I Like the Pink

Thursday I treated myself to a pedicure and manicure. Actually Dusty treated me with the gift certificate he got me for my birthday last year. Just now got around to using it. After I got back Rachel asked for the "pink" on her fingers and toes all day long. "I want pink on my toes like you Mommy." It was cute. Now we are both decked out in the pink.

Tonight I'm headed off to my 15 year high school reunion. Not sure who I'll run into and I haven't really kept up with anyone from my high school class. It should be interesting. Hopefully I'll have some photos for you Sunday night. Happy weekend!

Happy 4th of July from the Hackney 4!

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Have a fun and safe Independence Day!

Name in Lights - A tutorial

For a little fun with fireworks - Here's what you need: sparkler, tripod, camera that you can adjust the shutter speed, dumb luck

1. Set you camera on the tripod
2. Set camera to timer mode
3. Set shutter speed to stay open (approx. 5 seconds)
4. Light sparkler
5. Push shutter button
6. Wait for the timer to go off
7. Spell out name with sparkler
8. Using pure dumb luck have a firework go off behind you in a neighboring subdivision. :)
9. Hope it works
10. Flip the photo in Photoshop so the name is not backwards.

There you have it - now don't burn yourselves. :)

What!?!?!?!

I'm so glad that I have a camera to tote around in my purse at all times. Because now I can share great things like this with you. We found this wonderful little toy while cruising the local Wal-mart

I'm not kidding - Wind up Sushi!?!

They had several different versions of this and for 50 cents you could take one home with you. Better be really good boys and girl so Santa will bring you a wind-up Sushi this Christmas.

All I can say is - WHAT!?!?!?!?

Tell them what they've won!

Hello and welcome to "What died at the Hackney home today?" Yes, it's your favorite quiz show where you the contestant gets to guess - What died at the Hackney home today! We now take you to your host, Guy Smiley.

Welcome contestants! Today you get to guess: What died at the Hackney home today?

You may not use the following guesses as they have been the correct answer on previous shows:

• Riding lawn mower
• Heidi's car's air conditioner
• Dusty's truck's heater
• Dishwasher
• Freezer
• Water Softener
• Garbage Disposal
• Television Set
• Microwave

Now let's begin: What died at the Hackney home today? GO!

Ding! Time's up! Today's correct answer is: Heidi's car's battery
Yes, car battery is the correct answer

Bob, tell them what they've won!

Well Guy, today's winning contestants win........absolutely NOTHING

That's right the Hackney 4 can no longer afford to buy prizes as we have spent all of our money repairing and replacing our JUNK!

Thanks again and tune in next time for "What Died in the Hackney Household Today!"

Today's episode has been brought to you by Chase Bank.
Chase Bank...Where we'll keep your economic stimulus check safe for the 2.5 days it takes to spend it!

Splashin' Fun

Today the mom's group took the kids to the sprinkler park in Carmel. I wish our town would build one of these. A public park with water jets and waterfalls to play in, all for free! Can't beat it.

Aaron takes his watergun fights seriously!

Rachel gets an assist from Aunt Becky to run through the water

Aaron needs no such assistance

Rylan and Avalyn decide to stick it out together

After baking in the sun I was ready to crawl in the stroller with Madison. I don't think she would mind.

Maybe, I'll just crawl in with Allison

Not sure what to call this move, but Rachel and Madelyn would throw their arms back, stick their little behinds out, turn around and back into the water.

No Fussing

While my friends are posting lovely vacation photos from SC and NJ, I'm giving you a video of my whining child! Rachel had to go to her room, because she was fussing and whining. After a few minutes this is what we heard. The translation if you can't make it out is she's saying "I'm done fussing".