In Room 306

Ms. Blue and I took a long weekend trip. It was to visit with family and watch my sister do what she loves. (Those pictures will come later). This post is for the kids. Because what else do you do on a rainy day, but take pictures. Ok. Maybe it is just the photo bugs like me that enjoy that kind of thing.

These are grainy.
As in, had to boost that film speed to get enough light.
No Flash, I say, No Flash!

 Oliver informed me after I showed him this picture 

that he didn't know everyone was making funny faces. 

I thought, that's ok buddy, I will take your little smirk all day long!

Look at him.

This is classic Oliver.

He is like a little man.

What I love:

the pose

the smirk

the two toes hanging out of his sister's sock

 Yep.

It's like that, ya'll!

(our trip was to Georgia)

I love this look on her face.

The subtle smile.

The twinkle eyes.

She looks so sweet.

Sidenote:

Shannon and Ainzli did not get to go with us. She had her big basketball tournament. So you know, the coach and one of the key players should probably be there. They made it to the final game. Yeah! She is playing some solid basketball, that girl is. All 5'1" of her! 

The Leftovers

I brought home a few little punched out hearts and pink paper from work. I put up the Valentine's Day bulletin board in our classroom. Fun! 

Ms. Blue was tickled pink with the left overs. 

Love you Ms. Blue. 

Thank you for all the I Love You's. 

She Bakes

She has found out that she loves to bake. The holidays were filled with homemade brownies by Ainzli. I know, I just mentioned the holidays. Yet, that is how far back these photos go. Sad. Yes. Better late than never, I always say. 

 I have always loved this girls profile. 

She is fairly clumsy and quirky.

She has some of the best little come backs.

She is growing into one beautiful little lady.

All. The. Way. Around.

Yep.

This is the look of:

Will you please just leave me alone?

It Was Chilly

We had fun. They dressed warm. Layers under the costumes. So I only had to carry their coats.
I grew up out in the middle of nowhere. So the fact we can walk out our front door, across the grass and stay on foot the entire evening is quite a joy for me.
I had about 30 seconds to get these pictures.  Haven't been behind the viewfinder much lately.  So I am feeling pretty great about these two.

Introducing,

The Mad Hatter.

She thought the eye makeup was just about the bomb.

 Raggedy Ann,

 with Red Crayola Marker.

Oh Yeah!!!

They had fun.
I had fun.
We got boo coo candy.
I think that makes for one great Wednesday night.



Autumn

And I'm Back With a Tooth

Hello. It is good to be typing in this long rectangular box. Thinking of the things I have missed putting here.
Milestones the Little Women have accomplished.
Milestones we have accomplished.
It's ok. I know that. I needed to do what we have been doing.
Today feels right to share.
Nothing to inspiring.
Just one 7 year old who is sure that when a tooth is ready to be pulled that it is major surgery.
She for sure takes that train of thought from Yours Truly.
Sorry to pass on my complete fear of anything to do with hurting my body onto you the Boo.

She is sure she will do it herself.

He and I know she won't.

We would fall over if she ever did.

(Side Note: Curling your toes gives you strength!)

  

He cheers her on.

He also gets frustrated.

I get frustrated with her as well.

Just not over the tooth thing.

She is getting so big.

So witty.

Carefree in ways.

Uptight in others.

Loves fiercely. 

This one is my favorite.

I love having a photo of my children crying.

There is so much to be said in those faces.  

Pleading to please try later.

He gives in. 

I was proud of him.

I hope to share with you, little by little, our path.
My defeats.
And my victories........................

Good Morning, Mrs. Grismore

At the beginning of the year I went through the process to become a substitute teacher. I love being at the girls school. Honestly, I am there at least one day a week regularly. It is a way to earn money, be on their same schedule, get to know the kids my girls are around, and lastly, be bossy. Which is probably my favorite!:)
So I have been doing it for a little over a month. I am telling you, you should feel good about the substitute teachers that are in the schools. It is one rigorous process. Anyway, here's what I am getting at.
I don't want to have a "real" job. I did that. It was good. I do feel like I missed out on a lot of stuff, though. I want a life with less stress, although, stress does seem to creep in from other places.:) I want to be able to have our summers. No alarm clock. No schedule. Just me and my girls. Swimming. Playing. Snuggling. Hiking. Going to the park. Then waiting for Daddy to come home. Gosh, it just sounds euphoric.
Not to say it wasn't scarey to give up my job. But we knew, we just knew, it was the right thing to do. And we have not looked back.
I suppose my whole reason for this post is............ thankfulness. I just have so much to be thankful for. And knowing that when one door closes on a chapter in my life another will open.
When I trust Him, He will provide.
It may not be in my time, but He will provide.
First, I must trust Him.

These pictures have nothing to do with my post.

Except that this afternoon was one of those afternoons.

Nowhere to be.

No emails to answer.

No stupid cell phone ringing.

Just me and my baby Boo. 

Oh Happy Days:)

What Was I Thinking?

What would blog world be if you didn't put out your embarassing stuff too? Two Tuesdays a month Ms. Blue and I get an hour to spend together. We always find something interesting to do. The last two we have invaded Wildcat Park. Last week I didn't even have my camera in the Loser Cruiser. Ms. Blue, for the most part, detests my camera. I have resorted to pretend upset-ness to get her to cooperate. Unscrupulous, I know. But a mom has to sometimes.........well do things she said she never would.:)
I wanted to share our pictures. First of all. What was I thinking? The train is cute and all, but I only have 10 seconds of self timer time. And then trying to crawl through that little hole.
I hope you all appreciate the "ridiculous" your about to witness!

Lillie was laughing at me. 

This time I am not even fast enough to get in the stupid thing!

Her face is so cute though.

 Got in.

Not enough time to fix my sweater.

Back is slightly hanging out.

 Got in.

Got posed.

Lillie with the hand. Priceless!

OUT OF FOCUS!

Are you kidding me?

Gave up!

Here's to you!
Here's to me!
Here's to doing foolish stuff,
all in the name of memories!


Happy Day.
Autumn:)