It's a Small World

Today I went to Jayne's house and ate Maddox chicken. So good. Luke called to see how my afternoon was, and I told him that it was perfect. And it's true. Sitting in Jayne's lovely home having a great conversation about anything and everything. Add to that a Dr. Pepper with hospital ice and a divine piece of chocolate, and I don't know if it gets much better. (Luke was shooting videos for the upcoming basketball season with some friends. This will be important in a minute.) So, this chocolate wasn't just divine--it was incredible! A little square of caramel with coconut covered in milk chocolate with an almond on top. It was fabulous. Jayne and her husband got the little pieces of heaven at Hatch's Family Chocolates downtown (thanks for sharing, Jayne!). Anyway, she told me about the owner, Steve, and his wife. She said they are a darling couple. I have to say I would like to try the ice cream bars that they dip in dark or milk chocolate. Can you imagine? So, on my way home, I called Luke to tell him that since he works within a reasonable distance from Hatch's, maybe he could stop and get some chocolates one day on his way home. Just an idea. And then he told me that his friend, Steve, who he had been shooting videos with all day, owns the chocolate shop. Jayne's Steve and Luke's Steve are the same Steve? Wow. It's a small world, isn't it? Well, long story short, this is my gigantic shout out for Hatch's Family Chocolates. If you are in the neighborhood (390 E 4th Ave), or if you simply appreciate a good piece of candy, go indulge yourself. You won't be sorry!

Bummer

Up, up, and away!

At the end of each swimming lesson, Dylan's teacher likes to throw the kids toward the steps. They all look forward to it, and think it is great fun. He said halfway through throwing Dylan, he realized he's a little lighter than the rest of the kids. Luke had great timing with this picture; I just wish we could see the look on Dylan's face and the panic in Roger's eyes!

"The Rage"

On Saturday, we went to Raging Waters with Hope, Sam and the kids. Someone once asked me if I wanted to go to "the rage" with them, and I wasn't quite sure what they meant. When I figured out what they were saying, I had to try really hard not to laugh. I guess you have to have a season pass to be able to call it that--whatever. Anyway, we had a great time. Before we knew it, we had been there for hours, and everyone was getting hungry.

So, we went downtown and grabbed a bite to eat. Afterwards, we did a little window shopping. The kids found a place to pose, and so I took the hint and grabbed my camera. It was a really fun day. Thanks Hope and Sam, for letting us tag along!

Dylan's Rainbow

This isn't the best picture, but if you look closely, you can see the awesome rainbow over Mt. Olympus. A few months ago, Dylan told me he hadn't ever seen a rainbow. So, I put finding one on the top of my list of things to do with him. We saw one a few weeks ago, but I didn't have my camera with me. We were in the car when we saw this one, and were lucky that it was still in the sky when we made it home so we could snap a photo. Now Dylan has officially seen a rainbow. That's one more thing to check off our list!

Next, fireflies.

Happy birthday, Kyrie!

We hope you have a very happy birthday! Since it is a rainy day, we thought you might like some fun things to do inside.

Kool-Aid Playdough

(recipe from Miss Fidge)

In a cooking pan measure:

2 1/2 C flour

1/2 C salt

2 packages unsweetened Kool-Aid

Add:

3 T oil

2 C boiling water

Cook until the mixture pulls away from the pot, lumps together, and is thick like mashed potatoes. Cool, then put in a zip lock bag. The Kool-Aid gives the playdough a nice smell and a pretty color (and it doesn't get any color on your hands at all).

I Hear Thunder

(song from familyeducation.com)

Sing to the tune "Frere Jacques" or "Are You Sleeping"

I hear thunder, I hear thunder (drum your feet on the floor)

Hark, don't you? Hark, don't you? (pretend to listen)

Pitter-patter raindrops, pitter-patter raindrops (flutter your fingers for raindrops)

I'm wet through (shake your body)

So are you! (point to your child)

A Day of Firsts

Monday was Dylan's first dentist appointment. He was very excited to have Dr. Burt count his teeth, and equally excited about his new toothbrush. He could choose between Shrek and Superman. Since there wasn't Spiderman (and Superman isn't nearly as cool as Spiderman), the Shrek toothbrush won. He didn't have any cavities, so we were thrilled. Luke was sure he would have at least one because it seems like he is always eating something sweet!
Isabelle had an appointment, too. She also had no cavities (wahoo!). The girl who cleaned her teeth told her that her bottom front teeth are a little bit loose. You should have heard her scream! I could hear people from all corners of the office laughing. She has been wanting a loose tooth for ages. Dr. Burt said they are probably only loose because she keeps trying to wiggle them. But they are loose, and that's all that matters to her. Bring it on, tooth fairy!

Also on Monday, Ozzy got his first haircut. All of his cute black puppy hair is gone! The groomer said he will be a silver and tan yorkie. No complaints here. We think he looks very handsome.