Iceland

I found this neat quiz over at Audra's blog.

You're Iceland!

Most people think you're a cold and forbidding person, but you're actually naturally warm and inviting. People just get scared off by what other people have led them to believe about you. You keep to yourself for the most part, and are pretty good at fending for yourself, especially if water's involved. More people should visit you and find out the truth.
Take the Country Quiz at the Blue Pyramid

I've Been Googled!

I have a new little thing, thanks to Michael where I can see keywords used in searches that pulls up my blog. And here is my first to show up: "gals in their undies". Now, some of you may remember this post. Apparently it is still coming back to haunt me! When I googled the same phrase, I came up second on the list. It bugs me a little that someone came to my site looking for gals in their undies, but I am a little flattered that I came up in a google search. Talk about conflicting emotions!

Cades Cove

View in Cades Cove from my car.



Deer in Cades Cove. She was only four or five feet from the edge of the road.

Too hot to swim

Here in the south we have finally hit that time of summer where it is too hot to swim. I suppose if we were closer to the ocean, it wouldn't be so bad. Tomorrow the girls and I shall escape to the mountains where it must be a little cooler. We are going to pack a picnic, and take the dog too. The dog hates outside more than us right now. She is a golden retriever, very fluffy. She goes out to do her business and sprints back into the cool air conditioned home. But she loves the water, so I thought we could let her play in that cool mountain river.

School

My daughter starts her first year at public school in two in a half weeks. She will be a third grader, and we have homeschooled until now. We both liked homeschooling, but were becoming weary of it and decided on a break. They are just finishing a brand new elementary school close to us, so this seemed like a good time to try it out. I will be watching her work closely to make sure she isn't having trouble. We are both excited and nervous about this new experience for her. Wish us luck!

Harry Potter

I finished the new Harry Potter book. I liked it and wasn't too surprised by the outcome.
What did everyone else think?
(no details for those who haven't finished it yet!)

Just FYI

obsession: noun, something or someone that you think about all the time.

obsessed: adjective, unable to stop thinking about something; too interested in or worried about something.

obsess: verb, If something or someone obsesses you, or if you obsess about something or someone, you think about them all the time.

It's a girl!

I believe I have mentioned before that my sister is expecting her first baby in December. She was absolutely convinced that it was going to be a boy. Well, she found out Thursday that it's a girl! I'm going to have a niece.
We are all very excited!

Cherokee, NC

T getting her face painted.

Awwww...

Aren't they pretty kitties?

Rose

A red rose from my garden.

Panda Cam!

This is so cool! I found this link on Day Musings blog. Go see the pandas here. You have to scroll down to see the cam. It may take a minute to load.

Misunderstood

I know what they think.
She's selfish and cold.
They just don't understand.
My soul is not sold.

I'm a thinker and sensitive.
In a world of my own.
I feel pain and hurt.
I've spent too much time alone.

My goals are clear.
Find peace and happiness.
Learn to trust and hope.
Escape the madness.

Fireworks

Independence Day

Just a quick post to wish everyone a good Fourth of July.

May your drinks be cold,
And your fireworks loud!
When you see Old Glory,
Stand tall and be proud!

Internet Quiz Day

You Are Strawberry Ice Cream

A bit shy and sensitive, you are sweet to the core. You often find yourself on the outside looking in. Insightful and pensive, you really understand how the world works. You are most compatible with chocolate chip ice cream.

What Flavor Ice Cream Are You?

Part Passionate Kisser

For you, kissing is about all about following your urges If someone's hot, you'll go in for the kiss - end of story You can keep any relationship hot with your steamy kisses A total spark plug - your kisses are bound to get you in trouble

Part Shy Kisser

You *do* love to kiss, once your comfortable with it And that means knowing the person you're kissing pretty well You usually don't make the first move when it comes to making out But you've got plenty of intensity in return

What Kind of Kisser Are You?

I am a hybrid of: Progressive Girl Girl Next Door Click on the pictures below to read more: Take the 'What Kind of Girl Are You?' quiz at CookingToHookup.com

Mountain Pictures

Me and the girls in front of the falls.



The perfect tree-lined road.



River



B playing in the water.

Little Cabin in the Woods

Once we got to the cabin, we unpacked and settled in. After a bit, we walked down to the swimming hole at the river. The two bigger kids (my T age 7 and my nephew D age 3) played in one little shallow area. We mommies sat with the babies (my B age 18 months and nephew TC 9 months) in a different shallow area. TC sat in the water and splashed until he was soaked. B wouldn't even put a toe in the first day.
The next day we took a walk and looked at the river from a different view. Back at the cabin we let the two big kids play in the creek that runs beside the cabin. Later in the afternoon we returned to the swimming hole at the river. B actually started playing in the water. I moved her a couple of times until she was sitting in the water playing with the rocks and making little splashes.
After we returned the babies to their strollers, it was time for the mommies to have some fun. We both jumped in the deeper area. It was so cold! I believe my exact words when I first came up were "Holy Sh..Sh...Sh...". But once we were out of the water, it was nice and warm. I almost did it again.
We also spent a lot of time sitting around doing nothing, something mommies don't get to do very often. I will post a few more pictures of the trip later.