Adrian has been learning to be a big help lately. He loves to help wash dishes and he is learning to cook good food. He is Megan’s helper and makes sure that she is well taken care of.
He is starting second grade this year. But even more exciting is his gapped tooth smile and two other teeth that are wiggly!
Andrea is a few weeks shy of being twelve years old. She has been growing and changing so quickly lately. I have asked her to slow down some, but she insists on growing up!
She is turning into a very beautiful young lady. She is gentle and loving on the inside too. I am very proud of her.
After a few very hot and humid days and then rain, today is a beautiful day to be outside.
Since the kids are changing so quickly, I asked each of them to model for me. Megan does not like to model, and she often acts silly for the camera, but she did a great job today.
Happy Birthday Grandma! We love you lots!
From her glittery blue hat to her mismatched shoes, Megan is full of personality!
Dad and Mom went to the zoo with us for “Mommy Camp”. We had a great time exploring. The kids were treated to a stuffed tiger and a ride on the zoo train. They both enjoyed it, but Megan was fascinated with it.
After the zoo, we enjoyed a picnic lunch. The kids wanted to play on the playground, but I told them no. Then I took out their swim suits I had brought and let them play in a small water park across from the playground. Megan ran around screaming with joy. Adrian enjoyed having the water dump on his head and I often found him under the bucket trying to get hit.
It was hard to tell them it was time to go. They were having a great time and I enjoyed watching them have fun. I thought they would be exhausted and fall asleep in the car, but they talked about the water park the whole way home.
 The “big kids” are all at camp, so Adrian, Megan and I decided to visit some botanical gardens nearby. I am not sure how many times I have passed the gardens, but only recently realized what they were.
We enjoyed our trip very much. The people we met were super friendly and helpful. They seemed to go out of their way to help the kids enjoy their trip. Adrian was excited when he was given a scavenger hunt to do. When they completed it, the kids earned a chance to dig through a treasure box full of mini erasers and stickers.
It was a beautiful garden and I look forward to taking the older kids.
Meet Chitter Chatter, a super friendly squirrel-named by Audrey- that visited us at my Mom’s house.
Daddy and I were walking in the front yard and Chitter Chatter ran in front of us. She started up the tree and then came down and watched us for a little bit. I had my camera because Daddy wanted me to try some flower pictures for him. Since the squirrel was just sitting there, I tried a picture.
When the camera “clicked” the squirrel started toward me. I did not like that at all! I backed away and put the camera down. The squirrel retreated some and I tried another picture. Once again, when the squirrel saw the camera come up and heard the click, she came closer. I put the camera down and she moved away. I held the camera up and she moved in. I would have played some more, but something startled the squirrel and she ran away.
I was telling Mom about the over friendly squirrel and she asked what color it was. I learned that an elderly lady down the street has been feeding the squirrels, and this one was probably hoping for something to eat!