captured her beautiful spirit and how pleasant it is to have her around. I am so grateful for the friend to have taken this picture. I love Sarah and Andrew so much. Sarah is pictured with her friend Jake Conover and Hillary Loveless. They are a great bunch of kids.

House Under Construction

Our house is under construction as of now. With the kids out of school and the flood, we need to get some work done on our house. (oh, yeah we had the air conditioning pump clog and it made water back up and flood a part of my bedroom.) So I have a lot of work ahead of me. I think it will be good to have the children home so they can learn how to paint a room. We have their bedrooms to paint and get all cute. I am grateful for the knowledge that I do have of fixing up a room. Construction isn't cheap that's for sure. I remember as a young adult helping my parents paint and wall paper. It was a hard job, but I did find some satisfaction in doing it. One summer we moved 3 times and that meant fixing up houses 3 times. My sisters and I said we could be Flippers. ( A term for when you flip a house) I don't think I could be one now. I have ton of work to do. I am kind of excited about the fact that we are getting those projects done. Well, I have to go, I have the electrician here and I need to oversee the work he is doing.

School is out

Well school is going to be officially out tomorrow. I am counting down the hours when I will be responsible for my children's entertainment. I am gearing up for this summer. I plan on having them swim, and go to movies and hang out with their friends. I will think positive and help them help me. We have a lot to do this summer. I have lists and lists. ( I hope you don't find me in a mental ward come August.) I am grateful for the teachers that teach my children. I know it is a hard job. So, hats off to teachers. I love my kids and I know that we will have a fun summer.

Busy Nothings For Sure

Today is a day that doesn't seem to have enough hours in it. Have you ever had one of those days? I want to do so much, but time is not on my side. Time plays tricks on you as you get older. I remember as a child thinking that a year was a very long time. I now think, how a year can really go by fast. It seems like yesterday that we were buying fireworks for the 4Th of July and it is a month away. I don't really care for that celebration. It is so hard when you have a newborn and fireworks are going off everywhere. I hate the sparklers too, cause they burn your kids. I am always the one hovering over my children, so they don't burn themselves. Today is very full of things to do around the house before the kids come home from school. I can't get a lot done after that because they need my attention. The school year is coming to a close (tears) and I will be with them all day long for the next 2 months. I want to stay positive and busy. It is a dread though because they want go everywhere. Sarah is finishing up her 9 grade year and Andrew is finishing 6 grade. He is going into 7 grade and I am kind of anxious about it. Sarah is starting High School. (The cool sophomore) . They are both in for new changes. Well, enough on the computer, I have a day that is getting away from me and I have to get some time for myself before the family is home.

Changing color

I decided to change color for the summer. It sure is a beautiful day here in Salt Lake. The weather is so calm and peaceful. I am grateful for the change. My roses have bloomed along with my Poppy's. They are so nice to look at. I haven't done anything today but make dinner for my family while I go to work. I made Spaghetti. It's the old staple when there is no groceries and you need to pull something together quick. I love to cook and I cook often. That is the reason I am so fat. It is a curse when you are married with children. Mom is often the last on the list of priorities, and that is why I want to loose the weight. I am trying and it is coming off slowly. I love to walk and I do that every day so it does help. I love good food. I think my favorite food of all is chicken. You can do a lot with chicken. Anyway, cooking and walking and reading are my things I like to do.