April 23
When we went to buy ceiling fans at the
local home improvement stores,
Belle wanted the fancy (expensive) flower fan
which does not fit our neutral decorating style.
Instead, we got the plain (less expensive) white kind and
used adhesive vinyl we already had to girlie it up a bit.
We did the same for Leia
(five colors of her own choosing)
and Rex (silver).
Now when they have a change of decor
(or the desire for a white fan)
we can make an inexpensive change.
April 24
Bird feeders were the project of the week at Lowes.
So, like good little store patrons,
we bought birdseed to go in them.
Unfortunately,
we only have two hooks on our deck
on which to hang a bird feeder.
Fortunately,
Rex can assimilate anything
into part of a LEGO scenario,
so everyone is happy.
Including the birds.
And the puppy.
April 25
Our plants have sprouted and grown nicely.
Now we have to wait until the appropriate time
to put them in the ground.
Some of these need to be replanted so they'll survive
(and not choke out the neighboring seedlings)
before the garden is ready.
Wish us luck keeping these guys alive inside for a few weeks.
Then keeping them from the bunnies.
April 26
Mmmm.
Daddy does a lot (ok, most) of the grocery shopping.
He is a great bargain hunter and
pairs up coupons and sales well.
When he goes to ShopRite
(our favorite store)
on his way home from work,
(usually Friday- cheese noodle night for the kids)
he picks up a tray of sushi
(in this case tuna rolls)
for dinner with oriental noodles.
April 27
Mommy has been tutoring a friend lately.
(who coincidentally has the EXACT same name)
Tonight she and her little sister
did a presentation about Irish step dancing
for the youth at church.
They are very accomplished,
having just returned from the
world championships in Ireland.
Belle and Leia were sooooo excited to
watch,
dance along and
beg for lessons
when it was all over.
Belle also begged for one of the
"beautiful sparkly dresses"
(they're totally covered with crystals)
and wanted to go to the
"fancy dress store"
(they'd cost $800 easily)
right away.
(these girls' mom makes their dresses)
We'll be looking into it after our summer adventures.
April 28
Grandma and Grand-daddy-daddy arrived last night!
And playtime has begun.
They brought a new game with them called
Bananagrams.
It is like Scrabble without the board.
Rex always makes a 3x3 square filled with words.
What a great game!
April 29
With the arrival of Grand-Daddy-Daddy
began the assembly of the afore-mentioned swing set.
We were delayed by rain and blistering winds,
but in one morning we assembled
all but the tower of the structure.
Did anyone but me notice the color scheme?
April 30
Sorry about the quality of this picture.
Flash off and moving people don't mix well.
Tonight we had a talent show at church.
Mommy was invited to participate in two acts.
First, she played a worm
(with her arms)
who fell in love with its tail end
while a humorous poem was read.
(opening act, to be precise)
Then she performed a
synchronized swimming act
with two friends.
(mommy is in the middle)
(wearing a shower cap and pink goggles)
When we went to buy ceiling fans at the
local home improvement stores,
Belle wanted the fancy (expensive) flower fan
which does not fit our neutral decorating style.
Instead, we got the plain (less expensive) white kind and
used adhesive vinyl we already had to girlie it up a bit.
We did the same for Leia
(five colors of her own choosing)
and Rex (silver).
Now when they have a change of decor
(or the desire for a white fan)
we can make an inexpensive change.
April 24
Bird feeders were the project of the week at Lowes.
So, like good little store patrons,
we bought birdseed to go in them.
Unfortunately,
we only have two hooks on our deck
on which to hang a bird feeder.
Fortunately,
Rex can assimilate anything
into part of a LEGO scenario,
so everyone is happy.
Including the birds.
And the puppy.
April 25
Our plants have sprouted and grown nicely.
Now we have to wait until the appropriate time
to put them in the ground.
Some of these need to be replanted so they'll survive
(and not choke out the neighboring seedlings)
before the garden is ready.
Wish us luck keeping these guys alive inside for a few weeks.
Then keeping them from the bunnies.
April 26
Mmmm.
Daddy does a lot (ok, most) of the grocery shopping.
He is a great bargain hunter and
pairs up coupons and sales well.
When he goes to ShopRite
(our favorite store)
on his way home from work,
(usually Friday- cheese noodle night for the kids)
he picks up a tray of sushi
(in this case tuna rolls)
for dinner with oriental noodles.
April 27
Mommy has been tutoring a friend lately.
(who coincidentally has the EXACT same name)
Tonight she and her little sister
did a presentation about Irish step dancing
for the youth at church.
They are very accomplished,
having just returned from the
world championships in Ireland.
Belle and Leia were sooooo excited to
watch,
dance along and
beg for lessons
when it was all over.
Belle also begged for one of the
"beautiful sparkly dresses"
(they're totally covered with crystals)
and wanted to go to the
"fancy dress store"
(they'd cost $800 easily)
right away.
(these girls' mom makes their dresses)
We'll be looking into it after our summer adventures.
April 28
Grandma and Grand-daddy-daddy arrived last night!
And playtime has begun.
They brought a new game with them called
Bananagrams.
It is like Scrabble without the board.
Rex always makes a 3x3 square filled with words.
What a great game!
April 29
With the arrival of Grand-Daddy-Daddy
began the assembly of the afore-mentioned swing set.
We were delayed by rain and blistering winds,
but in one morning we assembled
all but the tower of the structure.
Did anyone but me notice the color scheme?
April 30
Sorry about the quality of this picture.
Flash off and moving people don't mix well.
Tonight we had a talent show at church.
Mommy was invited to participate in two acts.
First, she played a worm
(with her arms)
who fell in love with its tail end
while a humorous poem was read.
(opening act, to be precise)
Then she performed a
synchronized swimming act
with two friends.
(mommy is in the middle)
(wearing a shower cap and pink goggles)
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