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For Today...July 21

Outside my Window...the big spot of dead grass is getting bigger, I want to turn it into a natural, planted area like they are doing in front of the MD townhall. We aren't sure why all that grass is dying, we're getting lots of rain.

I am thinking...about how the "free" hotel room last night (where Mike was staying for a convention) was not really free because of gas, supper, parking tolls etc...we probably could've stayed at the local Hampton Inn for less than we spent on those things. The kids and I did hang out at the pool for 5 hours though.

I am thankful for...our garden...it fed us tonight!

From the kitchen...Yummy Yummy pizza...you'll see the pictures below. Lots of "freezer cleanout" this week as we get ready for our vacation.

I am creating...this blog so we will never forget these days.

I am going...on vacation on Friday.

I am wearing...brown shorts, red shirt.

I am reading...Where the Red Fern Grows to the kids.

I am hoping...that my chronic tooth ache from the crown I got almost 2 weeks ago will go away. I've taken way too much advil over the last two weeks. The dentist can see me on Thurs.

I am hearing...Jonathan's radio on Z88--still using his computer...but we're getting closer with ours (a new-used one from Grampa Carlie).

Around the house...Jake has taken to playing Disney Sorry against three of his stuffed animals...right now it is set up right inside the front door.

One of my favorite things...reading in the bath tub.

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...getting ready for vacation, a possible trip to the social security office that I am not looking forward too (I lost my ss card and the kids' too, also I have to deal with the name thing...whether to still hyphenate or not---remember how we didn't get our stimulus check because of it?!), possibly going to one or two plays put on by OTHER childrens' theatres, and taking the kids' to Theatre--Jonathan started rehersal for Guys and Dolls today this'll be the first show he's been in twice, Madi is taking a break from Theatre, but is helping out in Jake's class.

Here is a picture STORY I am sharing with you...our dinner (in reverse order) from garden to table...notice the snakeskin in the garden!!