I got off early today (well, off at 2pm after working 8 hours..but earlier than my normal 5pm on Fridays.) I picked up my grandson (7) and we are having a sleep over. When I got home, the box of Littlest Pet shop stuff that I bought on Ebay had arrived. The pets and accessories will be split between two granddaughters for the birthdays at the beginning of Sept. There is way more than I expected. I bought it all for $84...and there is probably $300 worth of stuff here.

I knew Id done good when my grandson got so excited over all of it saying over and over how lucky his cousins are! He played with everything all afternoon!Houses, accessories, pets...the girls will love it. And it is all in good condition.

On the night of August 12-13, the Perseid Meteor shower will be most visible. It is a Friday night, so I am planning a BIG sleepover, bbq-potluck with the family...I even rented a jump house for the kids. I watched this event last year and it was really cool. I think it is most visible in the northern states...not sure. But the meteors are already starting to show. Leaving my house at 4:30 a couple mornings this week, when I looked up I saw a couple of them. They look like shooting stars with long tails..and a little brighter. Fun, freebie from Mother Nature.

I splurged on myself this afternoon and bought one of those pads to put my laptop on when it is on my lap. Not having one was getting so hot and uncomfortable. I spent $24.99 and got a nice one - boy what a difference. I had tried using books, towels, a box, etc...nothing worked quite right...so with the hotter weather, I decided to just buy something made for the purpose, and it is so nice!

Very grateful the weekend is here. I am so looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow.