Are you kidding me??????

My sister Katie just posted on her blog about some amazing deals she just got including a cute summer dress.  The funny thing is that I was planning on posting about the exact same thing today.  Great minds think alike! 

So we had two weddings this weekend.  One Friday night and one Saturday night.  I have lots of dresses and was thinking I would be have no problem picking out two of them for the weddings.  On Thursday I had some time to myself and needed to go to the mall for something, so I thought I would just look at dresses to see if there were any great deals, knowing that I really didn't need one.  I didn't see a whole lot and was getting to the end of my time, but decided to try Herbergers just in case. 

I immediately spotted a dress I really liked, but it was a size smaller than I normally wear, but thought I'll try it on just in case.  I tried it on and loved it!!!!  And it fit perfectly!!!!!  YEAH!!!!!!!! 

One big problem there was no tag on it and no tag on the other one hanging on the rack!  It was on the clearance rack though so I thought it surely can't be over $50.00.  Which by the way, I still wasn't willing to pay. 

Anyways, I took it to the girls at the counter and asked if they could help me figure out how much the dress was.  They put in quite a few numbers and proclaimed, "It's ringing up as four ninety-nine." 

Confused I said, "As in $499.00".  She said, "No, $4.99."  To which I almost shouted, "ARE YOU KIDDING ME?"  Surely this dress had to be originally over $100.00.  I don't know how in the world they could sell it for $5. 

I told her to make sure that was the price because I felt a little bad getting such a nice brand-new dress for $5.  She checked some more and said, "That's what it is ringing up at so that's what you will get it for." 

Whether I needed it or not, $5.00 for a new cocktail dress could not be passed up.  To say that my day was just made was an understatement!  SO without further ado- my $5.00 party dress:

And it has pockets- so fun!!!!  



Our favorite family activity

Andy is back from a 12 day trip to Israel.  He had a great time and we will post pics and more details soon.  Until then, I can try to keep up with the rest of the summer.  He was at home yesterday and today so we of course took the opportunity to go fishing- our favorite family activity!!!!  We went to Lake Sally and fished from the shore.  We enjoyed a picnic supper and got some little fish which keeps the kids plenty entertained.

 Kaelynn caught the biggest fish of the day!  A good sized bass!

Kaelynn's attention span with fishing is okay, but she enjoyed walking on the rocks and looking at the waterfall more.  She wanted to do a photo shoot so here's one of the pics from that. 
We are looking forward to many more of these outings over the next few months! 

Better late than never....

Yes, I'm a month behind.  Here is an update of what happened in May......

Connor and Carson had a music program at school.  They performed dances and many songs.  They played instruments and did a great job!  We were very proud of them.  Look for a video at the end of the post.....



Andy and his dad got out for MN fishing opener.  They did pretty well and we enjoyed some delicious walleye that week!




We got a fire pit for the backyard and have a enjoyed a couple of evenings of smores and are looking forward to many more once Andy returns home.

  Kaelynn graduated from pre-school and is officially a kindergartner.  They had a small program where they performed songs they had learned this spring and the Lord's Prayer.  They had a ice cream party afterwards.  I can't believe she will be in school full-time in three months.  It is really hard for me! 





One of Kaelynn's teachers- Miss Randa




The proud parents!




Great friends- Grover and Zoe!



Andy sacrificed his dry clothes to bar-b-que for my mom's birthday.  The weekend was pretty rainy, but we were determined to make hawaiian chicken sandwiches anyways. 

My mom with most of her grandchildren! Happy Birthday Grandma!



I even got a little baking done in the midst of the craziness of the month.  I made this strawberry shortcake with almond glaze and was told by one of the members in our small group that it was the best dessert we had ever had at small group.  I had to agree with him.  It was pretty stinkin' good! 

As of this week we finished school and Andy is currently in Israel.  We have VBS this week and I am really looking forward to leading the worship for that.  I love it!!!  Andy is having a great time in Israel and returns on Saturday afternoon.  After next Sunday, the pace of life should really slow down which I am going to be so thankful for.  We have been on warp speed since February and I am really looking forward to a slow, relaxed summer.  I won't even put hopes up that I will post more this summer.  I'll post when I can.....