Twizzlers Vs. Tweezers

Twizzlers are a popular brand of fruit snack in the United States (often called a licorice fruit snack, though usually incorrectly since most of its flavors do not contain the licorice extract of traditional black licorice). They are the product of Y&S Candies, Inc., of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, now a subsidiary of The Hershey Company.


Main Entry: twee·zers
Pronunciation: 'twE-z&rz
Function: noun plural but singular or plural in construction
: any of various small metal instruments that are usually held between the thumb and forefinger, are used for plucking, holding, or manipulating, and consist of two legs joined at one end

After hearing Sam complain about a sliver or 'something is stuck in my finger', Jake piped up, "You can get it out, all you need are the Twizzlers!"

Poor Jake could not understand why this was so funny to the rest of us.

I was just trying to do it by myself.........

Sam was told to take his laundry basket to the laundry room. (I did not expect him to do anything with it, I was in the middle of therapy with Ty and Kathy). Next thing I know, Sam is standing next to me, and says, "I put the the blue stuff in the little container," showing me with his hands the little container. Being the reactionary mom that I am, "WHAT???????? you put the laundry soap in the bleach thing? Why don't you ask questions BEFORE you do things like this???? This is just like the oil in the gasoline tank!!!!" AAAAAAAAAAAgh. We went upstairs, and Aunt Julie showed him how to pour water in to help dilute. I don't think I am going to make it thru motherhood........

Peach Jam

I took the boys with Aunt Rachel to the Farmers Market yesterday. I have been wanting to go for so long now....I sent the boys on a mission. Sam was to go to every booth and write down the cost of the peaches, and how they were sold. Jake was to find the green beans and do the same. Jake came back with 2 entries, and Sam wrote so many down that it was impossible to check them all out. What they don't know is that it was just to keep them busy :) It was fun. We bought a big bag of green beans for Uncle Pete and Aunt Julie to do some more canning (we ate the majority of their green beans upon moving here). I bought a big basket of peaches and made peach jam. I have never done this before and it was so fun!! I want to do some freezer peach jam today. I made 8 1/2 pints.

Sam, CC and Brey

When we spend the night at Rachel and Ryan's - my children think it is freezing cold, hence the footie pajamas in the middle of summer.

Sipping thru the straw cup!!!!

I bought a cup with a straw, put some apple juice in it....he sipped it for Aunt Rachel in the back seat while I was driving :)

Toothless wonder

Jake pulled out his tooth yesterday, and is eagerly trying to pull the other out today. Can't wait for the attempts of 'suffering succotash'. The black eye is from head banging with Frankie - Rachel's dog.

My August Resolutions.......

Ok, so here it is, August of 2009.....I haven't updated in forever, and Facebook has consumed me. I love finding friends - I am an addict! I admit it. If there is a Facebook anonymous group that I need to attend, sign me up. I have been finding so many friends from my childhood/youth days, that I can hardly stand it. Unfortunately, as well as finding friends and reconnecting, I have also discovered sad news of good friends who have passed away. Oh how my heart hurts when I find this out. One would think that after no contact for so many years, the hurt would not be so fresh, so close to the surface. For me, it is. I remember my brother telling me that I cry so easily that even Kleenex commercials make me cry. Can't help it that I'm a softie. The memories come flooding back so quickly. I am so grateful for the wonderful influences of church leaders from my youth days. Teachings that have left an eternal impact in my life. I have been so blessed.

I really will update this on a more frequent basis. (there, it is in writing, it is more than a wish now!!!)