Interesting Lawn Ornaments

Lawn ornaments I've seen around town...

I'm guessing this is in place of a watchdog.

In case you can't see, this is a "frog" with it's "tongue" extended

trying to eat a "bug" hanging in the tree.  Ya, you can't make this stuff up.

I'm 30!

Yesterday was my 30th birthday!

So long twenties...you were a fun decade.

Someone recently asked me how I felt about turning 30.

My response - "It feels like it's about time."

I spent a lot of my birthday caring for a sick and miserable 5 month old :-(

And that is what life is like as a 30 year old.

I'm the same...just with a few added responsibilities ;-)

Anna's First Bible Verse

"Nothing can separate us from God's love." Rom 8:39 (simplified)

Anna just recently moved up to the 2 1/2 - 4 year old class at church.  Each month they get a new Bible verse to memorize.  This is her first one since moving up to her new class.  She's pretty excited about it :-)

No, I'm not a Rock Star

I've wanted to do it since high school and finally took the plunge.  I'm turning 30 on Tuesday.  What better way to say "I'm still young and fun" than with hot pink hair!



Before

After

Reverse Psychology

...is AWESOME and my newest weapon as a mom.  I had no idea how well it would work on my 2 1/2 year old.  I was ridiculously blatant too!

(Actual conversation from the other day)
Mommy - What flavor yogurt do you want, Anna?  (I wanted Anna to eat a peach yogurt this morning, because she always asks for strawberry and I didn't want the peach to go to waste)
Anna - strawberry banana
Mommy - How about peach?
Anna - No, I can't like peach....strawberry banana
Mommy - Oh, well you can't have peach anyways.
Anna - (something to the effect of "what?")
Mommy - You aren't allowed to have peach.
Anna - I want peach. (said in an almost whiny tone)
Mommy - No, you can't have it.
Anna - I want peach, please.
Mommy - Ok, you can have peach. (smile)


Later in the day...

(Anna has two doll strollers and I folded one up and put it in the corner, because she really only needs it out when she has a friend over)

Anna - I want that one. (pointing to the one folded up in the corner)

Mommy - No, you don't need that one.  Go play with that one over there. (trying to redirect)

Anna - No, I want THAT one.

Mommy - You're not allowed to play with that one over there. (pointing to the one I want her to play with)

Anna - (immediately responds) I want to play with that one. (pointing to the one I want her to play with)

Mommy - No, you're not allowed.
Anna - Please, Mommy.  I want to play with that one. (again pointing to the one I want her to play with)

Mommy - Ok, you can play with it.

Anna - Thank you! (happily runs over to play with the stroller)



Can you guess how I got her to stand here for this picture??



Twins - 2 Years Apart

To say my girls look similar is an understatement.  I'm looking forward to seeing how they grow and develop and look and act different :-)  You can see more examples HERE.

Playground

Spontaneous Playground Outing = Happy 2 Year Old