My kind of day

Today was just right. Ever have those kind of days? It started off with ALL of us getting to sleep in a little later than usual. We did not have a set plan for today other than "do what needs to be done". We headed outside and before we knew it all kinds of things were accomplished!
-yard work completed
-storage room cleaned out and re-organized
-teak patio furniture sanded
-old flower pots emptied and stored
-kitchen cleaned
-den picked up

And we still had energy for the fun stuff!
-Kris and Wes through the baseball
-Bankston Hays enjoyed singing
-Ann Elise made mud pies
-all three kids worked together to make a mud fort for the Star Wars and medieval knights figurines
-good bit of bike, scooter, and 4-wheeler riding

You know it is a good day when:
-your children do not ask if they can watch TV
-your children do not ask for a snack
-your baby is so sweaty, dirty, and sand-encrusted that you have to bathe him before naptime
-ate a deeelicious supper of grilled pork chops, homemade macaroni and cheese, black eyed peas, and cornbread
-got to eat outside on a clean patio because the weather was perfect (and kept your kitchen clean!)
-the kids are bathed and ready for devotion before 8 pm

Wanna try the deeelicious pork chops we grilled tonight?? We have used this marinade recipe twice and it's a keeper!


Grilled Pork Chops Marinade
1/2 cup Water
1/3 cup Soy Sauce
3 T Lemon Pepper Seasoning
2 cloves Garlic
1/4 cup Vegetable Oil

Mix all ingredients and pour over pork chops. Allow to marinate at least two hours. Grill for 15 minutes.