Baby Powder Anyone?

This morning I was rudely awaken by Solomon playing with a bottle of some sorts. Usually when I hear that noise, he has gotten a hold of some juice bottle, soda bottle, or gatorade bottle. As I laid in bed, I came to the realization that we didn't have any of those around for days. I rolled over and grabed Solomon's toy to find out it was a baby powder bottle! PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I told Paul, that I thought Solomon was going to be in a chewing mood because he still had his babyteeth in and Sampson our last dog, chewed to the last year of his life. Solomon has been good to us on the chewing but he is still a monster of a dog. He used to love wash clothes & socks (like any other dog!) but it includes tacks, metal, etc. He is loveable and I guess we can keep him around but still!!!!!!!!!!!! In the meantime, I'm glad I have a camera to catch his antics!
Enjoy!


Solomon got a litte on his face!


The PROOF is on the bed!


Caught! Doesn't he look innocent as can be as though he didn't do anything wrong!


You can see the extent of his behavior here, it got all over the bed and a little on the floor but easy enough to sweep up and toss!

{Mans Bestfriend}

Solomon has always favored Paul over me. I'm not jealous about it. I don't speak it lightly. Solomon loves Paul a lot and so when he shows it, I like to snap pictures proving it.


Solomon waiting for Paul to get out of the shower

Another picture at the top of the stairs waiting

{Obsessed with Sudoku}

su·do·ku noun \sü-ˈdō-kü\

definition:
: a puzzle in which several numbers are to be filled into a 9x9 grid of squares so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9


I am entirely obsessed with Sudoku. I have to do at least one puzzle a night before I go to bed and sometimes I do more than one! Whoever created this puzzle thingiemajig is pure genius. I try to stay away but it is hard, I have books everywhere and carry one with me in case I am stuck somewhere board, at least I can keep myself busy. Sometimes and I say this lightly, sometimes it replaces a good book! Honest!!!! I am a pure addict!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

{The Biggest Loser - Game On}

My cousin BJ, is running a Weight Loss Challenge from today to Sept. 1st! Game On! Me and a few family members have entered the contest. It sounds like a lot of people are participating. So, I think our chances are slim but its ok ... we are all excited to participate! If for some reason if any of you would like to participate, you should get a hold of me and I will give you my cousin's name, you need facebook. He is going by the most percentage weight, winner takes all but there will be a 2nd & 3rd place prize, right now the 1st place is $200.

{4th of July Weekend}

So, unlike any other year .. we are actually laying low this Holiday Season and probably staying home and doing a little BBQ with just the 2 of us. It's ok ... though I miss my family and their big get togethers ... keeping it small is ok. More pictures to come :) After all, The fourth is 2 days away!
Enjoy

{Pack Court of Honor 19 June 2011}

Arrow of Light Box
Participants for Arrow of Light Ceremony
End of Crossing Over Bridge
Beginning of Crossing Over Bridge

Last Thursday, we had the pleasure of attending Muskego Lakes Pack Court of Honor and Arrow of Light Ceremony. I have to say that Carol came up with a creative way to do the Arrow of Light Ceremony and it was actually cool! :)

It was really nice to see these guys bridge over to Scouts and to then have the Troop piggy back on their court of honor so that I can give them their merit badges.

What was fun is that because we couldn't locate the bridge for the ceremony, we created a bridge for the 11 year olds to cross over.

Enjoy.

March 12, 2011

Former Stake YM's Presidency & Stake President Bonner posing for a picture at Court of Honor, they may look a little awkward, as I was taking the picture, they were squishing in close and I said, it's ok, I have a wide lense ... and then the comments start to flow from them .. "what are you saying" ... yeah, whatever!

Good support from family to attend the court of honor. I think we had a total of 5 out of 15 units attended this court of honor but with their family, it was a good head count. Maybe next year we will have just a good a showing or better. This years number definitely tripled and more the number of people in attendance!


So, we thought that Mitchell earned a lot of merit badges (he did over 50) but this kid who is only 16 and still has 2 years left to earn more, currently has earned 84, I think he has a good chance of earning as many as BSA will have to offer! :-)

Today as we continue our adventure with apartment hunting. We have seen 3 apartments in the past week. We really liked one, was ok with the other 2 but they are smaller. We bumped into the Rebarchik's (John & Heidi), which is so funny as we showed up to look at the same apartment this morning. As we left, I put in a quick good word with the landlord, "these 2 are great people!". I hope if they want the place that they'll get it, it seemed to small to us! We are continuing to search and hope to get a new place soon. In the meantime, our participation in Scouting continues. Today we attending a Scouting Court of Honor & Woodbadge Beading Ceremony. Paul, was a troop guide to one of the beaders and ended up being the MC for the ceremony.

Pinewood Derby

I am so relieved that this day is over but I am especially grateful to those that help me accomplish this goal that will help me towards earning my Woodbadge Ticket! The boys seem to have fun! The parents seem to be happy and some brought their families to help support their cub!

Solomon Lazy Days

OK - So, I have been spending a lot of time with Solomon. Well, mainly because I am unemployed and are at home most of the time. Here is a day where he sleeps with his eyes open and tongue out of his mouth. He does this a lot .. a bit creepy but it's him. Couldn't resist taking this picture. He also likes to sleep with his paws all cuddled up to his face. Paul never believes me when I say he sleeps all day long.

Getting ready for the move.

Paul & I, have decided to move. I wish it were somewhere out of state but it's not. We need a new scene. Our lease is up at the end of May and so now we are in move mode. Boxes and Boxes around our place and tons and tons of paperwork, I gotta go through and stuff as well. The only good thing is that we will go through our stuff, throw out what we don't need and keep what we need. Yes, I love organizing but I hate it when it's my stuff. I gotta divide and conquer this! Ugh! :-) Wish me luck!!!!