Hay Happens and Hay's Happen

It’s been 12 days of our gratitude journal.

We get to practice her handwriting while being grateful and reading our Bible.

And today, we finished Level 1 of BrainQuest. I’m having so much fun with you Lovebug.

The other day, I had a big meeting on ZOOM. It’s a conference call with video. She was very quiet, but after that, she wanted my attention. I had to really focus on my work.

She played at my feet and really did not allow me to concentrate. I shared that I was upset with her and this is what I got.

She’s under the table in the picture, and there I am trying to work. Oh how cute.

Later, we worked it out and she did some art. WOW.

Emojis all over the place. Then, it was time to GLITTER GLUE!

So proud of you, girl. Sometimes, I just cannot focus on you, but you make the best of it.

I love you so much!

Cooper is so happy in Tatum’s lap. Today, we launched the leash. He thought it was a new chew toy.

Let’s see if I can get him to sit and come. One day at a time Coopie-boy.

We got to go to dinner the other night.

First, Cooper wanted to be in a picture since I was wearing white. He felt he needed to be in my arms. Haha.

Tatum of course needed to be in it too.

My mom and I went to Fleming’s and had the best time. I savor every minute with her. She is so special to me, and I want her always to know this.

When I got home, Tot and Cooper greeted me. My honey too.

I’m so grateful for you, Mama. Tot, Cooper, Doug…all of you.

Mama, thank you for such a lovely time. We always connect when we go out. Steak, shrimp, wedge salad and wine always help!

My honey and I were both doing some fixin’ this weekend. Tatum wanted her little slip -ons to have elastic and velcro. We hit Hobby Lobby, bought the supplies…

And voila!

Cooper likes them too.

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While we did this, my honey transformed the lighting in the living room.

And there is much rejoicing!

Thank you love!

Tatum has happy feet and we have a bright house! Hooray!

Tatum is teaching Cooper how to read. He apparently needs phonics help because Tatum is reading Dick and Jane to him.

He loves his sister.

So, today, we headed to Scottsdale Library to get books for summer reading.

We stocked up!

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Now, all we need is to make bookmarks.

Cooper squeaked and we drew.

Awesome job, Tot!

Now we are ready to dive in and do some READING!
It’s going to be a fine summer.

(and Cooper will be reading pretty soon if Tatum keeps teaching him his sounds. He loves the “Good Boy” sound!)

My love needed to adopt a new habit. It’s so easy to pinpoint others’ needs, isn’t it? I’m so very good and finding all the things that can be “fixed” in others. Amazing how we can fix the people around us but can we fix ourselves? (wince)

See this?

When I see this, I see a cool hydration unit that keeps one energized, healthy, and satisfied! Doug, at first, saw something else to carry. However, after 2 weeks, that wonderful husband of mine is attached to it. He comes home and tells me, “I’m on my 3rd one, honey!” I love that he was even open to trying it. SO proud of him.

He makes me feel so special. Just last night, he gave me a card on our date.

He recognizes all the little things. Doesn’t that just make you swoon? Probably not, but it makes me melt. I love serving and loving him. I know everyone else does too! Honeywell just gave him yet another award. He is appreciated, loved, and adored.

I love you baby. You hydrated hunk, you.