Latta Plantation

We had a fun day at Latta Plantation today. They had speakers for areas around the historic home to teach on things like journal making, honey bee hives, candle making, cotton picking, cooking and preserving. The kids also got a chance to make their own journal and write with a feather. Ls favorite part was tasting the honey. H was very interested in everything she saw and heard.

L's birthday party

L had a princess and knights party for her birthday this year. A few older girls came to help me with makeup and hair for the princesses. The boys decorated a coat of arms to dress up as knights. L wanted a castle cake, so I tried my best at that. I was glad it held up through the party. They had a great time going through the castle door and dancing at the ball. I think the girls all had fun. It was a little sad to see my princess turn 5.

H's party

We had a Dog party for H this year. Of course, it wouldn't be any other theme. We played pin the nose on the dog, pass the bone game and mommy dog says where they did all kinds of dog tricks to Simon says rules. At the table every girl was able to have their stuffed dog eat dog food (coco cereal) with them out of dog bowls. They also dressed up their dog with ribbons etc. I think they had a great time.

My oldest is 8 years old today. I can't believe how time is flying. I can barely remember the details of that day 8 years ago. I do remember though looking at her round face and having a hard time believing she was mine. It seemed too good to be true. She has brought us so much joy over the years. She is so happy, always wanting to learn a new joke. She is also very imaginative and I love her zeal for life. Today for her birthday we are going to go to a pet store to see all the animals. Especially the dogs. I'm sure she will want to get something for her new guinea pigs too that the girls got for their birthdays. The white one is Snowy and the black and white one is Oreo. I really think she may be a vet one day. It will be fun to see what she will become. Happy birthday my sweet girl. We love you.

Red rocks!

Red Rocks!

Heritage Square

One of the days on vacation we went to Heritage square. The girls rode some rides but some we had to go on with them. Don't you think Papa looks comfortable riding that train. We had lunch and ice cream at a 50s restaurant. They have so much signed memorabilia in there. I think this was the girls favorite day on vacation.

Park and petting zoo.

We went to a park that has a petting zoo and a creek to play in. H loved every minute of it. She couldnt get enough of the animals. L thought it was gross especially the pig. You can see the look of disgust on her face in picture #3 and in #5 she is checking her shoes for poop. It really is funny how different they are!