Weekend Wind-up

The forecasters called for a wash-out of a weekend, so I was thrilled when we ended up with semi-sunny, dry days on both Saturday and Sunday! With the help of Taylor, I got all of my flowers planted. Yay! I love looking out onto the deck or out the front door and seeing all of my pretty flowers. It's one of those little things that makes me happy.

Taylor was a big help this year! I bought her gardening gloves and her own pink tools, so she was thrilled to lend a hand. The Pear "helped" too, throwing handfuls of potting soul into the air, covering himself and Taylor (somehow I missed the assault). Their bath water was disgusting Friday night! We wisened up and did the rest of the planting on Saturday when Michael was sleeping.

I didn't get any pictures of the planting process because my new camera is too pretty to get dirty. :)

On Sunday, we got a visit from Mike's Aunt Nancy and her boyfriend Frank. (For the record, Aunt Nancy isn't much older than Mike and could pass for his sister.) They had spent the previous day at the Kentucky Derby and yes, Nancy did pick the 50-1 winner! Woo-hoo! My cuddle bug Taylor stuck to her great aunt like glue and Michael was offering up big kisses before she left. Too bad she doesn't live closer (how many times have I said that about friends and family?)!


Michael (he's actually smiling in a picture!), Mike, Taylor, Nancy, Frank.


A rare family picture.

My sweetie and I. "And I shall call her Mini-Me."

I'm constantly trying to get pictures of the Worm and the Pear together. I can usually get Taylor to cooperate, but Michael, not so much. Here are some examples.

Look at the snarl on the Pear's face! He smiles all of the time, but almost never for the camera.

Michael once again looking unamused. Taylor just keeps cheesing away. She does get annoyed with me after awhile, too!

The next few pictures are from earlier in the week. Enjoy!

Look at those calf muscles! I think the girl has got some natural athleticism! (Never mind the dirty feet. It had been raining outside and she just came in from playing in puddle.)

This is what happens when I sit in the floor with them. Attack! If you can't tell, they are both on top of me in this picture. I have funky double-jointed arms, so I was able to take the picture.

The boy would live outside if I let him. Here he's trying to put on his shoes so he can go back out. (Side note: I love this little Adidas outfit that my mom picked out but shudder a little at the colors. The first time Taylor saw it, she screamed "Ew - Michigan!")

Look at those dimples.

I love his little smile. He's a doll and he knows it. He likes to wedge himself between the two Pottery Barn chairs.

Is it just me or does he always have that "I'm up to no good" look?

I'm swamped at work so I've gotta go. Have a great week!

Until next time,

Mommy Kel

P.S. I've gotta give props to two friends who did a lot more than just plant flowers this weekend. My best buddy from high school, Carla, completed the Capital City Half-Marathon in Columbus on Saturday and my work pal, Iris, finished the Flying Pig Marathon on Sunday. That's nearly a combined 40 miles!