Nice long weekend

Sun, sun, and more sun was probably the theme for this past weekend. Saturday was cool, but Sunday and Monday were gorgeous, and with Monday being the holiday I didn't have to work.

Saturday was busy - the kids and I went up early and mowed my dad's lawn, then Michael wanted to clean his room (*gasp!*) so of course, I agreed to help. We spent lots of time talking about how to organize things, what to get rid of, how he could put things in storage without getting rid of them, and just keep out the things that he liked and used the most. He asked for a metal bed frame, because since we got him a queen mattress set it has just been on the floor. I agreed to go to the store and get him one, which we did. He went to town vacuuming, cleaning, etc., and really did a great job. We set up his bed, and he spent the rest of the afternoon puttering around getting settled. I took a few things to the dump, then while I was out I hit one of the local 4th of July ski shop sales and found a great pair of snowboard pants at a good price, and some gloves for Amanda. Still pricey, but about half the cost of what I would have paid. Now that's out of the way and we all have gear for the winter.

Sunday we all just lounged around, I read "Angels and Demons" on the deck, and we went to see the fireworks at dark. They were really amazing this year. The town went all-out and this was probably the best display I've ever seen. The kids got a bunch of glow-in-the-dark necklaces and when we got home we put them on the dog, shut off the lights, and played with him. He thought they were fun, I guess. It was funny.

Monday we went to a local pool and hung out - it was hot and sunny, and what better thing to do on a day like that? We stayed there for a few hours then took the dog to the brook so he could cool off.

Just a lazy summer weekend - my favorite kind - it was tough to come back to work today...