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Whatcha doing Tot?

She caught him. 

This was all it took to keep Tatum happy at Olivia’s Birthday party!
Bouncing away with all her girlfriends from her class. SO much fun.

I woke up to Tatum reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and telling me we needed to wear red, white and blue. She’s not even 4. Holy moly.

So, I took heed, got dressed and got ready for our fun day together. It was a special do to honor our country and our veterans, so we decided to make it a great fun-filled day.

First, as always, the Devotion (she calls it the “commotion”). We then took a quick visit to the gym where she recited more of the pledge, wowing the staff.

Then, we hit Einstein’s Bagels for some “O” so wonderful whole wheat delights with extra cream cheese. We always do activities with the walls. She counted 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13! That’s right, Tot, a dozen (baker’s style)

She loves this picture, especially the guy blowing the big “O”

I like the lady with the circley-bagel hair. Obsessed with the “O”s

Especially the edible ones.

Then we hit the PGA store. Why? I not only wanted to hit some balls myself, but I wanted to teach her a few swinging tricks. She had never seen me swing before, so after I swung, she yelled, “AWESOME!” She didn’t know I had a few skills. (Thank goodness she hasn’t seen a REAL golfer yet!)

I helped her set up.

She tried to then set up.

Ok, now take a swing, TOT!

HOORAY!!

 

We talked to Brad, my instructor on the way out, and he recommended some group Jr. lessons at the store in about a year. She’ll be ready!!! (And I’ll be ready to then take her on the greens.) Every time we drive by the courses, she now gets excited, and so do I! I think she’s just excited to ride in the cart.

We hit lunch at Panera on our way to Sportball. 

She downed her turkey sandwich and apple as we studied the funnel lights (along with counting them).

Finally, after Sportball (they focused on basketball today), we headed home for some reading, playing, cleaning (for me), and playing with Coti.

I absolutely LOVE hanging out with my Tot ALL DAY LONG.

We ended the day with a special prayer for our Veterans. We’ll never understand or appreciate them enough.

Blessings all around.

 

She is now very creative with this toy she got on her LAST birthday. It is now a true hit.

Tatum has created a little chill area at her desk to work on her math skills too. It’s so fun seeing her grow and learn (and enjoying it herself!!!)

Not only being a parent, but as a conservative woman, I have been so down about the fate of our wonderful country.

Last night, however, there was a tremendous victory for all of us.

Not only did the Republicans take the House and Senate, but DONALD TRUMP, a complete outsider to politics (and one who cannot be “bought off”), has won the POTUS! That is right.

Tatum stayed up with me and celebrated. We watched this country VOTE NO on the corruption and destruction that has been occurring.

Praise Jesus and AMEN!

Practicing has paid off. Tatum cannot stop snapping.
She was determined to learn a couple weeks ago. Now, it’s a daily regimen. I’m so impressed with her tenacity!

Today, we were at the train park, and through the megaphone at the carousel, she heard some music and started just snapping and dancing. She had the beat and the moves to match.

Later at Sportball, it was golf. Boy did she CRACK that ball into the air! CRRRRRAAAACK! She’s ready to hit the range with me; now, am I, is the real question!

Finally, these activity jars really teach some fun math skills.  Who would have thought these colorful shapes could serve a grander purpose. Good job TOT!

Birthdays, Thanksgiving, the Election…did I mention Birthdays?
Morgan,  James, Levi (early December), Doug (grafted in, gladly), and Tot. (We’ll save Tot for later)

Great opportunity, however, to get the whole clan together.

But first, church. And oh, how good it was. We sang a song called “Let there be Light” (Hillsong). I cannot stop singing the lyrics. We just sing LOUDER when we want to PRAISE HIM!!! WE love you so much, Jesus.

We arrived and were greeted by the lovely Kramer girls. I join …

(Note mom in the background saying, Hey!!! what about me!?)

SO……Tot and mom joined in.

Later, Kell and Doug discussed valves or wall space or something totally exciting.

Tatum enjoyed giving the baby tea while we readied the meal.  She is a great little hostess.

Funny faces and laughs.

It was so much fun being with the family. Doug fits in so well.