My national geographic photographer

Miss Nora took these pictures today at the zoo. I think she did a fantastic job and she can't wait to print them out so she make a book with them.
Nora and Charlotte have been busy making books. They draw beautiful pictures and use their glue sticks to make a book. We have been saving them in a special place to show family when they visit.
They are having a very crafty summer. I signed Nora and Charlotte up for the same dance class this year. Ballet/ Tap I.
I'm putting Charlotte in the class also. We are skipping Creative Movement with Charlotte. She's got rhythm and the moves, so I think she can handle herself with 4-5yr old. Go Char Char!

Kings Dominion

Yesterday was Craig's company picnic at Kings Dominion. Girls had tons of fun. I'm still not used to seeing Charlotte riding the big kid rides. We have a silly picture of the girls with Dora and Diego, but I have to edit it because I'm in it and I look like a beast!

Rain rain go away!

I forgot that Nora was still waiting to see the fireworks from the Fourth until she reminded me this morning. We've had rain and/or overcast skies since the holiday weekend. The fireworks were cancelled and we're still waiting for the rescheduled time to see them.
Charlotte on the move again and won't stand still for a couple shots with the cute umbrellas.


Last night regularly scheduled programing was interrupted for tornado warnings. So from 7-8 pm, I was putting away laundry I had folded earlier. I was looking out every bedroom window for possible twisters. Good housework always prevails over twisters! We just had rain and some lightening. All bad weather was to the south and east of us.
What are we growing? We planted so many seeds in April and sporadically took care of them. So we only had one seed sprout. So I think it looks like a zucchini blossom, but I don't remember planting zucchini. I do remember planting pumpkins though. The leaves are huge. We'll have to wait and see.

Recognize anything?

Could it be? Is it really him? The birthday bear made a surprise appearance last night during the singing portion of Pinky's birthday.
Don't be too upset sister that the birthday bear is now a Virginian. I may have to hide him when you're here on your visit in August.

Why are there two girls on my bookshelves?

What happened to my glorious books?

I can't take a picture. It's too horrible. "That junk" as Charlotte fondly calls my books are all over the floor. They are using them to block the doors so I can't escape. Which I really wanted to do after I took the picture where Charlotte pulled Nora's hair. Screech City!!!

Welcome Glenn the Fish

I almost forgot to introduce y'all to Glenn the Fish.

Nora and Charlotte have been talking about having a fish forever. This wasn't going to happen because if there's something I dislike more than picking up dog feces, it's cleaning out smelly fish tanks.

Now Glenn is here and we all like looking at him. Except Pinky...she could care less. I'd bet Bello would like Glenn.

Happy Birthday Pink Dog!

So one year ago today the fabulous Pinkydog was born 07/07/07!

Here's a silly sequence of Charlotte and Pink.

Pink sees the food.

Gonna get it.

Gone!

Happy 4th of July!

Layout I made of Pip & pink last week.
Slip & Slide madness with the girls.