Wednesday, July 20, 2005

4th of July



































































Toby's family came out for a visit over the fourth. We picked strawberries, went to a fun bookstore, the girls swam with Grandma, and attempted to go see some fireworks. I say attempted because many of us wimped out and wanted to go home to the cherry pie that Aunt Judy had made long before the fireworks had even started. We did go home and just drove to the bluff and watched the fireworks later. Toby was probably the most disappointed that we didn't stay for the fireworks. (It is a good thing that Erik Engstrom wasn't in town!)




>Oh, we also learned one vital lesson during their visit. Make sure to have the coffee pot ready for the morning or there will be some caffein-deprived bears on the loose! (Namely named Aunt Judy and Grandma Jane!)





It was a good time, always is! Hope everyone also had a safe 4th!


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Friday, July 1, 2005

Little House on the Prairie





































Sienna likes to come to me with a blanket and a rubber band to make a dress for her to either play Little House or Pride and Prejudice or some other make believe game involving a dress.


It was so cute when Ellie dragged a pink blanket over to me and then took me to the junk drawer to get a rubber band. So I put a "dress" on her. Then Sienna got the bonnets out and you had Laura and Carrie Ingalls.


The other picture is of a loaf of banana bread that I baked and Sienna pointed out that it looked like a face. Look closely and you should see 2 eyes, a nose, and a mouth. Isn't that wierd?


And the last two pictures are of a garage sale find today -- a Little House desk and chair for $5. It will be fun for play and homeschool.


Can you tell that we love Little House on the Prairie? I even found a lady that makes the dresses and nightgowns. I haven't ordered from her yet, but am planning on it this month as she says this is her slow time and she gives great deals. (Christmas in July!) Here is her email if you want some pictures sent to you. I don't remember how much she charges, but you can ask her if you are interested. Ashleysplaymates@aol.com