Last year I posted a picture of a peach crepe that appeared, well, less than appetizing. Then I proceeded to describe it's deliciousness in great detail. Well, this morning was my lucky day and we got to partake in this heavenly food once again. This time, I attempted to take a better picture, hopefully depicting more accurately, what this divine dish has to offer. In other words, I tried to redeem myself.

P.S. Even though it looks like cottage cheese atop the peaches, it is whipped cream. I just whipped it too long. Again, not the most appetizing picture either, but I think it's an improvement.

First Day of School 2009

My firstborn is off to school. Stay tuned for how I really feel about that when he really goes next Monday...

I must confess that I completely ripped off the "hold the paper that says what grade you're in" idea from my very clever and creative (yes, you are creative Rachel) friend, with her permission of course.

P.S. check out my new polls and tell me what you think!

It is time.

I am happy.

Anybody need a battery?

This afternoon, I fell asleep feeding Ty. When I woke up, the house was quiet. Scary, I know (pleas don't turn me in, I don't think I was really out for long). I went outside to find this...

A sale! Let's take a closer look at what's for sale...

a salt shaker, 4 batteries, snakes, matches, chapstick, a rubber band, a bracelet, 8 bricks, and a dirty rag. I'm giggling as I write this. Seriously, that rag is the most disgusting, dirty thing you've ever seen. And here is the sign...

When I asked Colby to tell me everything he had for sale, he skipped over the bowl of tomatoes. I said, "oh, you have tomatoes from the garden for sale. That's a great idea!" and Colby said, "no, those aren't for sale, those are for a snack for us."

When he showed me the chapstick, I found myself saying, "Colby, you can't really sell things that somebody has already used." But before I could even finish that sentence, I thought...who am I to talk? I try to sell all my used crap on KSL all the time. Who am I to judge whether someone will or won't want some used chapstick? So I told him to go for it.

In case you may be interested in any of those items, the large batteries range from $1-4, and the small triple A is $20 (I think it's vintage). The snakes and the matches go together and are $5, the bricks are $5 and the rubber band is $2. Bargains, people. Don't miss out on this!

Sunflowers

This year, Cameron planted 8 foot Sunflowers next to the fence in our garden in a space that is too hot to grow any vegetables. They are gigantic and so pretty. I love them!

Swimming Lessons

Colby has made a breakthrough in swimming this year. He can float on his back, do the "chicken, airplane, soldier" stroke on his own and can do an "arrow" swim by himself.

Kara attempted swim lessons but we pulled her out after 2 sessions of refusing to get in the water. At least she didn't get in the water only to splash her teacher in the face with water the whole lesson, like last year. So I'll consider this year as an improvement.

Ahoy Mateys!

Last night I was making dinner and the kids were actually playing together nicely (this doesn't happen very often at my house lately). When I heard, "aye, aye, Captain" several times I went in and found this...

The ship "wheel" is the bottom of our swivel chair. Very clever I thought. I love kids' imaginations.

My Boys

I love my boys.

Colby and Ty have quite a little friendship going.

Colby is so attentive to Ty.

When he's sad, he sings him songs.

He tells him stories that start like this... "Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Ty..."

Today he told me, "Mom, I'm rocking Ty a-bye." Get it? "Rockabye."

Colby is the best big brother a mother could ask for.

Colby sleeps on Ty's bedroom floor every single night. And when he wakes up, he always checks on Ty to see if he's awake yet. If he's fussing, he'll climb into his crib, turn on his mobile, and start chatting with him.

Often I'll find Colby (without knowing I'm watching) right down in Ty's face saying, "Who's a good boy? Who's a good boy" in the cutest little voice ever.

And when Colby is in the room, Ty's face lightens up, grinning with admiration.

I think they will always have a special bond.

I love my boys.