Moving Right Along

We had successful Transportation Day at preschool this year. It's always a fun day for the kids and exhausting for the teachers/parents!

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Otherwise, we've been chugging along through regular life this week:)

In October, we're preparing to enter a special section of Hell, reserved for the truly insane...we're driving to Florida. With a 4-Year old. I know, I know...but the airline tickets were outrageous & I think it will be an adventure!

Also, it's time to start looking for Devin's next school. Kentucky's schools (including some East End Elementary schools) are failing to meet basic standards. They are some of the worst in the Nation according to test scores. There's also a lovely forced deseg program. Basically, there's a chance Devin wouldn't be allowed to attend her resides school a mile away. She would be bussed 45 minutes (one-way) for Kindergarten. No thank you.

We toured the Louisville Montessori School yesterday, during an open house. (Devin didn't go, as we thought it would just confuse her) We LOVED it and think Dev will too. It's across the street & in a brand new facility. I've been researching the Montessori method for about a year and I'm so impressed. So, we'll begin the process of applying in a few weeks.

I'm still trying to wrap my brain around her being gone from 8:00-2:45 everyday, in less than a year:(

The Weekend-Bouncing Princesses

The Zinnia are still pretty on top. But, awful looking and 1/2 dead on bottom. It's a good thing I love butterflies, since they're the only reason I haven't ripped out the whole garden. Those flowers seem to be their favorite food source, so I feel horrible just ripping them out.

Dev and I had so much fun this day playing with the butterflies. (She was resting during this video...I've never seen so many butterflies!)

Someone started choosing her outfits for the day: Isn't this perfect for errand running and grocery shopping? I just looooove trying to buckle her car seat with 4 layers of dress and the Crocs are perfect for tripping and falling on faces.

Oh well.


My favorite Zinnia of the summer: Peppermint Stick (Orange & Red)


We attended a 4th Birthday party for one of her preschool classmates. It's good to see we're not the only one with a Princess-obsessed preschooler.

When my GPS directed us to "turn right" this is what we saw.

Devin made some sort of primal screaming sound and could barely contain herself for me to park and get our things together. She was literally speaking in tongues from excitement.

One of her favorite friends from school, gymnastics and playdates.

The Birthday Girl taking a swing at the Princess Pinata.

The Princess cake.

14 Years-A Different Celebration

The awful heat this summer kept me from doing much in the garden. Amazingly, my precious Zinnia didn't seem to mind the neglect. In fact, they thrived in the heat.

This afternoon, we all worked in the yard. Tonight was a time to celebrate our 14 year Anniversary! We decided to have a "date night" with Dev and Grandma...unusual, I know.

When Matt and I were getting ready, Dev worked on this picture of our, "Date Night."

I don't save everything from my prolific arteest...but this is a keeper. (Her first picture of a building...something other than people and flowers/animals)

Her face lights up at the sight of the Kaden Building.

Going up to the 16th floor.

I snapped this super-fast as the doors were closing.

I love the smile I can see...

We got a little crazy on the balcony after dinner:)

Note my hand scratches from the yard work!!!!