Randomness!!

If anyone has the answers to these 5 Random things, please let me know....
1. It has been, like what, 10 years since I bought formula. So how does a can of Enfamil Next Step show up in my mailbox? Where were the "freebies" when Frick and Frack were sucking it down?
2. Why does Dakota bark at planes and helicopters? Does he think he can "herd" them to the landing field?
3. Why is it that whenever there is a "HOLIDAY" weekend and a cookout involved, does the only raincloud in the sky open up just as all the food is set out?
4. Have you ever noticed the lever on paper towel dispensers in public restrooms are on the right? Or why is the gear shifter in your car on the right and not the left? Only reason I am asking is that when my right thumb required stitches, my left hand had to "grow" up and take charge. I feel your pain you lefties out there.
5. Why is it on the weekend, I have good hairdays while during the work week, my hair looks like crapola?

5 Things I learned this week...
1. If you are in a conversation and you think everyone knows you are joking around, never assume that everyone knows it and will not be offended!!!
2. It is ok to cry. It doesn't mean you are weak or a sissy. Sometimes there is nothing better than a good cry.
3. Never let your 10 year old have a sleepover or sleepout more than three nights in a roll.....cuz there is "HECK" to pay!!
4. Try not to hit your "SNOOZE" button more than 6 times on a working day. And if you do and you are a lady, there is NOTHING wrong with having a hair-clippy day!!
5. Even if you are having a crapola day, a smile and some chocolate always helps!!

Shave And A Haircut!!

Here are some "before/after" shots of two who were in need of some grooming!!!

Practice, Practice, Practice.....

Many of you know that I like to take pictures!! I am by no means a professional and have lots to learn but was lucky enough that the planets were in line so I could practice on this most BEAUTIFUL, WONDERFUL, KIND, LOVING subject.......er......subjects??

THIS is what I came home to on FRIDAY!!!

It seems that Dakota (that is who we are blaming it on) has a little thunder and lightning anxiety problem. See last Friday, April 17th, thunder boomers came a callin. It was during the day and Bear is usually home but......was out of town. Boys were at school and I was at work. Needless to say, when Frick and Frack got home from school, this is what they found......................





Dakota tried to open the bedroom door with his TEETH. What a great way to celebrate our 16th year Anniversary!! OOYYY!!!

Montage of Pix

A Little Catch UP Post!!

I haven't written anything in quite awhile. My excuse.....TIME!!! Where does it go? Let's see....if Bear is out of town, Monday's are...work til 4:30, speed racer it home to pick up Smack for soccer for 5 pm practice, drop him off, swing by Middle School and pick up Frick and Frack from soccer practice, drop them off at home, go in house and straighten up from morning rush, pick up Smack from soccer and go HOME. Then it's time to find something to eat...ugh!! Homework and then try to watch my favorite shows. I could give up the shows but it is my downtime. But usually DVR cuz QUAKER decides it is RAINFOREST time and starts his chirping and vocab lessons. Tuesday's it is pick up Frick and Frack from soccer then to their baseball practice then home.....aahhh. Wednesday's are the same as Monday's but after picking up Frick and Frack, we get home they shower and then drop them off at church for youth night, then get Smack. Pick Frick and Frack up at 8:30 pm. Then duct tape Smack to chair to do his homework!! Not really but it has crossed my mind several times. Thursday's soccer practice for Frick and Frack but now games have started so Tuesday's are now game day. Friday, sweet, sweet, Friday!!! Prepare for weekend.....Smack's soccer game or Frick and Frack's baseball tournaments. And if no tournaments, sleepovers or sleepouts, yard work, laundry, brushing dogs, cleaning house.....you know, the domesticated stuff. So now I am off to fold laundry and then, ready for this, take a NAP!!!!

More Baseball

And With Springtime..This Happens!!!

WOW!! What a MONDAY night!!! This occurred around 11:00 pm. Ebo slept thru it and the dogs were nervous. OOPPSS....I didn't even think to check Quaker.....better do that before bed.

Sometimes, I just amaze myself!!!

It's That Time Of Year...AACCHHOO...SPRINGTIME!!

The Otterson's ROCK!!!

WOW!!! What great friends we have!! Boys are sporting a new look---FARGO style. I took these with my phone so the quality isn't so great but you get the jist!!!

Baseball is gearing up!!

ALERT...ALERT....New Pix!!!

HHmmm...my excuse for almost a month and no new post.....uumm...dog ate my homework? So, here are a few to satisfy and I don't mean a SNICKERS either!!!