Zane's turn

Today was switcheroo day and I took Lily to school while Zane and I went to the doctors and then had some one on one time. He's weighing in at 31 pounds and is 37 inches tall. No idea where these kids are getting the height from. After the doctors visit we went to "Going Bonkers" which is one of Zane's favorite places to go, because he gets to go, well, bonkers. He scaled the towers, zoomed across the nets and flew down the slides. I know he had a great time not always being followed by his sister (who is normally telling him what to do) and getting to chase mommy. I didn't take that many pictures because it's impossible to hold a camera and crawl through tight spaces with 100 other children.

I was impressed with his politeness however. If there was a line for the slide or if multiple kids met at the same intersection he always waited his turn and refrained from pushing or cutting. Thank goodness he was born with his daddy's patience for social niceties.

Bonkers....for sure. (and this is in the little kids area, earlier we were up in the big kids crazy maze mess)

@ 21 seconds you can see how bummed out he is that he has to wait his turn for the slide :)

Lunchtime Zoo conversations

She is my daughter; needs to get her food all in order and organized before she begins eating.

You may not be able to hear it but she answers a few question with her sheepish "uh huh". It's the only time she's ever shy...when she knows the camera is rolling.

Single Parent

Today after a not so fun trip to the doctors office for her 2 year checkup, Lily and I went on a fun date together to the zoo. Zane went to school today and tomorrow the reverse will happen. Lily is weighing in at 27.2 pounds and is 35 inches tall. Old folklore says to double their height when they are two and that will be their final height as an adult. But, I really don't think Lily will be 5'10". Unless she got all the tall genes that are buried in our family (uh hem cousin Michelle).

We had a great time and it was so fun to see what life is like with only one child. OH MY GOSH, it was so easy. Totally jealous of you singleton mommies out there now.

On the way to the zoo with a sticky sugary sucker that made up for the boo-boo on her leg (HepA vaccine today)

-I told her she could ride alone if she wanted to and mommy would ride in a different train car. The independent Lily said yes, but the eyes said no.

-You can just see her attitude as she walks!

She kept laughing at this poor froggie because he couldn't get out of his cage. So mean.

Embrace the Camera Thursday

Timers are trickier than you think...

What the heck is all this "Embrace the Camera about?" GO HERE

What's on my camera?

Question?

Anyone out there experiencing technical issues with the blog format? Got a note that it was messed up on some computers...

More pics from last week

Playing at the Ft. Worth Zoo, visiting wineries and enjoying Lake Grapevine

They slowed down!

Well, for a few moments Zane and Lily were being a sweet brother and sister and dancing with each other. Aaaaaaand then, it broke into a typical game of chase.

(yes that is Garth Brooks playing, country seems to be the only genre I can get them both to slow dance to...all other types result in head banging mosh pit antics)

Saturday Snapshot

Daddy needs a nap

OREO love

Week wrapup

On Wednesday while the kids were in Mother's Day Out, I did what all responsible housewives do. Mom, Meme and I took a trip to the Grapevine Wineries and "sampled" a bottle or 3. We had a great time, this was my favorite bottle label...go figure.

The kids played with their adopted brothers...

...and Lily was very adamant that she could paint her own toenails (as she told grandma "MyDOIT!") as well as walk her own doggie with grandpa and Meme.

We also went to the Ft. Worth zoo but I forgot my camera, as soon as I steal some pictures, I'll get them up

Embrace the Camera Thursday

Come back soon Meme...

(That's "MEHM-MAY", not "Mee-Mee" to all you non-frenchicans out there)

Playing out at Vineyard Campgrounds

Grandma, Grandpa and Meme are in town! We headed over to their campsite on Tuesday night to enjoy a cookout and play with the doggies!

Zane had a great time playing with Gus and Hank. (Gus here)

Lily actually preferred to play with the non-living animals...

Ok...who's cuter

Chillin' in her loungechair sippin' a sippy. Life is good.

Zane loves his Meme.

Saturday Snapshot

How's your weekend going?

Summertime...

Green Day

Today we made some Kale chips. Thanks to Amber who turned me onto the weelicious website. Do your kids eat iron rich green leafy veggies? Ya, mine don't either. However, here is a great way to get them to eat their veggies.

Preheat oven to 375 F. Wash and DRY (spinner) Kale torn into two inch pieces. Spread them out in a single layer on a parchment covered cookie sheet. Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with a few pinches of salt (not too much!). Bake for 6-10 minutes (depends on your oven).

Watch in amazment as your kids devour these "chips"

Then today we planted some seeds for mommy's herb garden.

In a month or so, we'll no longer have to make twice a week trips to the store to grab fresh herbs for dinner. (Woohoo!)

Miley, messy hair and cold water down the back

Ah the summer. Lazy days around the house. Sleeping in and playing with water.