Life on the Farm: 08/2010

Surprise

This jumped on Winston’s back when he was in the shower!!! LOL! He hollered, then told me to get it out, but it jumped out and I had to chase it around the bathroom!

We started in Isabella’s nursery in July. I think Bart has the before pictures…will post them later. They decided to put up the white board because it was a red on the bottom. We a lot of love, hard work, paint from all of us, she has a cute nursery. We can not wait to meet her!

Her bedding, love it Mom and Dad!

Her bed with her bedding.

Her name, letters from the Coopers…painted by Mema J.

We found this at a garden shop.

Changing table/dresser.

The full view!

Isabella we are waiting to see your sweet face and give you hugs and kisses!!!

Home from my first Day of School

Cayla and I picked Kylie up from school since Casey had a dr appointment today. Of course, we did not mind a bit!

Arriving home to see Mom!

Here is my stuff Mom!

What I made today…a puzzle of my hand that we can put together and I can tell you about my first day of school!

And then, Mom asked if she got in trouble at school today…I think this face is a dead give away!!!

But, only that one time Mom!!!! LOL!!!

Kylie’s first day of PreK

Everyone was up and at em this am to go with Kylie on her first day of school.

As we got out of the car, Kylie handed Bart her little bunny ( she has had it since birth, and i love him as much as she does) to put in his pocket. He did as she asked, with his face turning outward. She told him no….turn him the other way with his face in. Bart asked why? She said, because his face is dirty and I do not want my teacher to see him with a dirty face! It was so funny and she was so serious. Bunny is in the car every afternoon for her to love on and she does! It is the first thing she grabs!

Off to class we go, she is a little more apprehensive today because there are so many people! But, once she got a hug from her teacher she was A-OK!

Bart giving his suppport to Kylie!

Hugs from Mom!

I love this!

I know that kids need to go to school to learn, but I do not like it starting in August. The summers are to short!!! No more staying up late at night, spur of the moment trips, and not as much spending the night at the farm! boo hoo!

Kylie’s Class

Kylie goes to Open House

Today we took Kylie to open house. I am glad for her, but sad for me. I know that she will love it and needs to play with others!

Notice she had to take her teacher some fake flowers, sweet girl!

Oh, finally…I get to meet my teacher and give her some flowers.

Checking out everything!

Well, hello there! I love this picture!

Kylie asked her teacher if she would take a picture with her….I have never seen Kylie turn on a smile like this one!!! Kylie’s teacher was also Cayla’s K-5 teacher, and we could not be any more excited!

And Mom was making sure she got all the info that Kylie needed! Thanks for letting me tag along and record this fun night!

August Birthday Dinner

August has many birthdays for our family. Mom, Bart, Cayla and Katie are our birthdays for this month. We had a family dinner to celebrate them all at one time. We had a little bit of everything…..pork chops, steaks, and shrimp…..baked and sweet potato’s, peas etc. For dessert…cake and ice cream, of course!!! Happy Birthday to all of you! And a Happy Birthday to Todd way up there in Tennessee too! His is on the 15th!

Last Day in Maryland

I must say that we were sad to have to leave such good friends. I have not laughed so much in a long time and I am so thankful to the Kings and The Bobbitt's for making it so much fun. To Dean and Tammie….thanks so much for having all of us and taking time out of your lives to spend with us and for sharing your lake house with us…it was great! Also Dean, I am so glad you took care of Dee’s toe….if we had to hear about that toe just one more time….just kidding! I know that it was painful!

WB and I decided we would go ahead and make the trip back to the Pittsburg airport with traffic and such…and not really knowing where we are going!!! We left around 8:30 and headed back. We go there around 11:30. We stayed at the airport and they suggested we go ahead and gas up the car and return it….they charge 40.00 for parking. We did as she suggested! Got back to our room around 12:45.

Our flight left around 9:00 heading back to Charlotte. On the flight from Charlotte to Jacksonville we switched seats with some foreigners since they could not speak English, they could not sit by the exits. Let me just say, that the flights were packed….each one! They are also charging for your baggage. You are allowed a carry on, plus a purse or computer bag….or camera bag, at no charge!!! WB did not believe me, but I was right…..he had to pay for the bag he did not carry on!!!

Back to the seat changing…when I changed seats, my phone fell out of my pocket and I did not know it! As we were landing, we began to search for my phone..no luck. I told WB to go ahead and I would look in the other seat. He tells the flight attendant and she gets on the pa…..a lady at mid-plane has misplaced her phone, anyone seeing it she will appreciate your help….oh wow, thanks lady! I had given up and she said, no go back and pull the seats up….I did and there it was!!! I said, I got it and she said….great and now you know how to pull the flotation up if you ever need it! We laughed and I thanked them!

Off to find WB and the car! WB-check, now he has to remember where he parked the car! Car-check! Safe trip home-check and thank-you Lord for a safe trip. Now, where is my Kylie!!!

A few more pictures from Maryland:

This is the mountain coaster we rode….this picture does not belong to me…Wisp Mountain’s web site.

They play corn hole here.

They are big fans.

WB trying to read this map.

Fun on the lake!

Maryland Day 4

We decided yesterday that we would go to Swallow Falls. We did a lot of walking, some of us anyway. We also ate at the Sante Fe Grill. It was very good, but the funniest was the bear outside….we just could not resist…..riding a bear! Once again….way to much laughing!

The Entrance

WB and Mickey heading out.

Oh boy….steps!

Standing on one of the bluffs, WB is scratching his head, wondering how he is going to make it back up with his bad knee. The walk and the stairs coming down were bad enough for him….so he had to head back to the entrance, poor thing!