Needs & Wants

I usually write under wants on the fridge whiteboard- "World peace!" Sam and Christian will then draw pictures of war, like mushroom clouds and nukes. This time, as you can see, Sam under my want for "X-mas Joy"- Kahuna on a sleigh. Later, Christian drew tiny Kahunas leading the Kahuna sled. 

"TESLA!"

"I fear those words escaping Dane's lips; it's my fault—I created a monster! Bored with my book during one of Dane's drives, I spawned a fun new game. A game I thought would be fun for the kids, diverting their glued eyes from their phones, and bringing them back to the world of reality. 

I recalled my childhood fun of punching someone when a 'slug-bug' rolled by. After a few days of punches, Dane, displaying restraint, decided to play a UNO reverse. Each time a Tesla sparked his eye, tickling ensued, with my shrieks and wiggles my only defense. With Dad's new spin, the game miraculously became fun for the kiddos; they all gang up on me, giving Dad credit for every Tesla they spot!" Thanks, Elon!

Sunshine!

    Oh, these final sunny days have been a riot with Emma at the playground! It's like watching a tiny tornado with boundless energy. Fueled by a blend of sugar and sunshine, she transforms into a playground ninja, swinging from the monkey bars, adding layers to her calloused hands. Then, there's always my attempt to race her to the swings, which is my favorite part of the playground. One night, I struck a deal with a young boy. You see, Emma wanted me to catch her, but knowing that would never happen, I resorted to a dollar-fueled solution. She had so much fun running from the boy and was happy to make a friend! When he caught her, she said, "Pay up!" but there was no way I would be seen giving a little boy a dollar, so I had her fork over the cash. I later struck up a conversation with the boy's mom who had a beautiful Aussie! 

I just wanna Beach!

"I just wanna Beach," Dane says every day after work. He, the girls, and I had a blast seeing this movie. We tried to get the boys to join, but their testosterone forbade it. Hands down, our favorite character was the forgotten Allen. 

Cheer up buttercup!

As Dane fueled his mind with coffee, I made sure his monkey found a nice sunny spot. With my silly and spontaneous nature, nothing brings me more happiness than seeing his blue eyes and smile light up my heart.

B-day gift from Sam cuz he knows Dad loves monkeys!

Yard Sales!

With summer here the boys and I have been having fun going to garage, estate, and yard sales. We scored this guy for free! Meet Larry the Lobster, he now adorns the dashboard of our Kahuna mobile.    

For those that don't know who Larry is...

Gold Rush FEVER!!!

A profanity came out of Dane's mouth when he flipped our light on at 5 in the morning, which is understandable as going alone wouldn't be much fun. However, he was very chatty teaching me the ways of the river, and I taught him about good music! Chloe also enjoyed being in the wild and discovered lots of new smells. BTW- We now have a knock sign on our door he respects.  

Fall weather please!

I'm looking forward to the MCR concert in October! This dreadful heat is killing me softly. 

Lyrics

See the man who stands upon the hill
He dreams of all the battles won
But fate had left its scars upon his face
With all the damage they had done

And so tired with age, he turns the page
Let the flesh submit itself to gravity

Let our bodies lay while our hearts will stay
Let our blood invade if I die in pain
Now, if your convictions were a passing phase
May your ashes feed the river in the morning rays
And as the vermin crawls, we lay in the foundations of decay

He was there the day the towers fell
And so he wandered down the road
And we would all build towers of our own
Only to watch the rooms corrode

But it's much too late, you're in the race
So we'll press and press 'til you can't take it anymore

Let our bodies lay while our hearts will stay
Let our blood invade if I die in pain
And if, by his own hand, his spirit flies
Take his body as a relic to be canonized
Now, and so he gets to die a saint
But she will always be a whore

Against faith (antihero)
Against all odds (as if it must be pure)
Against change (we wander through the ruins)
We are free (the guiltiness is yours)

You must fix your heart
And you must build an altar where it rests
When the storm decays and the sky, it rains
Let it flood, let it flood, let it wash away
And as we stumble through your last crusade
Will you welcome your extinction in the morning rays?
And as the swarming calls, we lay in the foundations

Yes, it comforts me much more
Yes, it comforts me much more
To lay in the foundations of decay

Get up, coward

Lost Bet

Who could swing higher? Emma explained I lost...on the technicality, I'm taller than her. So I played along and slid down a wet slide! Then, later bought her ice cream with a WET BUTT! 
 

Boomer Jar

Our kids get frustrated when we use words coined by their generation. So for fun, we made a Boomer Jar... 

January Flood! Emma wearing Jeans!

Her first time wearing Jeansl

Tomboy no more?

Not me!!! This salon visit cost us about 100 bucks!! 

Christian's food truck lunch order ;) with idk.. either a bunny or a Kahuna sketch. 

Emma's first choir recital!

Emma started a new school this year. I am so thankful to my parents who are graciously funding her new Christian school!

Boomer Gazette #7

Boomer Gazette 

When it comes to the saying “21 days to make a habit” I feel like when it comes to ME

with my purse and a cell phone, it’s gonna take several months :) Please be patient!!

Last Week's Highlights 

• Sam and Micheal hung out together and did a lot of walking. 

• Emma played her first-ever successful prank on Sam while I was driving, Sam did not find it funny.

• OMSI with Emma. M* was not happy we left without her. A mix up in communication :( 

• Emma hit her head at school on the playground equipment :( OUCH!!!

• Emma got to ride Waylon & Grandma got to go! Unfortunately, she had a headache the entire time.

• Mom took ANOTHER covid test at Walgreens. This counts as #4!

• Grandma & Grandpa went to the beach… we did not watch Carly this time. 

• Blogged some more!

• Disney on Ice!!!

• Happy 45th Bday DAD/Dane!! I love you more than my heart can ever beat. 

This Week PSA’s

• Ga-Ga is to take Emma for new shoes (she wants me to go along too so we

can pick out good walking shoes for Disneyland.

• Christian DMV

• CAIS PTO mtg at the Wild Hare @ (TIME)

• Christian lunch w/ Grandma

• Pie pick up at 3 pm (date to follow)

• Emma's music program at 3 pm (date to follow)

• Walk with K* (NEW weight loss friend)

This week’s menu    

Sat - Meatless/Sale meat - Fried chicken tenders

Mashed Potatoes w/ brown gravy 

Corn

Sun- (Usually Ga-Ga’s) - Dad/Danes' Bday day ALL DAY LONG -

“love you more than my heart could ever beat”!!

Meal for M* - We’ll bring something back and/or 

 Something nutritious / HIGH CAL

Mon - Breakfast for Dinner 

Scrambled eggs w/ cheese 

On hand - Bacon

French Toast 

On hand - Hash Browns                           

Tues - Mexican - Beef Enchiladas 

Mexican Rice

Refried Beans w/ cream cheese

Wed -  New Recipe  - To Die for Fettuccine

Thur - New Nationality - Beef Stroganoff Meatballs over Egg Noodles

(Allrecipes Five star/change sauce to my own w/ onion soup)

Corn

Fri - Fend for yourself night - Buy Friday deals at Safeway (get next night dinner)

E - Top ramen
S - Totino's Pizza

M - ? Something nutricus / HIGH CAL 

C - California pizza

Sat - Meatless/Sale meat - Mystery Dinner ;)

Fourth of July Cornhole!

 

It was so nice visiting with family, including those who traveled all the way from Idaho!

Samuel's play list

 King of Random

How to Build a Mini Flamethrower! TKOR Makes The Best DIY Flamethrower Using A Fire Extinguisher!

Daily Dose of Internet

This Animal Is On Your Face Right Now

Mark Rober

Building the Perfect Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

Shark Attack Test- Human Blood vs. Fish Blood

How it should have ended

How Avengers Infinity War Should Have Ended - Animated Parody

Mr. Beast

Eating A $10,000 Golden Steak (24k Gold)

Dude Perfect

Ping Pong Trick Shots 3 | Dude Perfect

Brave Wilderness

Stung by Giant Hornet

Reading a classic

Dante's Inferno

 

Reads like a poetic Stephen King. 

Fruition

I have a melody in my head. I created it when I was a teen, and love to hum it when ever I feel joy. I've even put different lyrics to the song depending on why I'm singing. Someday, someday someday... I will learn how to put that melody onto paper.

Note self. .... http://www.fortenotation.com/

I'm so hot ;)

This heat is kicking my butt! I wish I could be carefree and playful like these girls enjoying the sun. But when the temperature goes above 90 I get crabby and woeful!

*Video soon to be deleted at the request of *M

Refreshed!

What a down pour today! No umbrella! Seeing everyone rushing to pick their kid up and run to their cars, I had to laugh. It's only water! I think it's actually a lot of fun to get drenched, took my time and enjoyed my exciting walk. Sam, Emma and I screamed as we splashed along. Once home I was drenched, cold to the bone and ready for a shower, this time HOT!