Weekend

One of my favorite things about living here and walking in CW everyday is the unexpected surprises.  C and I stayed to chat quite a bit Friday morning and before we knew it, we were being passed by high school kids with music stands and musical instruments.  Curious, we followed and were entertained by the Madison High School (from New Jersey) jazz band.  Oh what FUN!  Ellie loved the music and clapped and danced.  I certainly enjoyed myself as well. :o)

Friday evening we took it easy.  After dinner, we allowed Lil to stay up late (it was a long weekend, after all) and she completed this puzzle by herself.

100 pieces.  I was so proud of her!

Saturday morning we had to run errands.  We stopped by the 'jay to pick up those necessities that you hate spending money on (laundry detergent and such) and then PetSmart where I purchased this tiny pool for Beanie (and Lil once school is out).

Lil played for hours at Sadie's in her pool and Bean got up from her nap and played in this one.

See how she loves to splash?

Holly sure loved it! :o)  Bean would pour water out for Holly to chomp and bite at and lap up.  They both had a blast.

At one point she brought some water over to me where I was sitting on the porch swing.  Look at that tiny little footprint. She is such a wee little thing.  She's growing, I know she is.  She's healthy.  I know she is.  But, she's so dang teeny.

As for me, well, I spent almost four hours doing yard work Saturday afternoon. I applied sunscreen before I went out.  Too bad I didn't reapply.  Doh!

I'm not extra tasty crispy.  Since I'm so fair, I'm always very careful with my skin.  Grapes has had skin cancers removed, as has Auntie Robbie.  I know we have a family history and I know I'm at BIG risk (many many burns in my childhood).  Too bad I wasn't careful Saturday.  This is, without a doubt, the worst burn I've had in my entire life. No, I'm not exaggerating.  I have blisters, folks.  Blisters.  I got sun poisoning.  It's been rough.  Typically I'm over it after the first evening. Not so.  I'm still lobster red and anticipate being so for another couple of days. 

But, being the smart cookie I am, I will learn from this and won't forget to reapply anymore, now will I?

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Sparklies:

1.  Once again, for Lissie:

These are the sweetest little daylilies--Little Strawberry Shortcake

This one's another shorty--Pocket Change.

The Frankly Scarlets are still blooming.  Also, today, I discovered the Miss Amelias blooming out front.

Lullaby Baby

Apricot Appeal

And, the Chorus Lines are starting to bloom.

2.

My morning glories are making me SOOOO happy!

3.  A long weekend with my family.

4.  Only my shoulders and upper back got crispy.  Thank goodness.

5.  I cleaned the kitchen, laundry room and living from top to bottom today (when I should have been resting because I'm still feeling blah).  They all look SO good!

6.  B and the girls got to visit with GG, Great Grandpa, Uncle Glen and Aunt Terri today.  I stayed home with my sick self so as not to infest anyone. 

Milestone:

Well, it's finally happened.  Another child has gone missing at the same spot Hannah did.  My wonderful neighbor, Robin, came over to give me the head's up knowing it's going to be all over the news and most likely Hannah will be brought up as well.  I don't know much other than the boy's a senior and has been missing for over five hours and he's a friend of babysitter Alex. 

First off, I'm so grateful Robin thought to come and warn me.  Second, I am grateful it didn't take them five hours to find Hannah.  His poor parents.  Third, I'm in the midst of the biggest anxiety attack and down yo I've had in a long LONG time.  I'll think I'm doing okay, feel like I'm doing okay and then I get clobbered.  This is a massive clobbering.  I pray to God the news stations don't call our house and hound us.  I know I'll be avoiding the local news for the foreseeable future until the furor dies down.  The location is a popular hangout for high school kids and I know Robin has told Alex on more than one occasion that she's not comfortable with her going there.  The rip current can take away a child who is right next to you.  

His poor parents.  His poor poor parents.  I'm in shock and so so very sad.

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Given the possible repercussions of the news and all that crap, I'll be going dark for about awhile until this blows over.  I'm sorry to do it, but my sanity and mental health are worth it.