~~BABYSITTING~~~

This weekend, we are babysitting for Otis, [Simon's friend] Simon and Ginger are thrilled to say the least. The three of them are good buddies. And they have been playing non-stop. =-) Quentin starts selling popcorn tomorrow for Boy Scouts. He is excited, and he even will be sitting out at mall.--last year they sold a lot. Also on Sat., the kids and I [plus, some friends] will be going over to Nancy's, then to the Children's Museum in Normal. Quentin and Skyler's friend actually planned the day for us a few weeks ago. =-) She said it would be really fun to go, and 'maybe' I could take her. LOL, she is such a cute kid. You can tell it's fall, the cats have been really busy outside, they have found some little animals to play with. As long as they keep their 'toys' outside, I will not complain.

~~~Bowling~~~~

Ok, the kids went bowling yesterday [they are in a bowling league] Q GOT HIS FIRST 300 SERIES!!!!!!!! I am so proud of him!! His scores were 80, 110, 130!!! Skyler did great too! First game was 60, second 70, 80!! She does a great job too. This is their second year in bowling!!

14 Years~

Today is 14 years for Scott and I, it's hard to believe how fast time has gone. It seems just like yesterday we were walking down the aisle [and I'm saying to my parents that I changed my mind---really, I did say that] =-) Just do want to say that it's been a wonderful time. Next year we are going to actually go on vacation w/no kids. Just need to find some babysitters. =-) HINT, HINT.. Ok, you can laugh at the picture if you want

Just a few pictures...

Just thought I would add some pictures of when we were in Virginia. This was the first time the kids have ever seen the ocean!! It was so cool to watch them..

Camping

This is Q camping. More pictures of this weekends camping trip will be up soon.

Skyler

Just an update on Skyler, she is starting to eat some, which is very good. But, she is also, very sleepy. Hopefully we are on the road to feeling much better.

Day in the life of Simon

Alright, again another story of my animals. But, no pictures I will try Flickr. Yesterday Simon spotted a neighbors cat, and watched it go up the tree. Of course he had to bark at it. And trying to get him to come to me was no fun at all. Plus, all day he had to run over to check out the cat everytime he got out, and or course today it was the same. [ you, know, that cat might still be up there]. One would think he has no cats of his own, LOL, we have three. If that was not enough for him, he had to help a neighbor look for toads in her garden. Picture a 70 pound dog going through your garden looking for toads. He was pouncing on them like a cat would. Again, it was no fun trying to get him out of the garden. I would pull him out, and he would turn around to go back in. Like yesterday he had to go back to the garden today, the toad might still be there. LOL I can not keep up w/him. When he was not checking out these things, he had to visit his friends. Man, not sure what I'm going to do w/him. Ok, I"m off to Flickr to show you some pictures of him.. [hope it works].

Snoop

Ok, this is a cute story about Snoop. Ever since we gotten him, I have told Scott that someone would think he's homeless. He is a sweet cat who is friendly to just about everyone and everything. If he sees someone walking down the sidewalk, he follows them, and of course they stop to pet him. =-) The other day a friend was saying how his neighbor has found this cat and taken him in. They named this cat Morris, fed him, and let him play w/their cats and child. Come to find out this Morris is our cat Snoop. =-) Not sure why someone would think a 15 pound cat would be homeless, but, they were feeding him. What a true SHIT!! I wonder how many other homes this cat has. Sometimes it would be nice if they talked.
[for some reason I can not show a picture of Snoop]

Still Sick

Just an update, Skyler is still not feeling good. She is sound asleep right now, and I'm hoping the toast will stay w/her. Skyler was telling me yesterday that I should see 'food coming up'. [YUK, I know.] In the am, she does good, but as the day goes on, she can not keep much down. Poor little girl had tears in her eyes when Quentin came home w/all her books from school yesterday.

OK!!

Alright, I will be writing more in this blog. I have heard that I am not doing a very good job. The camera will be around my neck at all times! Need to let you know that Simon has liked going down the neighbors creek!! He has decided that is his 'second' home. Simon is two years old, and is worse then a kid. Today we babysat his friend, and all three of them drove me NUTS!!!! Picture two dogs running around the inside of your home, and one just barking a high pitch bark!! Plus, one little girl sick on the couch, and the other one wanting to make muffins. Quentin is not like his mom at all, he loves to cook!! =-) [and a good one at that]
This was my day today. Oh, and lets add that Simon tried to get out as much as he could. This cool weather is his weather. Man, wonder what winter will be like w/him!!

What a Day!!

This is Snoop..

Ok, my day started w/my cat Snoop getting sick, then Skyler was not feeling good, and finally it was Simon. I was about to run away from home!! LOL Skyler was on and off all day, the items that she did try to keep down, just did not stay. Poor little thing, is in bed right now. Hopefully, a good night sleeps will help. I just hope everyone is feeling better tomorrow.

Camping

We went camping for less then 24 hours this weekend. I have to say the best part was the food. Scott made some great food on the campfire!! From brats to banana boats [if you have never had one, and like banana's let me know, and I will tell you how to make them]MMMMM!! And this am we had bacon, pancakes, eggs. Nothing like having food from a fire. I'm sure there will be lots of pictures to check out if you go to the Flickr site. Lynda is so great w/the computer and pictures that she will have them up there in no time. =-)
We went w/Lynda and family and the kids had a great time. They loved playing in the sand w/water, it was more like mud. Someone even had a snake, which Quentin is now telling me that he would like one. {I told him when he moves out he can get one}

Friday

On Friday the kids and Scott were in the Dunlap parade. Quentin got to ride on the float, while Skyler and Scott had to walk. =-) I was a good mom and got lots of candy for the kids! LOL... There are pictures on the Frickr site if you would like to see the kids.

Ginger

This is Ginger, today she is now 6 years old. And a great dog!! She wasn't to thrilled w/Simon at first, it took her awhile to get over the lost of Spunky. [which was her best friend]. She loves to go out and play too, but, after awhile she likes to lay there and watch the young pups play. =-)

Skyler

Here is a picture of Skyler blowing out her candles. Man, there's a lot of candles. She is now 8 years old, and just started 3rd grade.

Simon & Friend

This is Simon and his best friend Otis. They both look out through the doors at each other, kind of sad if you ask me.[he lives right behind us] And of course, if one goes out then, they other one starts to have a fit. Simon and Ginger play w/many other friends too. =-)

Simon

This is Simon, he turned 2 in July. He is nothing but a BIG BABY!! He loves to play w/his friends. We got him in Jan. from PAWS, and so far he a great dog!! Simon loves the cats too, his favorite is Whiskers. [I'm hoping to have all the animals on here].

Skyler

Not sure if I can ever learn how to do this. Last night seemed so easy. LOL Wanted to show a picture of Skyler at her 8th birthday party. We went bowling and the kids had a BLAST!! Both Q and Skyler are on bowling leagues, and do pretty good. I will be bringing the camera w/me on Sat. am. Should of brought it tonight as Skyler started dance and tumbling. I have a feeling that the camera will be w/me at all times now. [Scott found it for me tonight]. =-) ---after saying that he did not know where it was at, he did not have it last. [it was in his backpack that he took on Q's camping trip.]

Quentin at Webelos Camp

Here are some pictures of Q at Webeloes camp.He loved the daddy long legs.

Big Comfy Couch

Scott looks so little in this couch! How cute.. =-)