Shopping with Mom

What's on my to do list today? Costco with my Mother. She loves Costco. Mom can spend hours going up and down every isle. Looking at this and looking at that. Should I get this or should I get that. We compare the major brand with the Costco brand. Which one is the best buy? Look at how big or how many. The last time we commented that the Bounty paper towels were cheaper than the Costco brand. Two young boys, who worked for Costco were standing close by. One cute young man said that the Costco brand paper towels were bigger in size. On closer inspection, he was right. We all laughed and we bought the Costco brand. I love them. We also elected to purchase the Costco brand of toilet paper. Mistake!! Fred hates it. He calls it the cheap toilet paper and has been going to Kroger and buying Charmin. He sent all of the Costco toilet paper home with the kids. Poor Marlee and Dusty. No trip to Costco is complete without a stop by the snack bar. We indulge on either a hot dog or pizza. They have the best. I will full fill my parental duty of a trip to Costco. I hope I am making points in heaven. I may even buy a few things. Off to Costco.

Back to Normal

The end of a long holiday. Tomorrow is back to the old routine. Our week-end was nice and quite. Dusty had to work and Marlee had friends down at the beach. Being an empty nester is great but I do miss the kids sometimes. We normally have family over and everyone is swimming. This year it was just Fred and I. We did enjoy sitting out by the pool, drinking a nice cold beer. Once your kids leave home, you find out you have something to talk to your husband about. We will be off to Fla. next Thursday to play in the sun. Hope everyone has a wonderful Monday back at work tomorrow.

Debate the Looks

This one is for the Diva's. At all of our Scrap Club meetings the hot topic is Keith Urban. The debate is between Keith and Kenny. For some reason Kenny falls short of the most popular. I am quit amused by these discussions. As I mentioned Keith's stay in re-hab, all 3 diva's jumped to his defence. Women can justify any thing. The performer of the week on the Today Show this morning was Kenny Chesney. Which prompted this blog. You decide who is the best looking. To be honest, I do not think I would turn down either one. They are both hot eye candy. What does Keith see in skinny old Nichole. And Kenny has a look with those beautiful blue eyes.

I did not make ones picture bigger than the other. I think they are both hot. Let me know what you think.

4th of July

Do you see yourself in this darling picture? Of course we all do. It is a hot 4th of July day. You have feasted on ribs, hamburgers or hotdogs. And then the topping to the meal, an ice cold watermelon. Sweet, sticky, juicey meat to the masses. You gotta love it. Everyone of all ages can in enjoy this fruit. I will eat my share this Indpendence Day.

Happy 4th of July from the Mortensen's to You!

Music

Hope you enjoy some of my favorite music. You can change songs by clicking the right or left arrow or turn it off. Enjoy!

Happy 4th of July

You're a grand old flag, You're a high flying flag And forever in peace may you wave. You're the emblem of The land I love. The home of the free and the brave. Ev'ry heart beats true 'neath the Red, White and Blue, Where there's never a boast or brag. Should auld acquaintance be forgot, Keep your eye on the grand old flag.

It is through many years of fierce battle and struggle, that we enjoy the freedom we have today. Stop this holiday and thank the men and women who fought for this country and our way of life. As Patrick Henry said, "Give me Liberty or Give me Death". That famous quote still stands true today. On the 4th, say a silent prayer for our armed services. Pray for their families to be strong until their safe return. Use this day to celebrate our nation. Hope you and your family have a safe and happy 4th of July.

God's Color Wheel

Does God have a color wheel? Or does he need one? This was my mind boggling thought yesterday while working in the back yard. Artist spend hours blending and mixing colors to achieve the colors in nature. Paper artist read and study color and balance to perfect their pages. God does all of this with the wave of his hand. The next time you are outside look around. Does something catch your eye? What about it catches your eye? I bet it is the color combination. Notice the way the colors are blended together. God's never worries if it is in fashion or if it clashes. He knows it never does. His color combinations are always perfect. Clink here to view what caught my eye yesterday. Enjoy and have a summer happy day.

Puppy Love

"And they call it Puppy Love!" This tiny little dog has captured the love and devotion of my big husband's heart. This baby is his little "rats", "ratski". She can't wait in the afternoon for him to come home. You can see the love on her face. All I have to say is "Daddy's Home" and off goes all seven pounds of her. Happy to see her buddy. Have a wonderful day.

III Lay Out for July

Three lay outs in one month? I'm getting better, maybe. The assignment for this lay out was my friends circle journal. The topic was to pick my favorite flower, include gardening instructions and a photo of myself. I like to say that scrap book paper is like flowers. How can you only pick one? They are all so beautiful. So is the assortment of flowers on this page. They are all from my back yard. I love and enjoy them all. To care for them they need sun shine, water, good soil and lots of love. From my back yard to yours. Have a great day.