Weekend Happenings

Good Friday morning!

The Gallery Pics are from the Paint 'n Praise Party held at our church last night. Roxie and friends painted beautiful crosses, and had a great time being artistic!

I also have pictures from a new rhubarb recipe I tried last night. I read a recent post on Nitty Gritty (under My Blog list), and Jody made a Rhubarb Cream Cake. It looked very pretty AND edible (my two main criteria for a new recipe), so I tried it. I had extra rhubarb in the fridge anyway. Why not?

May I say, it is delicious? It is. Austin loved it. Mikie liked it. Roxie hasn't tried it yet. And Josh just asked when we could have a plain ol' pound cake again. (Maybe today, Josh. Maybe today.)

NOTE #1 - The Rhubarb Cream Cake pics refuse to post to the blog. Stay tuned. I'll figure it out sometime today!

NOTE #2 - Please go to http://blog.al.com/bargain-mom.com and click on Entertainment on her sidebar. She has some interesting information about different things going on this weekend (free and/or cheap). Always check her website on Thursdays and Fridays if you're looking for date or family outing ideas. She has it all!

RANDOMNESS - The magnolia blossom in the toilet didn't have the reaction I had originally intended. Roxie wanted to know what was wrong with me. Josh asked if there was a specific reason we had a giant flower floating in our toilet. And, of course, Austin never noticed it at all. Everyone was too busy to read the story behind the flower yesterday, but today when they arrive home they will find a copy of yesterday's post on each of their pillows. It will be good weekend reading.

Weekend Happenings

Today Austin and Melia are having "Austin Day" around here. Melia just wants to do the things Austin enjoys. They are planning on playing basketball at some point and watching a non-chick flick. She'll be playing X-Box for a little while, too. If it is truly "Austin Day," they'll be eating quite a bit.

Roxie and I are attending our second crop with some friends tonight. Jennifer has her crops in the basement, so weather is not an issue. I like cropping in her basement!

We have another "nothing" Saturday which is good because we haven't had a chance to watch the Survivor Finale. And as unbelievable as it may seem, we haven't heard who won either. I made sure I didn't watch any of the morning shows Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, and so far, so good. We might actually be surprised.

After church Sunday, I hope to have a leisurely lunch and afternoon. Mike, Josh, Austin and friends are eating at Cici's Pizza and going to see Robin Hood Sunday night (no church services). I offered to throw them a Merry Men Party before the movie, but they adamantly declined. (It kind of hurt my feelings. I was going to wear tights and everything.)

The "slipping into the movie theater in the afternoon and watching the Babies movie" did not happen this week. Roxie has said several times she would not be going with me. She wants to see Letters to Juliet, but I bet if I offer to buy her new flip flops she would go. Take note. I don't care what any of the parenting books say... Bribery is an excellent parenting tool!

We'll see how the weekend plays out, and (bless your heart) I'll share all the intricate, boring details with you Monday!

Have a fun weekend. We have a lot going on next week. Austin is attending not one, but two, graduation celebrations, as well as finishing his May-mester. YEA! The rest of us will only be attending Brad's graduation (our nephew). Very exciting! Summer officially starts in our home Tuesday AND Thursday of next week. (Josh finishes his finals Monday and Austin heads home for the summer Thursday afternoon.) After today, Roxie has no plans to go back to school... ever!

Take care, and I'll talk to you Monday.

Sincerely,

The Enchanting Belinda