I spent most of my day stressed out over my current 'to do' list.
But tonight, Grandma Jo and Great Grandma stopped by just to bring us peaches.
We ate breakfast burritos on the picnic table in the back yard. (Josh and I have perfected the art of the breakfast burrito: eggs, shredded cheese, red bell peppers, avocados and cilantro...I put sweet chili sauce on mine too.)
Annie started dry-heaving when she had to eat a 'no-thank-you-bite' of her avocado.
I screamed because I caught Shelby (our dog) on top of the picnic table drinking everyone's milk and then got cranky when Josh started mimicking me yelling at the dog.
Courtney Lee scored two touch downs in a boys against girls game of football (although I had to knock Cole to the ground both times so she could score).
Annie ran around barefoot wearing a tutu and her underoos.
I pushed the girls on the swing set and tickled them until they were hollering because their ribs hurt.
I didn't get a single box unpacked.
Everyone got a much needed bath. (Coley got his new Lego's stuck in the drain when it was his turn.)
The kids all got to bed about 1 1/2 hours past their bedtime.
I'm listening to all my favorite songs by Randy Travis right now and thinking about how I can't wait to call it a day.
this post says "summer"
Posted by: Amy | June 09, 2009 at 10:50 PM
hehe, sounds like a pretty good day to me :)
The boxes will be there tomorrow (and the days after that) so no worries ;)
Posted by: Manon | June 10, 2009 at 02:46 AM
That sounds wonderful!
Posted by: sharon | June 10, 2009 at 03:30 AM
Oh how I LOVE this picture of Annie!!!! I am so looking forward to June 22!!! :) Counting down the days!!!!
Posted by: Jen | June 10, 2009 at 04:03 AM
I LOVE the picture of Annie in her tutu and underoos...and I too love to sit and listen to Randy Travis...ahh....I feel better already ...hope you did too!
Posted by: Kathleen Kraft | June 10, 2009 at 04:23 AM
There is NOTHING harder than moving for me. We've lived in this place more than 20 years now and just the thought of moving makes me tired...glad we don't have any plans to do that!
Posted by: Lisa B. | June 10, 2009 at 04:46 AM
Good Morning Karen,
Those boxes are not going anywhere, time does fly however, don't feel guilty for enjoying your family! You're an exceptional woman. Today is another day!
Eat a Peach baby!!
BIG HUGS
Valerie
Posted by: Valerie | June 10, 2009 at 05:01 AM
Count your Blessings,these sweet memories carry you through when they are grown with kiddies of there own. The stress and thoughts of how tired you are will fade and all that will remain is the smiles, tutus, football games, etc... Have a great day, Nana Janet
Posted by: janet | June 10, 2009 at 05:01 AM
God, how I love you.
Just know that there is some girl off in Ohio who reads your blog every single day--looks forward to it in fact--and that it is always a highlight. Not that I don't appreciate motherhood...you just make me savor it more.
You really are something. :) Big hugs to you!
Posted by: Trish | June 10, 2009 at 05:41 AM
Sounds like the perfect evening to me! To-do lists are highly over rated...living and having FUN is what it's all about (not the hokey pokey).... ;-)
~ Kathy
Posted by: Kathy C. | June 10, 2009 at 05:43 AM
What a beautiful picture. I love the lighting in it...just perfect.
Posted by: Jennifer M. | June 10, 2009 at 05:59 AM
Laughs like that are food for the soul! Your boxes will get unpacked...remember you are a few days ahead of the game. You weren't supposed to move until Friday right!
BTW-I stopped crying and started to notice the bokeh you pointed out! Now I'm pretty proud! Thanks Karen.
Kelliann
Posted by: Kelliann | June 10, 2009 at 06:09 AM
to-do lists can be very overwhelming! Sounds like a lot of fun and excitement otherwise:) I love Randy Travis!! One night a friend and I sang old RT songs while drinking margaritas at the local steak house. It was so much fun but the people at the next table might not have enjoyed our private concert as much!!
Posted by: Patty Hetrick | June 10, 2009 at 06:47 AM
I think that picture of Annie is a framer. That golden light is just magical. And the subject ... sigh ... such a sweet, non-avocado girl.
Val Koop (snapshot class)
Posted by: Val | June 10, 2009 at 08:07 AM
Love the pix of Annie! Have a great day!
Posted by: Dina | June 10, 2009 at 08:08 AM
you forgot to list "this is one of my favorite photos"...it is just beautiful
peace
Kim
Posted by: kim Bolyard | June 10, 2009 at 08:10 AM
Oh, Randy Travis! A few weeks ago I put a bunch on my ipod, only to have to change them because no one else appreciated my singing to them.
Posted by: kelli | June 10, 2009 at 08:14 AM
Annie would have us believe she really is an angel, by the looks of her halo.
Stunning shot.
I hope you keep having babies to photograph for years to come. But this probably isn't the best time to mention THAT, huh. smile.
Posted by: nancy in ks | June 10, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Tell the truth now, did you set her up for this one? It is just too perfect! But that's you, you get the perfect shot everytime!
Posted by: Ann Grounds | June 10, 2009 at 09:09 AM
Karen, what a gorgous shot! LOVE that lighting :) Summer is for enjoying, not stressing. Glad you had a good night with the kids.
I had no idea you ahve a DOG! Wheres those photos???
Posted by: Jennifer S | June 10, 2009 at 09:44 AM
i think that is my favorite photo of yours yet karen....lovely
Posted by: kate | June 10, 2009 at 10:40 AM
The photos from the last few posts are absolutely PRICELESS! So REAL.
Just be sure to record the girls' singing too. Trust me, someday, it'll be "priceless" as well. Plus, it's good leverage to have at the Thanksgiving table when they're older.
My sister had kept a recorded cassette of me belting one out at about 8 or 9. Talk about life's most embarassing moment when she played it in front of my hubby and kids all those years later! Whew! Paybacks a... well, you know.
Also, FYI, Janice M., of G.P. Scrapbook Connection, has a new scrapbook space on a budget! Check it out...http://patinamarie.blogspot.com
Posted by: tina | June 10, 2009 at 12:18 PM
Great to-do list; sounds like you covered everything on the list just fine.
Posted by: Susan Bowers | June 10, 2009 at 01:17 PM
omg i love randy travis!
annie + tutu= perfect.
:)
Posted by: missanne | June 10, 2009 at 04:02 PM
Would Josh drink after the dog? I'd be hollerin' too! :D
Yannie looks angelic!!!
Posted by: kat-in-texas | June 10, 2009 at 04:13 PM
LOVE that pic of Annie; i so hope i get to register soon for one of your classes!
Posted by: sherry d | June 10, 2009 at 08:19 PM
OMG That is an amazing shot of Annie...look at the light that you captured!! She looks angelic!!
Posted by: Dawn | June 10, 2009 at 08:23 PM
OMG Karen - I have been reading your blog for years now and I never knew you had a dog. Seriously! Perhaps you could squeeze in a quick post about her. With photos *of course* (But only if she is half as cute as Yannie in her tutu!) Talk about precious...
Posted by: Megan | June 10, 2009 at 09:22 PM
I'm glad my boys aren't the only kids that bring Legos--or anything they can think of, really--into the bathtub. Boys.
Posted by: Sara | June 11, 2009 at 09:17 AM
I have been stopping by your blog for over a year...and never knew you had a dog!
How about posting a picture of Shelby, I'm sure you have a few..if not get snapping!
Thanks...oh and love the shot of Miss. Annie in her tutu picking her toes...she is too darn cute!
Posted by: Brandi | June 12, 2009 at 09:59 AM