Saturday, March 15, 2008

WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO...

A few weeks ago, my friend posted a list of what she was looking forward to with Spring/Summer approaching...thank you Stacy for the idea!! Here is my list (some of the same ideas are on Stacy's too)
  • baby Drew's arrival...a new nephew to spoil
  • family get-togethers (one already planned for my grandma's 80th b-day)
  • the waterpark
  • no coats
  • hot dogs on the grill
  • capri's
  • Allie's birthday
  • the kid's soccer & baseball games
  • 4th of July waterfight in Grand Mound
  • my siblings and their families visiting...we grill out & sit on the deck talking until late
  • Kid's Day (the carnival in GM, I've been attending it since I was in 2nd grade)
  • green grass
  • flip flops
  • the windows being open...I love that fresh smell
  • sheets fresh off the line at my mom's house
  • our annual vacation with Pierce's & Ericksen's
  • having a coffee outside on Main Street with Jake while Al is at dance
  • a cold beer on the deck with our neighbors
  • hearing the ice cream truck approaching & watching my kids panic while finding money
  • flowers poking up through the ground
  • Twilight Camp for Scouts
  • Mother's Day grill out with friends
  • making marinated steaks, potatoes & garlic toast on the grill...add Kim's salad & we have a perfect summer dinner
  • the kids walking to their friend's houses to play
  • no more sandy grime on my floors being tracked in from the melting snow
  • catching fireflys late in the evening
  • jumping rope and playing with sidewalk chalk in the driveway
  • watching the kids ride their bikes/scooters
  • sitting outside of 4 Queens with the kids eating ice cream
  • walking to soccer practice
  • making Buster Bar & Cocoa Krispie ice cream dessert
  • the kids and Scott playing catch in the back yard
  • Spring walks through George Wyth park
  • last day of school picnic
  • Adventureland

Allie's List:

  • my birthday
  • waterpark
  • hanging out with my family
  • eating pizza outside
  • jumping rope
  • eating ice cream at 4 Queens & from the ice cream truck
  • play outside
  • sliding & swinging
  • Nana's on the 4th of July (I love the big waterfight)
  • wearing dresses
  • Vacation Bible School

Jake's List:

  • soccer & baseball
  • football in the backyard with Ben, Adam & Paul
  • basketball in the driveway at Ben's
  • waterpark
  • 4th of July in Grand Mound, the waterfight & the fireworks
  • wearing shorts & muscle shirts
  • ice cream
  • swings
  • riding bikes/scooters/skateboards
  • NO MORE SNOW!!! Snow stinks!
  • meeting baby Drew
  • Maddie turns 1, I can't wait to see her eat her cake
  • Talent Show

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