Thursday, August 30, 2007

Welcome Home Captain Daddy



We are so glad to have daddy back at home. He came home from Texas on Tuesday, just in time for me to go back to work! The girls and I made a sign for him and put it on the garage. He said he felt like he was on a high school football team. We has so much fun making the sign, even if Reese wanted to eat the paint. She got more paint on her than on the paper. Mike is almost finished with everything and will be an official "Captain Walker" flying in the left seat!
Life is better for me know because I am no longer a single mom! I have some sanity now. I will keep you posted on our crazy lives.

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Wow......Another tooth!

Reese finally got her second tooth! Her top left tooth came through and she looks so cute. She needs some teeth, she will be 15 months on the 12th of September! I just wanted to share with everyone.

Friday, August 24, 2007

The Summer of '07


Our computer is now fixed! Thanks Mike. He came home from Texas for 24 hours and spent time with us and fixed the computer.
Mike has 5 more days in Texas and then he can finally come home, just in time for me to go back to work. This summer has been filled with so many fun things. The girls and I have been busy hanging out with family and friends. We have been trying to stay as busy as possible while Mike was away......mainly so I would not go crazy by myself for 6 weeks.
We have gone to Canada (Emmy and I), the beach, the fair, the park, the mall, to birthday parties, had sleepovers, baked, went on walks, played, laughed, cried, gone to playgroup, had play dates, but most of all, spent quality time together. I am so blessed to have had the summer to spend with my girls.
They are growing so fast. Emmy is going to start pre-school, or as she calls it "pretty school", in September. She is becoming an independent girl. She gets dressed by herself and loves to push the button to get water for her cup. She loves books, dress-up, and loves shoes! Whenever we go to someones house, she always ends up taking a pair home and promises to bring them back. I wonder where she gets her love of shoes from? I love listening to what she has to say and love listening to her sing her color songs at the top of her lungs!
Reese is still the one tooth wonder! Four others are trying to come in, but no luck yet. She is so different than Emmy was as a child. She is so small, wild, loud, spunky, and very messy. She has such a wild personality! She loves animals, to go under the water in the pool, loves to eat lots of food, gives the best kisses, loves to pull her sisters hair, and loves to give hugs. She is almost walking. She would rather crawl because she can get there so much faster. We have had a busy and fun filled summer. I am glad to be going back to work because I have the best of both worlds. I love teaching and I love staying home with my girls. I share a contract at work and it enables me to do what I love and raise my kids. I will post some pictures of our summer fun!

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Crash

Our computer crashed last night! Mike is going to try to fix it when he comes back from Dallas in two weeks. I won't beable to add pictures but I can still keep you all updated.
Mike was home for 24 hours and it was a nice visit. The girls are very confused as to why he has to "live on the airplane in Texas"....Emmy says this everyday. The girls are keeping me busy and tired. I love listening to what they have to say. Reese almost has her second and third tooth.......it's about time because she is 14 months! She is almost walking and loves to eat. We had a slumber party at our good friends the O'Hare's. Kindra's husband, Nick , is an excellent cook and spoiled us with the best food. He even taught Emmy how to make Blueberry Crepes. I wish I could show you the pictures. We are keeping busy until daddy comes home and I go back to teaching. I am so lucky to have been able to have such a fun summer with my family. Erin posted a great song on her blog and it is very true. You may not have a lot, but be proud of the house you made. I am proud of the house the Mike and I have made for our girls!

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Captain Daddy!


We are so proud of our daddy. He passed his oral exam today for American Eagle. He is one step closer to being a captain....his dream since he was five. He will no longer be in the right seat of the airplane. We love him and are so proud of all of his hard work. Only 3 more weeks until he comes home from Texas. We love you!

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Reese the Monkey!


Reese is known as a monkey in our family. She talks like one and tends to climb things like one as well. I found her talking on the phone in the play kitchen. I came back a second later and she was climbing up the kitchen and playing. She loved it and does it all the time.

Bathing Beach Girls


Emmy and Reese love the beach and they love to eat. Tata gave the girls matching bathing suits for their birthdays. They were having a great time at the beach so I thought I would capture a time when the sisters would like to wear the same suit!

When I grow up!



Emmy loves to play dress up. She mostly likes to dress up like a princess. The other day she came out dressed up like her daddy and told me she wants to "drive planes like her daddy does". The picture says it all!

Monday, August 6, 2007

Learning

I am still trying to learn the ropes of this. I am going to try pictures soon.
Being a mom is so exciting and exhausting at the same time! Emmy is three and Reese is one. I have enjoyed my summer off from teaching and have been spending some quality time with the girls. Mike is in Texas for 3 more weeks! He is learning how to fly his new airplane and loving it! I hope to get pictures on this soon!