belly laughs

It has been a great holiday weekend- and its not even over. Yesterday we spent the day at fun town, and today we got up and in a bit of spontaneity decided to go hiking at Grafton Notch. I will post pictures later in the week, but I thought I would at least post this one pic. Driving along, dead silence in the truck and then suddenly belly rolls of laughter as we spy this doctored sign out in the middle of nowhere, probably a "had to be there moment" but it was funny.

second grade

Here he is one of the most enthusiastic second graders you will ever meet. Sporting his trade mark denim jeans and t-shirt, tied together with a sweatshirt for the cool morning air (don't be alarmed by the paw prints on the shirt they are only a design he reassures me this morning that the dog did not walk on his sweatshirt.) On his back is the traditional L.L. Bean back pack full of the mandatory second grade tools(IE glue sticks, crayons, pencils,) and topping of the whole look is a wide eyed grin that I am sure will fade as the school year moves along. So big round of applause for my terrific second grader. (toot toot! yes mom is proud)

monkeys in trees

You wont catch a glimpse of birds perched high in my maple tree- no sadly the monkey hanging from its branches scarred them all away.

Hubby wont appreciate this layout

MY LITTLE COOK

My little helper- helping me make "Buffalo chicken Chili" from Rachel Rays new cookbook. It was "YUM-O".

Jedi knight in training

What is it with "Star Wars" that draws little boys in. My 7 year old has already gone and marked the calender with the release date of the new "clone wars " movie. He has been on his best behavior around the house asking for extra chores in hopes of a bigger allowance/payday, so that he may save for the newest "star wars" merchandise. I catch him in the corners pretending to be a "Jedi knight". I asked him if he was "Darth Vader" and he sternly corrected me that "Darth Vader" has a red light saber not a blue one. When did my little boy graduate from the sweet "Thomas the Train" to "A Galaxy far far away..."- I blame his father.....the slightly bigger kid:)

some more summer pics

A good book

Sorry no pics today. I am on vacation this week, no serious plans as my husband is working- just small day trips. I did kick off my vacation starting a new summer read and in less then two days have finished. The book was EXCELLENT- I couldn't put it down My sisters keeper by Jodi Piccoult. I STRONGLY recommend it. I will not go into details about the book ,as the subject matter may turn you away- just keep in mind it is beautifully written from all points of views- and it is a book I found myself crying and at times laughing. I also just found out they are turning it into a movie...
I am telling you if you want a good read go get this book.