UP A TREE

This is a old photo of Mimi after she has climbed the tree in our neighbohood park. At this point in her life she is in transition. On some days she likes to be a girl and wear dresses. She pointed out to mama yesterday, she wants to let her hair grow as long as Samantha's hair. On other days she still prefers to be a tomboy and climb trees and wear a ponytail. Yesterday was one of those days.

The weather yesterday was absolutely gorgeous. Little Liam (Erin's brother) had his 3rd birthday party in the park. Mama actually got sunburned and did not know till she went to take a shower last night.

Mimi was having a grand time running around and playing with the other kids there. Must have been around 16 or 17 kids from the ages of 5 and under. All of a sudden mama heard some yelling from the tree. It was Mimi yelling "mama, I can't get down!!!" Mama yelled back "Yes you can! You got up there, you can get down! You do it all the time!"

While all of this was going on, mama was getting some pretty strange looks from the other moms in the park. They could not for the life of them figure out why mama was yelling at the tree, and thought that I must have lost my mind till I told them Mimi was up the tree. They then all breathed a sigh of relief.

Mimi then shimmied down the tree as fast as she got up there hence the gymnastic classes. ;-)

CRITTERS

This afternoon the weather is gorgeous. It was warm enough for Mimi to play in her wading pool. Mama in the meantime was sweeping the patio when lo and behold what does she see? None other than Mr. Catapillar. Too bad Samantha is not here. I could have given it to her. Maybe I could mail it ya think? In the meantime he has a new home in our cherry tree in the backyard.

For the past few months mama has made friends with Chick the little bird who likes to hang out on our fence in the backyard. He lets mama get real close but then goes nuts whenever she goes to the far back corner of the yard. It's quite possible that there is a nest there.

As for Mimi, she still has interest in cars but the new thing now is SNAKES! She won them yesterday at the carnival at Lake Wilderness. Egads, mama cannot stand them especially the real ones.

FATHER'S DAY WITH GRANDPA

Yesterday afternoon we all went to grandpa's house to help him celebrate this wonderous occassion. While waiting for dinner Mimi and mama played a round of Mimi's favorite game of slap jack and go fish. Everyone else was engrossed with watching golf and Tiger Woods playing at Torrey Pines. I truly love that place. Papa and mama had dinner at the lodge one year B.C. (before child) and was it ever deeellliiicious!!! In the picture, Mimi is showing grandpa the mug she made for papa at her school.

MORE DADDY DAY FUN

This morning after breakfast, we all headed over to Lake Wilderness for the carnival. I must say that it was very laid back and actually quite nice. Not a big crowd at all. Of course there is no going to a carnival without a pony ride.

On the way home there was a party going on over at the park. Of course we had to stop by for Derek's BBQ and more fun.

In the evening it was dinner at grandma's. Pictures are forth coming at a later date. At 8:30 p.m. it is still very, very bright outside and the temperature is very cool. The party is still going on at the park and we had been invited to to have some root beer floats but mama is quite pooped! Papa will go by himself.

O'LE MC DONALD'S

I don't think that as much as we love her and how she is one smart cookie, Mimi will not last too long working for McDonald's. Here is the reason why:


Mimi: Can I take your order?
Papa: Can I have a ice cream cone?
Mimi: No. Our machine is broken.
Mama: Can I have a hamburger happy meal?
Mimi: No. We don't have any hangaburgers. We don't have any food. Just toys.
Mimi: Give me your money!

COUNTRY LIV'IN

This afternoon Mimi, papa and mama attended a BBQ put on by one of papas co-workers Rick and his wife Janey. They live on a 2-3 acre lot not far from our home. The young horse on the left belongs to Janey and is just one year old. He was born last year around this time. Last year they hosted a BBQ at this time and it was our first outing since moving up here to the northwest.

They are just about the nicest folks around. Mimi had a grand time today playing with the other kids. They also had a lady bring some farm animals such as the baby chicks, sheep and goat. Rick and Janey have a couple of dogs, cats, birds guinea pigs such as the ones in the picture and horses.

We all feasted on yummy BBQ ribs, hot dogs, baked beans, veggie salad and veggie plate. Plus there was the chips and strawberries and delicious strawberry dip. To top it all off, someone brought a scrumptious cheese cake. OMG! It was to die for! A grand time was had by all.

AND THEY'RE OFF!.....

This morning's Pre-Father's Day breakfast was prepared for him by Mimi. Cheerios the breakfast of champions. He even gets to use her dishes.Papa gets a chance to be a little boy again. Tow-Mater is papa's Father's Day gift and Lightening McQueen is Mimi's graduation gift.