August In A Minute

Something strange has happened when I try to upload pictures now. I get a message saying I need to download Image-Do.jpg and then my computer just sits and sits and never uploads the images. I'm completely baffled. So, no pictures this post, sorry. But here's what you've missed:

August is a crazy month in our family. Everyone has a birthday or anniversary this month and we've just added one more to the list! My husbands little brother, last to leave the nest, has tied the knot with a very sweet girl. Hubby and I were blessed to be there at their sealing in Nauvoo and to participate in all the post wedding stuff. Hubby actually gets home from Colorado Springs tonight around 10pm from the reception there.

We also celebrated no less than 5 birthdays in one sitting at the worlds largest birthday party in under 15 minutes. That was...an experience. lol Fun, but definitely odd. I don't know that I'd want to repeat that, I'd rather go to all five on their own dates...well four, cause we can skip mine. =P

Then there were other fun things that happened. Hubby and his brother playing with hubby's Star Wars toys. You've never seen Star Wars till it's re-enacted in your dining room doorway between Darth Vader wearing plaid and some random tall handsome guy with Yoda's light saber. Good times, good times. I wish I could upload the pictures cause they're quite funny.

While hubby was away in Colorado my mom and sister came down to visit (keep me sane) for a few days. That was fun. We've discovered a new game called Settlers of Catan. For anyone that likes strategy games, or just enjoys having a good time, this one's for you. Hey, someone want to trade me one wood for three ore?! he he Anyway...it's a great game that you can play with the kiddos.

I've also discovered my kitchen. After moving a month ago, I've finally unpacked the last box of kitchen items and re-arranged everything to my liking. Yay! I can't tell you how nice it is to have a "cooking" counter and a "dish washing" counter. I can actually leave my mixer out next to an outlet now without having to lug it halfway across my kitchen! If you've never hoisted a Kitchen Aid, let me tell you, they're not light. Actually, carrying it back and forth a few times would probably be a great workout for your biceps and triceps!

So that's the news from the Paint By Life homefront. As soon as I get this image uploading issue fixed I'll post pictures for you, untill then, there may not be a post for a while. Who really wants to listen (read) all I have to say anyway right? I only look at the pitures most of the time too. =P Later Guys n' Gals!