Passport perils

This afternoon my son and I spent at the photographers shop, trying to get a good picture for his passport. Recently the rules on these pictures changed and got very strict and it is hard to get a really good one.
What made things worse was the fact that I had been pestering my son with taking pictures of him for a few days now, so he already was totally fed up with it.

I feared the worst after seeing his face when I told him we were going this afternoon.
It only took 3 tries before the photographer decided there had to be a good one between them. The promise of getting an ice cream at the Italian if he didn't whine, helped.

While we were there I got a filter for my camera, shopping in a place like that is much more fun than going for clothes or shoes.

And than it was of to city hall to find out if there was a good picture amongst them.
When I told my son he already started sighing, expecting to return for more picture taking. But after much deliberation behind the counter, they decided one of the pictures was OK.
So now we have to return with my sons father for the actual apply for his passport.

All the water and carrots are starting to work, slowly my clothes are starting to feel more lose around my waist.
Looks like I am going to need to lose that weight since Jack keeps coming up with food that we have to try.

Thank You

Petra for that Monday morning present. It was beautiful.

I have been practicing my romantic Italian love songs so I can sing them to you in Florida but please don't be disappointed if they sound a little bit different. LOL I have the feeling that if I opened my mouth to try something like that I would have a set of Mickey Mouse ears stuffed in my mouth to shut me up.

Petra and I talked on the phone over the weekend and I was telling her that, like me in the Netherlands, they will be exposed to some new foods that are purely american. I am curious to see if any of them taste good to you. One local southern food that I told her about is the "corn dog". LOL Definitely not considered healthy food but worth trying.

a monday morning present

for Jack.

Found this while browsing the net.


Andrea Bocelli and Zucchero, such a treat...sigh

~sigh~

More to do

Well, my sister did it. Again she handed me 3 books that I can't put aside, so I can add those to the 'to do' list.
At this moment I am totally lost in the world in which Septimus Heap lives.
I know, they are simple, easy to read, but sometimes that is all you need.
Anyway, I have a feeling I can cross them off my list pretty soon.

Now, as for those 'do it yourself handbags', do you really think we can see some?
And how close can I get to make a really good picture without being eaten?

Oh No...The "To Do" List.

Yes, I have one also. I think mine is a little shorter but they still need to be taken care of. I think you are ahead of me Petra in taking care of the dogs. I have no idea yet who will be watching mine and I need to start looking for someone very soon. I have been told of a couple possibilities so I better pick up the phone and check.

My biggest personal goal is to get out every good day between now and then and exercise. Either long hard walks or on the bike. I want to lose a few pounds as well. We will do it. I think the idea of walking around in a bathing suit will motivate me to get it done.

Oh, by the way Petra. I didn't tell you that we have to walk across a piece of the property to get to the pool. It should be an interesting walk. LOL

To do list

before taking of to Florida there are a few things that need to be done overhere and a few things I like to have done.
If I am thinking about it, October still sounds so far away, but if you put it into days...
60 days isn't much to lose a few pounds (which is still on my to do list)
Than there is this other important matter to take care of, the dogs.
With a 14 year old dog a kennel is no option so they are going to a friend. But we found out that we have a 2 day gap before she can take the two eldest dogs, so for that I still need to find someone.
Let me see, than there is the bathingsuit thing, I am afraid I tend to procrastinate on shopping for things like that, so I will need at least 55 days to gather my courage to go shopping for one.
A passport for my son is also on the list, just like a pair of shorts and shoes for him.12 year olds tend to have grown out of all their clothes if you look away for more than 5 minutes.

And I have 2 other projects, one is finding a job, second is my front garden.
Both need a lot of attention the next few weeks.

Hmm, looks like I will be busy enough the next weeks.
How about you Jack?