Swim Fishy Swim

Joli had swim lessons today. We got there a little early and hung out in the car.

Last week Joli complained that I wasn't taking pictures of her underwater so here they are!

Joli wanted to take pictures of me underwater. I'm not brave enough to open my eyes.

Playground Break

Sometimes when you have a list of errands to run it's important for every one if you take a break. Today we took ours at a beautiful playground that we pass often but rarely stop.
I'm fairly certain Joli was using her new phrase "Please mama, please" to beg for something she didn't need.

I'm just realizing that most of the pictures of have are of Joli going the other direction. I'll have to remember that.

Half of the playground is for much older children. I think the school across the street uses it at recess. Doesn't mean my child won't try to use it anyway.

The last time we were here was about six months ago and Joli went up two steps and freaked out. This time she climbed all the way to the top!

As usual Joli made a new friend. I thought it was cute how they were dressed in opposites.

I had pretty much pegged them for about the same age until we were walking to the swings with the little girl and her mother and she mentioned being four and a half. Proud momma right here!

Their little imaginations are so sweet. There weren't any sand toys in the sandbox so they decided they were digging for buried treasure which means you have to use your hands.

It cooled down over night and even felt like Fall today. It was so lovely! Maybe I won't have to worry about heat rashes again until next summer!?!?

My New Table!!!

One of my mommy friends was selling her table and I've been looking for an extra table for awhile so Joe and I went and picked it up today!!
I'm so excited! Since the new table fit better in the kitchen we put the other table on the porch and now we can eat outside!! Joli's already planning a tea party!

Pool Party

Yesterday was laundry day. I did nine loads of laundry. I had baskets of clothes waiting for others to dry so I could hang them.

I was trying to entertain the children and this was the perfect solution!

Joli and Brody both thought the hose was the coolest thing ever!

I kept myself entertained by playing with camera.

Our cats thought sleeping was a much better plan.

Joe came home from a week in the desert last night and we all went to pick him up.

We spent most of the day just hanging out with Joe. It was a relaxing cuddle day.

Apple Picking

Today we made the drive up to Julian to do some wonderful "Fall" apple picking. It was only around 100 degrees down here, so you know, nice crisp day. Joli thought she would be helpful as Abby was trying to get the kids out of the car, by going through her car. Nice lipstick Joli.
I tried to distract her by letting her use the camera. She's learning.

When we came into the orchard there was one of the sweetest puppies I have ever seen!

Apparently she's a little Jack Russell. We weren't supposed to pick her up because she's going to be a hunting dog. She doesn't really agree with this plan.

I just wanted to scoop her up and put her in my pocket!! She only comes up to Joli's knee! Joli's only 36 inches tall!!

Eventually we stopped playing with the puppy and actually went to pick apples. Apple season wasn't very good for any of the orchards in the area but we still managed to find some tasty ones.

We had a hard time explaining to the kids that they couldn't eat the ones on the ground. What's the big deal with a few holes?

I think Joli ate more than she picked. Well actually she took a bite and then tossed it for another!

Here is one of Joli's that she discarded. We were trying to explain to Syrus that the fence was pokey and he could get hurt, so Joli fixed it.

Near the entrance there was an apple press to make apple cidar and Abby's friend, Soloman, wanted to give it a shot. It was really interesting but I think I'm going to stick with buying it in the store!! It was a lot of work!

Lilly was perhaps the sweetest of the day. Only minimal crying and even let me hold her a few times.

Of course the apples were wonderful things to keep shoving in the kids mouths! So quiet!

I didn't want to pay for two bags but one just didn't hold enough so the good ol' Starbucks cup helped me out.

It was such a nice day. Even though our three screaming kids cleared out an entire restaurant, I had a fabulous time!

Hmmm

We are home. We are not doing much. I went to the gym today. Swim lessons. Boring. Sweet Baby.

Dear Starbucks

You should know that your Java Chip Frappacino is delicious! I love it! Very much! Just one of these drinks and I am a maniac for most of the day. However, I do think you should consult with your individual store owners on the process of making this fabulous drink. On Saturday I bought one and it was glorious. The perfect amount of well, everything! Sunday I bought another one, and while it tasted very much the same it was not nearly as thick and, just not the same. Today I thought I would easily make it through a three hour drive after gymnastics without one. I made it an hour. Once again I got another one. This one was NOT as good. It had all the right ingredients, however the person that made it put entirely too much ice in it and it took an hour and a half to drink it because I had to wait for it to melt! So please dear Starbucks, have a meeting, demonstrate the process for all your workers, so I that I may enjoy a close to orgasmic experience whenever I pass your beautiful sign! Thank you.

My Feet Hurt

Who has read the book "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie"? Raise you hand! Well this story is called "If You Give A Lisa A Car".

If you give a Lisa a car then she'll want to keep it cleaned out. And if she cleans it out then she'll want to vacuum it. And if she vacuums it then she'll want the clean it with Armor All and window cleaner. And if she cleans it with Armor All and window cleaner then she'll want to wash the outside. While she's washing the outside she'll notice that the grass needs cut, so she'll get out the lawn mower and cut the grass. Once she's cut the grass she'll realize she needs to trim the edges too, so she'll go get the trimmer and trim the edges. While she's trimming the edges she'll notice that the bushes need pruned, so she'll get the clippers and prune the bushes. Since she cut the grass and trimmed the edges and pruned the bushes there will be clippings all over the driveway so she'll have to sweep the entire driveway and the side of the house.
When she goes to put the trimmer and the lawn mower away she'll walk past the backyard and see that it could also be mowed and trimmed. So she'll do that too. And while she's out there she should water the lawn and the garden, so she'll do that too.

When she comes inside to take a shower, she'll notice that the kitchen is a disaster.

So she'll clean that too.

Since she's already in the kitchen, she might as well start dinner. Once dinner is ready she figures she should have a glass of wine. And if you give a Lisa a glass of wine... well she's probably not going to do much else!

Story time is brought to you by... Guitar Hero!

Bringing our family together since 2007.

Not that video games are every thing, you should also play sports!

So I think I'll stop drinking java chip frappucinos!!