Thursday, July 22, 2010

It's Thursday...

1. One of the coolest things ever? Teaching my daughter how to cook. Today she cooked cinnamon muffins from start to finish all by herself. Wow. Read all the directions, measured, mixed and was SO proud of her end result. I love that she loves to cook. I think it was right about this age I really began to "get" it too.

2. So it's HOT. Nothing new. You've all heard me complain many times before. But, the biggest issue we are having now? The one place we can cool off, the one reprieve from the crazy heat? The pool. But, it is 96 degrees itself. Gross.

3. So speaking of heat. I think I should do a little science experiment with the kids. Crack an egg on the sidewalk and watch it sizzle. I am absolutely positive it wouldn't take long!

4. Leaving for Florida on Tuesday. Hurricane on the horizon. Packing for 4...hot, humid, and wet. Should be interesting.

5. I got a new toy.

6. Emerson is getting a room makeover. Anyone who knows me well, knows that I cannot go long without rearranging furniture, redecorating, or just changing things around a bit. Sadly, Em has inherited this freakish habit. Just as I inherited it from my mom. Pics will be soon to follow!

7. I am completely struggling with keeping the kids entertained and active this summer. We have done puzzles, read books, seen movies, swam, written stories, practiced math facts, colored, played cards, cooked, cleaned, painted....I feel like an entertainer! I'm beat, exhausted! Any other ideas?

8. I miss the beach.

9. When I have a lot of extra money. Win the lottery. Inherit a bunch of money from some unknown relative. I'm buying a house on the beach. Period. NO questions asked.

10. There is nothing better than when the UPS man rings the doorbell and delivers a box of wine. I love that.

Lots of love,
The Grady's

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Oceanside, Part 3


Okay, I promise...this is the last of the vacation pictures.

Things I miss:

the cloudy, overcast mornings


my view while I enjoyed my morning cup of coffee


the silliness!!! These kids are a crack up! Look closely at this pic, you can see each of them and their personalities.





crazy, amazing sunsets...wow.

Lots of love,
The Grady's


Oceanside, Part 2

Pictures, Part 2

What makes a great vacation? Great friends of course!








Lots of love,
The Grady's

Oceanside, Part 1

We just came home from a wonderful week, coast side. We spent another blissful 7 days in Oceanside this year. We just couldn't pass up the great location, perfect house, and great company! Lots of great memories once again.
Ready for the all the pics? I think I will put them in a few categories...so Part 1:

The Beach

Jeff heading out for a sunset boogey boarding trip.

Joseph filling his bucket.

Domenique focused on building her sand castle.

Haha!

Joseph catching a good wave.

One of the few times I could catch all four of them chillin' out.


Love this little guy!

My little munchkins

The girls loving the sand!

Lots of love,
The Grady's

Wednesday, July 07, 2010

Red, White, and Blue

Bbq, swimming, relaxing, and fireworks...perfect way to celebrate the 4th!









Lots of love,
The Grady's