Celebrating our freedom but not yet

The fourth of July, every year, has been an event. You see, around here, near the train park, it comes early. They always have a concert on Sunday and then a firework’s show (if it comes on the 4th, that would work out great!)

I love the 4th of July because of what it means for our country. I think we’ve lost a bit of that with all the hoopla surrounding it meaning hot dogs, swimming and lots of noise. But, I hope to make it memorable this year.

Once again, on Sunday (July 1st), there were fireworks. I was hoping Tot would not be scared this year. I knew Coti would need cuddling but not Tot?

We went outside after the start (around 9pm),

and IMMEDIATELY she wanted to go in. She was shivering! Every year since she was 2 she has not been ready for the fireworks. This year was no different.

We came inside and cuddled with Coti with hopes (well, my hope) that we could go back out for the finale.

Meanwhile, we cuddled and they shivered.

Ok, so can we go now? We did and boom! Nope. OK, you two.

We’ll have more fun on the actual 4th.

I love you both.

My handsome graduate

We had to celebrate of course!!!

And what does that mean? Getting all pertied up and debonaired out, right?

He showed up and I thought, Man, he sure does look hottie hot hot!




It took a while to get the right pose since my mom was taking the picture. The button on Doug’s phone is tender apparently. We tried to hold it together!

Let’s try again!

And now with Tot. She just has to be in one at least!

Now we are ready to go be JUST US. I’m so proud of you, Honey.

I love you to pieces.

And what did the tooth fairy bring???

She fell asleep and awaited the big exchange. The tooth for a ______ . What would it be??

Ok, really, what would it be!?

I had to do some quick thinking, and guess what? The tooth fairy came through, and Tatum had to let me know at early o’clock.

A $2 bill.

She didn’t realize how cool this was until she told EVERYBODY in her path. They all remarked, “WOW! A $2 bill? Do they even make those? How cool, Tatum.” Aaaaaahhhh, confirmation that I needed.

Now, what will she bring for 19 more teeth???

First tooth says goodbye!

Remember that wiggly tooth on June 2nd?

Welllllllll, it’s been wiggly for about 3 weeks. The bottom tooth joined the fun to wiggle too. This one was much more amenable to falling out, I think.

She has been asking, “When will it come out, Mommy?” How am I supposed to know? So, I just say, “Probably tomorrow!”

So, today, Friday, she was determined to get that bottom tooth out. We made a plan. Let’s tie one end of the tooth with some yarn and the other end to Coti’s foot. Then, when he takes off running…….BYE BYE TOOTH! Good plan, eh? You see, I am too much of a scaredy cat to inflict pain, so I wanted nothing to do with the removal process. Coti needed to do it.



Not so much. It wouldn’t stay on. So we tried the doorknob effect.

Again, no go.

So, I went to make dinner and I told her we’d try again tomorrow.

That was not good enough for Tatum. She is one determined, tenacious little Tot.
While I made dinner, she continued to wiggle it. And wiggle it. And wiggle it. And wiggle it.

Apparently she was playing with Coti, and then she bumped into Coti and Coti bumped into her, and then……

the tooth just POPPED out!

Glory BE!!! She did it! Well, with the help of little Snuggle bug.

So, now, we must insert it into the tooth pillow,

thanks to my honey Dougy, and wait for the tooth fairy to come.

Just so she can see it better, here are some close ups.

 

And there is much rejoicing. Or there will be tomorrow.

P.S. (This was not expected so I need some fast thinking to discuss cash with this here fairy).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Future so bright!

I couldn’t resist. I saw these at Kid to Kid, and I had to get them.

We be cool together now.

At the pool….

And in the car.

These shades definitely helped this morning. We both were a bit under the weather, but when we put on our cool shades, POOF!…somehow we felt better. I think it’s probably our attitudes about a hope and a future. It’s just so darn bright, we have to wear shades.

Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you: Plans to prosper you and not to harm you to give you a hope and a future.”

Quail Love

We are obsessed with them! Well, you see, every morning, the mommy and daddy quail enter our patio with their little babies following. They are growing now. This is the same family from a few weeks ago.

Now look at them!

I love how they move all the other birds out of the way for their babies to get their food!

So, today when Tot and I were driving to camp, we see this house. They not only love quail, they love the Lord. See their door frame.

“Love the Lord with all your soul, strength and mind.”

Quail make me happy and think of family with lots of love.

Incredible Tuesday!

The Incredibles came out last week. Well, Incredibles TWO!

The first one came out 14 years ago, and FINALLY the sequel returned. We went last week to see it, and ever since, Tatum and I have been doing everything Incredible. We especially like Jack Jack, the baby. His powers were revealed in the second one. I won’t spoil it, but it is heeeeeelarious. Let’s just say it involves him spontaneously combusting. He gives fits a new name.

So, we drew him.

With the help of artforkidshub.com and the McDonald’s figure.

I did my best too.

She’s got it down!!!

After we finished, we made a card for the teachers at PFT. It was our Incredible Tuesday, which meant we do a Random Act of Kindness.

We made them a card.

What do they need????

We’ll find out and buy it for them.

Supplies are always needed and in low supply.

It was Incredible, as always, with my Tot.