Zeke's First Kiss

I got to take pictures of my future daughter-in-law yesterday. I was lucky enough to get their first kiss on camera. She calls him "Geek" and is always excited to see him. He usually ignores her. I told him to give her a hug yesterday and she was waiting with open arms! He finally gave in and she moved in for a kiss to. A girl after my own heart, lol.

Middle Child

I worry sometimes about Zeke being the middle child. In between 2 girls, poor guy won't ever get enough attention. He is starting the "terrible two's" and he can get under my skin so fast. But he more than makes up for it when he randomly gives me a hug or a kiss or asks for a "by" (five). I just love this little boy and I am so grateful to have him in my life...I am one lucky girl.

Monkey Dee

This is a really bad picture of Zeke, but I just love how happy Amari is that he is next to her. He woke her up from her nap today with slobbery kisses, I just watched. How could I tell him no?

Our cat thinks he is a world class hunter. I have caught him with 2 chipmunks this week alone. I managed to save them both by shaking his cat treats and distracting him. Today when I was shaking the pounce, another cat came running into the yard. Pantera said "Quick, should I scare it or pet it?" I told her to leave it alone, but being my daughter she took a step towards it and it hissed, she said "I knew it had rabies." 1. why would you walk towards it if you think it is rabid? 2. of course that is the ONLY reason a cat would ever hiss at you.

Zeke was doing something he wasn't supposed to do today (what's new?). Pantera was mad at me about something and when I asked Zeke why he was doing whatever he was doing she says in a really snotty voice "Monkey dee, monkey do." She is so tough, she doesn't even have to get the quote right!

Dr.LIsa

Not a whole heck of alot is new with us. I got some new camera equipment that I have been messing around with. I am totally addicted. My Dad and I hope to start a little photography business eventually. But that means I will actually have to charge people money, which I am so uncomfortable doing...I can't wait til we are all living the law of consecration.

Jess got an Ipod touch for Father's day. Yes I know, he is like the last person on the planet to get one (besides me) but he loves it. Which is good because his new job has him sitting around alot.

The kids had a Dr appointment today. All 3 of them got shots and I was by myself. It all went surprisingly well considering. It only took 2 of us to hold Tera down this time. Have I mentioned that our Doctor rocks? Dr. Lisa is THE BEST EVER!!! Zeke came in at 93% for height and 65% for weight, while Amari was 62% for height and 88% for weight. Pantera was 62% for weight and 95% for height. I don't know how they are tall...mailman...not really.

Papa

I get to hear this several times a day. Zeke is always excited to see his Papa, even if it is just a picture.

Redbox

We went to rent "The Toothfairy" from Redbox tonight. Pantera has been looking forward to this for weeks. They did not have it in the machine like Redbox advertised. Pantera was so upset and said "This feels like a slap in the face! They said it would be there and it's not, a slap in the face." My thoughts exactly.

Tongue Tongue

Life as always has been a little wild at our house. Pantera found a frog last week. She named him "Tongue Tongue" and he was "the best pet ever!" After playing with him for an entire day I made her let him go...can anyone guess how she reacted? "Mom, he has done so much for me, I could never let him go!" But alas, I made her. That's all I heard about for the next 3 days, she kept saying "Diesel, I just wish you were a frog, instead of a lame cat." We went to "Farm Days" on Saturday. Pantera got to help shear a sheep, it was very cool. I was amazed at how well the sheep held still, apparantly when they get them off all four hooves they don't know what to do, so they just sit there. I'm thinking I will try this technique for Zeke's next haircut!

Zeke is talking a little more all the time. This morning I woke up to him looking for his dad "Dada, whey a ooo?" He picked his cousin's out of a family picture the other day. He pointed to Andrew and said his name, then pointed to a young Ryan and said "Jordnt" for Jordan (he was close!).

Little Amari is getting so big! She smiles almost everytime I talk to her, I love it!