Reality

So this has not been the best day, week, etc. I will spare the pictures this time. Let's just say the icing on the ol' cake was when Henry squirted 409 into a fresh, made from scratch, batch of pancake batter. Claire's response "Mommy, why didn't you just stop him by saying please don't do that." Yes, I did see him fiddling with it, but wanted to hurry and finish. Some days, weeks, months are just better than others. Please do not respond with why was there 409 on the kitchen counter, why were you allowing your son to touch it or why aren't you using something environmentally friendly to clean your counters.

A Thousand Words

Summer (part 1)

The Aquarium with Auntie Rebekah

Chris and Fiona

The Cousins

Picnic at the zoo

In the aviary with Daddy

We have been having a great summer! Lots of time at the beach, pool, zoo and aquarium with friends and family. I can't believe it is nearing the end of July. More pictures coming soon.

weekend

Once again, not too timely in posting. Having said that, we had the best weekend. Saturday morning we went and got coffee (we were out) and let the kids play on the playset at the Hilton for a while. Then when we got home, our guest of honor for the day arrived. Yes, Duncan came to spend the day with us. The kids had such a great time. After rest time, we went to Kai's birthday party and ate lots of yummy goodies. Finally on Sunday Claire had another birthday party at Jungle Golf and asked that Daddy take her as she does not get to spend much time with him. Whew, it was busy, but lots of fun.

Claire and Henry playing after Kai's party.

Celebrating at Jungle Golf

Interesting form!

Having fun at the ice cream party.

Might as well go all out and have a Dum-Dum too!

So cute!!

He's not too sure about the aloha seat

Fun in the pool

Loving Wife and Mother

There is a link in my blog list for Denise's Healing Journey. Unfortunately this wonderful woman lost her battle with breast cancer yesterday. She leaves behind a devoted husband and four beautiful girls. If you happen across this blog, please pray for the family and for that peace that surpasses all understanding. Thanks so much!

Zoo

Today was another great day at the zoo with family and friends. Apart from several scrapes and falls, we had so much fun. The rain (deluge) even held off until we were driving home.

Stopping for a picnic and some shade.

Henry thinks the fountains are so funny!

Claire and Fiona

Claire and Sam

Those fountains are still so funny!

The bathing beauty Sam

Mr. Crazy Hair

Party

Today was officially the last day of preschool for Claire. We had a wonderful end of the year celebration at one of the student's home. The children had such a great time swimming, playing and eating delicious food. We were so blessed this year with incredible teachers and fantastic new friends. It could not have been any better and boy will we miss Mrs. C. and Mrs. M. next year!! Of course, Claire had to remind me that on her next birthday she will be 5 and the tears just started flowing (mine, not hers).

These kids are all about food!

Mrs. C. trying on a swim mask

Mrs. M. excited about her platter the kids made.

The beautiful scrapbooks made for the teachers.

Claire and her best buddy Austin.