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I love the way my sink looks after I bleach it.

 I don't even care about the stains and scratches it came with I know it's clean.

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Oh how I wish she would smile without her teeth bitting her lip, but oh well. 

We got to play with this precious little girl (and her awesome brother) today while visiting Pops and Granny for the boys's belated birthday celebration. I should of taken more pictures but I got caught up in playing with these two year olds. Who knew tea and hide and seek could be so fun! Excellent, excellent day!

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After two escapes we finally decide it's time for her to get another shower. You may say this is mean, but she was purring.

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The birthday party is only days away and I still haven't sent out invitations.

Utter fail!

Today I finally pulled out my camera, took some pictures, and made the card. It's printing now and will be ready tomorrow for me to send out. Whew, that's a load off my chest!

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He actually surprised me. 

Well actually, they all did. 

I was going to spend my day just cleaning the house but my good friend invited me to hang out. With a good excuse to get the kids together to play, I couldn't pass it up. 

What started as a few hours turned into many when Cliff told me he had to work late. My friend was making spaghetti and invited me and the kids to stay. Turns out Cliff planned the whole thing and brought Buca over to their house for dinner as a surprise (she really did make spaghetti so I wouldn't get wise). Buca gave me the over sized card with our Antipasto salad and Penne Cardinale. My friends were in on it too and had picked me up this perfect coffee cup and card beforehand. I love my friends and family! 

They made today truly special.

Oh, and the best part was the homemade peanut butter cheesecake they made me! 

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It was such a beautiful day outside we wanted to make the most of it. It didn't take these two any convincing to play outside. Little E actually chose to wear pants today and had a great time getting dirty and making dirt piles with her brother!

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Today was a 4th birthday party at the gymnastic center. It was a blast! I took this picture before Little E had arrived. My camera didn't like the lighting in the place so getting my photos to come out how I wanted was difficult but even with the flaws I still love having all the cousins sitting together in one unposed shot. 

The highlight of the day (there were many) had to be watching my brother, father, and husband attempt to climb the rope to the ceiling. I say attempt but Cliff  did succeed. I have to admit I thought he'd make a fool of himself (like I would have and normally do) but I think he might have impressed them that he could still do it.

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Tonight we went out for dinner before the fights started, or at least the fights we cared to see started. Cliff had steak and I ordered the Seared “Rare” Ahi Tuna Wild Caught in Hawaii with Wasabi Butter and Pickled Onion. The butter wasn't spicy like I was hoping and farm raised would of been more ideal, but the pickled onions added the most perfect flavor to the delicious fish! Add the lemon and my mouth was in complete bliss.

The night was very interesting, starting with the table right in front of us getting pissed off about being cut off from alcohol and the (not so) gentleman refusing to put down his knife while yelling at the EMT security.

The fights were good but the last one had the crowd pretty riled up, many of them throwing their drinks at the area. While we waited to hear the winner (and just after that) a large group of people started running up (down? away?) the aisle. I look up at Cliff who was next to me and see a very large man hold (and using a stun gun) right.next. to Cliff's head. I tried to warn him and then I bolted down the path away from the fighting mob. Nothing happened, and enough large security guys were around to keep it from effecting any of us, but the way I figure I was just proving I still know how to run in large heels. 

All the stuff going on at home had me a little down this evening so when we got home Cliff made me the most delicious Chewys ever. 

And, as if that wasn't good enough, he saved some cookie dough so I could have the raw stuff too. 

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Today Little E is getting dropped off with Mamaw so we can have our date night tomorrow. Mamaw was planning on taking her to see Disney's Brave and offered to take all of us with them. The boys were so excited. Mamaw spoiled us, getting each of the kids one of the popcorn boxes and a popcorn and drink for her and I to share. I loved the movie, and so did the boys. Little E got scared during some of the angry bear scenes but Mamaw convinced her to see that it had a beautifully happy ending. 

365 Day 173

Keeping busy waiting for Mr. Mann to finish his physical therapy and feel better. I love days where Little E can occupy herself in a store without an iPod.

365 Day 172

We're finally getting into the swing of summer and finding ways to enjoy the long hours. Today Mr. Mann painted pictures with his little sister. They were so cute to watch. She painted a sun and a castle and a whole assortment of things from her imagination. I love watching her get inspired by her older brother. 

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Zelda's for pizza followed by a slice of heaven at Rick's Diner with the best company in the world. 

Another last minute 5 star day!  

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My forgotten potatoes have apparently forgiven me. 

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Another awesome night with friends filled with coconut, pineapples, and the cutest baby ever!

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*Taken 6.14

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Alex's turn!

*Taken 6.14

365 Day 166

Made a trip out to Benicia to visit my Grandma and then stopped at the Jelly Belly Factory on the way home. They weren't in production but we had a great time. Leaving Jelly Belly I got onto the wrong freeway forcing us to drive 113. When we ended up next to the turbines and the baby needed a potty (no restrooms for days!) I figured we could take advantage of the road side photo op. Happy Impromptu Birthday!

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I arrived to my doctor appointment this morning 30 minutes late. It was for the results of my MRI (meaning really important!) and somehow I mixed up the time. I was so grateful that they managed to see me anyway but the rest of my day just felt crazy and hectic after that. This was actually my hair a couple of days ago. I was really proud of it and although I went to several places (most of which where I was well known) I only had 1 person notice and compliment me. See! This is why I rarely do my hair...

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Mr. Mann spent the afternoon helping Cliff tear down the fountain feature to build us this beautiful tomato bed. They did a fantastic job and this is going to be so much more useful than a fountain.

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I gotta admit the thought of this MRI is freaking me out a wee bit, but check out the stylish threads I get to wear for it!