Life As We Know It

Little Red Wagon

>> 6/14/08 – daddy-daughter moments, summertime

We broke out the red wagon from Grandma the other day. It was a big hit!

Thanks Grandma!

>> 6/10/08 – about me, friends

Tagged by Hattie...

Rules are as follows: Link to the person who tagged you. Post the rules on your blog. Write six random things about yourself. Tag six random people at the end of your post by linking to their blogs. Let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment at their blog. Let your tagger know when your entry is up.

1. I have the word "SUZUKI" burned into my knee... well really it just says "ZUKI". I was 15 and 4wheeling at my family's ranch in New Mexico. I thought I had made it through another wild riding adventure unscathed when suddenly my knee touched something really hot on the engine. Ouch. Now it just looks like a faded freckly birthmark.

2. I grew up working in the yard, building fences, fixing cars, and playing lots of sports. I never thought anything of it until I was all grown up and began to notice that not all girls do this. It was a great bonding time for me and Dad, and I hope Brooke grows up doing the same things with her daddy. Thank you Dad!

3. I didn't really like David after our first date. He was late to pick me up and he talked the entire time. The only reason we went on a 2nd date was because he asked and I couldn't be rude. Good thing I gave him another chance! Turns out incessant talking is something he does when he's nervous.

4. I do not know how to dive. I blame this solely on Miss Mary, my malevolent swim instructor. She pushed me, a five year-old terrified little girl, off the diving board into the deep end of the pool. My mom "had words" with the lady and we never went back for another lesson with her.

5. I want to move back to the Hill Country someday. It is home to me.

6. Among my top favorite material possessions is my down comforter. If I were to go on Survivor, that would be my one item. Also, I cannot sleep without covers.

I tag Dawn, Robin, Erin, Lori, Paige, & Emily

Summer Lovin'

>> 6/4/08 – daddy-daughter moments, summertime

I have been looking forward to sunshine, bare baby feet, and the smell of someone else cooking on the grill for some time now. I try to enjoy every season, but spring and summer are super easy for me. Today is David's last day of school, which means lots of fun family time in the near future.

Last Saturday we peeled our sweaty selves out of the car and into Target with a mission in mind... finding a pool big enough for the three of us to cool off in the back yard. We found that along with a fun floatie boat for Brooke, some splash balls, sunscreen, and grilling supplies. We plan to use it in conjunction with Brooke's baby-size blow up pool from Grandma.
We all enjoyed our first taste of summer with David's signature burgers and a dip in our new back yard addition. Come on over and hang out with us!

Kinsey getting ready to take a sip from the pool.