Well, readers, I must be honest and admit that I haven't been keeping track of our budget as well as I have previously. We have spent over our $61 budget, but the extra money came from odd jobs I've been doing and our yardsale! My sister says I need to admit that I bought a shirt for $12 and lunch out for $9.49.
Yardsale:
I guess the experiment isn't quite accurate since I haven't been keeping up with receipts and income earnings, however, Erik and I are both pleased that we have been working so hard to stop needless spending. For the foreseeable future we are aiming to spend around $100 a week on groceries, gas and extras. Any leftover or additional income will go towards our fund to visit family in Seattle, Los Angeles & San Diego!
Sunday was father's day and Karl and I were able to spend the morning with my father and the rest of the day with Erik. It was such a gorgeous day and even sitting in a turned off car on Rt 66 waiting for an accident to clear wasn't so bad. Erik was treated to a lunch of sandwiches and a dinner of teryaki chicken with grilled pineapple- delicious. I also made him chocolate cookies for dessert and to take to the office. Erik found a present from Karl (a new shirt- seen in picture- and a pair of shorts!) and got a lick from Charlie.
On Monday, Karl and I took Charlie for a walk around Burke Lake. It is a gorgeous park and the trail is cut out in the middle of trees, so it is well shaded. We walked and walked as I had no idea how long the trail was (4.5 miles). After about 40 minutes I turned around walked back to the car. After 80 minutes of walking Charlie was exhausted and didn't care one bit about the group of dogs hanging out around the marina. Karl fell asleep about 5 minutes left in the walk and continued his nap for another hour after we arrived home. It was a great walk and I wish my camera batteries hadn't died right as I tried to snap a picture of K & C. Next time I'll get one.
Stay tuned for an update on Karl at 8.5 months!
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