When Dan and I went shopping for his new i-phone, our daughter Izabelle was “bored” and asked if she and her brother could wait in the car. Approximately 5 minutes later this is what we found:
New phone in hand, Dan took this photo of Izabelle passed out in the drivers seat asleep. We could actually hear her snoring…Sweet little sleepy head!
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When did my 7-year old start drinking beer? And when did she grow a beard? Hmmm…
When did my 11-year old get so tall? Is that a gun he’s waving around? Izabelle, when did your hair turn red? What a big chest you have! Is that a garter belt? I know that your Mother is large-chested and has red hair but she does not run around in a green dress with a garter showing. What kind of children am I raising? Please, don’t grow up sot fast. Stop. Right. Now.
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My cutest (and only) niece, Kayla celebrated her 2nd birthday today.
These photos are her with my brother (her daddy) Adam. You have to admit, she’s so darn cute!
Here is a photo of my brother’s sweet little family. My sister-in-law, Vanessa is expecting again! So exciting!
My cousin, Alyssa (she’s my kids second cousin) came to play too! She fit’s right in with her blonde hair…she could be one of mine.
And this little cutie was just one of many adorable children at the party…
This was the big party attraction…fun how the little things entertain children. When did I stop playing on a see-saw? I think someone needs to invent a giant see-saw for adults.
Kayla didn’t quite know what to think about her chocolate cake in flames.
She got over it, real fast.
See, I told you. World’s cutest 2-year-old!
Parker,
You cried today because Marley ruined your watermelon plant. You cried because you had to say goodbye to it. You cried like you did when we had to take the snails back to Grandma’s house because Dad thought that they should be in their original environment.
You don’t like goodbyes. You have a connection to life that is so unique and beautiful. Your thoughtfulness and insight astounds me. I long to see things the way you do, through your eyes. You are so special to me, dear to my heart the way no other is. You are my boy and I love you like crazy.
I know that sometimes I get frustrated when you get so emotional; like I did when Mr. Ted E. Bones lost a few ribs and his femur. You cried and asked if you could at least keep his skull to remember him by. Of course you can, don’t you see that you’ve melted my heart? You’ve turned me into goo? Even though I’ve promised you a new Mr. Ted E. Bones you still love your old one. You still feel connected to him, to everything around you.
It’s not just the watermelon plant and the snail or even Mr. Ted E. Bones, you have a connection to LIFE. You remind me on a daily basis to love life, just by being you.
Thank you for being you son. I love you.
Love, Mom
Finally! Ladies and Gentlemen, our ONE and ONLY Sunflower has bloomed!
My sweet children planted at least 24 sprouts in the backyard. We ended up with one, uno! One solo little (getting bigger) sunflower. But. Let. Me. Tell. You. My kids are so excited about this ONE sunflower! It’s amazing the sense of accomplishment they feel. This beautiful flower started from a lowly seed. A seed that they planted. They watched it grow and they are amazed.
Now for my Sunflower:
Izabelle is my flower! I love her hair. I know. It’s probably ridiculous to take a photo of a simple braid but it is beautiful to me. The fact that she let me braid her hair is even more beautiful.
Have a SUNNY day!
-Christie
I can’t believe that Summer Vacation is over. Insane! It barely seems as though we had a summer, especially with the smoke veil we were under for the first couple of months…staying indoors is not what summer is about, right?
We did have some fun though, and the sleeping in thing was quite nice!
This morning we were up bright and early…Parker’s bus left at 7:15 and then Izabelle had to be at school by ten minutes to eight. They were both so excited to go back to school.
Parker starts 5th grade this year and Izabelle started 3rd grade. I’ll never get used to how fast my little ones grow. In fact, they’re not little at all anymore! Izabelle has grown completely out the the “little girls section” when we went shopping and Parker is in the largest size in the Boys section…soon he’ll be off to the men’s section…sheesh!
I miss them already…but am happy to say that I do enjoy having a normal schedule again.
Summer is almost over…we simply had to get away somewhere at least semi-special with the kids. My husband and I gave them the choice, they could go to Marine World (they’ve been a few times and love it there) or San Francisco to visit the Exploratorium then go to the Rain Forest Cafe for dinner. The kids chose San Francisco, I was more than pleased!
We had a blast at the Exploratorium. It’s a really fun Museum! You get to touch EVERYTHING. So cool.
I took about 200 photos…here are some of the highlights.
The Giant Sized Pin Art Square to play wth. Izabelle tried to do her whole face but it didn’t quite work…instead she was able to get a hand in for the photo…
Here’s one of Parker’s hand in the Pin Art:
A home-made tornado?
Giant Bubbles:
Fun with Gravity…(My husband looks pretty happy).
It was a day full of smiles.
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Here is a photo of my little brother Adam (I know, I know…he’s not so little anymore) with he adorable daughter Kayla. It’s so wonderful to watch him be “Dad” - he’s just so good at it!
Here’s Adam getting some Kayla smooches!
Adam and his new Yacht! (Not really.)
Adam’s gorgeous wife Vanessa.
Another adorable shot of Kayla. I am the lucky aunt that gets to watch this cutey every Thursday. She is so much fun!
Izabelle is one of my life’s brightest lights, greatest hopes, and purest joys.
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{The Case of Marley Vs. the Water Monsters}
Hey Marley! I think there is something lurking in the water…
I see it Marley….it’s over here…
This way, follow me…
Yep, that’s right, this way…
…?
oooo…SNEAK ATTACK! No fair!
Hey kids, don’t stop now…that was sort of fun!
Those Water Monsters always think they can win. I’ve got it covered.
Thanks for playing!
If you’re interested…I’m still having a itsy bitsy contest HERE.
