Happy 4th!

We enjoyed a very laid back and relaxing 4th of July this year. We did a little yardwork, watched a little TV, ate a lot of good food for dinner, and then we made our way over to the golf course down the street for a primo view of our neighborhood's annual fireworks display. Surprisingly, the weather was pretty perfect, and we were able to hold off the mosquitoes with just a little bug repellant. The girls had fun running around on the golf course in the dark and taking turns taking pictures of Frank and me with our camera.

Happy 4th!

Emily Takes the Plunge

This evening after dinner, we spent a couple of hours at our neighborhood pool burning off a little extra energy. Carly spent most of her time diving for swim rings. (I'm going to have to get some kind of underwater camera to get some pics of her, since she spends the majority of her time underwater - - - she is a diving machine!) Emily finally got over her fear of the diving board, and then we couldn't keep her off of it!

My New Rocket Dogs

This post is written especially for one of my bestest friends, Heather M. I saw these shoes and thought about you when I bought them! What do you think? Jealous?

When are you finally going to pack it up and move back home from Scotland? I bet Peterculter doesn't have a DSW! I miss you!

Happy 66th Birthday, Noni!

The Next Annika?

Tonight after dinner, we headed to the driving range so Emily and Carly could try out the new little mini driver Frank bought for them. I know he's hoping at least one of them picks up golf as a hobby. The girls had a good time learning to hit the ball, but they quickly realized it's not as easy as Daddy makes it look! I took a few swings myself, but unless I have a boob reduction of some sort, I don't think I'll be hitting the links with Frank any time soon! Agghh! It's just not my kind of sport!

Happy Father's Day!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Field Day . . . Texas Style!

Today was Field Day at Emily's elementary school, and the theme this year was "Wild, Wild West!" It was wildly hot and humid out, but the kids still had a good time. Here are some pics . . .

Emily and her friend, Alyssia

Emily's teacher cheers the class on during the famed Tug of War

Emily with her friends, Rachel and Haley

Sydney, Haley, Emily and Rachel

Yee-haw!

Carly Gets Her "Paploma"

Today is officially Carly's last day of preschool. (Hold on . . . let me get some tissues.) Sigh. While I certainly won't miss the commute to and from her preschool every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, and while I'm happy about the little raise I'll be getting now that we won't be paying tuition every month, for some reason, I'm really going to miss having a preschooler! I just can't believe how much Carly has grown these last few years. Check this out . . .

First Day of Preschool, August 2004

Last Day of Preschool, May 2008

Carly was so excited to get her "paploma" today at a special advancement ceremony at her preschool. We're so proud of her!

She was even more excited about the after-party with some of her classmates that took place at a local Mexican restaurant.

These are the days to remember!

What Emily Wants to be When She Grows Up . . .

A Teacher. Emily loves to play school. Her favorite pupils are her sister and her Cousin B. It's so funny to listen to her conduct class. It's like getting a small little glimpse into what actually goes on in her real classroom at her elementary school!

An Author and Illustrator. Emily has such a talent for writing, and some of her artwork is exceptional. She has been writing little stories since she was 5 years old, and I've kept many of them. I wouldn't doubt it at all if she is really a published writer one day!

A Mom. Just FYI . . . she's planning to have two girls - - - Cynthia and Matilda. Oh my!

One of My Faves

You have GOT to try this stuff! I received a tube of this in a gift basket last year, and it smells wonderful. It's a fabulous moisterizer to use on your legs after shaving, and you can buy some for yourself here. I'm hooked!