Better Late Than Never

I was going through my pictures trying to organize them and realized I never posted anything about the calf that the girls bucket fed this summer. This was quite the interesting experience and I was very proud of the girls. The experience didn't last long because "Buck" (that's what they named him) went to a new home where he could have more care than once an evening and will eventually become a 4-H cow. What a life. Anyway - the girls tried to bottle feed him but he preferred the bucket. It was a hoot to watch them interact with this animal. What a great experience for my "city girls".

4th & 2nd Grade - Really?

Where has the time gone. I can't believe that my babies started 4th and 2nd grade today. They were so excited to begin and I was so proud of them.

They had a great day and are excited to go back tomorrow! Can I bottle this excitement up and save it for a few months from now?

Summer 2011

Since I have done such a great job updating this blog this summer thought I would add a little more to it! HA- I realize I have a lot of pictures to post so I won't add a lot of narrative just summer happenings in photos.

Softball

Branson Vacation

Macie's 9th Birthday (Holy Cow - 9 years old)

Summer 2011

Summer is finally here and the girls are ready!! They have already been swimming, running through the sprinklers, and sleeping in. Today they went to the public library summer kick off. They had lots of fun with all the activities, got their face painted and checked out some summer reading material.

The whole idea that my girls will soon be starting 2nd grade and 4th grade completely blows my mind. It amazes me how quick this time goes and I honestly believe they are changing right in front of us! How quick their personalities change and they all of a sudden don't do the "little" things and now they are doing things I can't believe they are old enough to do. Regardless - I love my girls with all my heart and hope they enjoy every minute!!

What I Want to Be...

Kaitlin still says she wants to be a Vet when she grows up. I think she just loves to be outside. She has such a caring nature so who knows maybe she will still want to work with animals when she gets older. In this picture she was excited to help me water the garden - for a little while anyway!

Macie jumps around a little with what she wants to do when she grows up. But one thing that is always consistent is something to do with art. So as you can see in her picture - today her career is to be an Author/Illustrator. What an ambitious idea!

No matter what the girls choose to be I will be proud of them. It is just interesting to hear what they are thinking at such a young age. Oh and Kaitlin is very supportive of Macie - she just wants Macie to be FAMOUS!

Recital Video

I wanted to share Kaitlin's recital video. Please excuse the middle when I "zoomed" in way to close - I was too busy paying attention to her! Kaitlin is the 2nd one in front from the left side of the stage. (Remember to turn off music toward the bottom right side)

Easter Egg Masterpiece

I didn't know if the girls would want to color Easter eggs this year but when it was brought up I was surprised at their excitement. So we got the supplies and the girls became quite the artists. I think they had more fun creating little homes for them after they were made than the actual coloring itself.