Here is an illustration Bennett drew to accompany a writing activity at school. Uh, can someone tell me, at what point in child development do youngsters learn to draw people playing Battleship on the floor? I seemed to have missed that skill, my personal self. I think I might need to have my child give me some drawing lessons. And thank you, author/illustrator Marissa Moss, for your influence on Bennett's drawing. She now labels EVERYTHING. Betcha didn't know that was a pile of play dough on the table in the picture. Thanks to the label, now you do! Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Bennett's Recent Illustrating
Here is an illustration Bennett drew to accompany a writing activity at school. Uh, can someone tell me, at what point in child development do youngsters learn to draw people playing Battleship on the floor? I seemed to have missed that skill, my personal self. I think I might need to have my child give me some drawing lessons. And thank you, author/illustrator Marissa Moss, for your influence on Bennett's drawing. She now labels EVERYTHING. Betcha didn't know that was a pile of play dough on the table in the picture. Thanks to the label, now you do! 
Randoms
A few random pictures from the past few days...
Sitting home on a summer evening, feeling a little bored? There is a simple solution! Dig the Foxtail out of the garage and toss it around. Do your best to get it stuck in a tree so that you can watch Dad attempt to knock it down with a soccer ball. My, my...we are easily entertained at our house.
Whiffle ball is another boredom buster. Bennett is quite good, I might add!
We came home one evening to find "Flo" sitting at the kitchen table, writing a note to Bennett and Ainsley on a paper plate. We realized that Grandpa and Grandma had stopped by our house while we were out and Grandma had set up this "scene" for the girls. I guess the creativity, imagination and making of scenes runs in the family. That was fun to come home to, Grandma!
A whole lotta animals surfing on a whole lotta flip-flop/surfboards.
Sitting home on a summer evening, feeling a little bored? There is a simple solution! Dig the Foxtail out of the garage and toss it around. Do your best to get it stuck in a tree so that you can watch Dad attempt to knock it down with a soccer ball. My, my...we are easily entertained at our house.
Whiffle ball is another boredom buster. Bennett is quite good, I might add!
We came home one evening to find "Flo" sitting at the kitchen table, writing a note to Bennett and Ainsley on a paper plate. We realized that Grandpa and Grandma had stopped by our house while we were out and Grandma had set up this "scene" for the girls. I guess the creativity, imagination and making of scenes runs in the family. That was fun to come home to, Grandma!
A whole lotta animals surfing on a whole lotta flip-flop/surfboards. Saturday, September 11, 2010
'Twas the 105th Day Until Christmas
To what did my wondering eyes appear this morning? A kid, fresh out of bed, wearing a Santa hat. What in the world? Oh yeah, I forgot. Christmas is only 105 days away! This hat is most definitely appropriate in September.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Just Plain Weird
We have really strange kids. I love it! You just never know what you will find when you wander into their bedrooms or come across their drawings or things they've written. I decided to see what's been going down around the house the past couple of days, and here are a few things I found...
Well, Ancient Egyptian Lady has decided to explore other cultures. That is one big sombrero, chica! Also, she looks to be doing something with pastries and packages that are tied to strings around the base of her performance platform. No clue on that one. Whatever she's doing, it must be part of a competition because there is a wooden judge's gavel behind her back. If I were judging this event, I would totally give the gal a 10!
Mr. and Mrs. Yarn Doll are sleeping while they wait for a large, decorative egg to hatch in the neighboring box. "Rachel" is certain to emerge any day now and in style, no doubt. She's wearing a beautiful heart bracelet as to look her best when she pecks her way out into the world! It's never too early to become fashionable.
We have a bazillion of those little rubber bracelets that form a shape or word when not being worn. Why didn't I invent a money maker like that?! Sheesh! Anyway, I found Bitty Baby with the words "WILD LOVE" laying on her torso. Something about this just bothers me, but it was an entertaining find in the playroom.
Well, Ancient Egyptian Lady has decided to explore other cultures. That is one big sombrero, chica! Also, she looks to be doing something with pastries and packages that are tied to strings around the base of her performance platform. No clue on that one. Whatever she's doing, it must be part of a competition because there is a wooden judge's gavel behind her back. If I were judging this event, I would totally give the gal a 10!
Mr. and Mrs. Yarn Doll are sleeping while they wait for a large, decorative egg to hatch in the neighboring box. "Rachel" is certain to emerge any day now and in style, no doubt. She's wearing a beautiful heart bracelet as to look her best when she pecks her way out into the world! It's never too early to become fashionable.
We have a bazillion of those little rubber bracelets that form a shape or word when not being worn. Why didn't I invent a money maker like that?! Sheesh! Anyway, I found Bitty Baby with the words "WILD LOVE" laying on her torso. Something about this just bothers me, but it was an entertaining find in the playroom.Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Family Fun
WARNING: Super long post about amusment parks and camping ahead.
We had quite the Labor Day weekend! It was loads of fun, kicked off by a road trip to an amusement park. The weather was perfect, the park was busy but not too busy and the company was fantastic! Here we are, posing as a family before entering the park for the day. Notice everyone is dry and hairdos are in tact!
Uncle B. was Ainsley's BFF all day. She kept pretty close to him, constantly grabbing his hand. She thinks he is just wonderful!
We enjoyed many a ride at the park. The girls even got a double ride on the covered wagons, against their wills. The ride attendant forgot to let them off as she unloaded and loaded wagons. On the second trip, you could clearly see the concern on Bennett's face. But alas, the attenant did eventually free the young pioneers!
The large, spinny raft ride was great fun. The water we were floating in looks quite bad though. Yikes!
Cousins flying the friendly skies!
This frog hopper was definitely a favorite of the little girls! Check out the wide open smiles!
Oh man, this was funny! Dad was in line to ride the mini-semis with the girls. They somehow got split up, and the attendant ended up making Dad ride in the back of a semi by himself with a ridiculous acting teenage boy in the front. Every time he came around, I just about wet my pants laughing at this poor man! I've said it before and I'll say it again...way to take one for the team, Dad!
Way up high in the sky chair, Bennett shows her canned "terrified face." She was really doin' just fine.
Uncle B. was a hero at the park! He won the grand prize at one of the games and traded his "jumbo" winnings for three "medium" prizes so each girl could have something. Three cheers for Uncle B!!!
Look at the group of crazies that I found on the train!
Thank you, thank you, Grandpa and Grandma, for taking us on this little trip! It was a wonderful time for us all!!!
Labor Day Weekend, Part II involved camping. Now we like to rough it, so we pitched out tent as close as physically possible to Grandpa and Grandma's house. This proved to be a great idea, as we were forced indoors at 1:17 a.m. due to lots of lightening. Yes, we are smart campers!
We enjoyed a campfire dinner with lots of family.
Ah, no campfire is complete without some good stories. Uncle B. was chosen as the storyteller for the evening. Our personal favorite was the one about how in 6th grade, he jumped into a hotel pool and his trunks came off. Dad, then around 18 or so, grabbed them and threw them out of the pool, and Uncle B. had to fetch them in the buff. Seriously, Dad would do something like that?!?!
Grandpa built an incredible campfire!
Our tent was the size of a one bedroom apartment. Luxury living!
It even had a lovely sitting area. However, at 1:17 a.m. we realized that aluminum lawn chairs are not what you want to sleep next to in a tent during a lightening storm.
For those who are wondering about Cardboard Brian, he camped with us. However, he had to stay indoors all night. It was too windy, campfirey and damp for him to join us in the wild outdoors. He decided to hang out with Bennett's sled dog in the sunroom. And yes, Brian has become a hipster...notice the fashion scarf.
We had quite the Labor Day weekend! It was loads of fun, kicked off by a road trip to an amusement park. The weather was perfect, the park was busy but not too busy and the company was fantastic! Here we are, posing as a family before entering the park for the day. Notice everyone is dry and hairdos are in tact!
Uncle B. was Ainsley's BFF all day. She kept pretty close to him, constantly grabbing his hand. She thinks he is just wonderful!
We enjoyed many a ride at the park. The girls even got a double ride on the covered wagons, against their wills. The ride attendant forgot to let them off as she unloaded and loaded wagons. On the second trip, you could clearly see the concern on Bennett's face. But alas, the attenant did eventually free the young pioneers!
The large, spinny raft ride was great fun. The water we were floating in looks quite bad though. Yikes!
Cousins flying the friendly skies!
This frog hopper was definitely a favorite of the little girls! Check out the wide open smiles!
Oh man, this was funny! Dad was in line to ride the mini-semis with the girls. They somehow got split up, and the attendant ended up making Dad ride in the back of a semi by himself with a ridiculous acting teenage boy in the front. Every time he came around, I just about wet my pants laughing at this poor man! I've said it before and I'll say it again...way to take one for the team, Dad!
Way up high in the sky chair, Bennett shows her canned "terrified face." She was really doin' just fine.
Uncle B. was a hero at the park! He won the grand prize at one of the games and traded his "jumbo" winnings for three "medium" prizes so each girl could have something. Three cheers for Uncle B!!!
Look at the group of crazies that I found on the train!
Thank you, thank you, Grandpa and Grandma, for taking us on this little trip! It was a wonderful time for us all!!!
Labor Day Weekend, Part II involved camping. Now we like to rough it, so we pitched out tent as close as physically possible to Grandpa and Grandma's house. This proved to be a great idea, as we were forced indoors at 1:17 a.m. due to lots of lightening. Yes, we are smart campers!
We enjoyed a campfire dinner with lots of family.
Ah, no campfire is complete without some good stories. Uncle B. was chosen as the storyteller for the evening. Our personal favorite was the one about how in 6th grade, he jumped into a hotel pool and his trunks came off. Dad, then around 18 or so, grabbed them and threw them out of the pool, and Uncle B. had to fetch them in the buff. Seriously, Dad would do something like that?!?!
Grandpa built an incredible campfire!
Our tent was the size of a one bedroom apartment. Luxury living!
It even had a lovely sitting area. However, at 1:17 a.m. we realized that aluminum lawn chairs are not what you want to sleep next to in a tent during a lightening storm.
For those who are wondering about Cardboard Brian, he camped with us. However, he had to stay indoors all night. It was too windy, campfirey and damp for him to join us in the wild outdoors. He decided to hang out with Bennett's sled dog in the sunroom. And yes, Brian has become a hipster...notice the fashion scarf.Innovation Continued
What should you do when you really need a bookmark, but you can't seem to find one? It's simple, really. Grab the nearest peacock feather and use it as your new, cool bookmark. I mean, we all have peacock feathers just laying around! Put those suckers to use!
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Weekend Sneak Peek: Gummy Mexican Dinner!!!
Let me just say that this Labor Day weekend is shaping up to be one of the best our family has ever experienced! There will be some rad pictures coming in the next couple of days, but here is just a tidbit to give you a glimmer into the fun. We took a trip with the extended family to an area amusement park yesterday. It was an absolutely wonderful time in every way. As we prepared to leave the park, we stopped in the candy shop where each little granddaughter was able to choose a treat. Bennett and Ainsley, as well as Aunt J., were simply awe-struck when they saw this item...the gummy Mexican dinner! Both girls chose this item as their treat and have enjoyed the torillas, juevos rancheros, Mexican Coca-Cola and more! On the way home, I heard Bennett say as she ate, "This is the best chili (pepper) I've ever had!" I'm pretty sure it's the only one she's ever had, and I'm also certain the real ones don't have a gummy, fruity flavor. Anyway, a GREAT day was had by all, I highly recommend the purchase of the gummy Mexican dinner, and more pics from our epic weekend are to come!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Remembering the Yetti
I was looking through some old pictures on our computer and came upon this classic. Some may remember when Bennett went through a yetti phase. She was just fascinated by the concept of the yetti. I believe it was the winter of 2007. 
So fascinated was this then-five-year-old, that one evening she became a yetti herself! Check out the all-white costume featuring big yetti paw/claws, the fluffy white yetti "hair" and a walmart sack to disguise her non-white Arthur t-shirt. I will always fondly remember my little yetti.
So fascinated was this then-five-year-old, that one evening she became a yetti herself! Check out the all-white costume featuring big yetti paw/claws, the fluffy white yetti "hair" and a walmart sack to disguise her non-white Arthur t-shirt. I will always fondly remember my little yetti.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Best Souvenir Gift Ever! Props to Dad!
Dad was gone for the weekend. We missed him, and he missed us. He was thinking of the girls while he was away, and he brought back the perfect souvenir/gift of all time. Nothing says "I love you" like the sizzling bacon coin purse. Bennett and Ainsley each have one now. And as if they didn't know it already, this now solidifies the fact that they have the best dad ever!
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