Friday, July 31, 2009

Meow.


When I thought I had experienced all the wonders that Colonial Williamsburg had to offer...the other night we were walking down to Merchant Square and behold there were...CLOWNS! With face painting, hula hoops, and jump ropes! No, my children are not afraid of Clowns...yet. And Sophia was not afraid to have her face painted. I always resisted my face being painted. I was, even at Sophia's age I'm sure, concerned about clogged pores. Why have I been thirty years old my whole life?

A New Day Has Come...



Our sweet Baby Sister can now officially "cruise" around - technical term for walking while holding on to things. She is loving her mobility - and closer range to her big sister.  Good thing I finally figured out how to lower the crib...And shout out to Kristyn Ritner for giving me this toy when I unashamedly spied it in her trunk and begged for it. She was on her way to consign it. I owe you Kristyn. I'll cover your babysitter for the next wedding...:)

Thanks for the dresses!


Aunt Sharon gave the girls these dresses for Christmas and I have been waiting for the right season and time that they both would fit. I have to admit that I LOVE putting them in matching clothes. I know. Cliche. I love it. Sorry, Suz - but our friendship has pushed through more than this...

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

This Morning




2:00am: Up with Olivia
6:15am: Up with Olivia, try desperately to convince her its still night-time, give up at 6:45
6:58: Sophia wakes up, dress and feed Sophia a snack
7:15: Feed Olivia
7:30: Dress Olivia
7:30-8:00: Explain to Sophia that we can't go anywhere yet, nothing is open.
8:00: Call Doctor because it looks like Olivia has Pink Eye
8:15: Put Olivia down for nap
8:30: Dress Sophia
8:40: Go outside with Sophia
8:45: Get appointment with Doctor for Olivia
9:00: Still blowing bubbles outside with Sophia, get a prescription for myself called in by my doctor
9:15: Make Breakfast for Sophia
9:30: Clean up kitchen
9:45: Check on Travis who is sick with Nicaraguan Fever
10:00 Olivia wakes up, change and feed Olivia
10:15: Sophia looks at me and asks, shocked and somewhat disgusted: "Mommy - Why are you still in your pajamas?"

...And the Lesson of the Day:  Your child can have a pink eye without it being Pink Eye.

Sunday, July 5, 2009

On Independence Day...

Suz and Dr. Steve (Non-Egyptian) visit! 
First time in matching outfits...the whole reason for having two girls (or attending private school...)

Another successful photo shoot...
We finished the day watching the fireworks from folding chairs in the middle of our street then having some good times with our fabulous new next door neighbors...God Bless America. 
God Bless Braxton Court.

Saturday, July 4, 2009

Daddy's Home!

Travis returned from leading his team of 94 people in Nicaragua - with only one hospital trip, due to a machete injury...
He was amazed at how much Lloyd (who was 8 MONTHS yesterday!) had grown in ten days...or perhaps its her mature new style?

MOCK yeah ING yeah BIRD

I decided to cut Olivia's hair again...

And now she bears an uncanny resemblance to Lloyd Christmas.