What have I NOT done this summer?
a. shaved my legs
b. cut my hair
c. worn deodorant
d. given myself a pedicure
The answer to last week’s question is:
b. doctor’s appointment. I have had too many of them the last few weeks! Playgroups have been a blessing, movie nights are marvelous and the pest control people have helped us (almost) get rid of the flock of mosquitoes in the backyard.
Oh, lawdy. Where to begin?
Which of the following events this week was the least enjoyable?
a. playgroups
b. doctor’s appointment
c. movie night
d. pest control appointment
The answer to last week’s question is:
a. flip flops
But, not just ANY old flip flop. These flip flops. They are heavenly.
I miss you guys. I miss being on earth. I promise to return back to home base, soon. But here’s this week’s TAGT.
Usually we have an anniversary party every year, but because July went out like a lion and August came in like a tornado, it didn’t happen. Which is a good thing because there was no preparation. And, we were both fine with that. But, we did manage to buy each other gifts this year and I have to admit, great minds think alike. While I was away with my family I told Matt he should go ahead and order us matching
a. flip flops
b. monogrammed pillowcases
c. aloha shirts
d. monogrammed towels
The answer to last week’s question is:
b. Gladware containers.
Last week I spent the week with my family, remembering my grandfather. There were lots of laughs, tears and around-the-clock eating. In a small town, when someone dies, the food starts pouring in. Chicken, chicken and more chicken. Fresh peaches. Honey Baked ham. Sweet tea. Pies. Cakes. Made with love. However, what non-food item was something we never thought of to bring, but all agreed was ingenious?
a. Ziplock bags.
b. Gladware containers.
c. Toilet paper.
d. Coolers.
The Wednesday version.
And, it’s time to guess. Is this baby a boy or a girl?
The answer to last week’s question is:
b. Decaf Starbucks Frappuccinos.
What did I recently discover that is ROCKING my summer?
a. Orange push up pops.
b. Decaf Starbucks Frappuccinos.
c. Another neighborhood pool.
d. An area spray park.
The answer to last week’s question is:
Fireworks downtown. Yep, we stayed at home.
We did all but one of the following this weekend?
- Sushi at our favorite Japanese restaurant.
- Went to the neighborhood pool.
- Matt took Haven on a bike ride. Stopped on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge to watch the people, boats and airplanes before heading back home.
- Two dunks in the backyard baby pool.
- A trip to the National Zoo.
- Heard good news about my grandfather. He’s out of ICU. Is using a walker to and from the bathroom. He can go home when he walks without assistance.
- Laundry.
- Puzzles. Actually, one puzzle over and over again.
- Hung up the mosquito netting for our gazebo.
- Ditched the binky.
- Yaki soba.
- Pretzel M&Ms.
- Homemade popsicles.
- Fireworks DOWNTOWN!
- Catching up on previous episodes of House.
- Farmers market : cherries, corn, yellow squash, cantaloupe and tomatoes.
- Grilled salmon, grilled squash and cheese grits.
- Cinnamon roll dough.
- Grape salad.
- Grilled pork tenderloin with corn on the cob.
- A triple batch of twice-baked potatoes.
The answer to last week’s question is:
b. Popsicle Maker
What over-the-top summer kitchen gadget did I recently purchase?
a. Ice Cream Maker
b. Popsicle Maker
c. Cordless Blender
d. Portable Ice Maker
The answer to last week’s question is:
a. Finish reading a fiction book.
It’s Summer Survival week here at A Journey of Life. And, in celebration of summer, what did I manage to do this past week?
a. Finish reading a fiction book.
b. Paint my toenails.
c. Plant a garden.
d. Play in the sprinkler.
The answer to last week’s question is:
c. Washer
Fortunately, we were only without a washing machine over the weekend (who wants to do laundry on the weekend anyway?) and replacing the parts took a total of 16 minutes. What a relief to have clean underwear again!
What major appliance decided to require new parts at the end of last week?
a. Dishwasher
b. Refrigerator
c. Washer
d. Dryer
The answer to last week’s question is:
a. The pain-in-the ass coconut cake has yet to be baked (and iced). With the help of some birthday elves the cake was baked and iced the afternoon of Matt’s birthday.