So....how big of a tool am I? I locked my keys in my office (car keys, house keys, office keys). Ordinarily this wouldn't be a problem except that the only spare was at home with her kids. So I had to call my sister to pick up the kids and ferry me home.

My little fish

I've posted before about how much my kids love to swim. We go swimming at least 4 times a week, for about an hour or so. They could stay in the pool for far longer than that but Daddy has an allergic reaction to getting sunburned. Anyhoo, I decided to bring my camera this time (I haven't used the thing in over a week and I paid too much money for it to just sit on the computer desk). You can also see Emma's new 'do. I have wanted to give her a short bob cut for the longest time and finally decided to do it. Way cute. So, if you ever come over and we don't answer the door, check the pool. That's prolly where we'll be.

So I've met my future date (this sounds like an arranged marriage) and she is HOT!!!! Whoa!! (Uh oh, 90's flashback). So yeah, I'm really glad I spent half my rent on fetticini alfredo (in all fairness, it was pretty good)

Eating dinner in another fancy upscale place (surprisingly, enid is full of them). This time, however, I have a reason for being here (beyond eating, duh). I have something of a blind date on monday night. And the chick (prolly not the best of terms) works at this upscale joint)

Happy Anniversary to me

So, yesterday was my one year anniversary. That's right, one year ago yesterday, I graduated from Cosmetology school. And now, I'm the supervisor for one of the more upscale salons in the area. It's been a very long and winding road between the two. A lot has happened to me in the past year, both good and ill. But I do have to say that I am at a very content place in my life. Oh, things could always be better...but considering how things used to be, I'm not complaining too much. But with as much as has happened this past year, I'm almost afraid to see what will have happened a year from now.

just keep swimming

We went swimming tonight (something we are doing more of recently). I got the kids some floaties so they wouldn't have to cling to my neck (which they did for a bit anyway). Once I could convince them that weren't, in fact, going to drown, they were all over the pool. I had to chase them down a few times because they drifted toward the deeper end of the pool. They had a blast though (I don't have pictures because, well, I just bought the camera and I didn't want to ruin it with exposure to, you know, water). The best part? They are out like a third rate boxer in the second round. I think we'll be spending more time in the evenings at the pool.

Eating lunch at a swank upscale place. Of course its only lunch so I'm not breaking the bank. But its nice to be able to enjoy some of the nicer things in life

Riding around the neighborhood

My kids are such camera hogs. We were outside playing today when I decided to snap a few pics with my new camera (it's very cool). Anyhoo, I no more than walked out the door when they ran up to me asking to take their picture. I actually had to tell them to get on their bikes so I could take some pictures of them riding. And as soon as I took a picture, they both came running up to see how it turned out. Still, it's nice to know that my kids are way more photogenic than me.

Grilling, day 2

So here is what we cooked tonight....pork, also known as the other white meat (a title that has been used to refer to me from time to time). I know, I know, these are pics of what I'm cooking on my grill. I'm sure you're all excited. Hey, I'M excited! It's been forever since I've grilled. These last few days have been warm ups for tomorrow night's masterpiece, t-bone steak. They are marinating in my fridge right now.

more kids pics

The kids waiting for dinner. We will be spending a lot more time outside this summer whilst I grill.

my new grill

I love to cook out. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to do it in some time because, well, I haven't had a grill. But now that I have a substantial increase in income, I decided to take said income out for a spin. Exhibit A on the tour is my new grill. Feel free to stop by for brats, burgers and whatever else I decide to cook. Bring your own refreshing beverages.

new pics

I'm starting with the posting with a vengence. Here is the latest "posed" pic of my kids. I say "posed" because these are done professionally (as opposed to my ham fisted amatuer attempts) I'll have more later (as in tonight)

catching up

Man, I have been remiss in not posting anything recently, but that is about to change. I have set up my phone so I can post from there now, plus I got a new camera today (a nikon coolpix). So get ready for regular posts coming up over the next few weeks. I've missed this

My first post from my phone. This could get addicting