What's in the Apple Juice?

Here's a story for CA's journal. I was making him apple juice today and I was just about to stir it so it would all blend in... you know what I mean? Well, he was watching me with a very confused look and asked me, "what is that floating all around in there...POOP?" I looked at him and told him - of course it wasn't poop. I told him I would never put poop in his apple juice. It made me laugh to say that. And then, how could he think I would actually be mixing up poop in his apple juice? What kind of mother does he think I am? Where does he come up with these crazy things?

Simple Advice

Happy Birthday America

So we actually had a fun 4th of July. Of course Daddy had to miss out and work... But CA and I got up early to eat breakfast at the church (yum). After that, we went to swim and play with my brother, and then we got front row seats to a huge firework show! Yes, TV fireworks are awesome too. (I didn't want to drive somewhere to fight the traffic and crowds by myself.)

They did some new fireworks I hadn't seen before... and I think the smiley-face ones were my favorite.

We didn't make it home until 11pm (what a long day) and CA was able to fall asleep in the gameroom while watching even more fireworks out our big window. What a fun way to drift to sleep.

Surprise Visit

With two days notice, Nana got to come visit us! What a great surprise!

We took the opportunity to introduce her to our Zoo.

It was hot, but it was fun.

Crazy Caden - Always getting wet wherever we go...

She gave Caden LOTS of attention and he just LOVED it. He even liked going on her long, boring walks in the morning. Ha ha. Thanks for coming!!!

Catching Up - With Family

Now that life has calmed down...I'll have to fill you in on what's been happening.

So while my grandparents were here, we were surprised and delighted to be able to see Caden's cousins and their hula group perform for us.

It was the cutest thing!

They gave out leis and got all decked out in costume performing a number of dances.

Caden entertained us in between dances and costume changes.

And afterwards we went out to a place Caden calls "The Fire Guy" for dinner and enjoyed some yummy Japanese food. It was delicious!

Of course we spent LOTS of time in the pool...

We kept busy, but we SO enjoyed being together as a family.

By the end of it all, we were wiped out.

How come I am always the one behind the camera?

Feels Like Summer

What do WE do in the summer-time??

Oh, how we love getting wet!

That boy on the right is one of the only other boys in CA's class at church. They are so cute when they play together! Both boys appreciate Swords, Star Wars, and are obsessed with "Getting Bad Guys".

Cooling off in the water is the only way to spend the hot days here.

My husband is such a big kid!

Best Invention Of The Moment

So I have to tell you that I recently discovered the best invention ever ...I don't even know what it's really called, but I was given one and it has truly changed my life. THANK YOU! Ha ha.

I remember complaining when I was pregnant with CT that my skin started to feel as if it was being ripped from my ribs - muscle and all. I could have used one of these things then. Well those horrible pains have come back again with this pregnancy. I've been suffering for two days and then I remembered that I have a secret weapon. Anyway, I call it the baby/belly lifter - thingy. You put it round your pregnant belly, and Whalaa (how do people spell that word?). It totally helps give your belly the support it needs and eases the stretching and tearing feeling around your rib cage.

I recommend one to every pregnant woman in the world.

SHHH

Well, after much thought, I've decided to create a "private" blog. I come from a family where we lock the door three times and circle round the block just to check again and make sure the garage door is closed. I'm tired of being paranoid about who is looking at this blog and I don't want to worry about it any longer. I know it's more of a hassle for people to view now ...but it is either THIS or delete my blog altogether... not that I am a huge blogger anyway.

Starting Fresh

It's a work in progress.

"Bear" with me.

Starting Fresh

It's a work in progress.

"Bear" with me.