Summer Reading Thingy List

ANYONE CAN JOIN- it'll be fun, click here for more info on the SUMMER READING THINGY: http://inksplasher.blogspot.com/2007/06/welcome-to-summer-reading-thing.html

Great Idea! I brought out a hand full of books I wanted to read this summer...but have not been able to fully committ. This is a great way to pull me away from the pool and dive my nose into my books. I have made my list and intend fully to get through them all this summer and maybe even before school starts up for me. Possible I'd like to add another book on down the road-we'll see how far I get. Baby Steps! My list is:

"The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands" by Dr. Laura Schlessinger

http://www.amazon.com/Proper-Care-Feeding-Husbands/dp/0060520620/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-7354892-8668126?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182520621&sr=8-1

"I dont know how she does it" by Allison Pearson

http://www.amazon.com/Dont-Know-How-She-Does/dp/0375713751/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-7354892-8668126?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182520692&sr=1-1

"You: on a Diet" by Michael F Roizen MD & Mehmet C. Oz MD

http://www.amazon.com/You-Owners-Manual-Waist-Management/dp/0743292545/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-7354892-8668126?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182520817&sr=1-1

"Supernanny" by Jo Frost

http://www.amazon.com/Supernanny-Jo-Frost/dp/0340895160/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-7354892-8668126?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1182520860&sr=1-1

Happy Reading!

HAVE YOU GONE PLATINUM?

TAYLOR IS WELL ON HIS WAY! (in his daddy's extra work gear)

Coke Factory, BBQ's and More

We went to the Coke factory as a family. It was fun. We tasted different pop from all different countries. EVERYTHING from Europe was SO SICK. South America I was not a fan of either. The best was Africa and of course NORTH AMERICA- Nothing beats good ol' coke and BARGS root beer! Taylor was concerned when we met the coke polar bear but we all had a great time, and learn a lot of useless info on Coca Cola.

We have had a lot of BBQ's with lots of good food. I am always in charge of coordinating but it's hard to please all 45 people or so , so I've decided to hand over those duties.

We are having a great time. Out of 24 salesman James is #4 so he is doing a great job. He was the top seller last week and won $50 so he bought me Dance Dance Revolution online for his new XBOX. I'm so excited, now I finally will "work out" at home. If you've never played-u should try it, it's so funny. Taylor is ALMOST crawling AHHH! He gets all the way around the room and loves to do it. His favorite things are taking walks in the stroller, playing at the pool and watching other kids do cannon balls, playing with his beach ball and being held by mom. He is in a major "Mama's boy" stage...hopefully it will pass. I do LOVE Him but don't LOVE holding him all the time. He is blabbing all the time and I love to hear him "talk".

James and I celebrated our 5 year anniversary...can't believe how time flies and we paid a total of $300 to see Spider Man III, It was GREAT but not worth $300. I say that because long story short: the day before Costco charged me $300 for new tires, realized it was the wrong size and wouldn't credit my debit back-only gave me cash. That night we went to Spiderman I left my wallet there, realized it the next day, went back it was there (ALL OF IT ) except a little over $300 that was in my wallet in cash. I AM SICK OVER THIS...but keep telling myself "hopefully they needed it more then you". Anyways...gotta keep truckin' We miss and love you all very much.

New Pics from the ATL

Taylor loved his red balloon from the Geranium Festival.
James and I at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Sites- we went to the home he grew up in, the grave site and church and there was a real sweet spirit there on those grounds.
The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners of our Platinum Tennis Tourn. I ran. James and I were 4th place- no prizes for 4th place. :*( :*( :*(
Taylor with his Uncle Ali learning to play football early- it's important!

Day at the Atlanta Aquarium

Well we were not going to go to the aquarium because our list of things to see and do here is soooo long and since we'd seen the Chicago one we thought we'd skip Atlanta. BUT....... EVERYONE here says "you have to see the aquarium, it's the largest one in the world" So... we paid the Arm, leg and foot to get in $25 a person OUCH and.........what did we think..........CHICAGO'S WAS WAY BETTER! There were no dolphins, no sharks and no whales. Well I take that back there were Baluga whales which we love and a Shark whale.... (weird) but what kind of aquarium doesn't have DOLPHINS. No Shows either, we were highly disappointed BUT the day was still enjoyable and Taylor LOVED THE SEA OTTER. They played through the glass together and Taylor just smiled the whole time. I got to touch a sting ray, Yuck-o.

Atlanta Braves Game

The Braves beat the Dodgers 6-4. It was the perfect day for a game. Taylor loved it. Although he did catch a nap (I don't know how it was SOoooo loug) but I guess he finds baseball sort of a bore, we KNOW if it was a football/basketball game he'd of been more in to it. :) I'd wanted for years to see the Braves and my favorite CHIPPER JONES, well he pinch hit for someone and STRUCK OUT. OUCH and then got kicked out of the game for arguing the call (although EVERYONE was booing the 3rd strike call) it was disappointing. Amazing view of downtown Atlanta from the stadium. Lots of fun with the office.

Taylors first visit to the pool

Well he cried for a split second (the water was COLD) but then he kinda liked it. He liked it most when I would just hold him and splash in the water. Overall I think he really liked it, if nothing else- he looked sooo cute.