Upside Down

Presley and Brooke love to be "Upside Down." They will put their heads on the floor and sometimes scoot across the floor. The things kids will do, just cracks me up.
They also love to look at books and for mama to read to them. I can never finish a book and that
irritates the anal side of me. I can't help it. I know there will be a day when I will have to read them over and over and then I will think back to this post and wish I was back in time. Isn't that the sweetest picture of Brooke. It doesn't last long because in the next pictures she is standing on the picnic table which is a NO! NO! But of course I had to get my picture before I took her down. Presley was following suit so we took down the umbrella and the fun was over.
Grandma has been in Florida all week and she comes back tomorrow and the girls have missed their grandma. Tonight is neigborhood Pokeeno so I must get my stuff together.
Have a wonderful evening.

Bye Bye

The girls love to wave at people either hello or bye bye. Their little waves are so adorable. This is Brooke waving hello to mama. She had just woke up from her nap and was being so cute. we got to spend some alone time.
Presley woke up shortly and joined her sister eating raisins. I don't understand what it is about the remote that they always are attracted to it. Presley looks like her daddy holding the remote.
She was loving that, I let her have it for awhile, until Brooke stole it from her. Presley was not happy when that happen.
I am so excited because I leave for a retreat next Friday. I cannot wait! I plan on leaving around noon. Gotta get ready for my day tomorrow. Goodnight!

Shoes x 2

The girls were playing with my shoes and Brooke loves to put shoes on all by herself. Which she did and Presley had to follow, so daddy helped her put on one of mommies shoes and they walked around for quite sometime. Presley was really good at lifting it high enough to follow in step. Brooke wasn't as good but found an alternative, she grabbed the shoe laces and walked around holding them. They were having so much fun.
Brooke's clothes are wet from her trying to use the water dispenser on the fridge. I forget to lock it sometimes and she will go and put her sippy up to the lever and get her and the floor wet. I need to learn to lock it. She also will climb up into a chair at the table if you don't push it under the table, another thing I am terrible about remembering. She is so cute. She will sit there like a big girl.
They have learned how to open the trash compacter and will throw things in it. I have to check it before we empty it to make sure nothing important was thrown away. We need to replace it because it is the original compactor and it doesn't have a lock. Yuck! It is nasty so I try to tell them, yucky so they won't go near it. It hasn't worked yet and probably never will until they are older.
Well gotta go. I am going on a retreat on the 25th so I need to start organizing my stuff because my craft room has become the room where I dump everything until I have time to do something with it. It is a mess right now.

No More Hands

Well, Brooke is eating with utensils now and has mastered it well. If I try to help her she will turn her head to the side and refuse to open her mouth. She has to do it! Presley still likes to eat with her fingers. I thought Presley would be the first to eat with utensils because she is so good with her fingers. They surprise me all the time. They also switch rolls a lot. So you cannot guess who will be doing what.
I was looking back at photos the other day and can't believe how long their hair is getting. Presley's is really fine and tangles easily and Brooke's has a little curl to it. I love the curl but she probably will not.
Gotta go the girls just woke up.

Outside Play

I know I posted yesterday about Presley finally mastering the slide but I had to show this one picture. I have been trying to get this evil look of hers. Everytime she gives Gary or I this look we crack up laughing. It doesn't seem like such a look can come from such a smiling and sweet girl. What do you think?
Brooke has her bucket and is collecting anything she can, leaves,sand, rocks, and whatever she feels like putting in her bucket.
They are playing so well together. They play, Ring Around The Rosie but haven't quite got the falling down part yet. As you can see, Brooke leads the way and Presley follows. I have a feeling this will be the norm with the two of them. They really do have their own language and it is adorable to watch them. I love to sit back and watch them communicate with each other. I wonder what they are saying sometimes. I am so glad I am able to be there to witness all these cute moments. Thank you Gary for allowing me to stay home with our children. I love you and cherish every moment.

Little Miss Presley

I took these photos on Monday night while Brooke was at swim lessons. Presley didn't go because she had a rash all over her back and it was moving around to the front. I took her to the doctor and he said it was probably from laundry detergent. He gave me a Rx for a cream. We had a ball, just the two of us. Presley loves to pick leaves and flowers. She will bring the leaves to me or put them in her bucket or on her picnic table. She will even slide with a handful of leaves. She is too funny. I have to tell you she finally can slide down the slide the right way. We don't have to help her any longer. She knows it too because when she slides she is all smiles and when she reaches the bottom she smiles even bigger and gives a little laugh. Cutie Patootie!!!

A Beautiful Sunday

We went to Granbury to see Uncle Dave and Aunt Dottie's new house. It is so peaceful where they live. The girls loved climbing in and out of the golf cart. Brooke liked riding in the cart but Presley didn't like it so much. They took her for a ride but had to turn around because she started crying. Brooke is eating a cookie in the picture and let me tell you she would not put it down for anything. Miss Presley picked the bluebonnets, thank goodness it was okay with Dottie and David that she pick their flowers. She loves to gather things and put them in a safe place. Grandma and Grandpa Buck came over as well as Jason, Judy and Papaw. It was a beautiful day and great to see everyone.
The girls really enjoyed the day. They were pooped and slept very well that night.

I love the picture of Brooke sliding down the slide on her belly. She had some rose petals in her hand and let them go down first then she slid down herself and collected the petals when she was finished. Her face is just so adorable in that photo.
Goodnight!

Playtime

Yeah! It's Friday. Gary has been out of town all week and I am tired. I didn't take any new pictures yesterday or today so here is one from the other day. They really are starting to play well together. Brooke still takes toys from Presley (I am working on the issue) but Presley will definitely play tug of war with a toy if she doesn't want Brooke to have it. She is learning. They are starting to hug and give each other kisses. I want to try to get a picture of the sweetness. Because we all know it may not last. I really hope they will always play well and love each others company.
I am so excited because I am going on a retreat April 25-27. I am so ready for a break.
Well, I am off to get some stuff done. Goodnight.

New Toy

I went to the Divine Consign Sale on Tues. evening and bought tons of clothes and two new toys.
This was one of my great buys. I got it for $10.00, what a deal. If you haven't been to this sale it is an amazing one. I think I have the girls clothes taken care of for the summer. I may have to get a few things but not much. I also sold in it fort he first time and can't wait to see what I made from the sale. ( I hope enough to cover what I spent). Presley was the first one on it this morning and Brooke stood by watching like a sweet little girl. Well, that didn't last for long as you can see Brooke had to get a piece of the new toy. It just happen to be when Miss Presley was standing up(which she learned from her sister) on the toy. I snapped my picture and ran over to rescue Presley before she could do some damage to the ground. (heehee!) I am so bad the things I risk just to get pictures of my little angels. All was well and no one was hurt. Thank goodness.

More Park Fun

Well, things have been a little crazy the last couple of days so I haven't even had time to load new pics onto my computer so more pics of the park. I love the one of Brooke and Alan. She was having so much fun. We had just arrived and she was running around climbing on all the toys. It was like she couldn't make up her mind were she wanted to be. Presley, of course, was in heaven. She wasn't sure about the wood deck. She would just stand there like she was afraid to move. Isn't it amazing how much we forget about the little things. It takes children to reintroduce us to new things or things we have forgotten. I love all the experiences my chidren are teaching me. The last picture is of my dear friend Rita. I love who is in the picture but it looks like the tree is coming out of my head. Prime example to be aware of your surroundings before you take a picture. The picture also looks crooked because of the position of the tree.
I know you are thinking you didn't even notice until I pointed it out to you. Sorry! Well my day is full tomorrow. Have a great Thursday.