10 songs that sum up your weekend…or were on your weekend playlist…and one picture that relates back. (oh, and if you feel like it, tell us why you picked the songs you did)

10.  Thriller – Artist:  Michael Jackson –  This one is pretty self-expanatory given the singer’s unexpected passing last week.

9.  We’re having a party – Artist:  Rod Stewart — We prepared for Brodykins 1st birthday party.  The party incidentally was held on Sunday.

8.  My Bestfriend – Artist:  Weezer — I spent Friday night at my friend Gracie’s house.  We had a blast!!

7.  I’m a Bitch – Artist:  Meredith Brooks — Sometimes I get pissy.  I was pretty pissy on Sunday before the party.

6.  Tired of Being Sorry – Artist:  Enrique Eglasias — there is a point when we can say “sorry” too many times before it loses its meaning.

5.  Too Late Too Soon – Artist:  Jon Seccada — I had this song in my head for some reason.

4.  Glamorous – Artist:  Fergie — Recently downloaded Kidz Bop Greatest hits and my kids love this song!

3.  Crazy – Artist:  Patsy Kline — I’m still in love and loving it.

2.  Playa Hater – Artist:  Notorious B.I.G. — Sometimes love relationships aren’t the only ones where you find yourself playing or being a part of a game.

1.  Happy Birthday – Artist:  DJ Bobo — Because the weekend was that of my baby’s.  And now he’s 1.  I can’t believe time flies by in a blink!

The week has been long here on the compound. I’m not really sure why, except to say that i’m excited about the upcoming 4th of July holiday!

The summer has been warming up around here. It has been in the high 80s and low 90s from Sunday to now. The week is supposed to finish out the same way it came in…. H-O-T.

We are doing a bit of traveling this holiday. Husb has talked about getting a motorcycle. He would like to economize on gas and such. I think it’s an okay idea, except that I would worry about him getting into an accident.

My brother and sister-in-law live in California now. They live around Pleasanton. My brother just got a motorcycle. My sister-in-law worries about him because she doesn’t want him to get into an accident (the same way I would worry if husb got a motorcycle). Good thing she knows a Pleasanton motorcycle accident attorney. If anything ever happened then they would be covered!

We had a great day today! I told husb to sit back, relax and let me take care of everything! It all started with breakfast (stuffed hash browns and bagels) and ended with a relaxing dinner at Red Robin! The kids were fantastic too! Husb even got a nap in!

Then, I called my dad and wished him a happy father’s day and told him to check his email as I sent him an e-card. My dad is not super technologically advanced, but he has mastered the art of e-mailing and loves to receive e-cards! I remember sending him some cards from Blue Mountain back in the day!

How was your husband’s or father’s day today?

Really and truly, I like who I am as a person. But sometimes, I feel as though my self-image is wrapped up solely in how I look on the outside. It’s frustrating. It’s disheartening at times. But still, who I am on the inside is just as important… if not more important than what I look like on the outside.

It is during times like these that I need a little help. So I turn to slimming pills review to see if perhaps I can find the perfect thing to aid me on my weight loss journey.

It’s nice to be able to review things before trying them.

I’m not one who usually goes to garage sales to look for electronics. But every so often, a good deal comes along that is too good to pass up!

Today, I bought a Nintendo 64 (with expansion pack, controllers, and 2 games). Now, the Nintendo is a throwback from my childhood. I loved playing Super Mario Brothers and Donkey Kong! I felt I got a good deal for the whole system. I hooked it up at home and Owie and I played Super Mario Brothers and Star Wars!

Vintage gaming at its finest!

Husb and I were playing Sacred 2 on the PS3 tonight. It is an RPG and soo fun! I was ready for an all-nighter (or at least to stay up until midnight, but husb is tired and so we quit early.

Video games fascinate me.  I am always in awe of what designers, programmers and writers come up with when they come together to work on various video game projects.  As the technology becomes more advanced, so do the video games.

Now tell me… i’m not the only mom out there who likes video games… right?

The kids and I have a fun day planned. We are going to the Children’s Museum for a few hours today and then I think i’m going to take them out to lunch. Indoor fun is exactly what is needed because it is raining here today.

The Museum is so interactive and the kids always love it when we go there! It’s even fun for parents! One of my favorite sections is their grocery store. They have a realistic barcode scanner, cash register, and realistic looking food as well!

Here’s to a fun-filled day! )

Lately, husb has been getting restless. Every year around this time he gets the itch to golf. It’s a favorite past time though he only plays a few times a year. He’s quite good actually. I see him picking this hobby up full time once the kids get older and we have some extra cash laying around.

Knowing that this could be a major passion of his and the next hobby to occupy his time (aside from video games and rc cars), I have thought about finding the best golf training aid for myself.

I would like to share in my husband’s hobbies (even if I don’t intend to have it become a hobby of mine). I think it is important in marriage to always be in the know with your spouse.

The only child that got up with me this morning was my daughter.  I put Sesame Street on for her and enjoyed the peace and quiet.  Things get so hectic here sometimes that I really relish those quiet moments.  It’s hard to imagine life ever being quiet again.  Though I know when that moment comes it will sneak up on me and I will long for the chaos again.

I have decided to engage my children in some fun summer learning activities. The main reason is to help Owen get ready for kindergarten but just as important… Sophie and Brody will learn as well. With a head full of ideas on what to get them, I made my first trip to Meijer. I came home with blocks and a new Leapster game (to help with reading and vocabulary).

I didn’t get blocks made out of rubber foam or even plastic blocks. I got 100% recycled wooden blocks. The blocks reminded me of the kind I had as a kid. I also thought about buying Lincoln Logs… but one step at a time.

The kids love the blocks! Owen builds stuff, Soph likes to stack them and Brody has turned into baby Godzilla and wrecks everyone’s creations (well that and likes to chew on them). But the main part is… the kids have a blast!

This just goes to show that you don’t have to spend a ton of money to keep kids learning and entertained! Owen enjoys the blocks way more than the new Leapster game. Score 1 for the old fashioned way.