Sunday, July 8, 2018

Flower Arranging 101

When picking marigolds, I told Georgia how important it is to first sort them by color. 
(August 19, 2017)


A backyard tour

Time to show the Kennedy girls how much fun a sprinkler and a flower garden can be!
(August 18, 2017)

Future farmers?

The ag stuff at Exploration Place was fun, but there's nothing like the real thing.
(August 17, 2017)

Another birthday celebration

Great Aunt Max turned 75, so of course we needed to have a party to celebrate.
(August 16, 2017)

The Kennedy Girls are back in town

We love it when Grandma reads bedtime stories.
(August 15, 2017)

A super-duper early bedtime

In bed asleep and it's barely 7 o'clock? I must've had one of those days.
(August 10, 2017)

Flower-picking time

When the zinnias in Grandma and Grandpa's backyard need picked, they know who to call.
(August 9, 2017)

Getting ready for first grade

Let's get this process started. It's time to get me registered for school.
(August 8, 2017)

A birthday serenade

It’s Grandma’s birthday, and she loves it when I call and sing to her, but this time she started singing "Happy Birthday" to me! 
(August 2, 2017)

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

A great little gardener

I don't have to eat the tomatoes, but I do have to water them. 
(August 1, 2017)

(July 31, 2017)

Julian and Me

We photograph so well together, just like last time. And the time before that. And the time before that. And the time before that. And the time before that
(July 30, 2017)

Rollin' in the Caddy

That fast, blue convertible I always wanted? Turns out Great-Great Uncle Edwin had one parked in his garage.
(July 29, 2017)

My own laboratory

This week's camp at EP is called Chemical Crusaders. What does Mommy have in her kitchen that I could mix together to create a potent potion? 
(July 28, 2017)

Helen's Plant-Watering Service

Ross hired me to water his plants so I've gotta make sure they don't die in the heat.
(July 27, 2017)

I heart artmaking

Best part of VBS? Getting some time to make something colorful and fun.
(July 26, 2017)

Stamp of approval

I need some help from USPS so I can mail my artwork around the country.
(July 25, 2017)

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Basket-soccer-t-ball

Three sports are better than one.
(July 24, 2017)

Happy little haircut

My time in the salon goes so quickly when I'm engrossed in a movie.
(July 23, 2017)

A belated birthday celebration

I missed Maci's party, so I invited her over to play at WAM as a birthday treat.
(July 22, 2017)

Everyone knows it's Windy!

She and my mom have something special in common: we both have daughters named Helen
(July 21, 2017)

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Morning rush

An activity such as this, when we're trying to get out the door in the morning, is what my mom likes to call "dilly-dallying."
(July 19, 2017)


Helen the Videographer

I'm still getting used to setting up the tripod.
(July 18, 2017)

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Bridgit and Me

No matter where we are, or what we're doing, we always have a great time!
(July 15, 2017)

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

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Jump around

Just can't get enough of jumping rope. Or is it jump-roping?
(July 13, 2017)

Vacation Bible School

Last time, I found my groove pretty easily. This time, it took me a little while to warm up to the music.
(July 12, 2017)

I may look like I'm asleep

It's still light outside, so I'm not 100% asleep. Yet.
(July 11, 2017)

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How (quickly) does your garden grow?

Finally! My flower garden is growing fast enough
(July 9, 2017)

A mighty early morning

Let's just say camping in the backyard wakes you up just as early as it does when you camp outside for real.
(July 8, 2017)

Camping with a kid

Since Mommy & I didn't go camping Memorial Day weekend, I decided it was time to camp out in the backyard. 
(July 7, 2017)

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Pre-fireworks pool time

Gotta get my swim on at Marita's before it gets dark and the Rolling Hills fireworks show lights up the night.
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(June 30, 2017)

Guess who's coming to dinner?

It's the Bradleys! Could it be that long ago when I was over at their house for dinner?
(June 29, 2017)

Mommy asked me for my best smile

This isn't the one she had in mind.
(June 28, 2017)

Sunday, February 4, 2018

Toodle-oo, Mr. Tree

One final look at the best climbing tree ever before it cuts down for good.
(June 27, 2017)

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Tiny tour guide

Kay and I had a delicious brunch at WAM and then I played docent and gave her a tour afterward of the Art Garden.
(June 25, 2017)

Too bad for the tree

What do you do with a fallen-down tree limb in the backyard? Throw a sheet over it and call it a tent!
(June 24, 2017)

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Total time-out

Mommy gets things for kids who use nice words and corners of the guest bedroom for kids who don't. 
(June 20, 2017)

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Who's your favorite weathergirl?

I'm preparing for a future career in television news. Or the small screen. Or both.
(June 17, 2017)

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Bye, Tall Helen

My favorite babysitter is moving, so I needed to go over and say goodbye as well as compliment her on having a super-clean bedroom!
(June 15, 2017)

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Working during wheat harvest

While Grandpa uses the combine to cut wheat, I'm going to use the scissors on his pocket knife to trim these pesky weeds.
(June 13, 2017)

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