Take me out to the ball game...

We (Sally, Duncan, and I) took the boys to the Mariner's Game last night. They were playing the Reds & WON!!! 1-0!

Little Alex got to stay with Grandma and Grandpa. Levi and Wyatt got to enjoy the game, hamburgers, french fries, and the crazy dancing. Here are some pictures of our night out:

Duncan being tortured in the small backseat between the two boys...he only had to ride back there for about 15 minutes. That's what he gets for being mean to me right before we left home!

I (being the nice person that I am) moved to the backseat after we got gas. The boys tried to behave...hard to do when you are stuck in traffic for 3 hours!

At the game (Wyatt, Sally, & Levi):

Mommy & Daddy:

Levi - very seriously watching the fan cam!

Mommy's favorite part of the evening...driving by the Starbucks Center!

Overall, we had a really good time and the boys enjoyed themselves. And, it was made even better when the Mariner's WON!!!

The Bathtub ~

It is one of my favorite places to go. The fragrant bubbles, the warm water, the cozy towel, the paperback novel, and the best thing...quiet.

Being a mom to 2 boys is wonderful and very, very tiring. Being a wife to Duncan is also wonderful and very, very tiring. Why do women/wives/mommies have to be the ones to worry so much? Loving, hugging, comfort, food, clothing, school, cleaning, shopping...the never ending list.

For me, 20 minutes in this lovely bathtub makes it all go away (for a little while anyway). I can accomplish several things in the tub - get some reading done, take a cat nap, shave, or just sit and stare out the window.

No matter what I do, the bathtub is always a wonderful experience...

Thanks Tub - see you tomorrow for another stress relieving, quiet and relaxing soak.

Sunday Dinners

Sunday's at my house usually involve a fully cooked meal. Not the usual what is quick and easy meals, like we do during the week. Sunday is the only day I usually have available for full on cooking.

This Sunday we had spiral ham, purchased from Costco - it was on coupon! Throw in some candied sweet potatoes and some peas and we had ourselves a fabulous dinner.

Yummy!

Remember When ~

I love it when a smell brings back memories. I have always been able to "see" my memories, just like a flashing picture right before my eyes. (Apparently I have a "Picture" mind).

On Saturday, at the Y, during step class I was suddenly back at the lake with my cousins and my Grandma, probably 5 or 6 years old. One of the towels that I was just about to use to wipe the sweat away smelled just like the towels we used at the lake, the ones that used to lay out on the sand and in the sun for hours -- I had an instant flash of "A Day at the Lake".

Then on Sunday, Sally and I were off to do a little bit of shopping. Baby needed some shoes, especially now that he is walking and LOVES to go outside and garden with his Daddy.

We wondered down the makeup aisle and I spotted this........................................................

 N.Y.C. Roll-On Lip Gloss - Flash back to middle school - instant! The mall bangs, bright blue mascara, and E.S.P.R.I.T. bag. I don't often see something and then get a flash memory. Usually it is brought on by smells. Needless to say, I had to buy it. Just like old times!

Alex also got what he was shopping for - some sweet, light up when he walks, fireman shoes! What a big boy!