Swimming Lessons

Tonight was the last night of swimming lessons. Madison graduated to "second wave", Taylor gets to take "preschool 2" again (she did skip preschool 1 though). They originally gave Taylor a male instructor and she didn't really like him, actually she didn't give him a chance, she didn't want a "big boy teacher". She fell off the ladder one day while jumping in over and over again. Two days later she slipped into the pool while they were in the deeper end. She definitely has no fears. Madison did well. The few times I caught her turn, seems like they were always jumping in the deep or back floating. Notice her hair is considerably shorter!

New post

Well I was going to upload some new pictures of the girls at swimming lessons (and Madison's new do), but I lost them during a Kodak Easyshare upgrade. So, I will take some more tomorrow and try again. I see they have added the video feature. So, I have added a video of the girls singing. (It does take a while to download though).

Kitchen Update

So, the cabinets have been painted, hardware updated. 12 x 12 Slate tiles for floor (we hope to be done in the kitchen this weekend), Hazel White Granite Countertops. New Stainless Steel appliances. Large granite composite sink (its awesome), one big tub, almost like a farm sink. That leaves the backsplash to be purchased & installed. What we originally purchased, isn't going to work, but we have found a replacement. Great thing about the new one, it doesn't require grout.

Feels like Summer

It was a gorgeous day in Kansas City, few clouds 85 degrees. The girls put on their swimsuits and we got the ladybug sprinkler that Nana sent. It was another long day outside. Coming in long enough to eat and then back out. The girls played hide & seek with the Drakes (Lexi & Danny) til it was time to come in to get ready for bed. For 2 1/2 to 6 1/2 year olds they did a pretty good job of staying put.

Mothers Day

We had a nice day yesterday. The girls were nice enough to let me sleep in til 8am. Madison had ants in her pants for me to open my gifts. Madison gave me two pictures that she made at school. Taylor made a ceramic heart with her handprint in the middle. The girls took me out to breakfast, Denny's (their choice) and then we went to the lawn & garden store. I think we spent most of the day outside, did some gardening in the front yard. Taylor crashed for the night at 6:30, and didnt' get up til this morning. She was exhausted.

Deanna Rose

Nana, Lamar & Aunt Mel Visit KC

The Texas group came in on Wednesday night and were able to enjoy time with the girls Thursday. Thursday night was exciting, as during dinner outside, the Tornado sirens went off, and continued to go off. Lots of powerfuly storms went thru that night, fortunately we did have any damage. Friday we visited Deanna Rose Farmstead, we caught a fish, the girls had Pony rides and took a hayride with Nana. Saturday we had a birthday party and the boys went to Bass Pro. I was a great visit.