Stranded

Yesterday we discovered my radiator leaking CRAZY amounts of fluid from my car. So we took it in and it is totally cracked and we have to get a new radiator. And on top of that they think someone backed into me and they want to replace the bumper and maybe the hood and whatever. I didn't see any damage but who knows. Anyway, I have no car for the immediate future. Dang it. I am hoping to not have to fork over for a rental but we shall see.

So for now our backyard is our play ground.

And Reese is digging his first popsicle.

OK People

There are a bunch of blogs I want in on that are private! Here are some of them.

Erin Hakes
Kate & Mark
Jeffi Erickson

and now I can't remember the other ones. So if you ever visit me and you are private, let me know! I want to come see you and your fun goings on.

The address I use for blogger is kjcowan@hotmail.com

Thanks.

Reese's Favorite Pass Time

P.S. Sheesh everyone. I wasn't fishing I promise! I was just hoping someone out there might feel the same as me. Flawless skin? Are you guys crazy?

P.S.S. If you want to see some more pictures from our recent photo shoot with my Aunt Sandi go HERE.

I Was There

I am not someone who is comfortable in her own skin. I never have been and I doubt I ever will be. I hate having my picture taken. We have almost no pictures of me. It's not that I really hate the way I look it's just that I am thoroughly uncomfortable looking at myself. I have a different image in my head of what I look like and I am always confused/mildly surprised when I see myself in a picture or even in a store window.

I am trying to take more pictures of myself and Landon. I want my kids to know we were PRESENT in their lives and not just on the sidelines, watching and taking the pictures. I want them to remember me as a young mom and have that image of what life was like when we were altogether.

I also need to take more pictures of Landon and I together. I realized that we really have no recent ones. How can I document our life together with out them?

Do you remember to include yourself in your daily adventures? Is it easy for you?

(I don't like looking at the picture above, it pains me! I don't know why.)

No More

Reese is done nursing. I am feeling a bit blue about it and had a good cry this morning. My boy is growing up. My baby is a big boy. *sigh*

Now if only he would learn to feed himself.

Girls' Day

Landon and I take turns taking one of the girls out for a special one-on-one outing. I think (hope) this helps them feel special and get some time to talk to us individually.

This weekend it was Lucy's turn to go somewhere with me. She chose to go get our nails done. It was so fun taking my little girlie girl to be pampered. She loved it of course! Loved the wall full of nail polish to choose from, loved the hand and foot massage, loved the funny ladies fawning over her. I loved having a special minute with my lovely Lucy. She is such a sweet girl.

Here are the final results of our outing.

Lucy's Birthday List

Landon asked Lucy to recite a list of things she wanted for her birthday. It's starts out pretty good, but ends quite silly. Check it out.

-Lego Star Wars
-Darth Vader costume
-Clone Wars movie
-Darth Vader balloons
-Storm Troopers costume
-Snow White shoes
-Ballet shoes
-Princess video game
-Glasses
-new shoes
-nail polish
-a pink shirt
-a Sharpe costume (you know, High School Musical)
-A doggie
-A picture
-a blue basketball (?)
-a pink star

Awesome. I think we have plenty to work with.

Homemade Pizzas

I let go of my anxiety with messes last night and let the girls make their own pizzas.

It was definitely a hit.


And they actually ate all their dinner!

Good Stuff.

It's Finally Starting To Feel Like Summer Around Here

The Picture Has Nothing To Do With This Post- I Just Like It

I have really no one thing to blog about. Just a bunch of little somethings that make up our summer life right now.

Our 4th was a happy day. We started with a pancake breakfast, moved onto a birthday party, than a swim party/bbq, next a church battle of the bands, and then some delightful fireworks at my folks' house. There was too much fun to be had to stop and take pictures. Another one of Jolie's "best day ever"s.

Reese is going through a "I don't want to go to sleep" phase. It's driving me nuts because I used to be able to put him in bed and he would just nod off. No longer. He fights me to the death every time. I think it might be time to wean him... he is growing up. Woe is me.

The girls are keeping busy with all kinds of water activities. The summer is much busier than I had thought, and I am so thankful for it.

We are working hard, and playing hard, and praying hard and I am thankful everyday for this life that I have. I am pretty sure I am the luckiest gal alive.

I can't promise that I will be a great blogger this summer, I am sure there are only so many pictures of us at the beach that you can handle. But I will try to keep it up.