I love balloons!

This is a water balloon that I'm chewing on; it must be hard work because Mommy thinks I look pretty tired. I think Mommy was right; I've fallen asleep with my balloon still attached.

Aren't I cute!!

Happy Birthday to Grace!!

Grace had 3 girlfriends join us for the evening. I took them 1st to dinner @ Texas Roadhouse. "Attention Texas Roadhouse, Grace here is celebrating her 11th birthday with us. On the count of 3 let's all give her a BIG YEA HA"!

Next the girls bowled 1 game and spent time in the arcade.

Then we headed home for ice cream cake and a sleepover. It's never too late for ice cream cake (even at 11:00 PM).

I'm pretty sure that it's safe to say, "the girls all had a blast".

Happy Birthday to You!

Yesterday was Grace's 11th birthday; I am amazed everyday at how much she is becoming a beautiful young women (inside & out). Isn't she lovely!!

My New Seat

Katy just got a "new" car seat from my dear friend. Because she was so excited about the new seat, I had to bring it in the house for her to try out. These pics show her eating lunch (popcorn chicken) & drinking her juice while watching Blue's Clues (her absolute favorite show).

A day at the playground

Yesterday we had temps of around 60 so the Rootes Family headed out on bicycle to the playground. Grace is all set to go!

Some of Grace's school mates we at the playground too, here are my girls playing with the others.

"Daddy is it my turn yet?"

Mommy & Alison on the teeter-totter, Daddy is on the other end.

The "twins" coming down the slide.

My Sleeping Beauties

My Dear, Sweet Katy My precious Ali, or at least I think that's her (I know that's her bed).

My lovely (growing too quickly) Grace.

They are sweet when they sleep! However, they are also very funny and must be photographed.

Piano Princess

Not only is she beautiful; but she is talented too! Grace began taking piano lessons from our neighbor (has been teaching for over 40 years) exactly 1 year ago today. She plays very well and we are very proud of her commitment.