sad day

Last Saturday, June 27, 2009

the evidence...
(found in two different rooms downstairs)

the result...



Actually, not bad for a first time self haircut by an almost 6 year old. And after looking at the pictures from camping, she really needed a haircut.

Mom: "Why did you cut your hair?"
Kimee: "It was buggin' me."
Mom: "It makes me really sad that you cut your hair."
Kimee: "It will grow back."
Mom: "Not for a long time."

We went to Wendy to the rescue. She cut Kimee's hair into a really cute short haircut. It is great because it is too short for tangles, but also too short for a ponytail. I didn't take pictures right after (I was still a little sad), so you will have to see the haircut in other posts.

I'm so sorry mama bird

Last night I was out picking strawberries and pulling weeds when I got quite a fright. Audrey and I picked this big bucket of strawberries (YUM!). I came across several scary looking spiders and it was starting to get darker, so I may have been a little on edge. I went over to pull weeds by this big rock and flower bush. As I am pulling weeds, a large bird (quail) runs out, brushing my leg. It scared me so bad. I had just told Dave the other night how the birds in our yard feel so comfortable. I have gotten within a few feet and they don't fly away. Well, I kept on pulling weeds and the quail starts squawking loudly. Then I discovered what she was doing under the bush. Now I know why this particular quail has been staying so close. She has a big nest of eggs right under that flower bush (geraniums). I slowly walked away, took Audrey inside, and reported to Dave what happened.

As a peace offering, I went back out, filled the bird feeder with more seeds, and quickly took this picture. The quail was no longer squawking, just up on the fence talking to her partner. I spent the next hour reading about quails on the internet and trying to find out if the mother will return or just abandon the nest since I disturbed her. It sounds like if they are germinated, then she will return. If not, she will abandon.

Well, Dave reported this morning while mowing the lawn that he saw her over there several times. SOOO, we may have baby quail here in a few weeks. How exciting!

sisters

Special moments with baby sister Maddilyn.

Audrey and Maddi watching Dora together.

Kimee reading a book to Maddi.

Strawberry Days

Fun times at Strawberry Days . . .

This year Daddy got to come with us to Huck Finn Day at the park.

Audrey got the little pony.

Kimee got to ride on a big horse.

Both girls got to hold a banana python at the Pet Show.

Riding the roller coaster at the carnival.
We only went on one other ride, the carousel. (Trying not to break the bank!)
Afterwards, we went home and made snow cones. YUM!!!

making dinner

Last Thursday, Kimee found the little coupon book she gave me for Mother's Day. In it was a coupon for making dinner. So she wanted to make dinner that night, and decided to make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches - the one thing she knows she can make all by herself. She did a great job. I was so proud of her.



Later that night, Dave was feeling hungry and said to me, "What did we have for dinner tonight?" :) Not a complete meal, but it was great to not have to make it myself.

Maddi in the Bumbo

She doesn't love it yet. One of these days we will get a picture of her big smile. It's just that when you get the camera out, she puts on her serious face. (Cameras are very interesting to look at.)

Kimee's photos

Kimee did a little photo shoot in the backyard with the old camera. I thought some of these were so funny.

a nice summer day

We finally had a nice summer day, with no rain! We had a backyard picnic for lunch. I thought it was funny that Kimee ate her entire sandwich and didn't open her chips. Audrey ate all her chips and had two tiny bites of her sandwich.


Kimee is trying out new tricks on the swingset. This one is called "upside-down hug."

chapter books

Kimee has really gotten into reading. She recently finished reading her first two chapter books. I am not going to keep track of every book she reads, but these books were somewhat sentimental. The Star is Born is a book I had gotten from the book order several years ago. Kimee discovered it and really wanted it, this was when she was probably two. I'm sure she wanted it so bad just because I told her no several times. Finally I said yes, thinking she would forget about it. After all, having a chapter book wasn't going to hurt her. She carried that book around and pretended to read it for so long. It was her favorite book, even though it had no pictures except the front cover. She would ask me the characters names, etc. Well, she finally read the book. She was so happy that she could read it.

my classroom

We have been spending a lot of time at my classroom (new to me, but noticeably old). Yesterday, there were a few things we needed at home, and in each case we discovered they had been left "at mommy's classroom". Lucky for me, the kids actually like going there. I guess once everything is set up, I won't want them to come and make a mess, but right now it doesn't matter. The best part about going to mommy's classroom is getting to play on the playground. I took a few "before" pictures. (They are actually in the middle, because I took these after a lot of junk was cleaned out). I will post some more pictures when it is done.

new camera

Hello . . .

Goodbye . . .

I hate to say goodbye to this camera because it is really a good camera. It's just too slow for me. Actually, it will still be hanging around as Kimee loves to use it and I will bring it with when I don't want to haul the new one places.

One funny thing I want to mention. I have learned more about myself as I see how Kimberly reacts to things. For example, Kimee doesn't like change and takes a while to warm up to doing something new or different. I am the same way. I had my new camera sitting on the table for a couple of weeks before I finally decided to open it up and try it out. I really was excited, but I just needed some time for it to sink in, I guess.
It is not too heavy or big like I thought it might be. AND it is SOOOO FAST! I couldn't be happier with the fact that when I press the button, it actually takes a picture. Right that second! Even reviewing and deleting pictures is really fast. I am excited for this new "toy" of mine and can't wait to learn all about taking really good pictures. It's about time for a new hobby.

Maddilyn: Two Months

She's just sooooo cute!
We are loving having a new baby at our house.
Maddi is so good and so sweet.
Happy 2 month birthday!

doctor visits

I don't know for sure why, but I really dread going to the doctor's office. One reason is that I hate wasting time and money for them to say it's nothing. I hate the worry deciding whether or not symptoms are worthy of going in to the doctor. I dread sitting and waiting with the kids for our turn because we all get ornery. So I had to be somewhat proud of myself that I made it through the last couple of weeks. Within a two week period of time, I visited the pediatrician twice, Ear/Nose/Throat specialist, OB/Gyn, family doctor, and the dentist! What I found is that if you group all doctors appointments into a smaller amount of time, there is not as much dread and worry. :) And it really helps that I did not have my kids with me for 3 of the 6 appointments.

horse lessons

Kimee has been going to horse lessons with her cousin Sarah for a few months now. I went the other day and got some pictures. This time Audrey got to come and so did Mariah and Emma. Everyone had fun.