Friday, August 14, 2020

Lincoln's Motorcycle

 Three months ago, Lincoln was riding a bicycle with training wheels.

Today he's zipping around the yard riding a dirt bike or as he likes to call it, his motorcycle. I love that he's cautious and always wears his helmet but the boots make me laugh. He wears them because he can get them on the fastest!

Thursday, August 13, 2020

Online Shopping

 I think it's in a grandmother blood to spoil their grandchildren with toys and candy. I'm no different. Because of the mask order in stores, I decided to let the kids pick a toy from Amazon.

Violet chose a new doll which didn't come on the expected date and she couldn't sleep worrying about her delivery. Luckily it came the next day. Meet Avery, her newest addition to her doll collection.

Lincoln got a remote control car and Hazel got a Leap Frog book. If I don't stop this, I'm going to run out of ideas for Christmas!

Dinner & Chores

Usually when I need a few chores done around the house that I can't do myself, Jamie adjusts his busy schedule to accommodate me. You wouldn't believe how many people are vying for that number 1 spot.

What I thought was going to be big projects turned into much smaller projects. As a thank you, we tried a new Mexican place, Los Cabos, because I thought Salty Iguana was closed for lunch. By the way, it wasn't and I'm so sorry I didn't check before we left because Los Cabos was not that good. Time to start a new list!

Friday, August 7, 2020

Haircut

 Today was my usual hair color appointment. Instead of just a color and a trim, I decided on a new haircut.

Nicole (my stylist) cut 5 inches off the back and about an inch off the front. The after picture makes my hair look much longer in the back but I must have head my head back because it's the same length all the way around. Now I can enjoy my new hairdo alone in my home all by myself!

Friday, July 31, 2020

Visit to Kansas City

During this time of quarantine, it's always fun when Michele comes to town. It really breaks up my stay at home lifestyle.
Teresa stopped by on her lunch break from work and Melissa and Jamie and the kids came by and we had a little pizza lunch and visit. I'm trying to convince Michele to move back to Kansas City but trying to move Bruce may be a different story. Don't think I'm not going to try!!!

Violet Gets Her Ears Pierced

It's hard to believe that Violet is growing up so fast.
She made the decision to get her ears pierced. I was so afraid that after the first ear she would change her mind and not want the other one done because of the pain. But she pushed through and got them both ears pierced. Now it gives everyone another idea for gifts for Violet. Wait until she sees my collection of earrings. I probably have nothing to worry about. She'll probably think they're too old lady style for her!

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Melissa & Jamie 14 Year Anniversary and Babysitting Duty

Melissa and Jamie celebrated 14 years of marriage and decided to go to dinner without any kids. Trish and I had babysitting duty.
I got there before Trish (she's working) so Melissa and Jamie could do a little shopping before dinner. Everything was going fine until Trish drove up. Her car is very similar to Melissa's and Hazel thought it was Melissa coming home.
When Hazel noticed it wasn't Melissa, the tears started. Add to that she didn't have much of a nap that day so she was extremely tired. Poor Hazel cried herself to sleep (Violet's faking it for the photo; my tears are real!)
While I was comforting Hazel, Trish helped Violet and Lincoln make bubble pizza for dinner - biscuit dough, pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni. Very tasty.
Things calmed down when Hazel finally gave up and fell asleep. I laid her on the couch and threatened anyone, including Lola and Khloe, if they made any noise.
Violet and Lincoln are a breeze to watch as long as you have enough energy to keep up with them.
Melissa was worried about taking a selfie in my car without showing the car seats. I don't think she realized there was a mask sitting on the console (LOL). Another remembrance of the times we are experiencing. Happy Anniversary!
In the meantime, Ma is busy for the next couple of days recuperating!