Volvo!!

We got the new car today. Took the family trip to the dealer to give up the Jeep and pick up the Volvo. As we were driving away, Paige said, "I want the old car back, I no like this car!" So much for impressing the kids....

2 a days...

Now that the strike is behind us and the 2011 NFL season is a sure thing, it is time to kick those practices into high drive. Same is the case for us here in the southcoast...of course Luke isn't actually playing football this season. Minor details.

OUR flowers

Luke had the idea of making a bouquet of flowers from those in our yard. He was very into the whole things, even picking out the vase and rocks for the bottom. Maybe instead of a football player, he'll be a floral designer...don't tell dad!

After a long day on the beach in the sand and sun, the kids (and parents) went to bed exhausted last night. I was (wrongfully) thinking everyone would sleep in on this Sunday morning. At 6:30AM, I woke up to hear the kids talking. What was particularly concerning was what they were discussing. I heard:

"Paige, I will put a pillow here and you can do it"
"I can't reach"
"You can, just put your leg here and step on the pillow"
"Where Lukie?"
"This way Paige, I will put a stuffed animal for you to step on. Swing your leg over"

3 minutes of silence and then the sound of 4 little feet running into our bedroom.
Luke, pleased as punch with himself, led the charge. "I did it, Mommy! I taught Paige how to get out of her crib all by herself!"

OH GREAT!!!