8.18.2010

All Things I See London, I See France.


As a mom, you never quite know when you're going to have to teach a Life Lesson. They spring up at you and take you completely by surprise. Kata is now 7.5 years old and I'm trying to teach her the refined etiquette points in life.

For example on this beautiful, clear Northern Nevada morning, we experienced a naughty little zephyr. You know the kind that likes to lift your skirt at the most inconvenient moment? It was Picture Day, too,so naturally Kata was wearing a pretty dress. The kind that poofs up in the slightest breeze.

So the Life Lesson of the Day was how to hold our dress down so we don't have to hear a chorus of "I see London, I see France..." I know you know the rest. Wish me luck as I traverse these fine waters in Etiquette Land. Something tells me that it won't be my finest hour.

8.08.2010

All Things Clear As Mud.

The Boy Scouts celebrated 100 Years of Scouting with a huge Jamboree which included Mud Volleyball. I truly have no words left to describe how I would so NOT do this, but both of my boys loved every minute of it. Yes, even Ken jumped in after snapping the picture. The small, pale kid in the middle there is Alex. At some point, yes, I did stop chuckling.

8.07.2010

All Things SuperGrandfather.


The most magical times in our house are when grandparents visit. Here are Baka and Djedo who stopped by at a very important time of year. Per contractual agreement with my father, I'm not allowed to release his actual age. Trust me, I get it. ;D

Happy Birthday to our darling Djedo. The best father, father-in-law and grandfather in the world. No, we're not biased at all. Not one bit. Okay, maaaaaaybe just a little.

8.01.2010

All Things Lion-Hearted.

Bella was thrilled because she brought home a coloring page with what she said was my favorite lion character of all time, Aslan from The Chronicles of Narnia. Note her happiness. I should've snapped a picture of my own smile.