And more hilarity

I wasn't kidding people. Camille and Ash are in the bath right now. We are going to Adam and Tammy's today.

Camille: I wish Adam and Tammy had toys.
Me: What kind of toys?
Camille: A toy basket like us.
Me: Well, we could bring toys, that would be a good idea.

Ash: Why, cuz' you're just gonna do boring stuff like talk and talk and talk?
Me: And watch football.
Ash (several seconds later): Mom, you don't even like football.

Last time they were in the bath, Camille stuck her foot in a cup and said, "Look, I'm a cowboy with one boot...Howdy!" I had to laugh.

Bash on a roll

This kid is cracking me up today. First, she says to me, "Mom, who is coming over tonight? Tammy better be coming over!" Incidentally we had no plans for tonight.

Then she says (while standing next to me whining and talking about many things). "Mom, why can't we call Tammy and say, 'could you come over, my kid is freaking out." All said in a very monotone and manner of fact voice.

Then while playing with my cell phone and after Nate spit up on himself she says, "Mom, can I take a picture of that?"

There is just no end to her hilarity.

Dallas World Aquarium

One of the things the kids wanted to do before their summer ended was go to the Dallas World Aquarium. Tammy was still in the hospital so we took Nana and Courtney with us, and Brandon got to come too. The kids loved it.

Ashley thought the flamingos stank. She also thinks she is funny.


I just like this picture of tubby in his stroller because he is wearing my favorite outfit. Something about the way it fits his drumstick legs just makes me want to squeeze him.


These are the Mayan performers that do a butterfly dance and they they give you an envelope with live butterflies to release. It was the coolest part of the whole aquarium. The kids were fascinated. Those are real McCaws that guy has on his shoulders.

Everybody loves Aunt Courtney

We had so much fun while Courtney was here. The kids dog-piled her when she left, and we were sad! Through some great luck she ended up staying at our house instead of with Tammy (sorry TamAdam, to steal your houseguest) and it was great! We spent the kids last days of summer hanging out with her and meeting our new neice, Elizabeth Rose Braun. More on that later, Bash and I have to go to the bank.

First Day of School!!!

This is such a happy occasion for me, and despite what it looks in the picture it is happy for my kids too. They woke up a 6:00 am on their first day of school. Emma set her alarm and woke Camille, they ate breakfast, got dressed, packed lunches, and were ready to go with time to spare, they were so excited. Camille was visibly trembling with excitement--I thought she might start bouncing. They are loving school and doing well, they both have made new friends they talk about and ask for play dates. Emma's friend is Marilee, and Camille's is well I forget, but we are planning playdates soon, so maybe I can post pictures of them.

The only one it is sad for is poor Ashley. I am just not exciting enough for her. I am hard pressed to keep her little busy body occupied. I signed her up for a dance class, so we'll be happy when that starts Monday. I think she will love it. We'll keep you posted.