Milebug--Mileage Tracker

It has been way too long since my last post. Things have been crazy for a while. I just wanted to quickly tell you about a new iphone app that came out recently. It's a great mileage tracker application that helps you easily record the miles that you drive, to either report to the IRS or to get reimbursed. You can track business miles, charity miles (all those miles we travel for church service), and personal medical miles. There's more information on the website--http://www.milebug.com/. It looks really good and works great. Mr. Dad got me an ipod touch recently and it is so awesome. These kind of apps make it even cooler.

Funny new blog

I just read in the newspaper about a blog that was started recently. It's called Seriously, So Blessed and it's a satire on Mormon mommy blogs. The author is supposed to be in her early 20's and calls herself Tiffany/Amber/Megan/Nicole or "TAMN" and she's married to Jordan/Jason/Wes/Taylor or "JJWT" who's going to medical/business/dental school. She talks a lot about being "preggers" and how wonder her life is. The article about the blog said that this woman was talking to some friends and they were laughing about "those perky mommy blogs" that are so prevalent these days. She started the blog just as a laugh for these friends, but it's really caught on. She says that it's all in good fun and isn't meant to be spiteful or critical, it just helps us laugh at ourselves and some of the stereotypes in the church.

Memory Tag

My friend Julie just did this game on her blog and it seemed like a lot of fun so I'm going to try it. Here are the rules:

1. Add a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't have a blog I will email you.

Irena Sendler

I just saw this video clip on another blog that I sometimes read. I had never heard of this amazing woman before and thought that many of you probably haven't either. Thought I'd share.

Where has the time gone?

Holy cow! It's been a month since my last post. I can't believe it. I knew it had been a while, but not that long. Well, if there's anyone out there who is still checking this blog, thank you.

Since my last post we have finished the baseball season. It turned out to be pretty fun. I wasn't the best coach and towards the end we had fewer and fewer practices, but I did the best I could, I guess. I think most of the kids showed some improvement by the end, so that's a good thing. Will I do it again? Only if I have to. And guess what?! I have to again. This time with Bookworm's(8) soccer team. I will only be the assistant coach this time, though. It's a good thing because I don't really know anything about soccer except for the obvious--kick the ball into the net thing, right?

We have also been on vacation. We went to Colorado to stay with my parents over the 4th of July. All my siblings were able to be there except for one out-law (we missed you, Daiko) so it was a lot of fun. A big, rowdy, crazy, crowded mess, but still fun. The kids loved playing with their cousins. I wish we could get together like that more often.

Happy Anniversary

Mister Dad and I were able to get away for one night to celebrate our anniversary. It was really nice. Mark and Bobbi were so nice to watch our kids for us. We wanted to do something really spectacular for our 10th anniversary but it just wasn't going to work out, so we had our one little night away instead. We stayed at the Anniversary Inn which is where we stayed on our wedding night. For those of you not familiar with the Anniversary Inn, it is a bed and breakfast that is specifically designed to be a romantic get-away for couples. Lots of newlyweds stay there just like we did. All the rooms have themes, like Treasure Island, Bridal Veil Falls, Sultan's Palace, Jungle Safari, Italian Gondola, etc. Some of them look pretty cheesy in the pictures on the website, but in person they're quite nice. Each of the rooms have a jetted tub and there is chilled sparkling cider and cheesecake in the room when you arrive. It was fun and romantic. We had to laugh, though, at the little placard set on the bed. It read, "Before settling in, PLEASE TURN DOWN THE COMFORTER. Thank you." I think "settling in" is my new favorite phrase.

A Very Important Question Regarding...Flip-Flops.

I wore flip-flops yesterday for the first time since I was a kid. In fact the last time I wore them they were called thongs. We don't call them that anymore because it conjures up images of very bad wedgies in our minds when we hear the word. So, for all you experienced thong--I mean flip-flop--wearers, I need some advice. Were they uncomfortable at first and do you eventually get used to that piece of leather or canvas or whatever material between your toes? My toes were uncomfortable all day. I'm also wondering if these particular flip-flops are too big for me. The bottom part seems to be the right size but could the straps be too loose. Are they supposed to be fairly snug or are they supposed to be loose? Please help me solve this important problem. :)