She loves the water

Catching a leaf

Curly Ember

Just a sip & a splash!

Result of an hour in the pool

Ember LOVES the water for sure!

The HEAT has arrived

I'm not going to lie. I liked the "90s" was better than what we had today and the rest of this week. Today reached 103*, tomorrow is supposed to be 104*, and Wednesday is 106*. Eep!

Not to mention that this is a busy week of VBS and appointments and a wedding on Friday night.

My goal is to drink 21-25 cups of water daily. With this activity and heat, I may break my own record.

Stay cool and hydrated!

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Have you no decency?

Has something ever ruffled your feathers or struck a nerve, so to speak? Well, I am about to tell you mine. Granted, I am in college and love it (mostly) but one thing that REALLY strikes a nerve with me is too-short-of shorts or dresses being worn by young ladies to class and out in public. SERIOUSLY people, I truly believe they are asking for the stares and glimpses of themselves.

There is an unspoken dress code that is not followed with bike shorts, sun dresses, or boxer shorts being worn around campus. I get that they are used for exercise (in an exercise building or track) but should not be worn to class. I mean, come on, people! What did your momma teach ya? Have you no decency? (I have always wanted to say that)

I don't know about you but this really strikes a nerve with me on a daily basis.

What's for dinner?

Have you heard the question? Do you dread fixing dinner in the summertime (or all year)? I LOVE to cook & the satisfaction it brings is delightful.

What are you making for dinner tonight? Have a favorite you wish to share? Having one with food allergies in the family does not stop tasty meals being made.

Tonight, we are having grilled pork chops with homemade rub, curly fries (or Alphatots for me), and salad. Quick and simple since it is 100*+ out and the humidity is raging. Lately we have eaten a bunch of salads, grilled chicken, rice, and fresh fruit. Anything quick and simple is right up my alley since I despise cooking in a HOT kitchen.

Homemade rub

2 TBS meat tenderizer

1/2 TBS pepper

1/4 tsp paprika

1 tsp celery salt

1/4 tsp onion

1/2 tsp ground mustard

Mix and rub onto meat. Allow meat to absorb rub for about an hour before grilling or baking.

What's for dinner at your house tonight?

Quick pict fix

Because I am sitting at my computer editing a few more pictures...I thought I would share. Enjoy!

I got a wee bit (ok a tad beet) red on my face while laying
by the pool today. This is the evidence of my first summer color.
I actually have to burn & then tan. Such is life :)

Baby...it's HOT outside

Ok peeps...summer in TX has officially started. Today we have 100% humidity with the temperature nearing 100 degrees! I would do so much better if the humidity would just leave...NOW! To spare you the details...when you walk outside, you feel like you need a shower and an iced water to cool you down.

Curveballs & life

HI everyone...hope you all had a great Wednesday. Bare with me as I have a bunch to say and it's not really organized...what a shock! Also...scroll down for more posts! This is my 3rd post of the day...WoW...I know!

** I am asking you to pray for my Nonni as she is having trouble getting over illness and is really sick right now!

** I am tired, a wee bit stressed, and just ready for class to be over with. YES, I only have two more days, but after taking 19 hours this spring...I have a little spring fever. Oh and the fact that I did not sleep well last night sure does nothing for the entire situation. I have a huge paper due Friday morning that also needs to be completed too...oh yea...no stress at all...right?

** Someone asked me today if life had slowed down and I don't really think so! After my sister's graduation is over with and done...I believe it will though! I intend on putting a "out of office" message on my emails, still blogging, and taking my summer in stride. After this class, I am not taking any further classes till the fall. For my sanity...I need this summer! Ya know?!

** I think there is a smoker next door to me. It was not apparent until today. My bedroom has the brunt of the smell...not that strong, but is a tad apparent. Know of a good air-freshener that I can use? Nothing too strong, but smells great???

** I am a tad irritated with my soy food allergy. You see, when something that I can't have is made Gluten/Wheat free or nut free, it has soy in it. Hello...I am allergic to SOY, wheat, gluten, nuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and modified food starches. I don't want things just to be wheat/gluten free or soy free...I want to be able to eat what is FREE of all my allergies. YES, there is allergy free food out there and I eat a bunch of it daily, but I would LOVE to eat waffles or pancakes again...yes...I miss them! Now off of this rant...just had to get it out!

Now I am off to read through articles and *hopefully* head to bed early! Have a great evening!!!!

A little taste of summer

So I did a little shopping today and found 2 great swimsuits at Old Navy. The blue one is the style I got and the pinkish top is the other color/design I got but could not find a picture of it. Last summer I got a swimsuit from O.N. and loved it! I am just hoping these two hold up to the standards ;)

This is the swimsuit cover up I got too. I think it could be a dress too, but seriously my long legs and this are no match, so alas, it is a cover up!

As far as my last post/this post is concerned...I am still having an "off" day but the afternoon/evening was much better. Well, I am back off to pack, clean, and repeat over and over again. I start taking a few things over tomorrow, but Saturday is the BIG DAY! I have a crew of five or six coming to help me and I can't wait. I have two guys in the mix of five/six people coming to disassemble the bed, move it, and reassemble it. I promise to take picts of the new place too. I am also supposed to lose my connection to the Internet Friday and will have it in the new place on Saturday evening. Just FYI! Hope ya had a great Thursday! Can't believe the week is almost over (wink) and the weekend is upon us!

Thankful Thursday...

I can not believe that school will be starting in 5 days. Where did the summer go? I am actually ready to go back and see everyone. I know, I am a nerd and I am okay with that! Today I thought I would blog my TOP 5 of thankful things!

Top 5:
** Life with GOD in control
** My Church
** Friends and Family (including all my sweet bloggers)
** Swimming Pools
** Fresh Fruit-gotta love it

So yes, Summer has FLOWN by and another school year is about to start, but I know that is life! My grandparents have always said that days go by so fast and NOW that I am in college, I understand!!!

Have an AWESOME day!!!

Thankful Thursday...summer style

Thought I would dedicate this Thankful Thursday to summer and the things that get me through!

* Family&Friends (including bloggers)
* Route 44's at Sonic-I really life the unsweetened iced tea
* Water to keep me going
* Swimming Pools to keep me cool :)
* Fresh Fruit
* Fresh fruit smoothies-so much better when the fruit is FRESH and in season
* Braums' cup of vanilla frozen yogurt
* Minute Maid juice pops-since they make me feel like a kid again
* Movies on TV
* Babysitting
* Volunteering
* VBS to teach yearly
* Sunday School to teach
* Radio to listen to music with
* Deep Woods bug spray-to keep the mosquitoes at bay!
* Benedryl cream and liquid to help out when summer bug bites come along ;)

Summer may be short but it is SO WORTH the wait!!!

Have an AWESOME Thursday!!!