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Celebrating the Fourth

We had eagerly been looking forward to the 3rd Annual Wall Fourth of July Celebration and it did not disappoint! The kids (and myself) were really excited to tool around on their dune buggy…. something we had never done before! The food was plentiful and the fireworks were fantastic! We are already counting down to next year (264 days in case you are wondering…)!

Coly & Dane

My first dune buggy ride!

Steph, Sherri & me

Sherri looks short! LOL

Me & Scott

Alicia, Alicia's friend and Meg

Day 2 of 4

Day 2 of 4 of the holiday weekend is winding down and I have been having a fabulous time.

Friday, Scott and I did the back nine at Meadowcreek Country Club and stayed for lunch.

Scott and Rachael golfing

On the way home, we passed Revelations in Derry with a sign that said piercings were $30. Impulsively I decided I wanted my nose pierced. I can’t honestly say this is something I have pined for or even given a lot of thought about, but I am absolutely THRILLED with it!

pierced nose

Next, Megan and I headed over to Kathy’s for haircuts (and color for me). I have to laugh when I think about Kathy’s reaction to the volume of grey hair I have. She said she had no idea (I used to color it on my own). She worked her magic and I am back to looking my age again instead of a 70 year old woman! :)

Dane’s team played Manchester North Friday and lost 21-0. You would think the score would indicate which team was better but after listening to the hateful nasty things their players were saying to ours on the field, I am even more certain that AUBURN is the better team and just happened to have a bad night.

I started reading “Change of Heart” by Jodi Picoult last night- definitely great so far! She is a new author to me but I have liked the other work I have read of hers and am looking forward to reading several more on my wish list this summer.

Today, Megan and Scott had to work, so I decided the boys and I should head out for an adventure. I suggested a trip to Boston or York’s Wild Animal Kingdom, but neither of the boys was impressed. We finally decided on Mel’s Funway Park in Litchfield NH. Shayna came with us as well and we had a great time.

Dane on the go-kart

Dane and Mom at batting cages

Rachael at driving range

Laser Tag

I was super excited to get an email today from the assistant of Jerry Jenkins informing me I will be receiving an advanced copy of The Last Operative. I was a HUGE fan of the Left Behind series and am excited to dive into Jerry’s newest work! I will be sure to share my review here so check back!

I also wanted to share that the Momenta Blog launched today! I am so excited to see what the Design Team has in store for you all and I know you will be too! :) Momenta has some of the most creative scrapbookers in the industry!

I am very excited to be off for the holiday weekend! I have lots of plans including golfing (!?), a haircut, baseball and partying with friends! It looks like the weather is going to be amazing! Hope you all enjoy the weekend and stay safe!

Memorial Day weekend

Thanks to the Pettengills for hosting such a fun and relaxing weekend! :)

Memorial Day Collage

I’m back!

Thanks to a change in the way Blogger allows blogging, I finally got the push I needed to switch to a Wordpress blog! :) Things aren’t looking that spiffy around here yet, but in time I will be making some positive changes. :)

May has been another fast paced month! Some highlights:

  • I am officially employed full time at Momenta, Inc.
  • Megan, Dane and Dylan each hit a home run beginning a good spirited family competition
  • Victoria attended the Junior Prom