Bad Karma...

We didn't do anything special for our anniversary. We did go to Trout Fishing in America on Saturday night so we counted that as our special date. Anyway, about a month ago Pete asked me if anything was going on July 14? I answered, "You mean other than our anniversary?" He was asking because he needed to go to Columbus, Ohio on the July 15. Well, he decided to make it a one- day trip since our anniversary was the day before. Wasn't that thoughtful? It turned out that I had a softball game on the 14th. Pete said I could play. Here is where the bad karma comes in. We lost last night by 2 runs. There were runners on 2nd and 3rd with two outs. We were home so it was our last time to bat. And guess who was up? Yep, that's right. It was my turn to bat and I am 50/50 at best when it comes to getting on base. Well, I hit a good line drive right to the short stop and she caught it. DANG! Game over.

Happy Anniversary!

Today is our 7th wedding anniversary. Wow! Time flies when you're having fun. Yep, the last 7 years have been a blur. I guess having two young kids will do that to you. Anyway, I love you, Pete. Now here is a little joke:

A man and his wife, now in

their 60's, were celebrating

their 40th wedding

anniversary. On their special

day a good fairy came to

them and said that because

they had been so good that

each one of them could have

one wish.

The wife wished for a trip

around the world with her

husband.

Whoosh! Immediately she had airline/cruise tickets in

her hands.

The man wished for a female companion 30 years

younger...

Whoosh...immediately he

turned ninety!!!

Tiger Lilly

This is Tiger Lilly aka Lilly. She will be arriving mid August. She is growing on me a bit. I wonder how my cat will take it...

Whew! It has been non-stop fun around here this past week. We had the Central PA Festival of the Arts and the People's Choice Festival going on . They each have their good points. A high light for the kids is face-painting. Clayton wanted to be a pirate just like his buddy, Connor.
The sand sculpture wasn't finished yet here. We stopped by another day and the artist had a chicken sitting on a giant egg. Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera with me. Clayton loved this part.

Last night, Pete and I saw Trout Fishing in America. They are a folk group from Northwest Arkansas where I grew up. I think I saw them years ago in my hometown with my sister. Pete loved it, too. They do kids' songs as well as adult songs. Originally from Houston, they are around the Fayetteville area now. After the show, I introduced myself and told them I was from Fayetteville. Another couple had lived in Springdale and introduced herself as well. And then I ran into this Russian lady who had lived in Fayetteville for 10 years. We are all in State College now. Anyway, the groupies were out. I love watching a live music show. I always wish I was up there singing away.
The buckets of water are always a big hit at the Arts Fest in State College. Kendall is running around trying to avoid the water!

Supersize me...

I'm not talking about the movie even though I did see it (talk about beating a dead horse). I still eat at McDonald's every now and then. I've never been one to order huge portions anyway unless you are talking about dessert. Anyway...

Last night I went shopping after walking around down town with my husband and kids at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. We needed some basic household stuff as well as groceries, so I took advantage of the chance to shop sans kids even if it was 9:30 pm.

So, there I am in Target looking at toilet paper and it occurred to me that there is no normal toilet paper anymore. Forget just buying 4 rolls, but now it is "Mega" and "Ultra" and "Premium". And packs with 12 that equals 500! I know that is an exaggeration. How many rolls does one need at a time? and how big? Those humongous rolls don't fit on the holder anyway!

After Target, I made my way over to Wegman's. It's really nice shopping at 10 pm. So quiet....ahhhhh.