80's Party

Dane and I recently had our 2nd annual costume party, this year was an 80's theme. I have to say that everyone really stepped up their game this year as far as costumes go. It was a really hard decision because everybody looked REALLY good. In the end, Brianna took home the prize - her "Like A Virgin" dance really set things in her direction. We're open to suggestions for next year's theme so let me know if you have any great ideas.

(Oh, and in case you were wondering, yes that really is Dane's real hair.)

Kids Rule

Me: Annie, please pick out some pants for school.
Annie: I can't find any.
Me: There's some in that basket.
Annie: I can't find any.
Me: Are you sure? Because if I look in that basket and find pants then I'm going to be disappointed.
Annie: Okay.

(5 minutes later)

Annie: Okay Miss, I'm ready for you to look, I can't find any.
Me: All right. (I look and can't find any) I guess you're right Annie, I'm sorry.
Annie: Well, Miss, that's why little kids rule.

Annie's New Bed

Annie's room was becoming overstuffed with Barbies, crayons, paper, stuffed animals, numerous Christmas and other birthday toys. It was to the point where even after she cleaned it, it still seemed messy - mostly in part to the lack of space on her floor to organize things well. Maybe it was just me (because I have an unnatural need for things to be in a specific spot and not just thrown together), but it made me feel "blah' just to be in there. I decided Annie's room was in serious need of a makeover.

Dane informed me that I could do whatever I wanted but he wanted me to handle it on my own. This was probably a good idea on his part because we argue when we work together. So, with Annie's permission and some help from Big Dane, we built her a loft bed. Her room has all kinds of new space and I LOVE IT. There's a good possibility I like it more than Annie... but I'm pretty sure she's okay with it too.




Obviously Deucey was incredibly helpful.

Molars

Annie: My mouth hurts when I chew.
Me: Why?
Annie: Because my 12 year older teeth are coming in.
Me: They're called molars.
Annie: Well, whatever they're called they hurt.

Brain Waves

Annie: It's hard to see them... a boy's brain waves.

(Yes, yes it is Annie.)

Shoveling Snow

Sneak Attack

Dane went to pick up Jarad after his drive up from Louisiana. Annie didn't want to go but the minute he left she started asking when he would be back. I told her it would be about an hour. She immediately asked if she could go outside. After about 20 minutes I checked outside to see what she was doing all by herself. This is what I found.





After about another 10 minutes she came back inside wanting to know if it had been an hour yet. When I told her no she went back outside for about 5 more minutes. This time when she came in I finally asked what she was doing. I was informed that she was waiting for Dane to get back so she could hit his car with the biggest ice ball she found. I hope you know I didn't stop her.