Thursday, July 31, 2008

I'm ENCHANTED!




So tonight Josh stopped by with Brooklyn and Brady. He had the kids out to give Kara a little break.... He had just taken them to get a surprise because Brooklyn has spent the last 7 nights sleeping in her own bed. (He learned the fine art of bribery from me) Brooklyn picked out a mermaid Barbie whose tail changes into colorful designs when you apply cold water.  After several attempts Josh informed Brooklyn that he was sorry but it wasn't going to work.  Having much more experience at those kind of things I took over and with in a matter of minutes the Barbies tail was covered with the colorful designs. Brookie took one look and exclaimed, "Oh Grandma... You're ENCHANTED!"  (I think that's fancy for she thinks I'm great!)

Bonjour Butterfly


Bonjour Butterfly



Last week Kara had to take Cooper to the doctor and Brookie and Brady got to go on an excursion (that's a fancy word for trip) to grandmas for the afternoon. We decided that swimming and baking would fill the afternoon. Brookie loves a series of books called "Fancy Nancy".... they are so cute and teach fancy words, like excursion. Brookie loves them. I had just bought the latest one called Bonjour Butterfly which we read. One thing lead to another and before we knew it we had been inspired to bake the butterfly cake. All in all it was a stupendious afternoon! (that's a fancy word for we all had fun!)

Monday, July 28, 2008

Happy Birthday Brittany




It's been 20 years today since Brittany joined our family as our final child. She was so excited to come that she decided to make her appearance 8 weeks early and weighed in at only 3 lbs. 11 oz. Today makes me think back on how blessed I am to be her mother. I marvel at the beautiful young women she has become. She has always had a soft spot in her heart for anyone who would be considered the underdog.... she has a talent for writing and is amazing at always remembering to say thank-you and letting you know she cares and is thinking about you.... she has a flare for fashion and has had since she was little and would critic peoples' clothes at the age of two! She loves to cook and only wishes we would all eat healthier. Brittany never ever gossips.... she hates when people talk about others, I so admire her for that. I think she is an awesome person and I love her tons!!!! You go girl and have a wonderful birthday!

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Check out the graphics

Ok.... I've tried everything to get a unique header but this one is the most ME. I know that Brittany is thinking it's so "grandma" but after all that's what I am. Maybe now I can start posting real things.... Stay tuned to see if I succumb to pressure and change it to look more modern and anthropology looking! (Note the time of this post.....I'm going to bed.... I'll see if things look different in the morning)