Gotta love those 80’s styles

The Homecoming parade is tonight. Many of the school organizations participate, including the soccer team. The girls soccer team decided on an 80’s themed float. Most of the girls decided to go with colorful leggings, cut sweatshirts and headbands a la Flash Dance or Olivia Newton John and “Let’s Get Physical” style. I recalled that David used to have some bright blue running tights that would be perfect. We started digging and came across some pretty funny stuff. Why oh why do we still have all of this?? The shorts Lance is wearing were David’s faves and are actually from the 80’s---they have the side slit all the way to the waistband and would be super short. (if they still fit, that is!)  What was he thinking?? He threw a few things away, but kept these. They have sentimental value, after all!

The biking jersey isn’t so bad. In fact, Hadley and Lance both really liked it and might borrow it some time.  After some digging, we did find the bright blue tights and I’ll share pictures of her in them later. Guess it’s ok to hang onto some things—you never know when you might need ‘em!

I want my mommy!!

I’m supposed to turn this mess into a beautiful garter mum for Hadley’s date on Friday night and I’m not sure I’m up to the task. Mom! I need you! ♥

Cookin’ up a storm

Things just getting started here---by the time it got rolling, the streets were completely packed.

  Out back with Dad’s coooker.

David has been busy, busy with cookouts the past few weeks. The last weekend in August was family day for his job. It’s a nice time---a cookout and then a day at our amusement park with the company footing the bill. Normally they cater the cookout. This year, they asked David if he would gather a crew and cook the hamburgers and hot dogs---for  4200 people! He said yes, even though I expressed my concern. I mean, more than FOUR THOUSAND PEOPLE??? That is big time! Those 4200 people—yes, I know I keep using that number, but it’s so HUGE!—were spread out over 4 meals. Some came on Saturday for lunch, Saturday for dinner, or the same on Sunday. The biggest crowd was scheduled for Saturday night, with 2000 rsvp’ing. It proved to be the most difficult service, but still went relatively smoothly. At one point, they were 700 burgers ahead then before he knew it, they were out. I can’t even think about those kinds of numbers for food…A few people had to wait briefly, but not too long. As far as he knows, nobody complained about the wait or the food. He rocked it! I’m so proud of him!

Then came the annual Chamber of Commerce Cook-off. It fell on Lance’s birthday again this year, so we let him get out of school a bit early to go help cook and to have a little fun. David was a little disappointed that he didn’t win anything for his ribs in the contest, as he’s been perfecting his recipe all year and thought for sure he had a winner!  I tasted them, and of course they were awesome. Guess the judges just liked someone else’s a little better… Everyone who stopped by really loved his sliders. He ended up with 9th place for those in the “other” category.

The kids and I were able to go out for both nights and enjoy the great food and live music in the downtown area. David was able to get tickets for a few friends and family, too, so it was great to share the fun!

This day in history…

14 years ago today…

Happy birthday to my sweet, sweet boy!

Guess what???

I ran—and I use the term loosely!—FOUR miles today!! Go me!

New Shoes!

It might seem lame to post about new shoes. But they make me run faster! Honest! LOL I’m so excited---they were a reward for sticking to my walking/jogging program for 7 whole weeks! These are the nicest running shoes I’ve ever owned and it felt like a splurge. But I’m so glad I did it--they feel great! I went to a real running store and had my feet and walk analyzed. Then they helped me find the right shoes for me. Loved the personal service---and they didn’t make me feel like a poser! :)

First Day of School!

August 23rd was the first day of 10th grade for Hadley and first day of 8th grade for Lance. Tyler also began his classes at Amarillo College that day. No pictures of him though----that's what happens when you leave home. :( Where has the time gone??

Minutes after I snapped this picture, we hopped in the car to leave. Max wanted to go with us, as usual, so he was sitting in Lance’s lap as we pulled out of the garage. I heard an exclamation and turned to see that Max had thrown up all over Lance’s pants—the ONE pair of pants he was so excited to have. The ONE pair that actually fit pretty well and are from a “cool” store. The ONE pair the store had in stock, so others were ordered. The ONE pair he wanted to wear the first day of school. :( I told him to look at the bright side. It could’ve happened at a time that would’ve made us late to come back home and change and it could’ve gotten his shirt or shoes, too. I don’t think he appreciated my attempt at optimism. I promised they would be clean and ready the next day! And they were.