August Moments

Caleigh wearing her new cowboy boots and hat getting ready to go ride Nellie at Uncle Jess's. Don't you like her Eastwood expression.

A little more excited...but she might be ready to draw.

Making a picture to give to Mr. Bert to say "Thank You" for the hair bows and sunglasses

Homemade Martha Stewart Chocolate Chip Cookies - I was so proud of me and Caleigh. I've never made pretty homemade cookies before. Maybe one day I'll really learn to bake, and maybe Caleigh will grow up being able to bake and not just make messes while cooking.

Salsa made with tomatoes and peppers from the garden, but it still isn't like Chili's or a Mexican restaurant's. Anyone have a good recipe?

Caleigh's first braid (I think). Ms. Ashley did it though, not mommy. Caleigh loved going to Ms. Ashley's Beauty Shop during her visit.

What was supposed to be a punishment for Caleigh turned into a picture when Elisha climbed up in the chair with her.

Piled up on the couch

The Flurry Family Visits Cleveland

We were so glad to have Chuck, Ashley, and Karis visit us on their road trip from Texas to Louisville, Kentucky to Cleveland, Tennessee to Arkansas and back to Texas. We hadn't seen them in over two and a half years when they left seminary a semester before we did. Since then, we have both had additions to our families, Elisha and Karis, who will turn 2 next month.

They arrived Tuesday evening and got to enjoy some very healthy (from our garden)/unhealthy (fried) food. Caleigh and Elisha showed them what wonderful children they are. (Much sarcasm.) Caleigh couldn't handle not being the center of attention, and it was also hard for her to have two younger children to have to share with. I'm sure the spanking given didn't equal the number deserved. Yet, Karis was precious, perfectly mannered, only having to defend herself as toys were yanked from her hands.

Wednesday Rusty introduced Chuck to some of his reformed friends while Ashley and I went shopping. Ashley did great and didn't spend any money, but I didn't do so well as I hit up the sales rack at Kolh's. Even though we were in Cleveland, my new hometown, Ashley introduced me to the Jewelry and Handbag Warehouse - really great prices on accessories. Then, despite the rain, we went swimming at the Y. After that, we finally got the kids (and mommies) down for a late nap before church. After church, we went to Panera Bread since the Flurries don't have one back home, and the pictures below show what we did for the rest of the evening - watched the kids run around wildly until 10:30. (Oopps...hope the parenting police don't get us.)

Elisha making a crazy face in the cowboy hat

Karis posing for a picture

Karis hiding behind the balloon

Karis driving Elisha on the scooter

(Unfortunately, my battery died on my camera,

so I didn't get any of the cute pictures of the kids together.)