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My grandparents just left for Michigan, to visit my uncle. They will be there for two weeks.

I guess it's been super rainy there [not that us Arizonians know what rain is]... and I guess where there is rain, there is fog.

They sent a few pictures over - one I just love:

There were a few other pictures... one of a barely visible light house and another of a sandy beach. I've never been to Michigan; to be honest I am jealous of everyone who lives outside of the south west. I wish we could move... my parents wouldn't be too pleased about that. Maybe later, when the kids are grown.

Happy Memorial Day [and other things]

I hope everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend [and day].
Ours was quiet... two of my nephews came over for a swim. I made a delicious dinner, Isa and I worked out, and then daddy [Junior] finally got home at 9pm.

I am sad that our weekend is over - I really enjoy spending time with the kids [and family]. Tomorrow is our first *real* day of me being home with the kids during the summer. I hope they allow me to get some uninterrupted time in for work. Not too much to ask, is it?

I watched the season premier of John & Kate plus 8. Wow. It was sad. They really aren't together. They couldn't even stand looking at each other. While I hope I am wrong, I don't know if that marriage will be saved. It's a shame. It looks like their heads are somewhat in the right place; the kids!

P.S. Just in case; Team Kate!

Wahoo... It's Snowing!

Well, snowflaking. I am due for a snowflake sometime next week of $4165.00 [yeah!]. This will pay off 2 bills; Our personal loan [$2800] and Kay Jewelers [$1100]. Doesn't seem like a lot, but the minimum for both of those bills together is $380 a month [!]





Our monthly snowball is getting bigger! Love it! I am due for a few more snowflakes this summer [July has a 5th paycheck for us & tuition reimbursement]. I sincerely believe we will be debt free [except for the car and student loans] by December [including old medical bills]. Our snowball will be about $1500 a month come September... we will be throwing snowballs at Honda and the Student Loans [take that, you interest chargers]. I think we will be house shopping before we know it!


In a related, but sad note: I just found out three of my family members will be losing their houses. :( It's horrible; a position I never want to be in. I am just so glad my cousin turned me on to Dave Ramsey. At first, I thought it was a very religious program - it isn't [or it doesn't have to be]. I love the baby steps... and following them has been great for us.


Well, off to start dinner!