National Hollering Contest Day

Yes, I missed two days... I was away with my daughter, checking out her college. I was so exhausted, I was not able to think - so typing was out of the question. The days I missed were World Sauntering Day - although I DID saunter while walking with the college group. Dianna wasn't happy. Yesterday was Ice Cream Soda Day and Take Your Dog to Work Day.

Today is Finally Summer Day. Lawrence lit up the grill and made some yummy gyros. It's also National Hollering Contest Day. For that, I want to post the all-time winner of "hollering".

Crazy thing - this man looks very similar to my father-in-law:

Anyway, tomorrow (I WILL post on time) is National Chocolate Eclair Day. Yummm!!

I'm in a panic because my daughter splurged!!

First... yes, I did miss yesterday - eat your veggies day. But we did that the day before, so...

I usually tell people to not splurge on me. If someone tells me they're going to buy me an "expensive" gift, I try to talk them out of it. I feel the money can be used in other places. But I've been told that it hurts people's feelings when I don't just accept the gift, and sometimes I feel bad that I didn't get the gift that was offered to me.

So today, on International Panic Day AND National Splurge Day... I panicked a little when my daughter gave me as a late Mother's Day gift...

An iPad Mini!!

And yes, I can definitely use it. It will help with store operations, and I can leave my laptop at home so the kids can use it.

I am really excited.
But my panic meter is still up.

She IS having a baby soon... she could use that money for the baby. But I do trust that she is taking care of things, and she is learning how to spend and save her money... she's grown and learned so much. And I'm proud of her.


Tomorrow is:
World Sauntering Day. Great! A day where I can embarrass Dianna while we're at the college! This is going to be good!!

Fresh Veggies Day!

I know I've said that my husband loves to cook. These are the veggies that didn't make it on a burger or on the grill on Saturday. We love purchasing fresh veggies, but they can be expensive, so we usually just buy frozen. Problem is, frozen isn't that great for the grill.

For fresh veggies day, Lawrence made a nice salad with pan seared chili lime cilantro chicken. Was delish!

We need to find a close farmer's market that has convenient hours. We have a farmer's market near my store, but it's only open on Saturdays until noon, and the place is PACKED! I don't like crowds, so I don't go. There are others nearby, just haven't visited them yet. I don't get too many Saturdays free... 

So where do you get your veggies from? Local supermarket, farmers market, or your own garden? I had a garden, but it burned up during a drought. I was only able to get a couple of tomatoes, some dill, and a cucumber. Maybe I'll try again. 

Tomorrow... 

Eat Your Vegetables Day (didn't we do that already?) 

Fathers make me smile!

Today was Father's Day here in the US, and we celebrated by taking the man of the house out to breakfast at one of our favorite places - Zada Jane's on Central and Thomas in Charlotte. It has wonderful breakfast, and although they serve lunch and dinner, I have never been there for it - breakfast is enough for me. 

My oldest brought Lawrence two knives. He is serious about his cooking and loves tools, so the knives were a perfect gift for him. Hopefully he doesn't cut off a piece of another finger like he did with his mandolin...

Some information on Father's Day from www.holidayinsights.com:

A day to honor Dad. NO. Rather, it is a day to enjoy time with Dad and appreciate all he does for you. What Dad really wants is healthy, happy and successful kids. And, he wants you to spend a few moments with him on Father's Day. Today's life style is busy for both dads and kids. So, a little time with dad on Father's Day is just what he wants.

A Father is more than the biological paternal source of our being. It is the person who cares and provides for us. It is the man who helps to set the standards, the family values and the example. So, add to this group, step fathers and other men who willingly and eagerly accept and cherish the role. Whether biological, adopted or informally, if they are the father figure to you, give him some recognition today and don't hesitate to call him "Dad".

Did you know? The first Father's Day celebration was in Spokane, Wa. on May 18, 1910.

Today is also Smile Power day. 

Smiles can be contagious, and seeing someone smile can help your mood. Also, as most people know, smiling is easier than frowning. For you lazy people who don't like to exercise, smiling uses less muscles than frowning. So if you like a flabby face, smile more and frown less! 

I hope you enjoyed your Father's Day and smiled with your family. We enjoyed some smiles while playing Sorry and Phase 10. What did you do? 

Tomorrow is:

Fresh Veggies Day