Climbing the dunes

We had a great time climbing Tower Hill at the Warren Dunes, first in the morning and then again in the evening. Olivia and Logan were such troopers!

Beachy Fun!

Brad made a great alligator out of sand! It was fun to look at, but apparently more fun to destroy...

Lake Michigan provides a GREAT beach vacation closer to home. The kids LOVED the beach, the waves, the sand, the sun and playing with their cousins!

A day at the museum with friends...

We went to the museum last week with April, Zeph and Lydia. The kids always have a ball when they are together, and they LOVE to explore the museum!!! If you haven't been recently, the Egyptian village exhibit is great!

Today's observations, by Olivia

Olivia: "I think it is so sad that animals have to be killed so we can eat them. It is sad that a mommy cow gets killed and her baby cow doesn't get to see his mommy ever again."

Me: "I understand, some people choose not to eat meat, they are called vegetarians"

Olivia: "I think I will be one"

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While watching a Christmas movie today (don't ask why):

Olivia: "Mom, when it is time to put a sock on the mantle, lets just use one of mine so we can save our money"

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It amazes me how grown-up her conversation can be. Love you sweet girl!

Lite Brite

I love it when toys from my childhood are popular again! What fun for little fingers!

Hugs!

5:45am...

This is a replay of my Monday morning with Logan. The kids are getting over a cough and he woke up at 5:45am coughing and couldn't go back to sleep. So I got my coffee and my book and was ready for my devotions. Logan could take this time to watch Thomas the Train (per usual) or something, but not this morning. "Mama, let's make words!" Cute now, but not so much then. :)

Ice Cream Freeze

I just love Miley Cyrus' song "Ice Cream Freeze", very full of energy and so much fun! Olivia likes it too! I caught her practicing under the sofa table. :)

I love her versions of songs.

Instead of "strike a pose" she says "strike a hose"

Instead of "Left to right" she says "left to ride"

Love my little diva!

"Big Jets Mama!"

Last weekend we took the kids back to the Wright Patterson Air Force Museum. There is SOOO much history, going back to the first Air Force planes all the way to modern-day jets. Logan really enjoyed the missile room this time too!

Not sure who was more excited, Tommy or Logan!

Olivia had a good time too, although at one point she said "I sort of wish we were looking at Barbie's or something instead" :)

Future Pilot?

Logan's eyes were so big the entire time as he said "Look Mama! Another Big Jet!" I just LOVE how he takes it all in, with such wonder and amazement. I'm sure we will be back many times in the future. The best part it is free!

Happy Birthday Isabel!

Isabel invited Olivia to her "friends" birthday party! Olivia was SOOOO excited and LOVED being with the older girls! It was a spa party, so everyone got their toes done, enjoyed pizza and Kerri's beautiful Barbie ice cream cake (homemade! it was so pretty!), then music in the park. I can't believe Isabel is 8, I vividly remember the day she was born!!! wow! Love you girls!

Playing in the rain

Tommy took Olivia to the winery to watch the fireworks Saturday night. She was SOOOO excited because at 8:30, instead of going to bed, she got to go out with dad! They had a bouncy house and games for kids inside the winery but the fireworks were cancelled because of the rain. bummer. But she had a great time anyway!

Me: "Wow, it sure is rainy today"
Olivia: "Yeah, this would be a GREAT day to play in the rain!"

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE her ability to see the silver lining! Just to remember: Olivia just came out of my room with my bra on (somehow tied in back), Tommy's basketball shorts (she had to really hold them up), and two of my heels (mis-matched of course). Logan is trying to walk in my running shoes. I love how they just find the fun in anything in the house! Wonderful imaginations and fun!

Playing Dress-up

Olivia has been asking and asking to try on my wedding dress! I finally gave in the other day and she had so much fun! She couldn't walk so she just stood in front the mirror and stared at herself. Then she said "Mom, when I get married can I borrow your dress?" to which I replied, "Honey, it's already yours." I loved seeing her dressed up like a "princess". I can't imagine the day when she is actually wearing a wedding dress on her wedding day. Where are the TISSUES!!!

another Olivia-ism and SHOUTING from the rooftop!!!

I am picking up my computer from Brad today (thank you for fixing it!), then I can post pictures again.

Olivia on the toys I want to give away:
"Even though we don't ever play with these toys they still mean something to us" - sigh

Did everyone hear me shouting from the rooftop this morning? Logan slept until 7:15!!!! YAY!!!!

Hugs!