Saturday, July 16, 2011
Friday, July 8, 2011
And the Home of the Brave
Our 4th of July began with a trip to the mailbox. Every holiday, my sister Kare takes a trip to the dollar store and fills mailing envelopes with holiday fun... for each kid. They were so excited to walk in the door, each carrying their own package surprise. Even Brynn got one. :) (Thanks Kare, you rock!)This time they got red white and blue: candy, pencils, glow bracelets and more. But the big hit was the patriotic tattoos.
Usually they just slap one of them on their upper arm, but this time they wanted them all over. I thought, Why not? School's out, it's pretty much just like face painting, right? But a heck of a lot easier. Well, here we are, 4 days later... still proud to be American. :)
Brynn's package had this cute little red swimsuit, red and blue nail polish, and 2 bows that Kare made. It was a little big, so we crossed the straps. She only cried a little... oops.
That evening we went to celebrate with my mom and dad. The boys learned how to shuck some corn...
...while Bradley lost himself in the chips and dip.
Then we had a BBQ out on the deck.
My kids are so well-mannered at the dinner table.
They have such a nice view.
I guess Bradley was still hungry after dinner.
Bradley's game face. Too bad he lost that courage when it was time for the fireworks.
Here's Kaleb trying so hard to do a handstand. He's getting close!
And what's a party without a little Lego Indiana Jones?
Here's Mom making Brynnlee smile for the camera. She's really good at that.
And what better way to celebrate America, than by playing America's favorite sport?
Here's a video... where I come very close to swearing in front of Mom and Dad. Enjoy.
Usually they just slap one of them on their upper arm, but this time they wanted them all over. I thought, Why not? School's out, it's pretty much just like face painting, right? But a heck of a lot easier. Well, here we are, 4 days later... still proud to be American. :)
Brynn's package had this cute little red swimsuit, red and blue nail polish, and 2 bows that Kare made. It was a little big, so we crossed the straps. She only cried a little... oops.
That evening we went to celebrate with my mom and dad. The boys learned how to shuck some corn...
...while Bradley lost himself in the chips and dip.
Then we had a BBQ out on the deck.
My kids are so well-mannered at the dinner table.
They have such a nice view.
I guess Bradley was still hungry after dinner.
Bradley's game face. Too bad he lost that courage when it was time for the fireworks.
Here's Kaleb trying so hard to do a handstand. He's getting close!
And what's a party without a little Lego Indiana Jones?
Here's Mom making Brynnlee smile for the camera. She's really good at that.
And what better way to celebrate America, than by playing America's favorite sport?
Here's a video... where I come very close to swearing in front of Mom and Dad. Enjoy.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Brynn at 12 Weeks
Yo yo yo! I'm 12 weeks old. That's right, y'heard.
It's crazy, right? The parental units can't believe it either. What can I say, time flies when you're eatin', sleepin' and poopin'.
This here is my boy Jaden. He tries to make me smile. Keyword bein' try. That's right... I'm in control.
Here we go. Bring it. My eyes are on you. You don't want nunna this.
Ah, see now that's just straight up cheatin'!
Uh oh... not the walking fingers up to my nose... not the walking fingers up to my nose!!
Must... Not... Smile...
Must... not... smmmi-ahhh!
AH-HA-HA!
*sigh* Well played.
Here I am with all the bros. I love 'em like a fat kid loves chocolate cake... Or so I hear. But the feeling is mutual, cuz I know they love--
--mmphh.
Back off punks! Let a sista breathe! ... Dang!
But, y'know. Now that I think about it, life is pretty good... y'know, when I'm not gettin' smothered in love all the time.
And that's all I gotta say. Peace to the out.
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