Love

Just wanted everyone to know that I love my husband. He is a kind, gracious and funny man. He loves our children and enjoys making them laugh.

Shhh...they're sleeping.

Emily just started to "pretend play" with Madison and I love it! They now cuddle up together and pretend that they are sleeping. Emily finds it fascinating to have me watch her while she closes her eyes, sleeps and then wakes-up!!! I love the little things that kids find entertaining.

Grrrrr.....

I just found out that my favorite blog from a complete stranger just went private! I can no longer head over to her site and laugh until I have tears in my eyes. I am very upset.

Hooked on Phonics

Last year for Christmas Madison got Hooked on Phonics from my parents. Well, we started off really well, doing a letter a day and having our "school time" each day. Then I started slacking and before I knew it...months had gone by! So we are now getting back on track. She loves sitting at the kitchen table and going over the letter, it's sound, finding words that begin with the letter of the day, and practicing writing the letter. Then we move upstairs to the computer where she gets to play a computer game with that letter.

If you've never used Hooked on Phonics...it is a must have. The program is simple, yet effective!!! And she loves feeling like a big kid because she gets to use the computer all by herself.

Apricot Fiesta

Madison with the new Miss Patterson!

The first weekend in June was the Apricot Fiesta in our hometown. So we decided to make the trip up there and spend the weekend with my family. It was great to catch up with old friends, especially since it's been awhile since all four of us were there together. We even brought Sokka and he was an amazing dog the entire time!!!

The girls loved the parade. Emily was old enough to really enjoy it!

They both have such excited faces...I love the one below where Emily is looking at Nana.

This year Madison rode the pony!!! She cried last year and so it was a big deal that she not only got on the pony...but loved the whole ride!!!

Catalina Island

Blain and I went to Catalina Island over Memorial Day Weekend for our last couple's weekend before he leaves. We had a truly wonderful time strolling along the water, going to the movies at the Casino theatre, lounging under a tree in the grassy area, eating out every meal, soaking in the sun by the pool, and of course...holding hands!!! (Now that we have two children, it's very rare that we get to hold hands and I always look forward to it!)