Mariannes Motifs

Throwing around Baseballs

Yesterday part of our weekend fun was taking the kids (and d0g) to the park and doing some catching practice.  My job was entertaining the chihuahua.  He was hysterical - It was hot out and I didn't know that dog's tongue could stick out that far.  I ended up pouring water all over him.  He had fun barking at other dogs and joggers and peeing on 75 different trees and bushes.

Hubster took the kids into the game field and got them to practice catching with their baseball gloves.  We have some orange squishy practice balls and the kids did actually catch a few. Skills were learnes, water was drunk, and we all got nice and hot.

Then we went home and spent some time cooling off at the subdivision pool.  Ahh.  Ben's birthday is in July - time for baseball invitations?   I think he's actually getting martial arts lessons for his birthday.

Happy Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day.  We had a very nice day - went to see Kung Fu Panda 2 (non 3D or holographic sights)  and then grilled some burgers.  Very mellow.  A nap was had by me!  Kung Fu Panda 2 was a cute movie, with lots of funny lines and even some good motivational insights for the kids. 

As usualy hubster grilled up the worlds best cheeseburgers.  Yum!

My Neice is the Cover Model for the RIT Student Magazine

via reportermag.com

She has the most beautiful left eye ever!  The Photographer is Joi Ong and all credit goes to her.

Ben's Second Grade School Picture

It's just not enough for me to have one handsome son, no, I get to have two handsome sons.  :-)  Here's Ben looking fine in his second grade school picture.  I love the cute leaning against the tree shot. 

Again, Mom and Dad can click on the picture to open Flickr where you can get a full resolution version of the picture.  Internet stalkers can please look at sensa reviews instead.

Adam's Kindergarten School Picture

The boys school pictures came out SO GOOD this year!  I bought the whole package in order to get the CD digital versions too.  (Great marketing on their part - I always fall for it to get the full resolution digital files)

Here is Adam:  (Full res version on Flickr if you click it.  This is for you Mom and Dad)  Creepy Internet stalkers this does not apply to you - go check out epiduo reviews instead.

Seo Ra Beol Korean BBQ

In celebration of Mom in Law's visit we took her to a pretty fancy Korean restaraunt - Seo Ra Beol.  (Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth, GA)  This is the place that used to be Seoul Garden. Not only do they cook the BBQ on a grill in the middle of the table - its a real charcoal grill.  It's amazing - they come out with a big bucket of glowing hot coals and put them on the grill then bring out the meat to cook!

Here's a picture that shows all the yummy kimchi sides they bring out and some Gal Bi ribs cooking up.  It was so good we ate ourselves silly. (Might need to pick up extra disability insurance - just kidding I was careful)

Big Box of Nappa Cabbage

Mom in Law is going home but first she is visiting her friend Linda in Kentucky.  Linda asked her to bring a box full of Napa Cabbage from Atlanta because its hard for her to get in Louisville.  Yes, this is a BIG box of Nappa cabbage.  That's going to make a LOT of kimchi.

Hubster is driving to Louisville and back this weekend.  (get an rv insurance quote!) So I am home with the kids.  I feel cruddy with a headache so its going to be an interesting weekend.  The boys are playing Spider-Man and friends.  They've been outside flying little toy airplanes and rocksts. 

I made grilled cheese for lunch and planning frozen pizza for dinner.  I've got shows and movies on Netflix streaming for them to watch.  Hopefully then have a good day.

Pictures!

Here's a nice  pic of my Mother in Law with Biscuit.  And another of the kids looking cute.

Kids!

 

Beef Stew

I've got beef stew in the crock pot.  I chopped up carrots, celery, parsnip, potatoes, and onions. I chopped up some chuck steak and browned it, then browned the onions and a little bit of garlic.  Then I dumped everything in the crock pot with some essence of Emiril, hungaian paprika, and cover with beef stock.  A little while ago I took some of the liquid and beat in some flour to try to thicken it up. 

Hopefully this comes out good.  It sure smells good.  I am craving some nice beef protein.  It might save me from having to read dermitage reviews.

Grandma is Here

Grandma Lee is here for a visit.  She already been cleaning my kitchen!  LOL.  The kids are in a tizzy and forgot how to behave, and I have a headache today.  I over did it yesterday taking the kids to the park , getting haircuts, lunch, an Walmart.  Too much!

This morning we went to breakfast at our favorite local joint, J. Christophers.  Now the kids are cleaning up the living room.  They better behave or I will be tearing my hair out and have to shop for hair loss products.  Wish me luck.