Project 365

June 29, 2009

 

So my kids eat a LOT of fruit. A ton. But, not as many vegetables. Sometimes this bothers me. Other days, I let it go. But today I guess it was bothering me, or I was feeling all domestic-like, but for whatever reason I whipped up these vegetable fritters. Now, don't judge and start making gagging noises like they are pinto beans or something. They are shredded veggies with a creamy avocado dipping sauce, and a miracle occurred shortly after this picture was taken. Ansley ate FIVE of them and Christian ate one, and Ansley proclaimed them "delicious!" And, they were.

But I was still amazed that my kids ate them.

June 28, 2009

 

Even though my camera is doing strange things lately (yes, I'm positive it's my camera, why do you ask?), I LOVE this picture. I am so thankful that my Mom gets to be so involved with my children's lives, that she knows them and draws with them and laughs with them and just soaks 'em up.

And I love that they love her back, just as much.

June 27, 2009

 

Mimi stayed with the kids for us while John and I went to a Homeschool Curriculum Fair. Don't be jealous; it's not nearly as exciting as it sounds. (But we did get a great curriculum for first grade that I am so excited about!) But back to the picture - so as a thank you to Mimi for all her Mimi-ness, John made some pork barbeque and ribs. And it was so good, it made me wanna slap my Mama. Which I didn't do, cuz that wouldn't be very thankful, but it was just THAT good.

June 26, 2009

 

Mimi came for a visit this weekend, and you know what that means. NEW TOYS! CANDY! LOVE AND ATTENTION! You know, things that are otherwise lacking in our house.

Ansley and Christian LOVE a Mimi visit, and get so excited when they know she is coming! And not just for the new toys and candy, Mimi.

It's the love and attention that gets 'em every time.

June 25, 2009

 

There's only so many years I can get away with this. And if you know me, you know I love a good hiney shot of my kids, even if I'm not really sure how to spell hienie. You know where he's running to? The same place he runs every evening of his life - to the bathtub. Almost every summer night they get a bath, and he has the routine down pretty well. He's usually so muddy/wet/grimey that we strip him down before he comes inside, and then he yells "hustle! hustle!" while he runs to get in that tub.

Oh, those little shoulder blades and that little dimple on his elbows! How I love two!

Well, when two is not whining and crying, that is.

June 24, 2009

 

You discovered some mud underneath our deck, and you quickly brought your shovel and bucket over to have some fun. You love being outside, exploring everything there is to explore.

June 23, 2009

 

Ansley has spent the majority of her summer so far in a bathing suit. She is quickly becoming fish-like, and her skills will soon far surpass mine. She is learning to dive, something which the very thought of makes me break out in hives. Or gills, or something. I have a fear about as strong as my fear of spiders about going in water headfirst. But fortunately she doesn't have that fear. We are at the pool several times a week with friends, and she is now among the "big kids", playing pool games and swimming until she passes out from exhaustion. Or perhaps a heat stroke.

June 22, 2009

 

If you've been here awhile, you may remember that Ansley's first bed was actually my bed when I was a little girl. It was a white four poster twin bed, and John made some rails that are on hinges to keep her from falling out. It worked great and was much easier to change sheets on for accidents than her current bed would be. But then she got her new furniture and we moved it up to the attic. Over the weekend, we brought it out again, cut it down to look more boylike and painted it dark brown. We found some adorable car bedding, and got it all set up. As you can see, Christian loves his new big boy set up. We have had NO issues with him at night - he still sleeps just like he did when he was in his crib!

Now, if only potty training will go so well.

June 21, 2009

 

We enjoyed a wonderful Father's Day to an absolutely amazing Dad. They don't realize it now, but as they grow up, Ansley and Christian will realize the important role their Dad played in shaping who they are. They are very blessed to have such an involved, loving and supportive Dad. We love you!

June 20, 2009

 

We had friends over this evening for dinner and some pool time. Ansley and Christian were very helpful and were great at helping get dinner prepared before they arrived. Here, Ansley is rinsing the grapes, probably while Christian was throwing some on the floor. But he did have moments of helpfulness.