Dash got to get a “try out” at the dentist last time. But today, he officially sat and was examined and cleaned. They wanted me in the room in case he got scared — but I assured them that he would be fine.
And he was better than fine — he was perfect.
They were particularly impressed with his opening wide.
Meanwhile, this cool girl was perfect in her chair.
And Scout was so perfect, he was finished before I got a picture of him.
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The only un-perfect dentist-goer???
The girl who is too little for a cleaning.
Good thing Navy has a favorite doctor’s office go-to, and became the entertainer for the Pips.
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(Sidenote: After Scout’s appt. he went outside to where Micah was, and he was running an obstacle course. When I finally went out, Micah was so impressed, because Scout had run it over 30 times, and his time improved each time. Scout was dripping from head to toe, and was also beaming. He showed me the course a few times, and he really gave himself a workout. And that explains why I kept seeing Scout zip by the window while I was in the cleaning room with Dash.)
When Navy saws the I had a BandAid on my face from a trip to the dermo, she insisted on a BandAid of her own.
You’ve got to love a girl that wants to be just like you!
It wasn’t until her shower that night, that she took it off.
And yes, she asked for a freshy right after!
“I Love You Book. By Navy”
“To Mom, Thank you for being my Mother.”
When I heard the Jones’, I talked Bailey into bringing them by for a visit.
And Bailey is so rad, she did!
My kids were in HEAVEN!
(Don’t ask me why I don’t have a picture of Dash holding one.)
Navy even happily offered to pick up the goat poop.
She ran in and got a baggie and did a professional job.
Meanwhile, Dash and Scout were showing off their moves on our rope swing.
(Although Scout’s “move” was more like getting stuck.)
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After a bit, I decided more people needed to see how darling these three week old goats were.
So we surprised a sleeping Nonnie.
When we came in, my mom groggily said, “Lindsey….I think someone forgot to turn off the sound machine.”
Then I told her that those noises aren’t from a sound machine.
She jumped when she saw two baby goats climbing all over her — but she is always the good sport!
I was sitting and watching Dash put together a puzzle this evening.
When Pippi realized I wasn’t with her, she cruised the house looking for me.
And when she found me, she turned around and backed up until she plopped down on my lap.
We are magnets…she and I.
This crew, along with the parents, made it to the flag this morning.
We obviously paid our respects with a solute.
It might have been the prettiest time we have ever hiked this trail.
The mustard was in full bloom.
These four thought they were tough guys, and set out ahead of the adults.
But Grey didn’t last long after a snake crossed their path.
He saw it, and ran faster than his little legs could possibly go, with the look of terror in his eyes — all the way back to the safety of his mom.
It was a blast, but Dash lagged a little bit in the end.
And when we got back to the car, Navy showed me her collection of dead snails she accumulated.
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After a hard and hot hike…it was off to snow cones and the pool for the afternoon.
Here is the artist in our family.
She loves to draw, color, write, glitter, and anything else that involves creativity.
But this picture isn’t only one-sided…..
Tah-Dah!
She surprised Scout with a picture she copied off of Nonnie’s mouse pad.
Take a closer look at this masterpiece.
Even Dash wanted in on a picture this good!
I alway sknow when Navy empties the dishwasher.
Everything is put away properly, and stacked meticulously.
So when I saw it this morning, I told her I had to get a few pictures of perfection.
And a picture of the girl who creates the perfection.
And then she said she wanted a picture of the girl, who created the girl, who created the perfection.
I knew Britni was a good friend when she let me talk her into going to the Ramos House with her twins, Dash and Pippi.
To set the scene:
Dash didn’t have shoes.
Pippi was still in her sleepcoat.
Britni was coming home from Carruthy’s for ear aches.
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We should have run for our lives when the lady said, “We don’t really have high chairs because the owner doesn’t really like to have kids here.”
I kid you not — that is what we were told.
WHOOPS!
Let’s just say, it was a quick order and eat.
I luckily had suckers to keep the kids occupied while we waited.
And all was well.
Until Pippi started to have a tantrum with her sucker stick in hand.
And in what seemed like slow motion….I watched as that stick went flying into the air.
My stomach dropped, and I was dying over where it was going to land.
Good thing the lady behind Pippi was phone drunk and didn’t notice a thing.
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When I controlled my silent laughter, I finally was able to get out what had happened to Britni.
And then we were both in complete silent laughter.
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Check Please!
As I was heading into our neighborhood, I happened to look left to see this scene.
Just a young boy with his independence — spending his time at the honeysuckle patch.
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