Still around

So, it has been a while since the last post, hasn't it? Well, to bring you up to speed, we have been up to.... not much of anything, really. We stayed home for the 24th of July this year. It was really nice. We had some barbecued steak, corn-on-the-cob and various salads for dinner; we had our dear friends Judy and Shirley over; and we had some small fireworks. It was fun. Other than that, not much happening. Charlotte is excessively excited and counting down the days until August 12th, when her dance classes begin again. Barrett is excited for his first season of Tee-ball coming up in September. He is finally old enough to play! And Savannah is in the middle of trying to make up her mind about what she wants to do. She really loves soccer, but she has expressed an interest in dance classes and softball. We'll see. Personally, I think she should try softball, and not only because I really love baseball. On the 24th, Colby was outside playing with Savannah, and she can really hit! She has quite a good eye, and a good batting arm. I think she'd enjoy playing softball. But, we'll see what she chooses.

The kids are also eager for school to start. Savannah is going to be our big third-grader. Where has the time gone? She is old enough to be learning long divison and fractions? Sigh. Charlotte will start her final year of pre-school in September. She is pretty excited to be in "the big Pre-K class" this year. And, my Barrett starts pre-school this year as well. Really, why does time keep speeding up? How can my baby possibly be old enough to start pre-school? He is quite excited to "go to school just like Charlotte." What am I going to do with a couple hours a week with no kids at home? Hmmm......naptime!!! :)

Not much else happening. Colby is still in school, and Dani is still a walking zombie half the time!! I really look forward to the day when my work schedule will not include any graveyard hours. But until then, I will try to function in Mommy-Zombie-mode!

Music Appreciation Lessons

So, we all know that Colby and I love music. All kinds, all eras, all types. And, probably everyone knows that I almost always have my IPod, a CD, the radio, or something playing at my house. Maybe I am secretly afraid of silence!!! Anyway, so the kids are constantly exposed to many different kinds of music. I thought I might share with you what their favorites currently are. It is kind of funny, or, in my darling sister Steph's opinion, downright sad!!



So, Savannah's Top 5 Songs are:
1- "Hoedown Throwdown" from the Hannah Montana soundtrack
2- "Dancing Queen" by ABBA
3- "Dead Man's Party" by Oingo Boingo
4- "Need You Tonight" by INXS
5- "Funny Man" by KT Tunstall



Charlotte's Top 5 Songs are:
1- "Secret" by OMD (Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark)
2- "Need You Tonight" by INXS
3- "Upside Down" from the Curious George soundtrack
4- "It's a Sin" by The Pet Shop Boys
5- "Surfer Girl" by The Beach Boys



Barrett's Top 5 Songs are:
1- "Knights of Cydonia" by Muse
2- "Superman" by R.E.M.
3- "Lips Like Sugar" by Echo & the Bunnymen
4- "Bring Me To Life" by Evanescence
5- "Lazy Eye" by the Silversun Pickups



Well, there you have it. The most current favorite songs from my little music lovers. And, just in case anybody wondered, every one of their favorite songs can be found on my IPod, with the exception of the Hannah Montana song. Try as I might, I just can't get into Hannah Montana. Sounds a little too country for my taste!!

Pretty, Lovely, and Handsome

As you know, my girls are blessed (or cursed) with very straight hair. And, they both decided that they wanted curlers in their hair to make it curly instead. Well, here is how it turned out!

Charlotte was soooo excited when we took out the curlers and she saw lovely little ringlet curls. "Mom, I look just like a princess!" Yep, Charlotte is a fan of curlers. She has asked for curlers in her hair nearly every single night since then. What have I started?!

Savannah loved her curls too. She was especially excited for the little curl in front of her face. She thought it made her look so cool, like a "diva." Okay, then. It's a hit!

And here's my Barrett. Obviously, we had no curlers in his hair, but he is also a devastatingly handsome little man, in spite of his blond, shorter hair!!

Family Reunion

At a family reunion in Oak City, Utah. I know, I know... "Where??" Oak City. In the middle of Utah, between nothing and more nothing!!!

Charlotte playing on the playground.

Barrett smirking around on the playground.

Savannah trying to decide what she wants to do next.

Happy to be on the swings, Bear??!!

Charlotte wanting to go "faster, faster!!"

Charlotte giving Barrett a helping hand on the swings. See, most of the time, they really do like each other and get along!!

Barrett thinking, "This is awesome!"

Is there anything more fun and exciting than a tractor??!!

The kids had so much fun, and the 2 hour drive was less traumatic than I thought it might be. So, driving to Disneyland in September may work out. Ha ha ha.