Artwork

Of course you all know how much I love to paint and appreciate artwork. Chloe is following close at hand. She loves to waterpaint and every so often I let her paint something with my 'grown-up' paint. She colored a really pretty butterfly at daycare a few weeks ago and I wanted to display it in her room. So I found an old frame that I wasn't using and I let Chloe paint it to match her room so we could display the butterfly.
Chloe has several paintings in her room. I let her paint on canvas or paper, whichever she prefers. The canvas is nice because if it's just a silly picture we just paint white over it and get to do it again. She is very good at coloring, too. She takes so much time to fill in each section, then she ends up using the same color for the entire picture so her hard work is under-appreciated in the end. But I know how much time she takes and her attention to detail and I love it. Here are some pictures of her using the grown-up paint on the picture frame, and then a picture of some of her art hanging in her room.

Funny Faces

With all credit going to Uncle Dust, Chloe and Isaac have become quite good at making funny faces. Chloe and Dustin can go back and forth forever making funny face (including full body pose) after funny face after funny face. They are too funny. So here are a couple of the good ones that we photographed last week. And notice in Chloe's picture, she was in PJ's but instead of the provided long sleeved shirt to match the pants she opted for a "little sleeve shirt". *sigh* Oh, and those are Jelly Beans in Isaac's mouth---he doesn't have THAT bad of teeth!!

Little Sleeve Shirts

We had a nice weekend to enjoy, yay! The kids got to wear "little sleeve" shirts as Chloe says. She has plenty of long sleeved shirts, many of which were gifts from all of you reading this. But that girl loves little sleeve shirts and tank tops. She wore little sleeve shirts all winter and I would have to beg her to wear the long sleeved shirts or talk her into layering the long sleeves under the little sleeves on really cold days. And after this nice weekend I remember what I love most about my little kids and summer...their skin. I love seeing their little legs in shorts and their arms in little sleeved shirts. Their skin is so soft and cute. Isaac wrapped his arms around me in church with his little sleeves on and I just loved seeing his little wrinkle above his wrists and feeling his arms squeezing my neck. I can't wait for Chloe to get to wear her halter tops and Isaac to wear his muscle T's. So cute. Bring on the nice weather!

I will try to get a picture posted soon. The last few times we have walked to the park Chloe walks her teddy bear in her little stroller beside me pushing Isaac in the big stroller. It is just too cute for words. Today she had on a wind-suit, hair in two pig-tails, sunglasses on, and walking with a reason. She is a very good mommy to her pink bear and all snugglies.

Have a great week everyone! We will be headed to KC on Wednesday for the Big 12 tournament. The kids and I will get a lot of socializing in and Royce will get to watch a lot of basketball. Hopefully K-State gets back in gear and plays well! Go Cats!

Funny kiddos

These kids just never cease to amaze me. Today we got a taste of what Isaac has ahead of him for the summer. We went to WaKeeney to get an entertainment center from Royce's parents and they have a little play car for Chloe and Gabi to drive around their yard. Isaac is really good at being a passenger to his bossy driver and does whatever she requests. Fills up pretend gas at the garden hose, goes in pretend houses in the flower beds, etc. They play very well together. But tonight it was time to drive back to Hays and Mr. Isaac did NOT want to leave 'his' car. Even though he's never driven it, only ridden in it, Royce had to tear is little fingers off the car and wrestle him into his carseat. At this point in time Isaac screamed/cried the entire way to Hays and even though it only takes 30 minutes it was an eternity to the rest of us in the car. I have a feeling that this summer he is not going to cooperate when the weather is nice and he has to come inside. Terrible two's and busy boy all in one coming ahead I think.

And Miss Chloe is into accessories right now. She carries a purse almost everywhere she goes and tonight she insisted on sleeping with it on her bed with the rest of the gang she snuggles with each night. The whole group was there, and evidently her future is so bright she has to wear shades. I couldn't agree more.




And yes, that's drool. Surely she takes after her father.

Isaac's Birthday

Okay, I'm going to post these pictures but I don't know what order they're in because they are showing up funky on my screen. So, here they are! Today was Isaac's birthday and I just can't believe that he is 2. He had such a great day; woke up happy and Chloe was gone so he even got to use her plate for breakfast:) He spent the morning as an only-child and enjoyed every bit of it. Grandma and Grandpa Purinton brought Chloe over for the birthday party and we had such a great time.

I made a cow cake and I have to admit I think it turned out pretty cute. Isaac had a blast, having several friends and family members over to help him celebrate. Thank you all for everything!

Also happy birthday to Kaylin and Libby! You girls are so special and we hope you had a great birthday also.

Royce's birthday

Busy weeks!

Okay, I know it's been forever since I've blogged. SORRY! I've been consumed these last few weeks planning a birthday party for Royce and also busy working. Hopefully I'll get my pictures downloaded soon so I can post them too. First things first:

Isaac tried cracking his head open AGAIN. Luckily Royce's mom was here (Sandy is a nurse) and was able to tell that he was fine AGAIN. This time he pulled the fireplace screen down over him and sliced his head in the exact same spot the last ER run was from. Honestly, the exact same spot. This one didn't swell as bad, but it did cut it open, and the swelling is much harder lasting longer. BOYS.

Next was planning Royce's 30th birthday party. The party was great. A nice-sized gathering with all guests wearing lovely cowboy themed clothing to make fun of Royce's childhood pictures of him naked on a spring-horse, showing his cattle (dressed this time), etc. It was a lot of fun. Thank you to those of you who were able to make it! Royce and I appreciate you all so much.

Yesterday was Royce's actual birthday. I was painting in WaKeeney all day but made it back to town for Royce to grill his own birthday dinner (he wanted to!) so we ate steaks and baked potatoes. Yum! Then Royce and Chloe had a sports class together at the Rec center. Isaac and I went to watch but we won't be doing that anymore. It was torture for Isaac to have to watch on the sidelines while Royce and Chloe played soccer with the other kids. It'll just be Daddy/Chloe time from now on. Chloe had a blast seeing all the kids there and kicking the soccer ball. So cute.

After class we came home and put Mr. Isaac to bed. He was a big-time grump yesterday. So after he was in bed we cut Royce's birthday cake (lemon bundt, as always!) and Chloe and I sang to Royce. I couldn't find my regular birthday candles so he just got the "3" from Chloe's last birthday:) It was enough. Then Royce opened his gifts and we had a nice night even though the little grump missed the fun. That's okay, Isaac has his birthday next so he'll get his fun. But really all that means is another party I have to plan! At least this one doesn't have to be kept secret.

Okay, I'll try to get pictures downloaded soon and will post them. Our friends from KC Brian, Courtney, and Emma are coming this weekend as they had a change of plans and couldn't come to Royce's party. We are very excited to have KC company come visit us!

Everyone enjoy their week!