Drip Drop Drip Drop

It rained on Tuesday and the girls took advantage of it. They marched out with their boots and umbrellas to have a little fun. The tiny stream in our backyard turned into a rushing river and I was anxious that the girls would fall in, but they didn't SHOOF!

Anne demonstrating how to stay dry without an umbrella.

It didn't work.

Abby employing the same technique.

They wanted to take a bath when they were done playing. Thankfully I ran in to check on them after awhile because the water was literally an inch from overflowing!

Sight Words

A Rough Time in Aggieland

Anne was so excited to learn Scooby and Shaggy are Aggies.

Abby and Anne spent several quarters coloring.

Mom keeps a close eye on the Aggies.

This is the last time Scott smiled that day.

Kinder Acadmy

Anne's school occasionally puts on a Kinder Academy. Instead of going on a field trip the field trip comes to the school. The children have been studying about community helpers so the police and sheriff department, Ambulance drivers, Meals on Wheels, Meta Copter, bus drivers, garbage men, and firemen all sent a representative and coordinating vehicle for the children to see and learn about. Well to make a long story short. The local news covered the event and interviewed Anne. I was so excited and called the fam to let them know they should watch the news to see Anne's interview.

The news people cut her interview.
There were tears.
So I did the interview myself.
Please pardon my super annoying new caster voice.


Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing

Halloween Bonanza

We started our celebrations off with a trip to the library.

Anyone who showed up in a costume received a free book.

Poodle tongue.

Gra'ma and Abby before the Costume Parade at KK.

The Parade

Abby sucked her thumb the whole time, but she didn't cry!

Abby admiring her cookie.

The Party

Pumpkin Painting

Abby took a Jackson Pollock approach to her pumpkin.

Anne adds the final touches to her Gonzo style pumpkin.

We got "booed" this year and in our bag of goodies was a box of Halloween cupcake mix and icing with sprinkles. We had so much fun "booing" our neighbors.
Anne carried the Boo Bag ie. a bag full of Halloween goodies, to the front porch of our neighbors and then ran back to where Abby and I were waiting in the shadows. Then Daddy rang the doorbell and we all ran like bats out of the hot place.
Anne sprinkles.

Abby sprinkles.

Anne designed the face and I did the carving.

She wanted to make it extra spooky.

I can never get them to look at the camera at the same time.

Halloween Night

Let the fun begin!

Last year we made it to five or six houses total. I was expecting about the same results this year. Boy was I wrong! We spent two hours collecting candy, visiting every house in the neighborhood, and I think Abby would still be at it if we hadn't made her come home. Anne had so much candy that her bag nearly burst!

Tricker Treating is thirsty work

counting the booty