Sofia and I had a great time tonight at the Phoenix Zoo’s Starry Safari. Each Friday and Saturday night (during the summer) they are open from 6-8 with bounce houses, games, Radio Disney and of course the splash pad. Sofia had a great time and the weather was not too bad – especially with all the water everywhere.
Now I am sure some of you may be wondering why I would be writing about this. Watch this video (and think about your parents and / or grandparents). SilverSneakers is what I do!!! Medicare Advantage is very important for all Older Adults!
While on vacation with Elizabeth I enjoyed yummy Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella salad. Upon returning home I decided I needed to create this for lunches etc. I have made it several times. It is so simple and delicious!
I used:
Cherub tomatoes (sliced in half), fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced and cubed), fresh basil and Wishbone Balsamic Vinaigrette to taste. I also finished with a little fresh ground pepper. So easy and so good!
She might not be growing up down South, but she is still my little Southern Belle!!
Today Sofia went to the dentist to get her teeth cleaned and…….she has a cavity! I am not stern enough about the flossing. Today was the first time she has had X-rays taken and she did really great. So she has to go back tomorrow for a filling. Sure hope that goes over well. At least they have the glasses she can wear and watch a movie in while they do the work. She does not have any loose teeth and they also mentioned she does not have a lot of primary space so her teeth are going to be tight. So anyway, we can check this back to school item off the list as well.
Over the weekend Sofia and I shared a special mother / daughter moment as she so boldly went scorpion hunting with me in the backyard. We killed one. She thought is was great how the scorpions glow greenish/yellow when you shine a blacklight flashlight on them.
Wow. Mom of the Year material for sure.
Today has been a really great day – filled with not a whole lot!
Sofia had her first day of Ballet class and Jazz Class – after 2 hours of dance she was pooped!
Then after that we just came home and have not done much else. I have being buried in laundry and unpacking Sofia’s suitcases. I also have tasked myself with cleaning out all of her play clothes. pjs and shoes.
Sofia is currently taking shower #2 of the day – I am telling you that child would take 5 showers per day if I would let her!
Earlier we had a Build-a-Bear slumber party with all her animals!
As I look around the 2nd floor of my house – it is a disaster! Toys everywhere, clothes everywhere. I need a magic wand to make all this disappear! I know what I will be doing tomorrow!
This past week I have finished 2 James Patterson books. I read Beach Road and Lifeguard. Both were excellent! I normally don’t like the mystery type book – I need a little more romance in my reads!!! But I must say these were really good.
Now here is where I need some advice – bed wetting. Sofia goes through lengths of time when she never wets the bed and then she resorts back to wetting the bed at night. Right now (and from what I am told – most of the summer) she has wet the bed nearly every night. She goes to the bathroom right before bed. I limit her liquids – maybe I should limit them more. Any thoughts / suggestions?
Have a great rest of the weekend everyone!!
Join Kelly over at Kelly’s Korner for a great tour this week – Wedding Dresses!
This was 1997 and I got married in Las Vegas – I was very happy with my simple, no frills dress!
I had to scan these, so the quality is not so good! Head on over to Kelly’s and join in the fun!
Sorry Jill (and all the other teachers out there) but the back to school prep is in full swing here in AZ. The first day is 08/10.
Today we got a head start on school supplies – these are just some of the things that are required for Kindergarten.
Sofia picked out her backpack and lunch box. I am going to take them both to be monogrammed next week. I consider the monkey and frog a great alternative to Bratz, Barbie or Princesses!
So have you started the back to school process yet? How early do your kiddos start back? I remember the good ole days when we started after Labor Day!
Closet of new clothes – check.
Mom (and Dad) with a shopping problem – check.
The side with shorts/pants/capris/skirts and matching tops
The dresses side.
Today is Semi-Slacker’s bloggy birthday! Make sure you head on over there and wish her a Happy Birthday and enter her great giveaway!
More importantly, just follow her because she is super funny!!!!! So go on over now and hey, tell her BamaGirl In AZ sent you!!
As if the AZ heat was not bad enough (it was 109 today at 6pm) this is what we get almost daily during July and into August – out AZ monsoons. Sometimes we get rain, but mostly just a lot of dust, wind and lightening. It makes for some pretty interesting clouds but more than that it just makes a mess!
Well I have been on vacation so there has not been much time for bargain hunting! Really too hot for very many yard sales in AZ right now. However below are a few of my most recent finds at Goodwill. I used my 20% coupon I received for donating on all of the below items and spent less than $20.
I got Sofia a great Madam Alexander doll to go along with her AG dolls – this doll is similar in height and style to AG - $3.99
I also got Sofia a hat that will be embellished for next year’s Kentucky Derby - .99
Last but not least I got 10 hard back books. I love buying my books at the Goodwill. Then after I read them, I donate them to my library so they can sell them in their Friends of the Library store. That way, not only did the GW make money from me but the library can make money as well! I always buy my books at the GW when they are 1/2 price (either on 1/2 price day or based on what week # is 1/2 off). I got all these books for less than $2.00 each.
That is all I have this week. Make sure you head over to Rhoda’s to check out everyone’s treasures!
