Busy Weekend ......

We had a busy weekend- we ended up getting a tent for camping. Rob and Jake put it up yesterday to test it out.

I think the kids will have a good time- they were so excited once the tent was up and Jake even went inside and grabbed his pillow off of his bed and took it to the tent.

We also had gone to their school's fun fair and Jake LOVED the bouncy rides- but Owen, was less than thrilled!

Camping Bug

I think we have the camping bug. Last night, we went and visiting my brother and sister n law's campsite and it was a lot of fun.

Rob and I have been talking in the last month whether or not, we should try tent camping this year or if our youngest is still too little??? He and I went camping years ago and we both grew up camping, so we know how much fun it can be. It is also important to us to introduce this to our boys so that they will hopefully, have an appreciation for nature and all the possible outdoor activities.

We may have to look into getting a tent and then go from there...... Now is the perfect time of year to get ready for it

Day Trippin'

Hi again


Today we had a great day in Chicago- we went down to the Navy Pier. The weather was perfect and the kids had a great time. Mommy and Daddy had fun too- love the city!!!

Enjoy some pics from our adventures!!!

Green is the new Black

It seems like it is the "trendy" thing to be Green and reduce, reuse, and recycle.

I have always been into it-- I may not have always practiced it, but in the last few years, I have tried to improve on it and am getting better. There is always room for improvement, that is for sure!

I even made a video for my Environmental Science class in high school when I was a junior- Myself and another girl made the video, it was shown in class and was quite embarrassing. We showcased the recycling center in my hometown, the grocery store where I worked- and what to avoid when purchasing products and food, as far as packaging. We even videotaped my parents garage and all the different bins they put their recycling in.
We also went out to Spencer Park, where they had the alleged toxic waste dump!!!! Riveting reporting!! Ha-ha!!

We were way ahead of our time- and now, it seems like it is all the rage- But, this is a GOOD thing!!
The video was kind of a train wreck, and an actress or reporter, I am not! I still have the video on VHS!! Funny, eh?


One of my pet peeves, since I can remember, is someone littering from the car.
Growing up, in the 70's and 80's, it was not uncommon to see people throwing pop cans or trash out the window, while they were driving down the road. I always hated that. I still see it today, but definitely not as much.
I have never thrown trash out of the car, except for maybe gum, and the occasional beer or liquor bottle while "country cruising" as a very dumb, carefree, young adult, but that is a whole other story......


Anyhow, it has always bothered me to see litter or trash on the side of the road, parks etc.
While Rob and I hiked at South Mountain, I would always see him pick up people's water bottles, or trash that they would leave there. It amazed me that people who would hike, walk, or mountain bike, would just trash the very place they enjoyed. Crazy isn't it??

I am glad that recycling is cool, sheik and is "in". We all can do so much more! Enjoy the beautiful GREEN of Mother Earth!

Happy Mom's Day

Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies out there.

We had a good weekend with Mother's Day and our 12 year anniversary!!!
Wow- 12 years- oh, how has the time flown by!!

I can't believe 12 years ago we were in Arizona and we both experienced Sedona for the first time- Thanks Eileen, for recommending that we check it out- who knew, that once we went around the curve on 89 A, saw the magnificent Red Rock, we were hooked!!!
We ended up staying over and did the whole "touristy trap" thing- the Pink Jeep tour into the desert, walking uptown to all the little shops, ate dinner overlooking the awesome views.
It is one of those places that we will never forget and there are so many great memories.
I wish I had a scanner, so I could post some pics-

Fast forward to 12 years from then, and now we are the parents of two little boys- who we can't wait to show them some of the great places we have traveled to.

They are really the best two little guys in this world- and I love being their mommy.

I "HEART" Tulips

Do you know, I love Tulips?

They are one of my favorite flowers, along with Gerber daisies and Sunflowers. Anyone can love a good old, Rose, but me, I like the other, less popular flowers.

I was so excited to see these pop up from the mulch in the last couple of weeks- There are some others that are sprouting up in our front lawn- but the sun doesn't shine as much there, so they are taking longer to come through.

I love that you can plant the bulbs in the fall, they are hearty enough to make it through the winter, and then bloom in the spring!
I love the color of these and soon, they will be gone- so I am debating on cutting them to put them in a vase, or to let them go and keep them outside???

Maybe I could cut one or two??

Go On

Here I am trying to let things go... trying to wipe the slate clean and start over again.

Sometimes I need an attitude adjustment, sometimes I need to just relax, not worry and trust the journey that I am on. Sometimes I need someone to tell me it will be ok and that it will all work itself out- and then of course, I have to believe it.
Sometimes I need a good kick in the ass, and then sometimes, I need to give myself a break.

It is hard at times, but I need to remember, to live just for today. Today, is all that matters

I need to live like my 4 year old, he has no concept of time, he lives for today. Today is all that matters to him. We can all learn so much from children.

"what is the purpose of my life
if it doesn't have to do
with learning to let it go
Live vicariously through you
You could do the same
It's the least you could do
Because it's a lonely little chain
if you don't add to it"

Jack Johnson



All I know, is you have to go on, put one foot in front of the other.........