Little Gardener...

Benjamin and Ada enjoyed helping me outside. We were busy taking out debris from our flower beds, garden, etc. Benjamin was great at spotting "yucky weeds" (thistles and dandelions). Ada found her niche watering the flowers. Ada made sure any flower that she saw received a water can full of water. She was not at all concerned about over watering. I have two budding little gardeners on my hands. Benjamin's radishes have germinated and have started to grow and he is so excited. Both he and Ada will kneel down by the radishes and just look at them (watching them grow). Sometimes I just wonder what goes on in their little heads.

Auntie Carrie Came to Visit...

Benjamin and Ada were excited to see Auntie Carrie but they kept asking about Uncle Matt and Bear. Ada would love to tease Carrie and call her Matt all weekend long. She will now say "Tarrie". These two sure had a good time with their auntie, especially after she gave them each a Hershey bar! I also had a good time. We took in some sales, did some shopping, visited, and just went leisurely about our day/weekend. I was excited to have an extra pair of hands to help me make Ada's tie blanket for daycare. I also decided to make a pillowcase for her pillow. Carrie sat beside me for moral support while I sewed and to see/learn what/how I made the pillowcase. I thought it turned out pretty cute, don't you? As you can tell from Ada's smile, she was pretty happy about her blanket and pillow and spending time with Auntie Carrie.

The Circus Came to Town!!

Dave and I took Benjamin and Ada to the Shriner's Circus in Sioux Falls. I don't know who was more excited, Benjamin or me! We had a great time! I could not get over how long the show was. I loved watching the elephants, the sheep dogs were Ada's favorite, Dave enjoyed the costumes (that's what he said) and Benjamin just loved taking it all in (light show, elephants, dancers, etc.). We both enjoyed seeing the excitement on the kids' faces when they saw something that caught their eye. Ada did really well throughout the whole show; she did get a little stir crazy right before intermission but then walked around the whole time during break. Benjamin just sat eyes glued to the 3 rings. It was great! We found out that we have two little cotton candy monsters! At first they didn't know what to think of the stuff and then quickly decided that they loved it. The four of us had a great time! I can't wait for next year!

Makeover...

Before:

After:

I have been wanting to try a new hairstyle for a while and finally decided to take the plunge. I had 14 inches cut off which I donated to Locks of Love (3rd time in the last 5 years). Not only did I go with short hair, I also decided to get blonde and red highlights. I think I look pretty darn smoking and sassy! What do you think? I would love to hear!

Priceless!

Ada is busy texting her friends about the fun, busy, & crazy weekend she had! She is also complaining about her dad's clothes picking out abilities! This is too cute! Now if only I knew how to text!

What a weekend!

Uncle Craig

Uncle Corey

Uncle Colin

After a weekend of playing with their niece and nephew, these three were exhausted!

Puppies...

Ada enjoyed playing with Louie (Uncle Craig and Auntie Stephanie's puppy) or, as Ada calls him, "Dewey". You can see her acting like a puppy, down on all fours with her tongue hanging out. I must admit that I think she is the cutest little puppy that I have ever seen. Sorry Louie!