Remeber the 80's

My kids sure don't remember the 80's but man has it made a comeback in our household.  It started with a huge container of 80's band tapes (you know the things you used to play on boom boxes?) anyway, Grandpa Dave dropped off all of these old tapes to A.J.  He then decided that he needed a walk-man to play them on as he's well...walkin' man!  Thank goodness Grandma Lori found an old one in her garage she was cleaning out...perfect timing for sure!

Next, check out the shirts we couldn't leave Target without yesterday and by "we" I mean Adeline.  They are neon pink, yellow and orange and they are "radical,  Dude"!

Roman Retirement

Adeline's 6th grade class has been studying all things Roman and Greek..so it was fitting they each made their own Roman Courtyard Houses as part of the studies.  As I walked around the many displays there were courtyards with flower gardens, spaces for family gatherings involving food, dancing spaces, etc.  Adeline couldn't have just any old courtyard though....Here's her version:

Welcome to what awaits you if you are retiring in Ancient Greece...

This courtyard dwelling is a retirement center because heaven knows we all need someplace to go when we are too old to know what is up.  This retirement center comes complete with a Cinnagreek cinnamon roll shop right out back for those times you just have to have a little baked goodness.

As you can see, the roof only covers the outer parts of the building so the sleeping is done mostly around the edges.  What you cannot see (sorry, I am not an amazing photographer) is the small flat beds that I am sure are more comfortable to sleep on than they look.  Each one was made with care and include a pillow.

Adeline told me that if I'm really lucky she'll find me a place like this one when I can't make it to the bathroom by myself anymore...I am one lucky mom!

This is my little hugantic son, A.J. He's one of the reasons I LOVE SPRING! 

                                                       
There is nothing better than sitting in the warm sun and watching a baseball game and I try to make it to them as often as I can.

 A.J. plays mostly catcher and pitcher and has been known to hit a few "bombs".

Hey A.J. thanks for showing me how fun watching baseball can be...believe me when I tell you that my 10 year old self would've never believed it.

It's time to JAM

 I don't know about you, but I LOVE spring.  Mostly because it involves a fresh batch of homemade Strawberry Jam...I can't eat my pancakes with anything else now.  Those of you who are syrup purists...just trust me on this one, who know's maybe it'll change your pancake world too!
                                   
I just use the instructions on the inside of this Sure Jell box for the freezer jam recipe and it turns out great every year.

Here's a look at my "stash"...wish you all lived by me since I made a ton and would love to share.  I think you all should make you own batch and let me know what different kinds you love.  Happy Jamming!