On the 4th we shot off fireworks - most of them were legal. That's the great thing about where we live, you can shoot off the "ooh, aah" ones legally. The kids had a lot of fun. Andrew has never been one for fireworks, but this year he got into it. He didn't really care much for the pretty ones, he just wanted to blow stuff up, so he was sticking firecrackers in paper and plastic items and blowing them up....should I be scared? Then grandpa got in on it - way to set a good example grandpa!

On the 5th, one of Amber's friends, Chris, came over with his girlfriend and their baby (Madison Amber). She is so cute! She is just the happiest little baby. I didn't ask, but I wonder how Chris' girlfriend feels about having her baby named after Amber....but I would assume she is okay with it, since she had to sign the birth certificate. I think that is pretty cool of her, I don't know if at 20 I would have been that secure. They are supposed to come visit again before Chris goes back to Fort Bragg - I hope they do.

On Monday, Alexa started rock climbing class at BCC. They had so much fun. I was proud of Alexa for doing it - she is a go-getter and is adventurous, but she is scared of heights. The walls were 30 feet high, and there was also a telephone pole with those metal rods sticking out (to use to climb up) and then a wire that you walked across (think tightrope walking) to another pole. Then they also had a zipline. Yesterday they also had other things to climb on, but I didn't ever get that full story. (they wouldn't let me go take pictures, but said they would take some for me and email them to me - so I will post them when I get them)

Wednesday we went bowling after rock climbing class (okay and lunch, and the library). I never get the things that cover the gutters...I am so mean...so the girls had a rough time of it. But they improved so much by the 2nd game. I think Alexa had 22 the first game and 47 the second. Andrew, on the other hand, has some natural talent. He would walk up to the line, basically just drop the ball, and roll a strike or a spare. Very impressive. He is going to get on a bowling league in the fall. He is not athletic at all and I have been trying to talk him into bowling or golf (he has a fabulous swing) for a long time. He likes those sports that do not involve running. And, since you asked.....I bowled a 113 and a 127. That is an incredible score for me - I am not a bowler. I normally bowl in the 70-80 range. Maybe 90's if I am lucky.

Today I think we are just going to go swimming, if it doesn't rain. I will probably hit the treadmill as well as an exercise video before we go. I lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks, but this last week, it just doesn't want to budge. Of course, I went from eating nothing but avocados, lettuce and zucchini to adding in other foods. Nothing bad, just something not on the avocado diet. Barely even any bread - 3 slices in a week. I might have to go back on the very strict diet, so I can lose more.

Oh well....sorry for the long post - I just haven't had time to blog this week.