Time Keeps On Ticking-

Well, it is the end of July already. I have had such a time with baseball tournaments, and trying to keep social dates scheduled-I feel like I am losing my summer. I have done a lot of reading; Born in Fire, Crispin and the Cross of Lead and now Born in Ice and Treasure Island. Can you guess which of these titles are for my career and which are for fun?

We have been to 7 baseball tournaments around the state of Michigan. Some close by and others needing weekend hotel stays. We have been through a lot of hot weather-some days as high as 100 degrees! This past week, we were in the World Series, but didn't make it to the finals. Very odd, since we have won 6 out of 7 tournaments...

this will keep the boys grounded- that's a good thing!

Next week, we are taking the 14 year old camping in an RV for 3 days. He is bringing a friend-so he will enjoy it. The down side to this trip is that the RV is due back Friday by 10 a.m.- and we have to be playing in a tournament game an hour and a half away by 1:00! Luck of the draw, we get the first and earliest game! :) yay!

Our tomato plants in the back yard were destroyed by the deer- they even ate the tomatoes that were growing! One of the plants was pulled right out of the ground! I trashed them today- what a sight!

All the flowers around the house look good-our water bill is going to be sky high-but I guess it's worth it. Our grass and such looks so nice every time I pull into the driveway!

Well, I am still trying to stay on my healthy eating pattern, but with sadness, I have to say, I haven't lost much-if anything, with all the travel and what not, I have gained the few pounds I lost back again! Anyone ever been in those shoes?? LOL  We can only try-

I am crocheting a tank top out of cotton yarn. It is a mixture of white, blues, greens, and yellow. It will be great for next summer- not sure if I will be able to wear it before Labor Day-

I finished an all white wrap with scalloped edges, and a blue vest for Fall. I guess I've done more than my share of crocheting this summer-must be all those car rides to the ball games! :)

I should be off now- I am (unbelievably) preparing lessons for school already. Crispin is our first novel, then Treasure Island, so I need to prepare.

With all this in mind-

Stay kind-

have some tea, and hug a tree!

LOL-

E-

So much to see!

This past weekend, my husband and I took my parents on a road trip to Door County, Wisconsin. It was a memorable experience-one that I will remember. We had no agenda, just drive from Michigan, through Indiana, Illinois (Chicago), and then into Wisconsin. We made it in 8 hours. We stayed in Sturgeon Bay, which became our "home base" for the stay. To drive to the tip of Door County peninsula, it only took an hour. We saw small towns with many art galleries, wineries, bakeries, and of course, ice cream shops. Cherry pie was on our must have list, so we finally got one on the last night. Dad loved it.

We also tasted many of the wines from throughout the county. We bought a few bottles of blackberry Merlot, and a chocolate cherry dessert wine. Mom and dad bought Riesling, and a white Merlot. I enjoyed seeing the art around Sturgeon Bay-as you can see, artists decorated several sturgeon around town, and displayed them all over. There was even one made into a school bus! Right up my alley!

It was a great trip-I recommend it to anyone who loves small shops, wine and walking. I forgot to mention the awesome yarn shop called "Spin" that I went to. I found some beautiful Italian yarn and brought it home! Now I just have to decide what to crochet it into!

Have a good week-

E-

Keeping At It...

This weekend I weighed in and saw that I had gained .6! I was in shock because I did so well with points and exercising- so I stuck with it over the weekend. I ate good- but with little exercise. I had a baseball tournament to attend, perch fishing with family, and more baseball!
I woke up this morning not wanting to walk-but I went on a 3-miler anyway- I'm glad I did. It feels good to know you accomplished something that you know should have been done, whether you felt like it or not.
I had mni wheats for breakfast, and we are having tossed veggie salad with tuna in it. I prefer mine without mayo- hubby likes a little. I also did the house cleaning- so I look at that as extra calorie burning.
I am planning a trip to Wisconsin Door County this week- I plan to make it as enjoyable, and as healthy as possible.
Hope everyone else is still on the losing path!
E-