Cole and his 12-year-old cousin, Ryan, are visiting the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry today. Ryan is Cole’s second cousin twice removed because he is my first cousin once removed. But doesn’t “once removed” sound just awful? “Twice removed” sounds even worse, like the family wanted nothing to do with you. In any case, … Continue reading Boys! Heading Shaking and Headlock Included!
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August 3, 2012: Underwear Day, Watermelon Day, Olympic Inspiration
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 3rd, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: I don't believe in the after life, although I am bringing a change of underwear.Woody Allen ★~ National Underwear Day: When I mentioned to Cole that today was Underwear Day, he immediately suggested we celebrate by going over to the Express so I could … Continue reading August 3, 2012: Underwear Day, Watermelon Day, Olympic Inspiration
August 2, 2012: Ice Cream Sandwich Day!
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 2nd, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: "It is always sad when someone leaves home, unless they are simply going around the corner and will return in a few minutes with ice-cream sandwiches." Lemony Snicket. ★~ Ice Cream Sandwich Day: Childhood memories and refreshingly cool freezer temperatures make ice cream sandwiches … Continue reading August 2, 2012: Ice Cream Sandwich Day!
August 1, 2012: Full Moon, Lammas, Girlfriend’s Day, Raspberry Cream Pie Day
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ August 1, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: "As in the bread and wine, so it is with me. Within all forms is locked a record of the past And a promise of the future. I ask that you lay your blessings upon me, Ancient Ones, That this season of waning light … Continue reading August 1, 2012: Full Moon, Lammas, Girlfriend’s Day, Raspberry Cream Pie Day
July 31, 2012: Mutts Day, Uncommon Instrument Day, Jump for Jelly Beans, Olympic Pups
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 31, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: “Tell me one last thing,” said Harry. “Is this real? Or has this been happening inside my head?” “Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real? Harry Potter and The Deathly … Continue reading July 31, 2012: Mutts Day, Uncommon Instrument Day, Jump for Jelly Beans, Olympic Pups
July 30, 2012: Comedy Day, Father-In-Law Day, Paperback Book Day, Cheesecake Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 30, 2012 ★~ Today's Quote: Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand. ~ Mark Twain ★~ Comedy Day: How synchronistic that I wrote an Odd blog post about laughter on Comedy Day without even knowing it was Comedy Day! I guess it’s true: Laugh, and the whole world laughs with … Continue reading July 30, 2012: Comedy Day, Father-In-Law Day, Paperback Book Day, Cheesecake Day
Lighten Up and Laugh!
If this made you laugh, we might share the same sense of humor... The Oobleck is out of the living room. It was starting to get a little whiffy, so I think we moved it out just in time. It was a bit more of a challenge than I thought it would be to bag … Continue reading Lighten Up and Laugh!
Oobleck Party: Questions, Answers, Pictures!
OOBLECK PARTY! Cousin Carla is gone. The Odd Oobleck Party Pool is only. As always, Cole and I loved having Cousin Carla visit. This is her fourth summer visit, and we hope she had a good time too. God knows, we do try to be entertaining and make her happy.. The first summer she came, … Continue reading Oobleck Party: Questions, Answers, Pictures!
July 28, 2012: National Cowboy Day, Milk Chocolate Day!
★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 28, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction. ~ Cowboy Wisdom ★~ National Cowboy Day: America's working cowboy began his history on the Texas plains where, after the Civil War, ranchers found they had … Continue reading July 28, 2012: National Cowboy Day, Milk Chocolate Day!
July 27, 2012: Olympics, Walk on Stilts Day, Crème Brûlée Day, Scotch Day
~★~♥~♥~★~ El Morno! ♥~★~★~♥ ~ July 27, 2012 ★~ Today’s Quote: I Didn't Set Out to Beat the World; I Just Set Out to Do My Absolute Best." - Al Oerter ★~ Olympic Games Opening Ceremony: Tonight is the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games! The first Olympic Games took place in Ancient Greece in 776 … Continue reading July 27, 2012: Olympics, Walk on Stilts Day, Crème Brûlée Day, Scotch Day