Visiting Granddad Carlson

I'm embarrassed to admit that it had been awhile since I had taken the girls to see Granddad Carlson. He is always so happy to see them. His smile is permanent from the time they walk in till when we leave. They weren't quite sure what to think of him since it had been awhile. They quickly warmed up and found a few things that fascinated them. Trista loved putting the keys in and out of his desk drawer. Sadie loved the magnifying glass. It was good to see him and I promised we wouldn't be so long to visit next time. Granddad has the "pint house" on the 11th floor and I found out that Sadie is not fond of elevator rides but they LOVED the birds that were in the entrance of the Towers.

Happy Fourth-Sadie's Audition for the Star Spangled Banner

AND THE ROCKETS RANG CLEAR THE BOMBS BURSTING IN AIR.....

Sadie found my eye liner but thought it was lip liner I guess.

Enjoying some watermelon while the chickens on the barbie...

I'll go anywhere for a SNOW CONE!

The park didn't seem such a great idea with this heat wave we've been having but there was a small incentive.......SNOW CONES! Mimi joined us at the park Saturday afternoon for some swingin, slidin and SWEATIN!
Sadie could have walked up and down that slide all day.


We left Chris off at 6:00 to go for a bike ride with some guys while we headed home for a cool bath and then bedtime.
It was a nice relaxing day!

Happy Da da Day

Sometimes it gets on top of you.

Sometimes you feel invisible.

Sometimes you feel smothered.

But you'll always be there to support.



Always there to make them feel safe.

Always helping them grow and climb.

Always their rock.


Their father, always.

Girls being silly with Family

Playing around with my KODAK sport recorder that Chris got me mothers day. Testing it out on YOUTUBE. Enjoy.
Unlike this week with the girls sick - this is how they really act. Girls being silly when Mom(JUJU), Dad(Pop Pop) and Auntie Larce came to visit.Taken a few weeks ago.