The Latest Knit!

Okay, so this little lion has been sitting in my knitting bag for almost a year. I finally got him out and finished it today. Elise was happy to model it for me so I could take a picture. As I sewed the eyes and nose on, Addison, told me about how she was going to make a hat for Geoffy (her favorite, stuffed pet animal.) She unraveled lots of yarn and cut hundreds of pieces. She worked so hard, I might just have to knit up a hat for her little Geoffy to wear.

This hat is for my cousin's little boy Talen. Hopefully it fits! It is very stretchy, even Addie can put it on, so it should be okay.

Hope it keeps your little noggin warm Talen!

Geoffy's hat made with love by Addie!

Looking Back!

When I saw that Dave took this picture of Elise it reminded me of the one I took of Addison. I had to compare them both to see how much they look alike. They are not quite the same age in the photos; about 2 months difference from when the pictures were taken.

Back to School!

I can't believe it is already that time again. My niece and nephew in Atlanta already started back to school this week. The other morning a neighbor and I walked the girls over to the school bus lot. They got to check out the buses and counted all 4 of them. It was cute to see that their little heads just barely reached the top of the big wheels on the school bus.

I always have bittersweet feelings during this time of year. Half of me wishes I was getting my own classroom ready for the first days of school and the other half is grateful that I don't have to be worrying about all that beginning of the year stuff. They say that when you are ready to go back you will know it. I think my time to be back in the classroom is nearing, but I am certainly not ready this year. One more year of dust settling on my "teacher stuff" will not harm it... right?

Fun in the Sun!

This morning we headed over to the fountains at West Glen. It was a fun way to spend a hot August summer morning. Addison and Elise both had fun getting wet. I am hoping all that fun in the sun will equal long afternoon naps!!!!

Lil'Miss Giggles a Lot!

Poolside!

Today the girls spent their lunch hour by the pool! I thought they would certainly be ready for a long afternoon nap, but was wrong. Addison refused to nap at all and Elise snoozed for only 45 minutes. It seems the more I want them to nap the less they do. Sigh!

Then at 4:30 we loaded up in the car for TCBY. The only way to make a bad afternoon better is with a little ice cream (for me...of course.)

Up, up, and away....

Monday night we took the girls to the hot air balloon races in Indianola, IA. It was neat to see them air up and float off into the sky. The trip itself was mostly a disaster (cranky babies, hot and humid weather, etc...,) but at least we made it there and back home in one piece.

The balloon pictured here was Addison's favorite. Probably because it was blue (her favorite color.) She kept trying to get Dave or me to go with her and ride a balloon. It was cute that she thought we could just go up there and ride one. Anyhow the blue balloon was kind of special because it was the one that would drop the marker for the other balloon's to race to.

We did not stay much longer after all the balloons were in the sky, but we were glad to have made the trip.

Elise's Room!

Well, here are a few pics of Elise's room. There are still a few small projects I need to finish in order for it to be complete, but I thought I would go ahead and post a few pics.

When I get the dandelion photograph framed I will post a picture of that too.