Rain Out :(

June 27th, 2008

I’ve got one disappointed guy on my hands today… This was supposed to be Thade’s last day of Day Camp, and Craft Camp, but as you’ve probably already guessed, Day Camp was rained out… I called the Community Center to check and see if the Camp was moved indoors for the day, and nope, it was canceled completely.

Thade still has his Craft Camp for this afternoon, it is indoors, so no rain outs. I just hope that we can cheer up Thade, he was really looking forward to his last day of camp.

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B.Y.O.B. Indoor/Outdoor-a-Q

June 27th, 2008

This year I’m hostessing the Fourth of July BBQ, and I’m planning ahead for the weather. In Fourth of July past, it is either too hot, and we hang out indoors until nighttime, or it is raining, and we hang out indoors and play games. Either way it is always fun!

I’m keeping the menu simple and flexible. I can grill outside, or set up the grill pan indoors and still get the grilling job done. A few of the dishes I can assemble the day before, so it will make everything extra simple on the day of the BBQ. I’m also trying to stay on track with the budget ($35), by asking everyone to bring their favorite beverages.

Here is the menu for the party:

BBQ Chicken
Grilled Hot Dogs
Pasta Salad
Veggie Tray
Chips and Dip
Cherry Jell-O Cake
Iced Sweet Tea and Ice Cold Lemonade

I’m looking forward to the Fireworks and spending time with the family, rain or shine…

Do you have a Fourth of July BBQ planned? If so what dishes are you serving?

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Butterfly Rescue

June 26th, 2008

We were grocery shopping this morning, and on our way back to the car Thade spotted a butterfly in the parking lot. It had a broken leg, and was unable to fly. It was already getting really hot out, and I couldn’t let the butterfly lay on the hot asphalt, so we picked it up and carried it off to the car. Thade held onto the injured butterfly, and I found a little lid to give the butterfly a drink of Dylan’s Apple Juice.

The butterfly perked up after the sweet drink, and batted its wings. When we got home Thade carried the butterfly to a nice spot in the yard. I hope the butterfly is happy at its new home, I know Thade is happy to have the guest.

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Garden Check-In

June 25th, 2008

This week I needed to re-plant a few hanging baskets with shade friendly plants. I lucked out and ran into a buy one get one free sale on plants.

I picked up 4 exotic Impatiens for $7.49 (with tax), and I got them happily re-planted into their new homes. The back porch looks much cheerier now that there are no longer empty hanging baskets.