From Ours to Yours!

Today's Lovies #14

Today we started (officially) planning my 10th Year Reunion - yep I'm that old! Today I remembered why I love my friend Hayley - she's been stuck with me since 6th grade and we bonded over Friends episodes. She is so fun and you should totally check out her blog!!

My Super Creative Friend

Check out these ADORABLE creations by my friend Katie. I've seen them in real life and they are too much fun!!!!

Dala

I saw these girls on PBS last night - AMAZING!!!!

Today's Lovies #13

I love fall - the cool weather, the pumpkin lattes, and the leaves. I'm getting so excited about having my windows open and listening to kids walk to school outside our house. After my successful embracing summer experiment I'm now going to see what else I can embrace. Gar suggests raking leaves (he hates raking leaves so he's working on some recruits to help him). I'm thinking bigger - could I embrace working out, ironing, and paying bills?

What do you suggest embracing?

Pony Church

This Sunday our church held their service at a local camp. KBug usually LOVES church - the singing, the greeting, the praying, pretty much the whole bit. This weekend, however, she was excited to distraction about getting to ride a pony. Every couple minutes on the way to the service, during the service, at the potluck lunch, and after we heard her ask "Is it time for the pony?" "Are we going to ride ponies now?" Finally the moment came for the pony ride - I've never seen her so excited - and she walked up to the horse, Gar lifted her up, and they led the pony around. She rode up there like a pro! The rest of the day was filled with dreams of owning her own pony, naming it Sparkly, and finally at the end of the day she asked - "Are we going to Pony Church again?"

Today's Lovies #12

KBug LOVES this song and I'm a little sick of the Beyonce version (only because we've listened to it too much not because it's not awesome - because it is!!!). Anyhoo - now we're totally digging this version and it has both of us with our fist microphones and hips groovin'! So today we love Pomplamoose and so should you!

Also we are TOTALLY OBSESSED with frozen yogurt - we go to a local place that has self serve and 40 different toppings.

Today's Lovies #11

Last night Gar brought me home a gift - a Freelance Whales album (thanks to a friend from his work). I haven't heard anything new in a long time (my fault for being too busy) and this band excites me!!!! It is the perfect summer album - I only wish it was cool enough to hop in the CRX and go for a long night drive in the country with the windows down and the sunroof open. In short - this album reminds me I'm still young!!

Today's Lovies #10

Best Husband Ever!!!!

Today's Lovies #9

Dear Sweet Husband - tonight I came home to a vacumed house - it was blissful!!! Everyday I find new reasons to love you. (Also - don't forget Mr. Senor Art Direcor that I am calling you Senor for TWO DAYS as a trial for a new pet name!!!)

We totally rocked today - we could not have possibly added more to our day - we went to gymnastics, then met the nephews at our house, then we took my maiden voyage of three kids in a car to see the puppet show at the library, then we came home for puzzles, lunch and naps, then we went to church for VBS. I can safely say that I did not waste a moment and loved every minute of it!!!!

Today's Lovies #8

Oh nap time - you are truly one of life's sweetest gifts.

KBug Motto for Today!

"I will make good decisions and not throw attitudies!" ~ KBug

Today's Lovies #7

Aunt Karen gave us some caterpillars that we lovingly feed handfuls of parsley to until they made their cacoon and we waited, and waited, and waited until we had butterflies. (Daddy alerted us with a post-it that something magical might happen!) Today we let one of them go and we had to wait FOREVER until she (the butterfly) decided to fly. We were quite worried that there was something wrong with her but no, she just took her sweet time. KBug was fascinated!!!!

The butterfly even took a liking to KBug - and landed on her hip!!!

Thanks Aunt Karen!!! You are the butterfly's knees!!! 

Today's Lovies #6

Gar - thank you so much for making our house pretty - it shines like a diamond - a really old but adorable diamond. KBug - I'm so glad that you had fun playing with Nana and Papa Rob while Mommy and Daddy had date night (even though you said that Papa Rob is "quite silly"). We're still embracing summer but that means you have to embrace sunburns  and bugs and sweat. Monkey - we're so proud that you pooped and peed in the potty!!!!

Hilarious!

This is a video that my brother took of Gar. It is too funny!!!!

I'm Embracing Summer!!!

Remember when I wrote that I was going to try to enjoy summer - well I have and I am!!!! Having KBug has taught me that when you're four you don't care about how hot it is. You run and play, eat ice-cream and popsicles, and splash in the water. I have finally found a way to love summer. Now don't get me wrong - I still long for the days of hoodies, Uggs, and autumn leaves but folks this gal is learning to love summer (and has a tan to prove it!!!).

Here are some things I've found that I love about summer!!!

Farm and Art Market on Saturday mornings. (That's a real ostrich egg!)

Watching KBug and her acrobatics on the swing set!!!

Reading books outside, catching bugs and getting KBug hugs!

                          

And then when its too hot - coming inside for popsicles and puzzles!

Today's Lovies #5

Gar - I love watching your dance parties with KBug - you surely know how to cut a rug! KBug - today you read me your Imagination Book from preschool - it was quite a tale and very dramatic - I see a Pulitzer in your future. Monkey - I don't like it when you're sick. And finally Weepies - I can not wait for your new album  - I think KBug and I will have to pre-order it. We love us some Weepies!!!

Surprise Vacation!

Last Sunday we went out for breakfast to celebrate Gar's first Father's Day and when we got home the house wasn't feeling very air conditioned - yep that's right - it was broke! So we packed up our bags and headed out west - a mile west that is - to my parent's house for a four day vacation. While there we had new and exciting adventures such as: KBug got to sleep on a blow-up mattress, we ate tiny popsicles (KBug was not impressed), and we even stayed up late and watched movies (Mema and Me that is). After four days of our Way West vacation we were ready to go home - KBug kept crying during the night and calling for us to come in her room (four or five times of this wears on a person) - so we were mighty glad to be home with our brand new air conditioner and our newly chilled home.


Because our Father's Day was somewhat hampered I didn't get to post these earlier but here are some good pics of Gar and KBug. She is certainly a Daddy's girl!!! We are lucky to have Gar in our lives - he dances on command, does wonderful Shrek voices, and he's always ready for fun!!! We love you Gar/Daddy!!!

Today's Lovies #4

Today we had silly face time at lunch (and Gar had the best burger ever - just ask him!). KBug - your vocal stylings truly hit an all time high today - you were making up songs left and right and they were precious - you delight me. Gar - you make everyday fun but I love days that we get to spend together running all over town and having a blast. We had a packed day - met a brand new baby, spent time with wonderful friends, found awesome sandals for KBug, had the best burger and rueben ever, had naps, went swimming, and spent time over at Nana and Papa Rob's house - we will sleep well tonight knowing we rocked this Saturday!

Today's Lovies #3

Gar - Freckles needs a night out - maybe an Anchor date? KBug - Although I love your independent spirit I could use a little less Judy Additudy. Monkey - you are killing me with your fierce love - your headbutt/kiss is going to cost me my near perfect nose (its all I have!!!). June - I want to like you but you are sticky and hot and making my hair frizzy and uncontrollable.

Here's to a fun Father's Day weekend complete with cards, presents, swimming, bbg, and maybe a little rest!!!!

KBug and Monkey - watching Wonderpets - its fascinating!