Just Checking In.. Be back Later.

Hey. We are home from Jason's day at Chuck E Cheese and I have photos from that too. These are from July 5 at the SC State Museum.. Proof that I do go on all of our adventures, I am just usually always behind the camera. Ummmmmmmmmm don't you just love the skinnier me? Look at that bod! Hooray.. More photos up on flickr.

Confusion and delay.

I have 50 photos to edit and even more to post. Plus I have a photo order of 90+ photos that have needed picked up at Walgreens since Sunday.

We have library books due today, plus speech and karate.

I have bought my first Kindle book this morning and am now 5 chapters in. The book was $4 less than the published paperback version. It is a one click buy and was on the Kindle within seconds. Plus I have found out that I can read it, one handed, while holding a baby. I can not read a book, one handed at all or even while holding a baby.

Ian took a book recommendation, The Loch, read and like it in one day. Go Ian!

Tomorrow we are celebrating Jason's half birthday at Chuck E Cheese.

This weekend, I will take Jordyn to see HP6 in theaters.

This weekend is the library book sale. I have a coupon for 3 free books.

This weekend, my best friend will meet her future hubby.

On Tuesday, Coraline comes out on DVD. I am excited. Both Jordyn and I have read the book and are looking forward to the movie.

The Dr. gave Ryan the "something viral." Of course his fever was down when we were there, but as soon as we were home he was in 103 again. Ugh. He was sleepy and grouchy the rest of the day, but went down easily for bedtime and stayed there through out the night.

Today Zachary is running a low fever. Round Two. Ding Ding.

When my Kindle arrived, I opened the package and Jason said, "Jordyn, it doesn't look evil." He was so serious and matter of factly CUTE.

Later I said to Jordyn, "I have to charge the Kindle for less than 3 hours." She replied, "You never have to charge a book." Ouuch! Score. Good one, Kid.

Myrtle Beach 'o8: Barefoot Wondering.

I could have posted this at 2 a.m.

This morning's post is brought to you by a Mommy Zombie. I was up with Ryan from 11:35 to 1:00 am. I managed to crawl back in my bed from 1:05 till 2:00. And have been up ever since. You heard me, bloggers, up since 2 a.m. Ryan was restless, hot and miserable. We hung out in the recliner all night watching reruns of Tori and Dean. Jacques left for work at 4 and asked if we needed a blanket. But since my little Lupine, Ryan, was running at a hot 103, we were good. No space heater needed. I called the Doc and we are going in at 1:40. I think he must have an ear infection or a sore throat. More later after the appointment.

a read and an update.

I think this is the 2nd July read. It was a quick read, 2 days maybe? Just 327 pages. It is the 7th book in the series of The Others. I read book 6 in May. Now I will read book 5 or 1, on my Kindle, that will arrive today. Each book can stand alone. (And I should mention that it will cost $4 less to purchase the next book on the Kindle instead of in print.) Bell also read book 6 and loved it, and now my copy is in Shawna's hands. I also have 3 others lined up to bum my book. Bell- Now this one is headed your way. I may have liked it better than book 6 even.

On to the Dakes, mainly Ryan. He is ill and has been since late Sunday evening. He ran a fever in the 102's and upchucked a few smelly times. Yesterday he was crabby but a little cooler. Then again in the evening, he was at 103 with more terribly smelly upchuck. We were up from 1135-235 last night. He was very restless and extremely hot. This morning he is still running high at 103-102. We are dosing him with Motrin.

Jason is now not only obsessed with Indiana/Harrison Ford but also loves Mick Dundee/Paul Hogan. He is some sort of character, Jason. We will also be celebrating his half birthday this Friday with a party at Chuck E Cheese. He is looking forward to that as well as a trip to the bookstore.

Now I am off to wait at the front step for the FedEx man.

July 5: SC State Museum

On the 5th, we took the kids to the state museum. We had not been there since June 2007. It is pricey to get in, but on the first Sunday of the month, admission is $1 so I had planned on getting us there. There are 4 floors packed full of neat things, but we only concoured 3 of them. Plus there is a kid's play area, and we spent the rest of the day in there. It was such fun and the babies loved it. In the picture above, they are pointing at a large dino skeleton. Zachary is saying "Hello" on the phone. He loves snakes and know that a snake says, "Ssss." Look for more photos up on flickr later.

That is the power of the Dark Side..

It is with deep regret that I apologize to my fellow book lovers and blog readers. I may lose some fans over this traitorous move. Something came over me and pulled me in. And in one day! I have joined the Dark Side.. And I paid extra for one day shipping. Eeek.. Sometimes people make mistakes. You may remember this one, and this one, then this one, there was this one, this one, this one and, oh yeah, this one. Okay, so maybe there were a few mistakes. But technically this is all Jacques fault, as is Global Warming and the price of a good cup of coffee. He was the one who actually hit the check out button, who was I to stop him? Just a small weakling, am I. I did not know the power.. But I can't wait to feel it in my hands. If Martha and Oprah love it, I am sure I will too.. I am sure by now you are realizing that this cute hard core book nerd has fallen to the pressure of the Kindle. I was deeply torn about my beliefs... No, I am lying, I JUST WANTED THE DAMN THING. I went from being the Anti Kindle president to a Lover in less than 9 hours. Here is the link. You should watch the quick Video Demo, that's what got me ; )

a little something fresh.

This is last nights little project. Elise put together a cute NYC mini book and I needed one too. It is not yet complete. I still need to work on the inside and I see a small spacing issue on the front, but I'd say for a first attempt at this type of book, it was a good go. I can predict there will be more of these. Love the look of a spine! Now obviously I will need more than one mini book to house all the fun in a fourteen day trip with my best gal pal.. But this little bit will be fun for London. We leave in less than two months, I better start packing. Hooray for Friday! Hugs!

Thoughts on Thunder.

Jordyn: "When I was little, Mom always told me thunder meant God was bowling."

Me: "I think it just means vampires are playing baseball."

So that's why there are two beaters..