July 31
We went to a luau this evening. Citronella Tiki torches provided atmosphere with the added bonus of keeping the killer mosquitoes at bay.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Day 211: Alien Hair
July 30
We attempted to highlight hair using Kool-Aid. Unfortunately their hair is too dark for it to really work. Attempt #2 produced better results, but only Vicki had the patience for that. Next time I think we'll go all-out, and we'll sleep with the color in. That should do it, I think.
Day 210: Jump!
July 29
At the end of each swimming lesson, Ellie's class gets to do jumps. She loves to make the teachers back up really far and then jump in and "swim" to them. She is the reason we are still paying for swimming lessons. No fear at all.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Day 206: The Incredible Machine
July 25
One of our favorite computer games. They were creating their own Rube Goldberg machine, invovling balloons, cannons, ropes, pulleys, guns, trampolines, and one very freaked-out cat.
Day 205: His & Hers
July 24
We went on an actual date tonight and finally used gift cards we've had for a while. Smoothies and a movie; it was a good night out.
Day 204: Funny, You've Got a Lot of Books Here
July 23
I've posted a few shots of my nightstand. If you thought it was stacked with books, get a load of Chris's.
Day 203: Sunflower
July 22
It's our week to take care of the school garden. Just one of the many reasons we think our school is awesome.
Day 202: My Own Personal Chorus
July 21
They have been singing these songs nonstop for DAYS. Someone make it stop.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Day 201: Seriously?
July 20
The cards Vicki sent to her grandparents from camp. I had no idea there were minimum size standards for mailing cards. Why does Target sell these if they can't be mailed? How stupid is that? Grrrrr...
So, Grandmas & Grandpas, Vicki did write you. Here is the proof. We'll put them in acceptable envelopes and you'll get them eventually.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
Day 198: Queen of the Laundry
July 17
I actually gave birth to a child who loves to do laundry. Genetics are clearly not everything.
Day 195: Nightstand Flowers
July 14
Two separate Mother's Day school projects are in that vase: the paper flowers from Vicki in 3rd grade and the ceramic flower from Lexi this year.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Day 194: Elephant Tent
July 13
This is the back of our awesomely cute elephant tent, which the younger girls set up in the playroom to sleep in while Vicki is away at camp. However, apparently it's too crowded for both of them to sleep in there, and they're used to having someone else in the room with them so neither of them will sleep in it alone. Right now they're both asleep on the floor in the bedroom. We have such weird kids.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Day 191: Door Magic
July 10
Ellie firmly believes that she can control automatic doors by waving her hands.
Day 190: Shrinky Dinks!
July 9
Yep, they still make these things. And they're just as cool to watch as I remember.
Day 189: The Park
July 8
A playground, swings, benches, picnic table, grassy area, gardens, and goats...who could ask for anything more?
Day 188: Fan
July 7
Who gets to sit in front of it during this heatwave? Only time and a lot of pushing and shoving will tell.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Day 184: Crazy Uncle Britton
July 3
Yes, that is snow in the background. And yes, he is no longer holding the rope. Chris did this, too, but as he did it not in a wetsuit, but in his underwear, I'm choosing to not post a picture of that. You're welcome.
Day 182: Pray
July 1
This ramp never fails to make me very, very grateful that I'm not a truck driver.
Day 181: Instant Friends
June 30
Piper, meet Caleb. Caleb, meet Piper. Your parents are friends; you have no choice.
Day 178: The Boy
June 27
My nephew, Gavin. He's the first boy cousin for my girls. We met him for the first time today and decided unanimously that he's a keeper. Good job, Rob & Reb.
Day 177: Children of the Technological Age
June 26
A portable DVD player and a cell phone...what more could children stuck in a car for 12 hours ask for?
Day 176: Packed
June 25
We went to the Josh Ritter concert tonight, and stupid me left the camera at home. I'll never be able to forgive myself. I hadn't taken any pictures all day because I planned to take some at the concert, so this was all I had the energy for when we got home at a quarter to midnight. The bags packed and (mostly) ready to go on our 12-hour road trip.
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