Well, sorry for the delay in posting and in pictures. We've been busy with a visit from the Zienkewicz's, going to see Beauty and the Beast at Theatre in the Park, and 4th of July activities. Unfortunately, this porky momma's body must have hit the limit. I woke up this morning and sneezed about 50 times in an hour, and have horrible head congestion.
So, check back in a few days, and I'll try to have caught up on the fun things we've been doing!!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Emery's sassy new do!
Well, I did it! I finally gave Emery a big girl haircut!! After all the swimming we've done this summer, I knew we needed a different cut. Her longer hair was getting too tangled, and I had to put it up every time we went to the pool. I loved when Ella got her hair in a bob, so I decided it was time to do the same for Emery. All 3 of us ventured to the salon yesterday. Ella and I just got a trim (plus I got a highlight!), and then Emery's turn was last. She waited so patiently, as she was VERY excited to get her haircut. I cringed when they cut about 4 inches off, but I quickly saw how cute it would be. Emery loved it! She was swinging her head around to feel her hair. Ella kept commenting on how 'beautiful' Emery looked. All the ladies in the salon were going gaga, so I felt I made a good choice. It wasn't till I was paying, when I heard a lady gasp. I turned around expecting some horrific scene, but instead Ella was gingerly showing Emery how to tuck her hair behind her ears. PRICELESS!!
Needless to say she loves her haircut. She was very happy to show daddy last night.
On another note, Ella finally trusted me and tried swimming in the 'big' pool in our neighborhood. And SHE DID IT!! She could swim unaided for about 5 feet. I kept backing up, and she kept swimming to me! Now I just need to teach her how to breathe and swim at the same time!! We had to take Daddy back to the pool late last night so she could show him too. She was so PROUD!!
Needless to say she loves her haircut. She was very happy to show daddy last night.
On another note, Ella finally trusted me and tried swimming in the 'big' pool in our neighborhood. And SHE DID IT!! She could swim unaided for about 5 feet. I kept backing up, and she kept swimming to me! Now I just need to teach her how to breathe and swim at the same time!! We had to take Daddy back to the pool late last night so she could show him too. She was so PROUD!!
The Berry Patch
Yesterday was quite an adventure!! We drove south of Kansas City to The Berry Patch, to pick some blueberries. We assumed that it was a small family operation and there wouldn't be that many people. Boy, were we wrong! There were at least 300-400 people there, and the line to pay for your picked blueberries was about an hour long- with little to no shade!
We opted to go to the country store and buy pre-picked berries and pay the extra for them being pre-picked. Well worth the money!! The store was small, cramped, and no air conditioning! We didn't even try to get to the bakery- it was packed! But, my mother and I were able to score 6 pounds of blueberries each at a whopping price of $23.60. Pretty good considering the 4 oz containers in the store are about $3-4!!
Ella was bound and determined to pick some blueberries though, her face fell when I purchased the big bag. So, we decided to pick a few on our way out, and just eat what we picked....shhhh don't tell! We stopped at some of the last rows before the cars, and the girls took off. At first they were picking red ones- pretty sour tasting! But, then Ella got the hang of it. Nana helped out and picked too. Emery wasn't very good at it, so she'd just eat whatever we picked for her! After about 2 handfuls- she was done. I think Ella could have gone on for hours, but Nana and I were melting, so we left. We'll have to convince Papa T to take her back early some morning when it's not so crowded or hot!! They are supposed to have thornless blackberries and raspberries later this season! Yummy!
Outfits are courtesy of Nana T- the girls love to wear the hats, and have 'hearts' all over them! Those hats came in quite handy yesterday!
We opted to go to the country store and buy pre-picked berries and pay the extra for them being pre-picked. Well worth the money!! The store was small, cramped, and no air conditioning! We didn't even try to get to the bakery- it was packed! But, my mother and I were able to score 6 pounds of blueberries each at a whopping price of $23.60. Pretty good considering the 4 oz containers in the store are about $3-4!!
Ella was bound and determined to pick some blueberries though, her face fell when I purchased the big bag. So, we decided to pick a few on our way out, and just eat what we picked....shhhh don't tell! We stopped at some of the last rows before the cars, and the girls took off. At first they were picking red ones- pretty sour tasting! But, then Ella got the hang of it. Nana helped out and picked too. Emery wasn't very good at it, so she'd just eat whatever we picked for her! After about 2 handfuls- she was done. I think Ella could have gone on for hours, but Nana and I were melting, so we left. We'll have to convince Papa T to take her back early some morning when it's not so crowded or hot!! They are supposed to have thornless blackberries and raspberries later this season! Yummy!
Outfits are courtesy of Nana T- the girls love to wear the hats, and have 'hearts' all over them! Those hats came in quite handy yesterday!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Wheat field photos round #2!
So, I wasn't exactly pleased with the first set of photos I took. Technically speaking they were awful, but thankfully the girls are so darn cute that they helped turn some of them around! So, I ventured back last night to work on the technical aspect. Papa T went with us as Tad was at karate. He helped carry the chair and the girls to and from the field. The girls weren't quite as cooperative as before, but I think I still got some decent ones! Let me know what you think!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Wheat field
Ok- so I've always seen these cool photos in wheat fields. Last year I missed them, this year I was determined not too. So, last night after a day full of activities, I convinced Tad we should run take some before harvest. Ella was dressed for the occasion, but Miss Emery was not. And of course I didn't have any dresses clean that were a solid color for her. BUT, I did have this shirt I had just gotten Ella, so I made Emery wear it as a dress! Getting to the field was not fun in shorts and flip-flops, but we made it. Tad carried the girls, they weren't fond of the wheat scratching their legs. They cooperated for about 5 minutes, then were done. Of course my light was fading by then too, so I got some decent ones and some so-so ones.
Hopefully they won't have harvested yet, and we'll be venturing back again tomorrow night. I wish I had done this sooner!!
Hopefully they won't have harvested yet, and we'll be venturing back again tomorrow night. I wish I had done this sooner!!
Ella's first Dance Recital
Well, we survived Ella's first dance recital! It was a doozy too. Let me begin by saying the whole experience is quite different on the 'mom' side vs the 'dancer' side! We started off with dress rehearsal on Friday evening. I took the below pictures in the yard prior to heading to Nana T's house to drop off Emery. Ella was so excited with her hair and makeup done, and body glitter that she couldn't contain her smile! She struck various poses for the camera- all unprompted! Even Tad had to join the dress rehearsal as he and Ella joined many other dad's for the finale- a father/daughter dance.
The day of the recital was quite busy. Nana and Papa R drove up, and so did Aunt Lee for the big day. I worked backstage for the earlier recital and was there at 9:30 a.m. It was held at JCCC's Yardley Hall. Needless to say I was on my feet until Ella arrived. Thankfully between the Nana's, Aunt Lee, and Daddy, she was dressed and ready, looking beautiful as ever! They rushed her to sit in the balcony with the other girls in her dance. I saw her briefly before her dance, and then watched as a proud mama from the wings. Then I helped her change into her daddy/daughter outfit and off she went. I didn't see her again till the end of the show. I also didn't get to sit till the end of the show, and lunch- what's that? Needless to say after me being on my feet from 9:30-5, I was pooped. So were all the visitors after sitting through a 2 1/2 hour recital! At least most of the time they were kept laughing! The little kids are quite entertaining! We all had a very nice dinner at Garozzo's, and settled in for the night! I should be getting a DVD of the recital soon, so if I can figure out how to put her dance on here, I will!
The day of the recital was quite busy. Nana and Papa R drove up, and so did Aunt Lee for the big day. I worked backstage for the earlier recital and was there at 9:30 a.m. It was held at JCCC's Yardley Hall. Needless to say I was on my feet until Ella arrived. Thankfully between the Nana's, Aunt Lee, and Daddy, she was dressed and ready, looking beautiful as ever! They rushed her to sit in the balcony with the other girls in her dance. I saw her briefly before her dance, and then watched as a proud mama from the wings. Then I helped her change into her daddy/daughter outfit and off she went. I didn't see her again till the end of the show. I also didn't get to sit till the end of the show, and lunch- what's that? Needless to say after me being on my feet from 9:30-5, I was pooped. So were all the visitors after sitting through a 2 1/2 hour recital! At least most of the time they were kept laughing! The little kids are quite entertaining! We all had a very nice dinner at Garozzo's, and settled in for the night! I should be getting a DVD of the recital soon, so if I can figure out how to put her dance on here, I will!
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
3D Sonogram pics
We had the privilige of having a 3D sonogram done on Baby #3 on June 4th. It's so amazing to see your baby before it's actually born! To see chubby little cheeks, pug nose, and little hands and feet. We still have no clue whether it's a boy or girl, only 10 more weeks to wait and find out! Until then, I can look at these pics every time I'm getting pummeled and kicked!!
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