This picture of Whitney looking goggle-eyed just cracks me up. She had the best time playing with Bella in the pool and only got out 2 or 3 times (for food or drinks) during the 2.5 hours we were there. (Landon got out even less!)
(Before anyone tries to console my about my cataract glasses, let me say THESE ARE NOT THEM! These are my back-up pair of regular sunglasses, I don't think I can wear those awful ones again, even at Seven Peaks. ) Randy stayed in the pool the entire time with the kids, which made it a really nice day for me. I got in several times, but was also able to hang out on my lawn chair reading my book (which I am loving) and talking with Adam, Amy and Lori. The kids loved having him at the pool with us.I somehow managed to get sunscreen in my eyes (%@#$!) yesterday, because clearly I don't have enough exposure to sunscreen (NOT). It was nowhere near my eyes, so I'm not sure how it happened, but it did a number on me. I felt like I was rubbing my eyes all evening and I even woke up with my left eye sealed shut this morning! Good grief, I have no skills.
We were all famished by the time we got back to Adam and Amy's house so it was a treat to have lots of good food to eat while we waited for the burgers to be done. I was especially giddy about the watermelon. I love it, but don't know how to buy a good one and rarely have it at home because of that. I love the color, the taste, the texture and love that it's such a symbol of summer.
I made some caramel popcorn which turned out fabulously (if I do say so myself) thanks to the Mexican Vanilla Jenn brought me back from her cruise last fall. It's a gift that keeps on giving, I don't want to run out of it because it makes everything taste so good.
We had a lame catch-up of Father's Day and my mom's birthday, which basically involved them receiving a couple gifts. I think that's one of the reasons I don't like delaying celebrations, the sheen is worn off and it becomes a gesture more than a party (sorry Mom!, I know my Pup doesn't care). This picture is of my dad showing Andrew (who had "unwrapped" the envelope) the gift card we gave him to the movie theater.
Speaking of my mom, she sent me this super nice note on one of the cards I sent her for her birthday a couple weeks ago (a little good mail gift). Thanks Mom!
**How was your 4th?
Do you have sunscreen issues too?
How do you feel about watermelon?**
Do you have sunscreen issues too?
How do you feel about watermelon?**
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I definitely have sunscreen issues. I hate applying it on everyone everyday since we have sensitive skin. It's a drag. Worth the effort though I believe.
Good 4th - good eats with friends, family, and some sun. I'll have to go work on my 4th post.
We had a fun fourth (see my post). Luci even survived it nicely, with the help of naps and resting in between the fun.
I don't have sunscreen issues, but I have watermelon issues. I just don't care for it. Why people think watermelon is a treat is beyond me! However, I do like watermelon flavored things (such as candy). Strange. As for sunscreen if I'm just outside but not actually in water I just let the SPF in my makeup protect my face and spray my body with sunscreen. This usually works as I don't usually go under for long periods of time. Sorry about your sunscreen troubles but glad it was a good holiday.
That watermelon looks so great...we got back last night from our fourth vacation an have NO food in the house. Your fourth sounds wonderful (minus the sunscreen). I love my little ones, I try not to wish this time away, but having kids that can play by themselves all day sounds lovely.
I've always assumed (and perhaps Michelle can comment on this) that European children, e.g. French children, grown up being taught how to recognize when fruit and veg are ripe in the shop/market.
I haven't a CLUE how to judge fruit and veg, so watermelon's a mystery to me too.
Ouch to your sunscreen-ed eye! Hope that's feeling better today.
I enjoy watermelon. I just chose my first bad one in a very long time, lucky you... you even got to try it. I am anxious to get to the store and get another, I miss having one in there.
Sounds like you guys had a fun day.
I am starting to wonder if sunscreen is for real. Are they just charging us for lotion? Why do my kids keep looking darker and more sunkissed when we apply 3x a day, faithfully?
fyi I have never bought a bad watermelon from costco.
I think it's funny that you got sunscreen in your eye particularly because my girls keep telling me how you know how to put sunscreen on the best so it doesn't get in your eyes.
Glad you had a good time.
Sounds like a fun day. I love when I can sit and watch the fun while Kalani is out in the mix.
I wear sunscreen as little as possible. I am a little afraid of it.
Sorry about the sunscreen in the eyes, ouch! My kids are always so paranoid when I put sunscreen on their faces for that reason.
I love watermelon. Timm & Jessie brought one and even the kids were chowing down. I tend to be a little apprehensive about buying it because I don't want to get a bad one, but I like it so much I should buy it more often. Glad you have such a fun new tradition!
First....watermelon is my all time favorite summer fruit. I buy they and between the four of us we end up eating the entire thing in one night! There is just nothing more refreshing when it is hot outside!
I have had sunscreen in my eyes before and it is the worst (almost as bad as deodorant...and yes I somehow manage to get that in my eyes a lot...it dries them so they won't tear but they burn at the same time...awful!) I buy the kids the "tear free" sunscreen because I like to coat around their eyes so much and they DO NOT enjoy when it gets in their eyes. The tear free totally works!
Glad your 4th was fun!
What a fun 4th you had. Sorry about the sunscreen. I know from personal experience that it hurts! Then I rub it so much, I think I make it worse. Watermelon...I got rave reviews this time for picking a great one. It was so, so sweet. It is one fruit they all love.
oh missy that is a lovely foto and your hightlights look fabulous...i hope this picture is before dipping in, because if it is after, wow you look marvelous. i love watermelon it is one of my favorite fruits. my mom taught me well on how to choose fruit overall...needless to say...sometimes you do get that lemon in somewhere...sunscreen....i hate it, i hate to put it on and i hate to put it on others...i just wished they could go in somewhere and push a buttom...i might try those spray ones...and the fourth...it was miserable...i guess when you have unfufilled expectations...anything can look grim. alf and the kids were gone the whole day...i stayed indoors...the worst part is that i really fixed up (rare occasions) and actually looked nice...not a memorable one in a good way any how......
That watermelon looks fabulous!!
Glad you had such a great day! Take care.
Love the sunscreen sticks for the face. Very easy to apply, especially on wiggly kids.
our 4th was... well not very 4th'ish.
still sick over here.
Fun photos! Looks like a great time! LOVE watermelon! Gotta love fresh watermelon smoothies! hmmmm.
The sunscreen in the eye sounds terribly painful! I am a sunscreen maniac now as I just had a precancer burned off my nose this week! JOY!
4th was good for us. Different. But good. I need to post again sometime.
what a great 4th! i miss having family nearby to spend it with.
i've got sunscreen issues- it ALWAYS ends up in my eyes. i didn't wear it running this morning, though, and i'm paying for it now. (ouch!)
My kids remind me every time I put sunscreen on them to be careful not to put it in their eyes. Its probably only happened once that I actually got it in their eyes but the trauma lives on.
We had a good 4th. Shopping, food, movies, water, fireworks. Good times.
I was afraid our 4th was going to be miserably hot. It was fairly hot, but we watched fireworks in the grass and surprisingly it was pleasant.
I hate sunscreen for that reason. I have recently converted to powder color science for my face.
Watermelon is a huge favorite for us as well. I suck at picking out good ones. If you find a secret you'll have to share!
ahhh, watermelon. we have eaten our weight in watermelon this year. funny, because before now, i used to think it was a big hassle!
your fourth looks like it was FUN (despite sunscreen-in-the-eyes issues...)
I love all the photos. You can tell you had a really great day. I love swimming and how it just wears everyone right out. SUmmer always makes me miss my pool we had growing up.
I feel the same way when it comes to celebrating occacions. It just isn't the same and then I think the people who had to wait or go early for their celebration gets jiped out of their real party.
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