Ten On Tuesday

1. Cole and I went to Target on Sunday. I forgot to pay for the milk underneath my cart. Cole noticed on the way to the car so we turned around, went back in and paid for it. Cole made sure I understood that stealing on purpose is wrong and that stealing on accident is OK as long as you go back and pay for it. It's nice to know my child is learning something!

2. After going to a nicely organized Ross in Idaho I realized how different the one in Ventura is. You can still find good deals here but it's harder to find them through all the people and mess. Cole was so excited to pick out his backpack and lunch box for Kindergarten!

3. On Sunday Josh turned 30! When we talked I made sure to call him an old man and make a bad joke about his receding hairline. What kind of sister would I be if I didn't?

4. The kids and I went to the beach with Krista, Rachel and Becca on Saturday. I haven't been to the beach in probably a year. The weather was amazing and the kids had so much fun! Below is a picture of Cole's "hot tub" creation. He had help from Krista the great and the other kids and then he decorated it very nicely with seaweed.

5. The Marine Corps ball will be held somewhere in Huntington Beach this year. Time to think about a dress!

6. I made an appointment with a new doctor this morning. I'm hoping this woman can help me figure out what the deal is with the migraines I'm experiencing.

7. Here's a fabulous sample of my recent savings: I went to Vons because my coupons matched the sales they were having on Tide laundry soap and fabric softener. The large Downy liquid softener wasn't marked properly (I knew the price was way to low for the big bottle) so I took it to the front and told them. They are required to check and give me the low price if it's marked wrong. So I used my coupon and was given the low price. So I walked out of there with a huge bottle for $3.99 that would have been $12. These are the sorts of things that excite me. Is that sad?

8. Today is such a beautiful day! It's supposed to be hot one!

9. Kayley lost tooth number seven last week. Here she is with Cole and Charisse after the beach.

10. I love that my husband goes out of his way to do things to make me happy and to make our lives better. Aw, shucks, what a nice guy. :)