Cane Creek Park

A couple of weekends ago, the family ventured out to Cane Creek Park.  I haven't visited Cane Creek Park since I was a pre-teen.  Let's just say that was many, many years ago. 

What a fantastic place to take the family!  Although, we went more for a "Let's check it out" type visit, we can't wait to go back to take advantage of all the activities they have to offer. 

It had such a nostalgic "camp" like feeling to the place.  In fact, you can rent cabins, pitch tents, grille, etc.  There is also a small beach, lake to swim in, paddleboats, playgrounds, shuffleboard, hopscotch and miniature golf. 

Here are a few photos from our short visit!  We most definitely will be back!

Celebrating the 4th - 2014



It doesn't quite feel right celebrating the 4th without spending time with my sister and family on the beach. Unfortunately, Steve had to work, so the girls and I did a little road tripping.  We danced, talked, ate snacks and laughed!  Although, raising these girls are hard work, it is worth every bit of sweat, tears and boo boos that go into it!

Here's a look back at our trip to Myrtle Beach, SC!

 

What Must Our Child Care Facility Think Of Us?

 

OK...............................Steve and I have been DYING laughing!  Pre Mother's Day and Father's Day, Lottie had the following drawings hanging on her classroom's door for the whole world to see.  When I first noticed the drawing she did for Mother's Day, I had to ask........."What does that mean?"  The teacher said it was basically drawings or reminders to her of what we do each day.  For instance, Lottie only sees me for a few minutes each morning because I head to work so early every day.  With that said, she only sees me "dressing up".  Ok............ that makes sense.  But, what about Dad's???  Ha!  Steve and I have no clue what she means by, "My daddy is having a party!"  Nevertheless, we only have to assume the worse about what daycare must think of us!  :) 

 

Kids!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

VBS 2014

 

This past week Lottie attended VBS at UUMC.  She loved it! 

 

On Friday, they sang the songs they learned through the week and also showed a slide show of what they did through the week.  The theme was Building With God.

 

They were all so precious! 

 

Check out Lottie's dance moves!  By the last song, she literally just swayed back and forth!  :)  Love her! 

Stella - Meet The Thinking Chair!

This past weekend Miss Stella managed to get herself sent to the "thinking chair" AKA "time out" for the very first time.

Although she is not fully walking yet, she still manages to get herself into some hairy situations.

A few examples:

 - Stella constantly sneaks off to the bathroom (her favorite room in the house) and tries to play in the toilet.  I have to remind myself daily to make sure the lid is closed.  Last weekend I busted her splashing toilet water all over herself and the floor! 

- Lottie has one of those small tables from IKEA with 1 chair and 3 stools.  Stella is obsessed with the set and is constantly trying to climb from the floor to the chair to the table.  This past week I caught her sitting / trying to stand on the table. 

 - Stella is a food thief!  Poor Lottie can never eat a meal without her sister stealing food off her plate!  She steals any and everything including her milk.  This is after Stella has already eaten her own breakfast or dinner.  Stella would eat 24 hours a day if you let her.  She loves FOOD!  Yesterday, I heard a semi-loud thump and turned around to see Stella running off with Lottie's piece of corn on the cob.  She literally stole it off her plate, threw it on the floor, then ran off munching on it!

 - Stella has started screaming, "MINE" when it comes to anything she sees Lottie playing with.  At times, I just think it would be easier to make Lottie give Stella what she wants so she will stop screaming, but I don't.  Stella is getting at that age (14 months) where she is starting to test us.  You can see it in her eyes!  When you ask her to come here, she usually smiles and starts scooting in the other direction, almost like she's playing a game.

With that said, the combination of said examples above made me realize that Stella is definitely trying to see what she can and can't get away with.  So......... Stella meet the "thinking chair".  She didn't think too much of the chair and I'm not sure how much thinking about what she did was done, but I think she got the gist that this mama has caught on to her and is not messing around anymore!

 

This chair is likely going to become one that is attached to Stella's bum more and more frequently.  But hey, it has worked wonders for Lottie.  I think referring to it as the "thinking chair" makes it seem less like time out and more about the thinking behind the reason you were sent there. 

 

Lottie definitely gives me a full blown explanation of why she's in the chair and lots of, "I'm Sorry" and "Yes, Ma'am" after her time in the chair. 

 

Steve and I can't help but giggle sometimes!

 

Girls!!!!!!!!!!  :)