Ezra's view

Ezra took about 50 photos yesterday walking through the house. I had to save a few. Do your kids ever take pics of you that make you cringe? Yeah, that's one up there. Taylor was not happy about her portrait...maybe one day she'll learn to close the door. I had to include the ones of Percy bcause I thought he did a good job- it's hard to take dog pics without red eye and he did it at 2...he's a genius.

Because she can't say it herself...

and because her hair is so cute and fluffy...

For my daddy...who always reads my blog

Meny's mini shoes

I had to take pics of Meny's little crocheted shoes. We got them to go with her blessing dress and I didn't get any pics of just her all dolled up on her day sooo... I got some today before her long monkey toes outgrow them. Her hairs getting lighter too- I thought I was going to get a brunette.

Grandpa's nachos

It's always fun when grandpa comes... because the kids know they're going to get to eat nachos for lunch and dinner if they want.

My kids asked for nachos today- if I could make them like grandpa. Apparently his are the best. I think I know the process, but he might have to correct me if I'm wrong.

1. Spread chips on the plate...
2. Add jalapenos if you're Tates or Grandpa... not for Cagey...
3. Cut slices of cheese, and distribute evenly on top of the chips...


Microwave for about 45 seconds and then watch your kids or grandkids enjoy their perfectly unhealthy lunch. I am such a good mom!

Perfectly Positive Post

Yesterday was Wednesday and I love Wednesdays during the summer. Why? Because it's So You Think You Can Dance day!! I look forward to it all day because I know whatever happens during the day I will get to eventually sit down and relax while I watch my show. It usually makes the rest of my day great as well. Yesterday I sat outside for 2 hours watching my kids swim in their one foot deep pool. We finally set it up and our solution (kind of by accident) was to fill it only about 16 inches deep. It's only up to Ezra's waist and he has floaties- so he's always able to stand up. I love getting out in the sun it makes me happy and tan. A tan is always good after you have a baby because...well, chubby flesh looks better when it's a shade or two darker :) We came in and had lunch. I had a super quick shower and fed my baby...took a very short nap and after dinner we all went out for a family stroll. Everybody got baths and I watched my show. Do you have those perfect days?

ps While we were outside Tates asked me if it hurt when Kilmeny was born. I told her it hurt a little bit. She was a bit confused- " I thought it wouldn't hurt because she was so little." yeah - it still hurts Tates. Then Cagey in his infinite wisdom said (look away if you don't like poop talk) "Because she was bigger than your poop?"

Pitiful summer faces

This is what our summer day has consisted of so far. First, after getting dressed for the day, the kids decide they want to go outside and shoot water guns at each other. This quickly progressed into shooting the water hose at each other and they were soaked. I yelled at them to change into their suits. So I throw out their suits and they change out of their nice sopping wet clothes. They are content to play in the hose and the teeny tiny swimming pool in their suits for a little while. I'm frantically cleaning the house before the baby has a meltdown and I soon see these faces appear at the back door.






Taylor is hidden under the towel in my lawn chair. They were all ready to come back in. It wasn't even 11 o clock and I had another load of laundry to do. They changed into their 3rd outfits for the day and we went for a walk. We'll see how many more wardrobe changes we have to have. Actually Ezra's on his fourth outfit for the day...awesome.