Fireworks!
We always seem to shoot fireworks when we are in Baton Rouge. Grandmother and Grandfather C. don't seem to mind that we light up their driveway and cause quite a loud ruckus in the front of their house. The kids love it. I don't usually bother trying to take pictures but I thought I'd try a few with the D90 this time. I love how they turned out.
Stopping in Shreveport
We drive through Shreveport on our way to Baton Rouge but we rarely stop to visit with my uncle and his family. It's already a long day with the 9+ hour drive. A stop to visit family can add several more hours to the day making the kids really cranky before we get close to our destination.
However, I really miss seeing this part of my family so I called and made plans to stop by on our way through. I was sad to learn that my aunt was in the hospital but I felt even more like we were supposed to take the time for this visit.
My uncle is so wonderful at guiding us with directions. We found the hospital and he was waiting outside to greet us and walk us to my aunt's room.
We had a nice visit and I loved watching Nicholas and my uncle chatting.
They talked about all sorts of things even scouting!
Rachel, on the other hand, was not as sociable. She was nervous and shy around family that she wasn't familiar with. She spent a lot of time just clinging to Stuart.
I loved catching up with my cousin. I have fun memories with her as a child.
I tried to get a picture of my cousin with the kids but Rachel could barely be coaxed over to the couch where we were sitting.
Three generations of the Owen family together.
Eventually my cousin was able to warm Rachel up enough to get a quick hug before we left!
We had a wonderful visit but my aunt needed to go have a test run and we needed to get back on the road. It was so nice spending time with my family.
However, I really miss seeing this part of my family so I called and made plans to stop by on our way through. I was sad to learn that my aunt was in the hospital but I felt even more like we were supposed to take the time for this visit.
My uncle is so wonderful at guiding us with directions. We found the hospital and he was waiting outside to greet us and walk us to my aunt's room.
We had a nice visit and I loved watching Nicholas and my uncle chatting.
They talked about all sorts of things even scouting!
Rachel, on the other hand, was not as sociable. She was nervous and shy around family that she wasn't familiar with. She spent a lot of time just clinging to Stuart.
I loved catching up with my cousin. I have fun memories with her as a child.
I tried to get a picture of my cousin with the kids but Rachel could barely be coaxed over to the couch where we were sitting.
Three generations of the Owen family together.
Eventually my cousin was able to warm Rachel up enough to get a quick hug before we left!
We had a wonderful visit but my aunt needed to go have a test run and we needed to get back on the road. It was so nice spending time with my family.
Princess Tea Party
I love it when Stuart and Nicholas go do guy stuff together. It let's me have some sweet time with just my baby girl.
Rachel loves it too. Before the boys are even out the door, she has already begun plans for our Princess Tea Party.
Of course a princess must dress in her finest attire to attend a royal tea party. Look at that big smile!
Baby dolls are invited as well. "Purple baby" even got to wear a purple crown.
I made a little plate of cookies for us while Rachel finished setting the table complete with pretend ketchup, milk, a teapot, measuring spoons, a slice of wooden bread, and faux votive candle. It was delightful!
Rachel loves it too. Before the boys are even out the door, she has already begun plans for our Princess Tea Party.
Of course a princess must dress in her finest attire to attend a royal tea party. Look at that big smile!
Baby dolls are invited as well. "Purple baby" even got to wear a purple crown.
I made a little plate of cookies for us while Rachel finished setting the table complete with pretend ketchup, milk, a teapot, measuring spoons, a slice of wooden bread, and faux votive candle. It was delightful!
Portrait of Daddy
Rachel drew her first portrait that actually looks like a person!
She told us that it is a picture of Daddy.
As she was finishing it up, she drew a line to attach the feet. She said it would keep his legs from breaking.
Stuart says it is a portrait of what he would look like as a Pez dispenser!
She told us that it is a picture of Daddy.
As she was finishing it up, she drew a line to attach the feet. She said it would keep his legs from breaking.
Stuart says it is a portrait of what he would look like as a Pez dispenser!
A Special Breakfast for Daddy
Our kids are super sweet. On the weekends, they often make us toast for breakfast and deliver it to us in bed along with glasses of milk or orange juice. Sometimes I think they are probably doing it just to hurry us along in getting out of bed but it is still a sweet thing they do for us.
Today I was up before Stuart. When I made my way downstairs I found both kids working on a special breakfast for Daddy. We didn't have donuts so they did the next best thing....
A bagel covered in melted green candy with chocolate sprinkles and mini marshmallows!
I'm sure this was mostly Nicholas' idea but Rachel is certainly good at hunting for sweets in the pantry so who knows. They worked hard on Daddy's breakfast and were very proud of the "donut" and chocolate milk they had ready for him when he came to the table.
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