Carey on April 18th, 2009

We attended the 20th anniversary of the Spring fair (it was a record breaker too…118,557 in attendance) for the first time. It was a whole day of adventure with tons of things to see, lots of things to do, and tons of fair food! Enjoy! Isabel’s first fair game and she won the “BIG” prize [...]

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Carey on April 17th, 2009

This week we had different contractors come out and do bids on our patio extension. Since the existing patio is to small, only 10 feet by 10 feet. After much consideration, we decided on a contractor and the work began the following day! The men came out and had to dig down a bit to [...]

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Carey on April 12th, 2009

It’s Resurrection Sunday and unfortunately it’s raining outside. Isabel will have to wear a sweater again this year with her new Easter dress (so glad that I purchased one). Enjoy! Before heading out to church this morning, I took a few quick shots of Isabel with her Easter basket. Nothing overwhelming; just a bit of [...]

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Carey on April 11th, 2009

Today we gathered around the dining room table and together we decorated eggs for Resurrection Sunday. Isabel’s first year to participate and she did great and had lots of fun making new life colored eggs. Enjoy! A slow dunk in a warm red bath. A warm orange bath. Six colors: Green, blue, purple, orange, red, [...]

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Carey on April 10th, 2009

Today I received an email with some beautiful pictures inside…thought I would share just one! My mother and a blooming cactus…Beautiful!

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Carey on April 9th, 2009

Today, Isabel and I worked on how to use scissors properly, so first some ground rules… 1. Don’t point scissors at anyone (ever). 2. Keep scissors closed until you are using them to cut paper. Very sharp. 3. Only cut paper. Watch for fingers, clothes, hair, etc. 4. Have fun! Beginner cuts…so focused on her [...]

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