"Princess, if you look to your left, you will see all the sales available here at Target."
        ~bennett to harper

Yes.  I am proud to be that mom who allows her daughter to go shopping in full princess attire. 

Midwest is Best

It's ROAD TRIP time!!!

For some reason, I never like to blog about too many of our road trip details...  I kinda feel like it's a special secret memory that should just be kept between us.  This is not because our road trips are exclusive, or  because we do anything that we don't want other people to know about.  These trips just seem sacred to me.  The stories of what happens on the road, or in the Blue B, or at Canadian bed and breakfasts are meant to be told.  One day, we will tell our daughters about how Nannette thought we were lovers, and almost had a coronary.  (yes, we will tell our daughters - this was a secret, but not any more...)

We are having a baby!!!  Now, one may think that this would put a damper on the fun-o-meter, but not Thelma and Louise!  The only difference for this trip, was the I did much more of the driving, we had way more food packed than booze, and we also included our basket of yarn to crochet.

 We traveled north through Minnesota, then around the great lakes in Cananda.  We our final destination was the paradise of Niagara Falls, and we re-entered the USA. 

A night in sunny Cleveland, and one in the Mad-City, seven days (and 20 lbs??) later we were home sweet home.

Family Reunion

We talk about it every year.  We gotta get together.  It's been too long.  We miss each other.  We should have a DB's reunion.  I finally decided to take some action, and I sent out the official FB invitation in May.  We got a lot of positive responses right away, and people seemed super excited about spending the afternoon day drinking at Lord Fletchers.  I was excited to see some some old friends, and finally hang out at Andy's new job (it's only been a year...)  As the date got closer, the regrets started streaming in...

Those who showed up were some of the founders, and we had a good time, regardless of numbers.  We chatted, and pretended like we were 22 years old, and took some shots and hitched a ride to the hotel (at like 10pm, but don't tell anyone that...).

 Next up - Midwest ROAD TRIP!!!!! 

Last Day of K

 On the eve of Bennett's last day of K, he sat and reflected upon his year.  He wondered where it went, and how it possibly could have gone so fast.  He spoke highly of his classmates, new friends and gym class.  He was pretty sure he would go to first grade next year, and that his teacher would L.O.V.E (yes, he spelled it out for me) her gift of dinner at a sushi restaurant.  But, he was not sure how to express his gratitude and love for the amazing Ms. Blomgren.  He thought and thought...

 Dear Ms. Blomgren,
You are the best teacher in the world!!!!!!  Don't tell my mom.
Love, Bennett

wiggle wiggle wiggle my tooth

We have been singing that song for WEEKS!  Bennett started informing Andy and I about his "loosy" mid-March.  Pretty sure the tooth wasn't actually loose until mid-April, which was when we started singing the song "Wiggle Wiggle Wiggle My Tooth".  Bennett used every single strategy (other than attaching a string to the tooth and wrapping it around door knob) to get that thing out.  It was hanging by a thread (which he often tried to show me, and I quickly averted my eyes).  FINALLY! A big bite on a granola bar did the trick.

 

That night, Bennett put his tooth in a glass jar in his room...

And, the sweet little tooth fairy, whispered a secret in his ear, and traded his tooth for 2 gold coins.

 

The Prose Nose

enough said.

A Tree in Autumn

Last night, we went to the local art show at Oak Ridge Elementary.  Bennett has been talking about this show for weeks, however, he has refused to tell us what piece of art he selected to put on display.  Apparently, he is like his daddy, in loving the element of surprise.

And, a surprise it was, when Grammy showed up!!  The kids shrieked when they saw the little red car in the drive.  Grammy's here!!!  Grammy's here!!!  (Harper did quizzically question Bennett concerning the whereabouts of Grampy and Jax.  They have to work, and take care of the Great Ones.)

Back to the story...  We arrived and perused the halls full of incredible artwork.  Rounding the corning to the Kinder wing, B smiled and did a Vanna White sweep with his hand, "Here it is, Mom."

No ribbons were awarded at this show, but the above piece, "A Tree in Autumn" is blue ribbon material.