Sidewalk Paint

I found this recipe on the internet (stir same ratio of cornstarch and water together and add food coloring) and we tried it out with the Lee's last night in the driveway. The paint dries really bright and I think the kids had fun. We'll definitely do this again!

Brady liked to "flick" his paint everywhere and was also interested in writing "West" but only got the "W" written before moving on to something else

Cameron wrote his name "Cam"

And Brett got the award for covering the most driveway with paint - I was surprised the big boys took the smaller brushes and Brett & Porter got the bigger ones. Brett, as you can see in the next picture, was also the one who had to get hosed down because he had paint all over him (but it came off really easy)

Gone Fishin'

BT mowed a path and shared his "secret fishing pond" with us Sunday - he told all the kids to shut their eyes on the way out (Brady was proud to say he knew the way out there because he kept his eyes open :) Brady caught around 10 fish so he thought it was very fun!

You know it's been a good day fishing when you can show your "fishing" thumb!

45 Years!

Our family celebrated my parent's 45th wedding anniversary Saturday night with dinner at Bruff's. Happy Anniversary to the best parent's in the world!

Made my heart melt . . .

I always enjoy the short ride to Brady's school after dropping Brett off at Sandy's - I think it's because Brady has had "alone" time while I've taken Brett in and always has something interesting/funny to say.

I was getting him out of the car yesterday and he said " I wish when I was at school you were a kid and could come to school with me and then when I got out of school . . " and I piped in, "could still be your mother?" and he goes, "no, be my girlfriend." These are the moments that make every mother's day . . . . . .

The Next Tiger Woods

Since its been so cool outside, we've been going to the dog park almost every night - which happens to be right by the driving range. Ed even got Brett some new "lefty" golf clubs. Brady can hit it really well and looks forward to riding in Grandpa Stockwell's golf cart next summer!

On my drive to work

I was so excited to see the Budweiser Clydesdales walking through a parking lot by my office! They arrived at the Red-X (a grocery store/liquor store/lottery place and I think also carries guns/tools - anything you would ever need :) yesterday and will be here through Saturday.




The dalmation catching up after getting distracted . . . .

Monkeying Around

She took me about a week to make (a little bit every night) and she's finally finished! At first I thought I might give her away, but the boys immediately claimed her so she will probably be living at our house. And since the boys started fighting over her, I'm going to make another one (I bought a blue pair of socks too) so we'll have a "couple" of monkeys at our house (not that we don't already!).

And yes, I realize her tail is in a bad position on the first shot, so I'll have to take another one and replace it :)