Sunday, May 31, 2009

Hot Springs

Our little cabin...





















Tori psyched about her bunk bed...





















Adrion's first amusement park ride...
















Adrion chillin' with his daddy after a long day...
















Tori ridin' the campground's train...(I didn't realize how badly I drop the g's on my -ing's until I told another camper from California, "See ya...nice meetin' ya" and he replied, "Nice meeting you". I'm such a hick...)
















The Arkie and her Okie...
















My beloved boys...





















Posin' at Garvan Woodland Gardens...(Really pretty!)
















Feedin' the Koi...
















Lots of drivin'...
















Back home...my first pepper ever awaiting my arrival! :)

Monday, May 25, 2009

Tori Antics

Thursday night Garon had to work late, so I had to carry out the "night night" routine solo...(Our usual is for me to do baby maintenance while G takes care of Tori. ) So I had Tori taken care of and all tucked in when my mom came by to check on us (at Garon's request since I had no phones on).

Well, Tori heard Grammy and me talking, so out she came. She then decided that she wanted to sleep in a boat tent instead of her bed (AKA sofa with cushions turned upward and a sheet on top). Seeing as how it was a school night and she more than likely wouldn't get her optimal amount of sleep in the "boat", I said no. And then began the negotiations...

"Okay, Mom. You have two choices. I can sleep on the futon or in the boat tent." She tries these sorts of negotiations pretty often, mimicking my super-effective discipline strategies...

So I reply, "No, Tori. I am the adult. You are sleeping in your bed."

So Tori changes to her next tactic. (Insert fake tears.) "But Mom, I'm scared."

Me-"What are you scared of?"

Tori-"I'm having nightmares."

Me-"What are you dreaming about?"

Tori- "A ghost."

Tori is obviously not a master tale-teller, so at this point I'm becoming amused... Tori is amusing herself somewhat, too, as she fights a smile and buries her head under her arm.

Me- "What did the ghost do?"

Now she can't hold in the giggles...She peeks up and says as pathetically as she can without laughing, "He said 'Boo'."

My silly Tori. After that we compromised, and she got to sleep in the living room in her sleeping bag. What a girl.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Wild Weekend

Just a quick blog about a busy weekend...Friday night G and I went to the new Star Trek movie with friends. It was AWESOME! I can't wait to see it again. Thanks to Nonna and Candace for sitting our kids! It's nice to get to enjoy just my husband from time to time. :)











Then, Saturday morning, the CF Foundation held its Fort Smith walk to celebrate money raised for this year's fundraiser. The total amount for this area this year was $15,900, and Candace and Bill's part of that was $7,100! I'm so proud! Thank you to everyone who contributed to their success this year. I truly believe that a cure will soon be found...

















Finally, for Mother's Day today, Garon and Tori went to Spiro to church and lunch with Nonna and Grand Mom, and Adrion and I went to Mountainburg to church and lunch with Grammy and Granny Wall. Our one missing grandma was Marcia who I hope had a peaceful day (maybe on the mountain?) up in Wyoming. We love you! We are so blessed with such beautiful mothers and grandmothers. Thank you all for the light and love you bring to our lives.

(Both the pics below are old, but I'm not on my computer with my picture files...also I have no pics of Marcia on this 'puter. I'll add one later! Love you all!)

Monday, May 4, 2009

Happy Birthday

Not much to say today...just some pics to share. G and Tori both turned a year older in April, as did my niece Lauren (early May). On another happy note, 3 weeks left of school this year!