nails and cars

The first pic is sideways, I know...blogger won't let me change it. On Dayne's bday, Le Anne and Ellynn so kindly agreed to babysit Junie and Cole so Dayne and I could go on a little date. We went to Wal-mart, picked out a baby doll, two different nail polish colors, and then drove to a nearby park to paint toe and finger nails. I imagined Dayne and I sitting in the grass with her legs up on mine while we talked about girl stuff and I painted her nails. Instead, she ran around chasing the ducks IN BETWEEN toe and nail painting-which she insisted on doing herself. Figures. That's my girl. Her nails were a mess, but she was happy.


On another note; we're selling our Subaru. It's been a good little car, but we don't wanna drive it back to Richmond, and I do love the space a mini-van provided. Last week I washed the car up real nice inside and out and Cole gave it hugs while I tried taking pics for craigslist. He's more sentimental than I thought!

To the birthday girl

Below pics taken by the birthday girl, herself. Imagine that?!




Happy birthday to the funniest girl around. This morning consisted of my kid's (and Geof.'s) favorite: German Pancakes. Now all the cousins are over and life is good (other than we can't find a place to live in Richmond!!).

Dayners

Happy Birthday Dayne,

Dayne, you are the greatest. Thank you for always singing songs, waking us up, making sure our cars start, and making sure you're the center of our attention. There's no better way to wake up then having your scratchy voice in my ear telling me that you want cereal. Thank you for always dancing, and distributing your beautiful smile to all of us. I love you very much and can't wait to take you on a birthday date.

Honestly, I just found her like this, cheesy grin and all!

And last, but not least, Daddy's video from Junie. Sorry it's sideways!! How DO you fix that??

wearehappy

Just want to make it clear that I'm extremely, EXTREMELY, excited to be moving back to Richmond. We enjoyed out time so much out there and can't wait to experience more (now that gas isn't $4/gallon and hopefully Geof. will make enough money to afford a few trips here and there)!! We love our friends and can't be more grateful for this opportunity the Roberts have given Geof. to become a home appraiser. He's very happy so far and is learning a ton. He feels very comfortable with what he's doing and says the job fits him perfectly. YES! So, I guess the kids and I are flying out May 8th-ish. Wish us luck! We ALWAYS need it.
~about the kids: Cole is 6, doing Tae Kwon Do. Not really lovin' it. Wants to do soccer. Enjoys school but fights going every day. Hates the rain. Trys really hard to be a good big brother. Adores little June bug.
Dayne: 4 on Friday. Wants balloons, bandaids, and a date with mom and dad (oh, and I musn't forget the bike we've been promising her). Has the greatest smile ever and my goal SHOULD be to get it out of her at least 20 times a day. Still has a rough, low,alto voice that everyone (except for my brother Bevan and his wife Camille) love. Talks my head off all day long and follows me around the house making up all sorts of dialogue. Quite the funny girl.
Juney bug is nearing 2 (I mention that a lot, don't I?). She's still finds herself wrapped up in my arms on my lap often, and I can't complain, but the whining HAS to stop! It must be a girl thing. She and Dayne are within a few feet of me most of the day and I'm slowly accepting this difference between my daughters and my son and I know will greatly appreciate it when they're married and come back to visit.

Why I'll miss Washington..

Having family so close by, the beautiful spring and summer weather, friends like Nikki, and the swing on grandma's porch.

to you, Daddy