Kids say the Darndest Things....

The other day I asked Andrew to do something. I can't recall what it was now, but he kept saying he couldn't do it... "I can't" was his exact reply. I always tell him when he says this that I don't like it, and that he can do whatever he wants, etc. I asked him again to do it and he he still said he can't. I said, Andrew you can do it, you won't try, and Mama didn't raise no retards (I apologize for the politically INcorrect term) and his response to me was this.... "YES YOU DID". Tina and I busted out laughing so hard. It was pretty funny.

More Paint

I painted an accent wall in my bedroom finally, after almost 8 years of wanting to. I bit the bullet and just did it. I think it turned out beautifully.

Ringing Rocks Park

Nestled in the mountains of Upper Black Eddy Pennsylvania, is a great natural park called Ringing Rocks. As to save time explaining the "Wonders" of this amazing park, I will attach a link to the park website. If interested, link to it and read about the natural wonders found here. It truly is amazing. We all had a great time. Long story short, some of the rocks in this 8 acre stretch of the 128 acre park ring like bells when they are tapped with a hammer. Scicentists have theories as to why the rocks do this, but say it is still a scientific mystery. The boys had a blast climbing all over the rocks tapping them with hammers. http://unmuseum.mus.pa.us/ringrock.htm Here are a few photos of our fun day in the park.

Family Bonding over Marshmallows

Since Tina has been here, I have been spending more time out on my enormous deck. I purchased a small fire pit and we have been out there quite a few times around a nice fire talking. Tonight we sat out there as a family roasting marshmallows. Tina sparked some good debate between the boys. At around 10:00 p.m we looked over at Andrew who had fallen asleep sitting up in his chair. What a sweetie pie. Putting him to bed pretty much ended our night with the fire under the stars. A good time was had by all. The fire came in handy tonight as it was rather chilly.

More CA Photos

California or BUST

My trip to California to meet up with Family and drive my sister back to NJ was a pleasant expereince. All air travel was successful with only a slight later departure due to traffic in Newark. Almost missed my connectiong flight in Pheonix, but it all worked out just fine. I was met in San Diego by my sister. It was a happy reunion. It was nice to be back in my "home" state for a visit. I toured SD, had wonderful authentic mexican food, which I miss here in NJ. Family time was also fun. We took great family photos and a good time was had by all. I saw my old stomping grounds in Riverside and toured my high school. GO EAGLES! We left SD early Tuesday morning and made it back to NJ on schedule with no problems. We hit some heavy rain driving through OK, but it didn't slow us down too much. We hit road construction the whole way across the lower states, but somehow managed to make it up the last day driving through PA, even after getting lost on the TP for over an hour. We actually got home much sooner that Friday than expected. WE spent long days in the car driving; 10:00 a.m- midnight everyday. It was tough, but it was worth it to get home on time. Tina has adjusted fine. WE got her room set up, bought her bed and dresser, which I assembled, purchased from IKEA. That was a chore, but I was happy to do it, and her thanks and gratitude were much appreciated. The kids are thrilled having her here. The BUZZ has not worn off yet.