He can't help it

We need some sort of signal

Todd called me the other day to inform me that he would be flying over the house at 2:00pm. So the kids and I went outside a little before the designated time and laid here for the next 35 minutes looking for Daddy. I'm not sure Todd is aware how big the sky is and how bright the sun is at 2pm or how hot it is and how cool it is in our air conditioned house. So he called me at around 3:30 to ask if we saw him. Seriously, if you don't make one of those white trails or honk, we cannot possible see you. But, nevertheless, we tried.

Fred

Speaking of roosters... we have one. Well, actually it is a chicken and it inhabited our property for 2 days. The kids loved it but we don't know where he went. (you're welcome coyotes)

Todd and I have wanted chickens for awhile. One of the many projects we would like to accomplish out here on the farm. We'll see how long it takes us to get it done. So much research involved. Maybe Easter would be a good goal.

Rusty needs a haircut

because if he's not looking like Liza Minnelli......

he's looking a lot like a rooster.

One of my favorite things

Rusty fell asleep on me like this. With his arm propping him up. I think he is going through a growth spurt or something because he has been taking naps again. And if he doesn't get the nap in, he sleeps in until 7:30. I love it!!!

We officially have a Kindergartner

Sorry guys (to the two people who read the blog), life has been very busy lately. Todd and I have been doing a lot of things around the house, Blynn started school, my bible study started, and soccer started. Anyway, I have not been energetic enough to blog. But I'm catching up now.
So Blynn officially started school in August. That morning we celebrated with the breakfast of her choice on the "You are Special" plate. Did you have one of these growing up?

This "first day of school picture on the porch" is a tradition and maybe I'll post all of mine in succession sometime because that would be a good laugh for you all. (but lots of scanning work for my dad as they are slides)

I also went to this same classroom.

The thing that makes me feel the most like a mom of a kindergartner is packing her lunch. And I need some ideas? It is a lot of pressure.

Cami, is that how you spell kindergartner because it does not look right?

Rusty-isms

#1 Rusty was cuddling in bed with me the other morning and we were sharing a pillow. He kept pushing me head away, and I finally said, "Stop" and he said, "I don't like how you smell, it's yucky!".

#2 Last night at 2:00am (I guess that would be this morning) Rusty woke up crying. Todd went in his room to see what was going on and he said that Blynn broke his favorite ball. He was really mad at Blynn even though it was just a dream. Luckily, he shook it off quickly and went right back to bed.

This is the way Rusty prefers to watch tv.

Best Cleaning Product Ever!!

This is what I did today. Cleaned my baseboards. And I have discovered the best product that will work on any baseboard. Are you ready... it's paint. I periodically dust my baseboards and I magic eraser them too, but sometimes your baseboards just get to a point that nothing cleans them anymore, except PAINT!! I do not have a nice enough camera for you to see the detail of how beautiful this looks, but take my word for it.
Oh yeah, we worked on another project today in the kids play area too! It's not completely done; but this project below, laundry, dishes, pruning some plants, paint touch ups everywhere, and painting baseboards has lead to a very productive day. Except that I didn't shower or brush my teeth.

Not old enough yet!

This and a couple of turns is the road to my sister's house. Our kids want to be able to walk back and forth freely between our homes, but they just aren't old enough yet. The other week my nephews wanted to run over to my house, so my sister called me as they were leaving and we both watched from our ends. Above is a picture of the boys just emerging at the end of the road. I could hear them giggling, they were so proud of themselves.

Here they are with my mega zoom on.

Rusty couldn't wait to meet them.

Blynn was a little late in meeting them because she had to find her wedding veil and tiara first.

And that car is their mom making sure they made it. It's extra work for us, but they loved it.

Jim Jams

Creativity Camp really motivated me. Todd and I have been cranking out the projects lately at a very rapid pace. This is the deal though, when you live in an old house, most of the projects take a lot of prep work. So I am not at a place to reveal any completed projects to you right now except for these recent accomplishments:

Some people like to pose their models by a nice outdoor backdrop but I like to use my dishwasher and messy kitchen countertop. Is that what 'avant garde' is? I watch a lot of Project Runway.