Dishwasher Safe!

OK, so I got two Calphalon frying pans last year for Christmas, and I love them, LOVE them. I had to throw one of my Farberware saucepans away last week BECAUSE the handle was coming loose, and I envisioned holding it over Jackson or Tyler's head when it broke, in turn scalding them alive, etc, etc, etc. I often hold super hot pots over my children's head-not really, but you know I always envision the WORST thing possible occurring (also makes it easier to buy something new, if I have a reason)! Anyway, the point of this is that while I really want these pricey pots and pans, I am not yet willing to commit to the fact that they are not dishwasher safe, which means that the two I have sit in my sink until I am ready to use them again, or until my mom comes over and just cannot let them be! SOOOOOO, while they are really pretty and cook great food, I just don't know!

On a side note, I am pretty sure that Karissa has these pots and pans, and they are perfect for her since her dishwasher has been broken for months now which means she does everything by hand, INCLUDING ALL THE STINKING BOTTLES THAT A SIX MONTH OLD GOES THROUGH!! She is my hero!

Just some things that I LOVE!

Here are some things that I currently cannot live without!

Love my toes!

I am like a three year old, I cannot stop looking at how fun they are!!!! Tyler and Jackson keep roaring at my toes! These hold NO candle to Aleisha's argyle toes that I am still drooling over, but I still like them!



Here are the argyle toes that I WILL have one day, LOL!

Happy Birthday Ian!

Lots of fun had by all at Gameworks, except maybe mommy, I was too busy running around AZ Mills like a chicken with my head cut off trying to do some back to school shopping to enjoy all the games. However, I did manage to eat lunch with them where I had the BEST patty melt and fries that I have had in a LONG STINKING TIME! As you can see my "kids" love to drive. . .




I even caught Pat and Jackson working on their sniper skills...

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Yesterday was our first ever, Back to School Ice Cream Social. The kids had a blast making sundaes, and overall, they were incredibly well behaved! The best picture of the whole day was Will and his ice cream grin! He seriously melts my heart!

The ice cream social transitioned to a camp out!

And then, they all know they can't leave the Jackson and Tyler's house without having some fruit snacks!

BLAH!

First Day in the Orange Door!

I cannot believe that I dropped Jackson off for his second year of preschool. I was looking down at the pink door and looking at all the new moms dropping their children off. It seems like not that long ago, that was ME! Anyway, no big thing, Jackson was THRILLED to use his Buzz Lightyear lunch box, wear his new shoes, and play with play dough! Didn't even look back! It won't be long before I am dropping off at his college dorm. MAYBE then, there will be some tears because I know he won't be returning home at the end of the day, but until I am no longer responsible for feeding the beast daily and making sure that he gets to bed, I don't think there will be any tears shed! He is one of THREE boys in his class this year, so if you are the mom of a boy, we will definitely be scheduling some playdates soon. He is going to make a GREAT husband one day, with all these girls and women around him, he has no hope!