Friday, July 3, 2015

Quick Run Through of Random What's Going in My Head

Lemon bars in the oven; I've yet to purchase a sweet treat, as planned in my most recent goals. I've never made lemon bars before so this is another added recipe for the baking tally. On the goals front I did paint the stucco already (mostly) so I've been able to add a second goal to the home category.

I'm making a list in my head of what needs to be done before little Abe and I drive across state tomorrow for an overnighter for my dad's side of the family's big Fourth bash. My husband has to work. I don't ever take my kid on overnighters. This is going to either be very "interesting" or very fun. (Apart from possible gasoline costs this sort of trip costs nothing because we can stay with family and eat with family (and I'll pack snacks))

After years of planning to draw a family tree for my paternal Grandpa (he's my last living grandparent) I've FINALLY accomplished the task, except for the empty leaves and hearts that I'm waiting for correct spelling on. I'm sort of in love with family trees. This one for example, has my grandparents on the trunk and branches out to all of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Just looking at how two people have enriched the world with (I thinking I'm counting correctly) 37 lives is mind blowing to me. The hearts on the tree are people who've been adopted into the family. Seeing as I have been wanting to adopt kids ever since I was a kid I love that there are four hearts on this tree.

I wish I had updated financial info for you. I haven't even tallied June's spending yet. But I'm mostly looking forward to the weekend festivities and I don't intend to post (or tally) my June numbers before then.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend and July 4th! May the fireworks not be too stressful (sorry that's a personal problem of min).

8 comments:

  1. That tree is beautiful.....I am assuming you drew it? You are soooo incredibly talented!!! Today is hubbys birthday so friends took us out for lunch then we are going to a bbq/fireworks at friend's tomorrow and then a combo birthday bbq on Sunday for hubby/son who is turning 21....busy weekend...wish it were cooler!!!

    Have a great time at the bash!!!

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    1. Thank-you, yes I drew it with sharpie markers.

      Sounds like you are going to have (are having) the perfect weekend. Haha, a bit action packed but fun!

      Happy Birthday Ted!!!

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  2. I just can't get over your talent - I would swear that was done professionally - your granddad is going to LOVE it!!!

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    1. Thank-you so much! I just hope he can actually read it, he has so many darn off spring that I had to make the leaves and names pretty tiny :)

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  3. Very special and I agree on how talented you are. A woman with a Sharpie can conquer all things!

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    1. Thank-you!
      Ooh, a woman with a Sharpie and Duct tape... now that's practically super powers :)))

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  4. I love your family tree. I am sure your Grandpa will love it as well. I am not as brave to take the my kids on an overnighter without my husband. I am sure you and your son will have a blast though as you will be with family. Have a happy 4th!

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    1. Happy 4th to you! Thank-you. He did really like it, more than I'd expected. It was so great giving it to him and watching him look over it, follow all the branches along and read all the names.

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