Sky on Fire

Last night, we were driving home and the sunset was really pretty. I tried to get some pictures and I think this was the best one. Luke said that the smoke from the big fire had a lot to do with it.

And the Toothfairy softly weeps

Kristian has lost a 4th tooth! He really worked at this one and this time he pulled it out himself. He was so proud. Missing all those teeth really hasn't slowed him down. Yesterday, he was at work with me and he really thinks that he is working, too. He has his own file folder and he writes on papers and then he gives them to me for my approval. Then he has this thing where he thinks his work is kind of a secret and he whispers "This work is closed." When he said it, he whistled on one of his s's it was soooooo funny. I just about keeled over. And somewhere off in the distance, the toothfairy weeps softly.

Zinnias in Bloom

I would have to say that the Zinnia is probably one of my favorite flowers (and apparently the only one that I can grow). I took the above picture and Luke took the closeup of the same flower.

It's Electrifying

We had a totally awesome storm blow through this evening and Luke aka "Photography Genius" got some really cool lightning pictures. He took over 300 pictures. There was one ear shattering strike that just about cost me some dry undies. I just about jumped out of my skin. Oh, the memories of a childhood spent being terrified of thunderstorms.....

Unidentified Kitty Visitor

On Sunday, we had a little black kitty come over to visit. This little kitty was soooo friendly and cute! He and Josie were instant friends. This same little kitty tried (much to Frannie's dismay )to come into my house Monday morning. We are pretty sure he has a family because of his comfort around dogs and people.

Playtime

Here is Josie doing her best herding impression. But this little kitty is not falling for it.

Sucked in

If I didn't already have two kitties of my own, this little kitty would have got catknapped by none other than myself.

Bye Bye Baby

Well, it is official, my baby boy is growing up. Luke and Kristian were wrestling and Kristian somehow managed to knock his already loose tooth on his knee leading to the bloodletting you see here.
So, Kristian, being the tough guy that he is, decided that he wanted to pull it out himself. But, in the long run Luke had to pull it out. This time there was no fight and Kristian is very pleased with himself. He really is a special kid.

Isn't he just the cutest with his toothless grin? The loss of the two front teeth are a transition into something I am not sure I am prepared for. I am happy, but I am also a little sad. Time flies.............

This One's for you Connie

I have been accused of some things in my time, but posting unflattering pictures? I don't know about that. But, as a woman, I guess I can relate. So, for your entertainment I post a very unflattering photo my Husband took of me! I asked him to get a picture of me taking down my Sensei, boy was I surprised by this beauty.

Pulling Teef er I mean Teeth

It finally happened! Kristian lost a tooth naturally. After much turmoil it finally came out. Kristian has had all his teeth up til now pulled by the Dentist. This particular tooth was very stubborn we tried to pull it on Sunday but for whatever reason it hung on and last night we finally succeeded, when I say we I mean Luke. I just took the pictures.

Here they are tying a piece of floss to the said tooth and the handle of our car door. The car door was the heaviest door we have so naturally it was the best choice. Kristian is sure putting on his bravest face.
Hmmm. I think Kristian is a little concerned. Not really sure he wants to go through with this.
Finally, the door shuts and what do you think happens? The string breaks! Tooth is still attached!

This time we managed to loosen it even more. At this point we try the " Dad is going to pull it out manually approach " And the battle ensues. Again, we are not happy and when I say we I mean Kristian. Luke is so patient. He is doing his best to comfort a very freaked out kid. Ohhh, it brings back memories!! Finally, I decide to vacate the scene. I went into the kitchen to pop some popcorn, when I hear "It's gone? IT'S GONE! OHHHH!! MAMA IT"S GONE! IIIIIIITTTTT"S GOOOONNNNNE!!!!" Imagine a little boy crying like he lost something he was really attached to and is totally devastated.
And here is the final product. He has a little trouble with his s's which is really cute. It will really be pronounce when he loses the other tooth, which will probably happen before the summer ends. When I asked Kristian why he cried, he simply said "I was crying because I was happy!" He is quite the kid! Good job, Kristian!

Anatomy of a Toilet Cake

I don't know why, but I like to build things. I like a good challenge. Who I inherited it from I will never know, there are sooo many possibilities. When Luke passed his test to become a Journeyman Plumber, I decided that I wanted to make him the coolest cake ever. What could be better than a toilet cake. After much research, I decided on this baby right here.
My SIL Carol helped me immensely with this endeavor. I could not have done it without her. She was very kind to allow me to use her kitchen and all her cool baking gadgets. And when all the frosting was complete we added the fun items. Blue jello for the toilet water and little chocolate chips for a little added flare.

And here is the finished product. Plunger and all (thanks Carol for awesome ideas) Looks to me like someone plugged up the toilet, better call a licensed plunging professional.

Don't hurt yourself Luke. Congrats Lucas, we are so proud of you!

B is for Balloon and Bret

Oh, Oh! What do we have here? Something has caught Bret's eye. What could intrigue a baby so? Trap is set.
What we have here folks is a classic case of a little boy falling for the balloon trap. Oh we have all been there, don't deny it.

Someone, I can't recall who, falls for his cuteness and gives him the balloon. He probably used his Jedi mind trick again, who knows!

Fishing on the 4th

On the 4th of July we went fishing with Luke's Mom & Sister. It was a really beautiful day, the weather was very ideal considering the temperature back home - a piping 100 degrees!
I caught these little guys swimming around in the shallow end.
Grandma teaching Kristian how to cast. He is the luckiest boy in the world. He has the coolest Grandmas ever.
Look at that cast!
Oops, all tangled up.