At Least I Was Looking At The Camera

Yesterday we went to the zoo to see Rose-tu's new baby (elephant that is.) We waited patiently in a winding line, reminiscent of Disneyland, partly in mud while being chastised by grumpy middle-aged zoo volunteers for stepping over some imaginary boundary. 45 minutes later, we were herded past a glass enclosure, I trying not to hit the heels of the folks in front of me with our double stroller while craning my neck for a quick peak of the slumbering gray heap, partly camouflaged by tufts of hay. All this while the before-mentioned volunteers kept telling us to keep it moving. I brazenly asked if the baby had a name yet (how dare I!) only to get a scolding reply "No, no name but keep it moving." "I'm trying but it's not like I can plow down the people in front of me." I joked. Not even a twinge of a smile in return. Ah, well. After that ordeal, I wanted to get a picture of the boys and I together. They were less than enthusiastic. At least I was looking at the camera.

The pug is living proof that God has a sense of humor. ---Margo Kaufman

I love pugs! Plain and simple...I think they are the BEST! Who can resist that wrinkled brow, squooshy face, smooshy snout, protruding tongue, the curly tail and butt-scooting run? They will take a beating from my gang of boys, and come back begging for more with a wag of their tail. Every time I see someone walking their pug down the street, I have to slow down and gawk at the cuteness, as if forgetting I have two of my own little puglets at home. I just never grow tired of them.

The Mural

While watching Trading Spaces one day, I was enthralled with the mural Frank painted for a little boy's room. It was pretty basic, blue for the sky, green for the grass, white clouds and cars, trucks, trees, and what not. It was adorable. Surely I could do something similar in my daycare room! And so it began...the mural. Turns out it was neither quick or easy. After weeks of stealing brief moments to paint here and there, I finally had one wall complete...ONE! There are FOUR walls in this room, as any decent room should have, which means (of course) I still have three walls to complete. This post, therefore, will Be Continued...

The Natural

I know this is a shameless brag, but Owen is a natural athlete. He started soccer last week, and having never played before, he already has some pretty impressive moves. During yesterday's scrimmage at practice, he was the only one to make a goal..and it wasn't the goal itself that impressed, but the technique he used to accomplish it. He slid into the kick, much like a pro. Oh how I wish I'd have a video camera at the time. I'll include a picture of an example of what I mean. Owen was certainly the cutest player on the field, as far as I'm concerned!

Two Days

In the span of two days, Randy and Jacob came and left, Owen started soccer, Will finished camp, and we spent a lovely day at the park. I am exhausted!

Jack looked so cute wearing his friend's sunglasses