Life seems boring now that the New Zealanders are back home. This morning we took it easy at home, no rushing around. It was nice. We needed to do some errands. We stopped at Costco to pick up some pictures. I have been wanting to update the pictures on the wall and finally did today. Then dad and Justin went to Lowe’s while Nikki and I went to Micheal’s. We did a big shopping trip at Whole Foods as well. Bret bought ribs and brisket to use in his new smoker. The kids watched some TV and I felt like we were in the kitchen all day. I made dad’s birthday carrot cake plus frosting and dad made the rub for the ribs. Then we made cole slaw and even tried to have the kids help cut up the cabbage. The kids were eager to help. It was nice to actually be in the kitchen since we have been eating out so much. I hope the cole slaw came out ok-we will know tomorrow as it needs to sit in the fridge overnight. The kids were great today. They played in their sprinkler and added their umbrellas to the mix. It was so funny and cute. We played games with the kiddos and did a froggie craft. I am always telling Justin I love him and he always says I love you more. Then we just argue back and forth, it makes me smile. Nikki loves talking about dogs lately. I told her the story of Nikki or Lovie hiding donuts under my parents bed. I forget which dog did that and Nikki loved the story. Time to go relax, kids are in bed at a decent time.
July 17th, 2010 by melissa