{ Making the Grade - and other things }

So, I finally earned a 100% on one of my Business Law papers. I was getting worried, but now I know I am capable!! I still have a solid A in the class... so I am happy.

I am now done with my graduation announcements and party invites;

they are being mailed today. Graduation (for my Bachelors) is coming up pretty quickly.

Here's a photo I included with the handmade announcements and invites; I think they turned out okay (considering!):

{ Alrighty... I think I am done }

So... I may still add bits and pieces here and there...

One thing you have to know abt me is that I LOVE Palm Trees. So, I think this is pretty fitting!

Tell me... Do you like it?

If you haven't been by before, then you have no idea what the old design was like. It was boring; trust me. I know the old logo had my kid's pictures... I will get them posted again! :)

{ Under Construction }

Guys...[hello? anyone out there?]
I am not lovin' my blog design.
Just wanted to give you a heads up.... I'm gonna be dressin' it up a little. If you happen to arrive mid-construction - lo siento [I'm sorry].

Meal Plan Monday

Well ladies... this wasn't easy. I had to browse through the menus on I'm an Organizing Junkie to find some meals that would work for us. I was losing inspiration. =[

We are still trying to eat pretty healthfully and I am not buying any sugary snack or junk foods. It's hard because the strawberries aren't looking as pretty as they used to - still buying them though [the kids love them!].

I went shopping today and spent $80 at Costco [for the life of me, I can't remember what I bought], $45 at Fry's [Kroger], and $63 at Wal-Mart.

You know, I shopped Wal-Mart for a while, and didn't feel they had the best produce selection and their milk was never as cheap as it is at Fry's [$1.27/gal today]... but I did find out today that my favorite tub of yogurt is .50 cents cheaper, our Smuckers Strawberry spread [no chunks for me, please!] is .80 cents cheaper... I may have to start going back to Wal-Mart.

Anyway... enough rambling - here's our meal plan for the week:

P.S. The Smoked Sausage is Turkey! :D

Got My Eyebrows Did

I went to JoAnn's (Craft Store) and Target & Hallmark today with a girlfriend. We are both graduating next month with our Bachelors Degrees (yes, kind of weird that I have already started my Masters)... and we are making our own announcements. We found cardstock/invite stuff, but nothing really for graduation (we were looking for stickers and stuff). The issue with Arizona, is our high schools (and elem. and middle) are done at the end of May... so by July, why would they have any graduations stuff?! I cannot find any "Class of 2009" stickers a-n-y-w-h-e-r-e. =[ Anyway... I LOVE JoAnn's - they have cute signs and stuff (I am a sucker for Americana!!)... These two lovelies called out my name, so I HAD to oblige...(they aren't Americana, more like country - but I love them!). PLUS - they were 50% off - so $7 each.

To make up for the fact that we couldn't find any graduation stuff...we had Taco Bell for lunch. =]

And we got our eyebrows done. My girlfriend goes every 2 weeks; this was only my second time in MY LIFE. It [HURT!]. And now I am pink. lol.

Before - sorry for the half-drunken look! lol

After

Is there even a difference? lol Kinda reminds me of some Infomercial. Scary.

Anyway... had a great day! Now I am home cleaning up (well, abt to start) and getting ready to fix dinner for the hubby (who claims he will be home "early" tonight. Crossing my fingers.

Booked Our Vacation

We just booked our vacation to San Diego!! :) We are going for 3 days, leaving on July 6.

We were going to do a staycation but decided that Nic was ready to meet Shamu. Plus, we've worked so hard paying off all our debt, we deserve a little break, doncha think?

Sides, it will be an all cash trip!!

Here's a pic of our hotel (got it on HotWire...4 Stars, $89 a night!)... It's called the Hotel Solamar - it's in the Gaslamp District!!



I promise to take tons of pics... =)

I think my Professor hates me.

My Business Law instructor is really quick with getting us our grades, but I am losing a lot of points and don't really know why. I emailed him today to ask for specific feedback; let's hope he responds.

Any lawyers out there that want to view my briefs (yeah, you heard me!)?
;)

A Horse is Horse, of Course

These are from back in April - but saw them on the camera and wanted to share! :) This was for Isabel's 10th birthday:

Nic hung out with me and grandma while Alex, Isabel and Grandpa went on the ride.

She had a blast!!

Really... should he have a target on his back out in the desert? :P

Dirty Face >:[

I've been neglectful...

I promise, I haven't mean to be. This new class is a whole lotta work. I am enjoying it - but it's keeping me busy.

Kids are doing well with summer so far. They went to the library today and got a few books. Isabel just read "Are you there God? It's me Margaret" by Judy Blume. She really liked it - unfortunately, they were out of any other Judy Blume's books this trip.

The kids are going to make Mac & Cheese for dinner (I will be cooking the chicken). Should be a nice, easy night. The weather has been beautiful, so I think I will be taking another walk tonight.