My New Babies

Today was one of the most exciting days of my life...God it is sad that I am so excited about my two new babies. Well, now it sounds even worse. Today was the day that I have waited for about 5 years. No, no, I have not lead ya'll down a path of me expecting a baby. God knows if that happens, what I would do. I got a set of twins today though. Meet the new additions to household.
My new washer and dryer



Life's Good Now! I can't wait to put my first load in, but I haven't gone to the grocery store yet, and have to get some High Efficiency laundry detergent. Although this new washer and dryer should be saving me time and money, I can't wait to find out how much the laundry detergent will be. :-/ Oh well, it will all be worth it in the end when the clothes come out cleaner, use less laundry detergent, and I don't have to put my dryer through two cycles just to get my clothes dry. Oh what will I do with all the extra time I will have when I am not waiting on the washer and dryer. Hmmm...that's actually a good question. I guess i will have to come up with some ideas. If you have any leave me a note. I would be interested to see your thoughts.

Until next post!

My Big Helper

I was folding clothes yesterday and got so tickled at Cassidy helping me fold clothes. I wish I would have taken video, but oh well, there will be a next time! Believe me. She took such precision and care with folding my shirt. She did a pretty good job, but will definetly need more practice. In a few more years I am sure she will be a pro!

I think the thing that cracked me up the most was how much she enjoyed it.

What's in the Fridge?

Why is it that every child has a fascination about refrigerators? Is it the same reason I do? Does the light really go off when you shut the door. When it is 95 degrees outside, it is one of the coolest places when you don't have a swimming pool. =-) I guess it is just the way it is and always will be. I did the same thing when I was a child as Cas does now. I will catch her from time to time standing in the fridge, on the ledge trying to check out what's inside. Letting all the cool air out, while contemplating what the best snack is. I caught Cas doing this very thing last week. I wanted to yell and tell her, "Shut the door, you are waisting energy!!!". Actually, I might have said that, but I know that kids will be kids. It won't be the first time, and it surely won't be that last of many open refrigerator doors. Oh well, guess I just have to learn to ignore it.

When all this was going on, we ended up with a different snack/treat all together. It wasn't even in the fridge! UGHHH!!!!




(This made me laugh, my daughter LOVES to change her outfit numerous times during the day. It drives me crazy). I realized that she did just that between the time she was in the fridge, and the time she got her other treat. It was only about 15 minutes. It's amazing when your busy what you miss!)

Until next post

Eyes in the Water

Cassidy has been taking swim lessons all summer. She is not a very strong swimmer, but is getting better. At first she was afraid to put her face in the water. Especially having her eyes or mouth. She has swallowed plenty of water, even too much at times, but she always is willing to try again. I am so proud of her for that. Here in The Woodlands there is a swimming company called FINS (Fun IN Swimming). They have an indoor facility, and have been great with Cassidy. I wanted to share how Cas has been doing. She goes every Saturday for thirty minutes. It is a commitment that both Mike and I felt very strongly about. And we are proud that Cassidy doesn't give us a hard time. She really does enjoy it.




All the swim instructors are very patient with the kids. Cassidy loves her swim instructor Ms. Brittany. I think she has been wonderful as well. It is an expensive commitment, but worth it to get the basis of swimming down. I feel like at least Cassidy would know what to do if she fell in the pool. She could hold her breath, and get to the side and get out. Anyway, enjoy the video and pictures!








Until next post!
Shelley

In the Jungle

So this post I decided to just speak about what is going on right now and traveling through my brain. I know, I know, try to contain yourself...please fasten your seat belts this could be a bumpy ride.

I just finished dinner, and the house is quiet as my wonderful husband took my beautiful daughter to the gym with him. Now as I sit here it is just me and Bella(the dog). As my fingers type across the keyboard, I am starting to try to figure out if there is any beat to it...NOPE. Anyway, back to what's going on here. So today, I decided that I was going to mow the lawn since it was about to become an attraction in the jungle. I swear, even though we have not had much rain, the grass grows like nobodies business. Well of course the logical side of me decided I would check the forecast to make sure that it wasn't going to be too hot. I don't know why, I was going to mow anyway. Perfect, it was only 93.9 degrees at 5:26 pm..



That should be fine...not! It was hotter than heck Houston! I know, I live where it is normally hot this time of year, but at 5:30??? That is insane. Anyway, I thought I would share some pictures of my ride.



Oh did I say ride, no no I am wrong. I am not that lucky. I am a push mower girl! Now don't get jealous, you too can be a push mower girl. I do have to say though, in some sick way like mowing the yard. For some reason it is a challenge that I can complete, and sometimes I even time myself, or do patterns in the yard. You would be impressed with my precision like turns, and my perfect lines! Ok, so not perfect, but almost! Anyway, so once I got done and hit the air conditioner inside, I realized that I might be a little hot.

Anyway, I am doing much better now, as I am sure you have figured that out. Or I would still be laying on the tile floor with my face beat red.



I know, no pics of me laying on the floor, but you can see a picture of me looking hot, no really I mean I am about to be on fire!



Anyway, at leas the yard is mowed for the weekend. Now I can do more fun things with my time...just need to figure out what I want to do. I could not leave out a couple of pictures of the freshly cut grass...I know you are dying to see them. =-)







Mike and I are lucky enough to get a date night tomorrow night thanks to my wonderful Mom, and then Saturday, off to do more swim lessons, and just hang out. I am looking forward to it!

Well, I guess I should go drink more water...my main concern though, already have drank 2 glasses since I got back in. (32 oz each), and I am afraid it will be a long night. =-(

Until next post!

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New wheels...a late post

So I realized that I came across some pictures that I had not blogged. Bad me, I know. Before the summer, at the end of May, we decided that Cassidy was a big girl know, and deserved a new bike. Now mind you, we bought it before the heat of the summer, thinking we would have plenty of time to use it. Hindsight, we should have bought it in November. It has been so hot in Houston that Cassidy has had no desire to really play outside this summer, I don't blame her. I think it is hotter now than when I was four years old way, way, back when. I can't prove it, but it's just a feeling.

Anyway, here are some pictures of my sweet little one waiting for the surprise, checking it out, and then attempting to ride. She did great! Although everything we taught her we will have to reteach when we can get back out. Oh well!

Enjoy!~

Waiting for the surprise!

From Cassidy's New Bike

The new ride.

From Cassidy's New Bike

Setting her eyes on her new bike for the first time!

From Cassidy's New Bike

Thanking Daddy!

From Cassidy's New Bike

Taking off!

From Cassidy's New Bike

All smiles!

From Cassidy's New Bike

Until next post.