Talk about a sun burn

Oh my sun burn… Those are the only thoughts I can possess tonight. It is hard to believe A. How damaging the sun is and B. How useless sunscreen is when it has set in your draw for too long and C. if you don’t apply it; it can’t help you. These are all things I learned today while a roaring springs with the girls.

         My good friend Joanna and I took her two wonderful kids and my two wonderful kids to Roaring Springs the local water park. (without Eli sadly- more to come on this) Water parks are not one of my favorite places due to So many people being there and you have to wait in lines. I HATE waiting in lines more than anyone I know but, today it was for the kids.

        The girls loved the lazy river that floats around the entire park at a slow speed the most. Then second came the kiddie area where they were big enough for the rides. It was fun to watch how excited everyone was to be there. Joanna and I could have stayed home and done cocktails and never thought twice but, as always the smiles made it worth it. They enjoyed every minute of it and came home red and still ready to play in the sprinklers. AWESOME.. Their energy outlast a train most days.

        My skin on the other hand did not fare as well… I am a walking strawberry applying aloe every ten minutes and considering every natural remedy in the book; olive oil anyone?

        The day came in and out so fast you barely noticed when the clock stroked ten and the kids were fast asleep and we were once again siting on the couch cuddled up. My laptop and Sean’s book couldn’t be a better way to spend the evening.

Food

    Do you ever think about what you eat? About what goes in and where it came from. I spent a life time of just eating what came from the grocery store. I never thought about what went on the food or worse in the food.

     I at times thought those people that thought TOO much about it were crazy. I mean what were they obsessing about? Our government wouldn’t allow our food to be poisonous to our health. How could our vegetables be bad? That is impossible right?

     As I dig deeper and deeper into the truths about our food; I become more aware at exactly how dangerous our food can be. The chemicals, hormones, traveling time and a truck load of other problems that our now coming into our homes with our food. There are more and more links every day between cancer and our food. Not to mention obesity rates in our country.

        I didn’t even know that food were alkaline and acidic. What does that even mean? The information was on lock down… Well at least for me it was; I didn’t know how much impact the grocery store had on my life or how easy most of the changes would be.

        We have stopped eating out of boxes completely without much complaint from the littles. They seem excited about all of the new cooking that is going on. They want to be involved more now than ever. I had never considered myself as much of a cook but, as I start experimenting with new ideas, fresh food, and juicing my talent seem to be growing.

        I know that my problems will not be solved by diet alone. I know that the worlds food problems will not be solved by me but, I am taking a step in the right direction.
Maybe next year a community garden will appear at our home.

pics

         Our wonderful bridge over the Boise river near our home.

                                     The river running more full than I have seen it in years.

Birthday Boy

  My wonderful Mr. Jones had a birthday two weeks ago. Just my style we celebrated all week with out fail. It was was a great week. Not to mention my style to not get it posted for another two weeks... HEE HEE

    We went camping the weekend before Sean's birthday up above arrow rock dam. It was a blast 1400 of our not so close and very close friends joining together to enjoy some music and the company of great friends. As always there was more laughter than you could really contain yourself with; my poor stomach hurt for days after. Although I was about sick as I could have been on Sunday on our way home.

    We went out for a couple drinks and met up with two of Sean's best friends on Tuesday night. Wednesday we ran errands to Ontario, Or, stopped by my fathers farm and picked strawberries and green beans. Then we came home took a nap and went out to dinner at the wonderful Chandler Steak house.  We had Ahi tuna for a appetizer and then Sean had Steak and I had a spinach salad. It was wonderful listening to the in house Jazz band.
Saturday was the June birthday Celebrations drinks at the Modern, then dancing at Balcony. Can't go wrong with dancing right?

   I can not even begin to express how amazing Mr. Jones is. I am more in LOVE than I have ever been. So grateful for the opportunity to spend my time with a intelligent, caring, respectful, HOT man. I could never have imagined someone that I could be more happy with. I can only tell you that the last year has flown by and as always I am thankful for everyday I have to spend here.

Montana and I

   We took all the kids to Montana over this week to visit my Sean's family= my in-laws-ish. As they call me their daughter inlaw-ish.
    First, I can not even express how thankful I was for our new car. (if you haven't heard Sean and I purchased a vovlo xc90, welcome to third row seating.) All the kids were comfortable and we could banish them to the third seat if they were getting to loud or wanted to nap. We didn't leave Boise until almost 4:30, so it was a long drive. I am sure that didn't help but, we made it there at 1 in the morning... Thank goodness.

    Tuesday, is a amazing day of saying hi, giving hugs, and reconnecting. I love Julie and Bobs home, I could stay there forever. It is amazing little house ranch where they make custom saddles for western riders. I feel so at home there. I never want to leave, it is my dream home; little, happy, secluded but still close.

     Julie is incredible, her personality just boils out of her. I can't not smile when I am within ear shot of her. The amount of work ethic and strength just makes me want to emulate her.
    Bob and I personalities are SO much alike. We can banter for hours and never think twice of how crude or rude we are. I enjoy his sense of himself, the humility that we can share. The loss that we both have had. I look forward to our talks and wouldn't trade them in.
     I could go on and on. To say the least they are amazing.... I really enjoy the whole family. I have never felt so welcome with in a family.

                 We tied dyed shirts, went to see the bison, and hung out in the saddle shop. It was a amazing, welcoming, and fun welcoming.

strolling down memory lane

The girls and I camping!

Koda when she was little

Koda attacking herself with the hose.

Eli when he was two.. How cute is that?

Got to love days when you can meander around memory lane.

Summer time and the living is easy

This is my gnome. (for those of you who don't know I love gnomes) Thanks mom

I have a rose

My wonderful barrel plants.

All the sudden my flowers just came to life. A couple days of sun and they are very happy little flowers. I have always wanted a green thumb and it looks like this year might be my year. HURRAY.