Out of the Mouths of Babes

Miss Emalie is learning new things all the time. Yesterday we were playing outside, she was in the princess car and I asked her if she wanted out. She grinned and shook her head no. I asked her again just to make sure I really saw that and she did it again. Then this morning she decided to use the phrase uh-uh. That's what the video is. AND she can use it in the proper context! The other adorable thing she did today: she was reaching for a cup of water she got told ah-ah, very nicely I might add, and she laid her head down on the couch AND CRIED! It absolutely broke her heart!

Other out of the mouths of babes:

We were loading kids in the car to enroll Natalie in preschool. She asked where we were going. I said "we are going to enroll you in preschool." She looked at me so funny and asked "what are you going to roll me up in?" I just laughed!

Happy Birthday Julie

Friday September 5th, was my Shadow's birthday. I packed Thursday and drove on Friday to Manhattan so I didn't get her birthday post done. She did however get to listen to me sing Happy Birthday to her so I am sure that made her day! Happy Birthday Julie! I love you!

You the BEST SISTER EVER! Emalie, Me, Julie and Trinity this summer.

Aunt Julie and Zachery!

Shadow and Me at Justin's wedding.

Julie, Abbey and Natalie at her house in Weskan.

Happy Birthday Amber

Today September 9th is also Amber's birthday! Happy Birthday Amber! Thanks for hosting the hodamuses and I at your house this weekend! We had a fun time! It's the Birthday Princess

Zachery and Amber

Checking out the airplane with the kiddos

Amber and Natalie on moving day!

Happy Birthday Uncle Bill

Today, September 9th is a birthday day! It is also the 1st anniversary of Emalie's baptism.

Uncle Bill and Aunt Jannette admiring Miss Emalie AnnThe day Emalie was born.

Waving a friendly hello at the Pumpkin Patch. Can't wait til next month!

Happy Birthday Uncle Bill-
I am always looking for someplace closer so you can move!
I love you. I hope you have an great day!

What's that in the air?

Did you feel that? Did you smell it? Did you hear it?

It was just a hint...a gesture...a taste....I know it won't last long, but its coming...its coming....

FALL IS GETTING CLOSER!!!!!!!!!

The last two days have just been glorious, temps in the 60's and 70's. I do know that summer will make its joyous return for bit long this month...but its coming!!!

I love fall! Long sleeves, jeans, boots, jackets....fires, hot cocco....the crisp air...open windows...pretty leaves...pumpkins....then it leads to Thanksgiving...Christmas..New Years...and all that involves family and friends...oh i just love it!

Fall I am ready for you to get here!

Natalie's first day of school

Today was Natalie's last first day of preschool. She wasn't so happy to be getting up for the morning but she had a good time. She said she was the biggest in the class. And was happy about that. She said she was even excited to go back again."Natalie, really look like you are happy to be here...please smile...for mommy?"

This is as good as it gets this year. You really should double click on it to make it big so you can see her expression!

This was Natalie's last year picture!

My green thumb

I have a green thumb...no its not because of the beautiful 4 kids that I have "grown" but thanks!

I have a green thumb truly by accident. Last year at some point a tomato went bad in my fridge. I walked through the sun porch, opened the door and casually tossed in into the weed bed next to the steps. This spring a funny plant started to grow...and grow...and grow. Then it made little yellow flowers. On Monday I took a picture of the 2 littles next to my accidental tomato plant. By the way aren't brother and sister cute? Well anyway since the plant was an accident I didn't expect the flowers to make anything... but guess what?
I have accidentally grew tomatos. And not just 1, so far I have counted 5! I am now offically calling myself a gardener! (with a green thumb!)