Wordless Wednesday (kinda) - Can't sit on the sideline

This one needs "some" words...

Do you know those guys that just can't be happy sitting on the sidelines? See the guy in the jean shorts and visor? Keep watching him...

Oh no where did he go? And why is my youngest trying to tell someone to slow down?

Why is he running? Note: My youngest now looks like "I tried to warn you. This oughta be good."

Come on you need to be able to go to work tomorrow. What are you thinking? Is this going to be one of those "why didn't they put down the camera and go help him" moments?

No! The girls were jumping not diving. This isn't water.

I am guessing you now have sand in places that sand should never go.

Men. They just don't learn.

Thank you to our good friend (we won't use his name) for providing entertainment for the kids and giving me something to blog about.
I have a video of him doing a back flip also and burying his head in the process but I promised not to put it online. Hilarious!

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Blog Hop '09

If you Twitter you have had to hear all the buzz about about the BlogHer Conference going on in Chicago this weekend. It looks like a lot of fun. But for those of us who aren't sharing in that fun Robin @ Pensieve and Jo-Lynne @ Musings of a Housewife have set up a Mr. Linky so that we can visit with each other while at home.

They have also asked that we share a little bit about ourselves but to keep it simple so here goes...

This is a picture of me and my family taken in June at Nike Outdoor track meet in NC with our son.

Like you can probably tell from the picture I am a mom to 4 wonderful kids ages 18 to 10. Mark and I just celebrated our 20th anniversary 2 weeks ago. I feel fortunate to have him love me regardless of all my quirks. Feel free to tell me that I don't look old enough to be Zack's mom because I don't feel old enough.

Likes:

• Coke- I keep trying to give it up but I keep going back to it. (BTW, I am referring to the drink not the drug. Although it is like a drug to me. BAH)
• Family- I am a stay at home mom who is never home. You will find me in the bleachers or sitting at the shot put and discus rings. I enjoy going to my kids sports and cheering them on.
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream sandwiches- yep, addiction number 2. Wink!
• My computer and iPod Touch- my family thinks those are an addiction also. Hmph!
  

Dislikes:

• Angry people- that can't be a fun way to live.
• Cold or rainy weather when I have to be at an outdoor event- I am kinda girly/whimpy when it comes to the weather.
• Cleaning house- it is a love hate relationship, I love a clean house but I hate cleaning it.
• Hazelnuts- actually they kinda hate me but my EpiPen protects me.

Make sure you leave a comment and say hello. You can also find me on Twitter. Then make sure you click on the Blog Hop picture above to go check out more blogs.

Smiles!

Quite an honor.

So back to catching up.

On June 16 we found out that Zachary was selected as Mr. Track and Field 2009. This is quite an honor. Out of all of the male track athletes in Michigan only one athlete gets this title every year. I don't know who was more excited Zack or me. I found out through an e-mail and went running through the house to find Zachary. He quickly called his throws coach. I told him to hurry because I wanted to call Mark. Then the little stinker started dialing his girlfriend's number BEFORE calling his father! "Oh no little man! Daddy first."



Here is a link to the list of athletes that made it on the Dream Team.

Some more catch up later...

We interrupt "catching up" with a little Emily sunshine. Since it is SO cold here today. Hard to believe it is the middle of summer and I need a sweatshirt on just to keep from freezing.

"They are my movies little man. Don't even think about going around me."



"I love me a big pillow!"

"Where did my plate go?"


"Grandma please get better soon. Look how this crazy family dresses me. Save me!"



Enjoy your day!
If you are in Michigan... bundle up.
Smiles!