Summer is Here...

...at least according to the calendar. However, if you are wanting a corroborating opinion by the weather man, you are in for some disappointment. Today it is freakishly ridiculous roughly sixty-three degrees and rainy. It is cold and wet. Not my favorite type of weather. I'm definitely a 75 and sunny girl. Definitely.

Anywhoo...

Today was Jacob's last day of First Grade. Yes, I do realize that it is the middle of June. Yes, I realize that everybody else ended school last week. Yes, I think it is ridiculous. Anything else you want to know? Ahem...

What I was saying was that today was his last day of First Grade and it was also Field Day. Wonderful, wonderful Field Day. And also cold and rainy. Nevertheless, I, the ever doting and always up for a good game of pass the sponge momma that I am (insert sarcasm here), attended field day.

I promise I won't bore you will tales of soggy shoes, wet hair, or glasses that should have come equipped with mini windshield wipers. Instead, I will show you some fabulously cute pictures of the just this morning First Grader who this afternoon morphed into a Second Grader.

I also promise not to cry on your shoulder leaving a wet spot of tears and snot.

As long as you don't come too close.





This was a fortunate game choice. The game leader didn't have to worry about the kids spilling all the water and thus forcing them to refill the bucket. The rain was doing it for them. Talk about time savers...

I love his smile.

And I'm just going to send out a warning to all of the Antcliff Family Reunion attendees... Jacob has been practicing the potato sack race... and this boy has some skilz!

I warned you. You better start practicing now or come August you are going down...

The Year of the Scarf Continues...

My good friend Rachel is hosting the second installment of the Year of the Scarf Bloggy Carnival today. If you haven't visited her blog, please do, just click the button up above or her name. Either way, you will reach her blog. If you are a scarf lover and wearer, upload some photos and link up.

Last time I participated in her Scarf Carnival I made a video. After I watched and posted that video, I thought maybe I shouldn't actually let people in the blogosphere know what I am really like. I mean, I do want you to keep coming back to read my nonsense and all. Anyway, I am way cooler when you can't here me talking. So, this time I have some photos.

First things first; my photographer is four years old. Yes, you heard me right, he's F.O.U.R. I think he did a pretty darn good job of operating a camera that is almost bigger than his head. I should point out that his head is rather large. Ahem... Second, it appears that I may be goofy all the time and not just when I speak. I know, a shock to my system as well.

This is my standard 'Ol wrap the scarf around the neck and let it hang where it may style...

No, I'm not wearing cute little sandals as Rachel suggested, I'm wearing flip-flops. But hey, at least they aren't tennis shoes.

This is the exact opposite of the first style.



See, it hangs in the back...



And here we are with our incognito look.



Now this can be worn for either thwarting the paparazzi that follow you around or if you are working for some type of agency that hunts down bad guys... very sneaky don't you think?



Now, throw on a scarf, snap some pictures and link up over at Rachel's blog and have some fun!

Picking Posies and Jumping June Bugs...

We started our Saturday by going to the soccer field and watching Jacob play... he scored a goal. His first one of the season, and I missed it. I was paying attention to these little cuties...


... and this one...

... aren't they all precious?

After the game my mother-in-law took the boys to her house because Hubby and I were going to my nephews graduation on Sunday (will post pictures soon) and we wouldn't have time between church and when commencement started to get the boys to her. So, that left Hubby and me all alone for most of the day.

We went to a favorite pizza place of ours and didn't eat pizza. Hubby had a salad and I had a burger. And it was lovely. We also watched part of the Nationwide race and he shushed me (on our date mind you) so he could hear it. But it was fun anyway.

After we got home I asked Hubby if he would start a fire in our fire pit, but before he could Rachel called and asked if we wanted to head their way because they were having a fire. So, I quickly grabbed a bottle of Diet Mt. Dew (because you can never have too much caffeine. Right, Rachel?) and a bag of Strawberry marshmallows and away we went.


We did some roasting...

some eating...

and some jumping...

Apparently, before Hubby and I arrived Rachel asked the others if they thought I would make it all the way to the fire or if I would stop at the trampoline upon my arrival... let's just say I could never turn down a good 'ol game of popcorn...

This is Dare Devil Rachel... Oh my!!

And Bouncy Rachel... she kinda reminds me of Tigger.

And then, at 8:00 on the button Hubby's cell phone starts making a noise. Apparently we were on a schedule because the Red Wings are in the play-offs and we had to watch the game. What to do, what to do?

Super Chad to the rescue...

He brought the T.V. along with power and cable to the fire. Oh yes, he did!


And after the excitement of another Red Wings win... or maybe just a half a bottle of Diet Mt. Dew and a dozen S'mores I had the urge to jump again!

Saturday Survey #3

Hopefully by now you know the drill... You can always hop on over to AmyBeth's place to play along and see how a single girl in her 20's answers these questions...

1. How late did you stay up last night?

11:30ish

2. Do you prefer someone taller or shorter than you?

Taller, by at least 4 inches... Hubby is 8 inches taller...

3. Are you okay with making a total fool of yourself?

If it's intentional.

4. Have you ever been played?

I don't think so, but I could be wrong.

5. Do you enjoy being single?

No, but I haven't been for 16 years... oh my, that sounds like a really long time!

6. Name one thing you did yesterday.

Said good-bye to one of the sweetest men I've ever had the honor of working with. It isn't good-bye forever, he is just being led into a different direction work wise. I'll still see him every Sunday at church, but I won't get to sit in his office and have "those talks" like I have for the last several months. I'm really going to miss that.

7. Who were you with the last time you went to the movies?

My husband and Father-in-law... I sat in the middle and cried... we were watching Star Trek.

8. Do you ever get “good morning” texts from anyone?

Nope, I don't text.

9. What were you doing Friday night?

Picking up around the house and reading.

10. Do you like being home alone or does it freak you out?

I don't mind until it's time to go to bed. I generally end up staying up most of the night and way too early morning and then I have to sleep with the light on.

11. What’s the greatest thing that happened to you today?

My oldest son, Jacob, scored his first soccer goal of the season. Next week is the last game and he's not going to play next year.

And, my hubby is taking me out for a late lunch date later!!

12. Would you rather smile over a lie or cry over the truth?

Cry over the truth.

13. If you could move away, no questions asked, where would you move?

Charlotte, North Carolina. Hello... Nascar capital of the world... and its south which is warmer than north...

14. How much do looks matter to you in a guy?

Attractiveness is all fine and good, but without a great personality and common interests, I'm just not interested. That's why Hubby and I are a great fit. He makes me laugh and we have a lot of common interests, but not everything because that would be boring... Oh, and I think he's hot!

15. Have you ever told anyone you were okay when you really weren’t?

Yes, of course.

16. Would you go out in public looking like you do right now?

Yes. In fact, I already have.

17. What’s the first thing you did when you woke up?

This is a family blog... and my mother and in-law's read this...

18. Have your friends ever randomly stopped by your house?

Yes, but they now call before walking in the door...

19. Who is the last person you had a deep conversation with?

I can't say I have a ton of deep conversations, meaningful and important, but not necessarily deep. I would say it was Rachel...

20. If you could have something back right now, what would it be?

Flat abs... oh wait, I never actually had them... well, in that case, I'd like my breasts to return to their original, pre-breastfeeding, early 20's perkiness...

21. Is this the best year of your life?

They keep getting better and better. This one is going to have some major changes in it. I'll be sure to let you know how we deal with them.

22. If your friends warn you about someone, do you listen?

Generally, they are pretty level-headed... but I do tend to have a stubborn streak.

23. Are you keeping a big secret right now?

Yes.

24. Has anyone ever sang to you?

Yes but it wasn't a romantic gesture and yet it was still slightly uncomfortable...

25. Would you be able to date someone who doesn’t make you laugh?

No.

26. Have you ever fallen asleep while texting someone?

Nope... one of the many benefits of not texting... I don't have to worry about falling asleep in the middle of it... Schwoooo!

27. Do you like the rain?

I like what the rain does... turning the grass green, making the flowers bloom, etc. I do not like cloudy days, they make me sleepy. I love the sunshine and being outside.

28. Say your last ex runs up to you and hugs you, what do you do?

I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have to do anything because Hubby would plant him a facer...

29. Did you ever tell your parents you were going somewhere but went somewhere else instead?

Yes. Back in my high school days, many, many, many moons ago I was very good at lying. That is not something I am proud of. At. All.

30. Do people underestimate you?

I don't know... I think sometimes I underestimate myself... I know I do.

First Grade Field Trip With Friends

Tuesday Jacob had a field trip with his first grade class and I was able to go and spend the day with him. Since Grace is in his class I also got to spend the day with my best friend Rachel.

Rachel and I both looked at the weather forecast and decided to plan accordingly. Which basically means that we both carried around back packs that weighed the same as small child (not infant or toddler... child).

And since we were prepared for every type of weather situation, bug infestation, knee scrape, and even the off chance that the sun might come out, we didn't actually need any of it.

I was glad that we brought it all though because I was able to feel a little like MacGyver... able to handle every situation...

... with a used toothpick, a broken comb, and hand sanitizer (I sure do miss him).

Except I had a whole lot more than that. You know, just in case...

Mommaaaaa... I Didn't Mean to Make You Cry....

Last Friday while I was cleaning up and getting ready to leave work for the day I noticed that Ethan had disappeared from the office. I went out to the hallway to see if he had wandered outside and couldn't see him, but I could hear him. I had no idea where his voice was coming from so I wandered around calling for him, peaked my head out the door and called for him again and still received no answer. But I could still hear him. After a few more minutes Rachel said "Oh, there he is." He had gone outside the church and was standing on a little hill up against the building. Here is a little snippet of what we saw and heard... you will have to forgive our giggles... we couldn't help it.

**Don't forget to stop the music at the bottom of the blog.

This went on for about 15 minutes. I really wish you could have seen his whole "performance". It was priceless.

Saturday Survey on Monday

This is my second Saturday Survey and as long as Amy Beth keeps them coming, I'll keep doing them too.

1. Who knows a secret or two about you?

Someone who will never ever tell.

2. Four words to explain why you last threw up?

I'm not good with limits on the number of words I can use... I like to talk. Ethan had the stomach flu and I was cleaning it up, and snuggling with him, and cleaning it up... are you catching on??

3. Have you ever burned yourself?

Yep.

4. Who is your hero?

I have a lot of them, but mostly I would say my step dad because he has always loved me like I'm his even though he didn't have to. I never felt like I was less than or more than, just completely loved and safe.

5. Would you ever want to be a supermodel?

No.

6. When is your next party?

I have a few graduation parties to go to this summer... Yea, Andrew!!

7. Do you know what you will wear tomorrow?

Sorta...

8. Have you ever accidentally eaten an insect?

I'm pretty sure that there were some mixed in my Tai food at this restaurant that hubby and I used to frequent... we didn't look too closely, the food was so good that the possibility didn't stop us from going back.

9. Do you talk baby talk?

Not so much.

10. Would you ever work in a retirement home?

I don't think so. I think my heart would get decimated.

11. Are you ever purposely irritating?

No, but I'm sure that I've irritated my fair share of people.

12. If you could fly, where would you go first?

This one is tough. There are so many places, but I'm going to say New Zealand.

13. Do you prefer boats or planes?

Equally tough... I love to fly, but I love being on the water and I've always wanted to be a pirate... Arrr matey!

14. One best friend or 10 acquaintances?

One best friend, but I have more than just one.

15. Favorite food?

Chicken Enchiladas from the Mexican restaurant downtown.

16. Do you believe that your first love never dies?

Only if you let it.

17. What upcoming event are you waiting and ready for?

A job interview. I'm scared and excited all at the same time.

18. Do you get your nails done?

Nope.

19. What was the last thing you ordered at McDonald’s?

I'm thinking it was a Mocha.

20. Are you an emotional person?

Yes.

21. When did your last relationship end?

We just celebrated our 14th wedding anniversary last week.

22. Favorite place to be?

Lake Michigan.

23. How do you feel about your hair?

I like it well enough.

24. Do you sleep with a fan on?

Sometimes.

25. Did you sleep in past noon today?

That is the most ridiculous question ever.

26. Are you sarcastic?

A little bit.

27. Did you have a good birthday this year?

My birthday is not until September. I'm going skydiving... I can't wait!

28. What is your favorite kind of weather?

Sunshine and 75!

29. Have you ever cried during a movie?

This is me we are talking about. I cry during most every movie.

30. Who’s the last person you had a deep conversation with?

My sister Chris.

31. Who was the last person you cried in front of?

Hubby, at the IMAX theater, while we were watching Star Trek. Don't judge.

32. Do you like your name?

I can't imagine being called anything else, well... except for Mom and Krispy. But if you think of something, let me know. I'd like to know what other names you think would fit me.