Silly Girl

When we took Peanut in for her 2 month appoinment T came over to join us, but after five minutes in the waiting room Bug and Boo were already getting ansty so he took them over to his office while I stayed with Peanut for her checkup.

 

When I was done we met back at the car and I found out that the ladies he work with had been entertaining the girls with the things they had on hand. :)

 

Later that day during Boo's nap Bug went out to ride her bike.  One of the neighbors walked by, and I realized Bug was wearing everything she'd gotten from the office.

 

I'm sure our neighbor was a little nervous when she saw her riding around like this.  She probably thought we had contracted a case of the bird flu. :)

 

Look Alikes

When Peanut had these jammies on the other day I decided to get a video, remembering that I have one of Boo in the same spot.  Here’s the original.  You can see if you think they look alike!

Pumpkin Carving

A few years ago Noni bought this book for Bug, My Happy Pumpkin. It’s a sweet little object lesson of God’s plan of salvation.

The gist of it is that God picks us out just like we pick out our pumpkin.  Then He scoops out the goop and the slop (sin) and throws it away. Then just like we put a light in our pumpkins, He puts His light inside us and it comes shining through.  It’s a sweet story and we like to read it before we carve our pumpkins.

For some reason Bug was afraid to reach in and get the goop out, but Boo dove right in.

Love the expression on Bug and Peanut’s faces here.

We talked about why Bug was afraid and what she thought might happen and finally convinced her it was okay.

T drew the designs on the pumpkins (I was impressed!) and then we got to carving.

Hooray!

He did his after they went to bed and surprised them with it the next morning.  

They turned out pretty cute!

Wordless Wednesday

Golf, Froyo, and Fun

On Friday T had a meeting in town so we went with him.  We dropped him off and then the girls and I went to the Dollar Store.  It was actually the first time I’d taken them to a store by myself and they did so well!  They stayed with me and listened/obeyed right away and even stood relatively still while I picked a few cards out. 

I implemented a “one finger” rule.  I had heard of someone else doing this and thought it was a great idea.  They can use one finger to touch whatever they like…eliminating the problem of picking things up, but still allowing them to touch things as they so long to do.  It worked out well now that Peanut pretty much takes up the entire basket and I can’t have them in it like I usually do. I let them each pick out an item for being so good.  Boo chose a new pair of butterfly wings, orange ones.  Bug chose a little ceramic monkey to paint.  They were both thrilled and it only cost $2. :)

After that we met Noni for lunch and Boo went home with her for a nap.  Bug and I went to the grocery store, and picked up a few things.  I really like taking the girls places by themselves so they can get a little extra attention, not only from me but from others.  There were several older people who talked to K and commented on her curly hair or on what a big helper she is.  When I have all three she tends to be the least noticed since she is the biggest.  (Peanut was in her carseat in the basket and covered up.)

After our shopping we went and picked up Daddy and headed to the golf course.  We were planning to take K golfing, but when we got there they said it was 6 and up on the course, no exceptions.  Since I had to feed Peanut she and T just went to the driving range.  She is really enjoying golfing!  I hope she continues to like it because it is a great activity they can do together!

We happened to be near out favorite Frozen Yogurt place so we introduced her to the wonders of FroYo.  We have only been when on “date night” so the girls had never had it before.  Of course it was a huge hit!  She loved being able to pick out her own toppings and only got a little overzealous…

Or maybe a lot. :)

Wait…we found the whipped cream.  And sprinkles. And caramel sauce. And of course we had to have a cherry on top!

And yes she said her tummy was hurting and didn’t finish it all…thank goodness!

We ran a few more errands and then met back up with Noni and Boo for dinner and a little fun.  Peanut had her first “carrousel” ride.

Bug had been playing on my phone and got it all smudgy – there that’s better.

After that Bug and Boo went home with Noni for a sleepover.  What a fun day!

Knock Knock

Our girls LOVE to tell Knock Knock jokes.  They think it is hilarious.  The problem is they don’t know very many…like two, so they usually make them up.  We get a lot of stuff like:

Knock knock.

Who’s there?

Apple

Apple, who?

Apple, tree, BANANA! Hahahahahaha!

It’s kind of funny to hear what they come up with.  Here is a classic Boo Bear joke…she was sick and her voice is kind of hoarse, but I thought she sounded cute.  Sorry for the bit of ‘see’-food. :P

Go Auntie Nae!

On Sunday we missed church so that we could go see Auntie Nae complete her 2nd half marathon!  We headed downtown and met up with Grandma, Grandpa, and Waylon.

Then we walked through the park to claim a spot at the finish line.  The girls had made a poster for her that they held up.

Peanut woke up in time to give her support as well. :)

“Go Auntie Go!”

There she is!  The kids got very excited when they saw her.

I am NOT a fan of running so I can’t imagine running 13 miles!  She didn’t even have a red face!  I would have been collapsed on that grass.  Haha :)

We walked over to pick up the shirt she got for finishing and were passing by the carousel so the girls, of course, asked if we could ride.

Bug got a horse named Warrior and Boo’s was named Christmas.  She loved that. :)

I always stand next to Boo when they ride it and it usually makes me a little dizzy as it goes pretty fast.  I thought maybe it would help if I rode the horse next to her.  I don’t think I’ve ridden a horse on this carousel since elementary school. :)

We ate lunch at our favorite little hole in the wall pizza place that has the best breadsticks EVER!  Yum.

What an accomplishment!  Congratulations Auntie Nae!  As Boo says, “You a wock-stawr!”