what's going on
Even though the heat and humidity has been insane, we still manage to get outside for some playtime in the evening. It's my favorite time of day, actually.
I usually putter around the yard while the kids play on the swing set.
Ava loves to explore EVERYTHING! At least she is no longer eating rocks, though she does still sample the grass from time to time. Did I mention she's walking? She started walking for good about a month ago.
The kids love for me to catch creatures for them. I'll catch lizards, toads, dragon flies, crickets, but I draw the line at garden snakes. No way. Have you ever seen a toad so tiny? I keep seeing these all over my flower beds.
Sidewalk chalk has been providing us with lots of entertainment.
That's Lily drawing a pond. I like her cat tails.
The other day we had the whole driveway covered. Above is a Fleebah, Alex's imaginary people. He told me how to draw one. When we were on vacation, he kept finding Fleebahs on the beach and putting them in my pocket. Fleebahs must like the beach.
Lily's been keeping the tooth fairy quite busy. She lost both teeth week apart.
I'm very happy to report that my mom is finally home. It's been about 3 months since her accident. It's been a long road from the hospital, to a nursing home, then to a rehab facility. Now that she's home she still has 6 weeks of outpatient therapy 5 times a week. She is able to walk with a walker and can do for herself, though she gets very worn out doing so. She's made it this far, I know she can do it. We plan to visit her this weekend. We all miss her and I'm sure she misses us. Thank you all for your continued prayers.
Have a great weekend, everybody!
Ava has grown so big!!
And that toad is so tiny! I wouldn't dare to pick up any of the animals you mention!
Posted by: Mirre | July 20, 2007 at 05:59 PM
What a cute little toad!!! I'd totally pick him up - but I can't do the crickets. All those legs - yuck!!!
Posted by: Keri | July 20, 2007 at 06:11 PM
Oh and that time of day? About an hour before the sun goes down? It's my favorite too. I like to drive around and listen to the radio with the windows down. Perfect!
Posted by: Keri | July 20, 2007 at 06:14 PM
i am glad to hear that your mom is doing better.
fleebahs! that is great.
Posted by: erin | July 20, 2007 at 06:15 PM
Oh, I am so glad to hear that your mom is doing much better. And I usually take the kids out mid morning for just a little bit and then we go back out and play until dark. My poor baby girl just gets eaten up by the mosquitoes, but had fun nonetheless. :0)
Posted by: Robyn | July 20, 2007 at 06:32 PM
i'm glad to hear you mom is doing better. And no i have never seen a frog so small. Sounds like you guys are having a great summer!
Posted by: Renee Kyweriga | July 20, 2007 at 07:35 PM
my prayers are totally with you gal!!! and miss ava?! when did she decide she wasn't a sweet little 3 month old any more? my word! morgan spent all of last summer without those front teeth!
Posted by: heidi | July 20, 2007 at 08:56 PM
i'm glad to here your mom is doing better. what a beautiful family.
Posted by: Cici | July 20, 2007 at 09:10 PM
Oh beki I loved all your photos today. Lily with the missing teeth, Ava in her little diaper shirt, the side walk chalk and the toad. Thanks for sharing them.
Glad to hear your Mum is on her way to recovery. I am sure it must be so diffiucult for all of you. Keeping you all in my prayers.
Posted by: erin | July 20, 2007 at 10:23 PM
Oh my gosh, I am so happy to hear that you mother is home. I bet that that is a huge relief! I hope that she is feeling better.
I love that little froggy!! Sooo cute!
Posted by: Zoe | July 21, 2007 at 12:14 AM
don't they look cute when their teeth are missing!!!
Posted by: Brigitta | July 21, 2007 at 06:56 AM
Glad to hear the update on your mom, Beki! SO glad she's doing better.
Also -- that toad is SO TINY! We have a bunch of frogs at our house, but I've never seen one that small!!!
Posted by: Brea | July 21, 2007 at 08:09 AM
Glad to hear that your mom is doing better! That toad is incredibly tiny!
Posted by: Chara Michele | July 21, 2007 at 11:08 AM
2 teeth at the same time? Timo still hasn't lost any teeth, but I'm sure it'll be any day now.
Glad to hear your mom is home. I'm sure she's not feeling 100%, but probably much happier being home. Have a good visit with her this weekend.
Posted by: lindiepindie | July 21, 2007 at 11:11 AM
What fun!!
Your kids are just too cute!
I'm glad that your Mom is doing better.
Posted by: Dee Light | July 21, 2007 at 05:59 PM
I can see why you love to be outside in the evening with your children. It looks like so much fun.
So happy to hear your mom is home. That's great news.
Posted by: Lera | July 21, 2007 at 06:36 PM
It's so neat to get an insider's look at your life. I have to admit that if I saw a little toad in my yard, I would be amazed. We just don't have those kinds of critters here in dry California, at least not where I live!
Glad to hear your mom is doing so well.
Posted by: Mary Tsao | July 21, 2007 at 10:10 PM
I hear you with the humidity -we got a break the last couple days luckily, though. You have such cute kids! and the little toad--I've never been fast enough and they disappear in the foliage too quickly. Good news is always great to hear!
Posted by: Cyndie | July 22, 2007 at 10:23 AM
That little toad is the cutest! I'm glad your mom is home.
Posted by: Carla | July 22, 2007 at 03:07 PM
I just love when the front teeth go! So cute!
Posted by: Stefani | July 23, 2007 at 12:38 PM
that is one tiny frog!
it must be catching, my daughters two front are very, very loose, I truly can't wait (cutting up sandwiches is no fun).
Posted by: dee | July 23, 2007 at 12:56 PM
Looks like a wonderful summer :)
Posted by: Felicia | July 23, 2007 at 07:04 PM
feels like i'm looking at pics of my summer. sidewalk chalk and blackmail from the toothfairy. eating rocks sounds doesn't sound so bad... my one year old plays in toilets! wanna trade?
Posted by: cindy | July 23, 2007 at 10:09 PM
So glad to hear about your mom coming home... I had been wondering how she was doing!
Posted by: Julie | July 24, 2007 at 06:52 AM
Looks like a lot of fun.
Glad to hear your mum is home and on the mend.
Posted by: Rachael | July 25, 2007 at 12:05 PM
so glad to hear that your mom is doing better.
Posted by: amandajean | July 26, 2007 at 06:39 PM