Archive > August 2009

The Bunk Bed, Bedding, and Paint Colors

This is what the kids picked for their bedrooms. Keep in mind Fiona has a full size bed in her room and Kinsley will have the bunk bed in her room. The bunk bed will have a full size mattress on the bottom and a twin size mattress on the top. Here’s what the Bunk [...]

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Tuesday’s Tip Jar: Beautiful Ceramic Dolls

Aren’t these Ceramic Dolls beautiful? I found them at our local Goodwill store for $3 and $5 dollars. They were all scattered throughout the store and some were bunched up together where they kept all of their dolls. The wooden chairs that some are sitting in I found for $2. Normally these type of dolls [...]

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Fiona’s 1st Day of Kindergarten

Fiona’s first day of Kindergarten was a complete success. Because it’s been such a long day – AND I’m pooped at the moment – I’ve decided it would be a good idea to take you through Fiona’s first day by adding some sort of description on the pictures that I took. I took a lot [...]

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Back to School Shopping

Yesterday was a special day for everyone. Kinsley got to hang out with Grandma. Don and I got to hang out with Fiona. We did our back to school shopping with Fiona and boy was she excited. Normally she would have to ride in the cart if her sister Kinsley was along but on this [...]

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Florida was Fun

Remember when I told you I was going to Fort Lauderdale? I have been home since the evening of the 11th. I had 3 full days and one half day while I was there. I have never been to that part of the country and certainly not the southern most part of our nation, Key [...]

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You Tell Me!?

What do you think? Do you think Mia and Lauren look alike? I don’t know about you but I felt as though I were communicating with Lauren when she was 8 years old. I think the girls do look alike. They have the same facial features, the red lips, the hair coloring is the same. [...]

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Fiona’s Kindergarten Ice Cream Social

Today was the Safe Walk to School – Meet the Teacher – Ice Cream Social Night. Kindergartners and their parents were invited to come and meet their child’s teacher, check out the classroom, tour the school and have some complimentary Blue Bell Ice Cream! Yay! Fiona was so excited to meet her teacher. She was [...]

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The Girls Won Big

The girls won big at Dave and Busters last night. I guess they have double the points on the game tickets. They had so much fun winning over 2,000 points. They each got to pick out a care bear. With the remaining points we took them back out to play some more and they each [...]

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Congratulations Fiona

Congratulations! Fiona has completed Learn-to-Swim Level 2 of the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety program conducted at PLF. Instructor Signature 8/06/09 Fiona was very brave during this two week stretch of swim lessons. She has taken to wearing goggles. She enjoys being able to see under the water. She’s still not too sure [...]

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I’m going to Fort Lauderdale

Hey There! I’m going to Fort Lauderdale. After I post this entry I’ve got to get my butt in gear. I have to finish my chores, hop in the shower, pack, go talk to the neighbor, load up the van and take the little one’s over to Mama Kim’s house. Uncle Dan and Mama Kim [...]

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