We love FREDBIRD

We went to a party Sunday and had a very special guest appearance. FREDBIRD! The kids loved it. Juan kept calling him "big bird". All the kids chased him around the room. Fredbird kept getting into things. He shook up our two litter soda bottles, stole gifts and food and had trouble standing still for pictures. He was really funny. All the prizes at the party were from the All Star Game. We got cups, balls, posters, baseball cards and some other stuff too.

Audi with Fredbird.

I don't know what he did to make Josie laugh like that!

This was a Fredbird kiss. I got one too.

Fredbird stood still long enough to get a picture with my kids and their cousin Lauren.

Thank you Bee Hives Buddies for hosting such a terrific party!

Random pictures

This is a rare picture of Josie. I had to ketch her off guard. She is playing with her Lil Pet Shop village. Her and Gabby share over 20 of these little pet figures.

Gabby was trying to hide from the camera. I am not sure why, she is not usually camera shy.

Not sure what is going on here. Josie was covering her face because I was taking a picture but why Juan is covering his is a mystery and the headbands are a greater mystery. Never question the mind of a three year old.

I can't wait to use this one for black mail.

Juan is always on the job. This morning her was arguing with Audi that he had a job and she did not. Already sexist, is it born in them or taught?

Pool time

Audi loves to pose.

Juan created a blockade.

Audi with her "care bear family".

I CAN SEE!

For the first time, in as long as I can remember, I can read the clock on my bedside table. I WAS severely nearsighted. But no longer. The moment I sat up on the surgical table I read the clock. It was 2:20 pm. Then I was told to go home and take a nap. Things were a little blurry, kinda like I was walking under water. And everything had a haze around it. They tell me this is normal and will fade. They were right. After my nap I woke up seeing very clear. My eyes are a little sore (like after a hangover). And I have very bad dryness. It feels like I slept in contacts and they are stuck firmly to my eye balls. I have antibiotic drops for a few days and Systane drops for three months. Small price to pay for sight! When I went in on Saturday, the day after the surgery, I tested at 20/25. I was at 20/1200 prior to surgery. BIG difference.

I am having a little trouble seeing up close and it is hurting my eyes to work on the computer. But I am sure that will change soon. Today is Sunday and I plan to drive in a little while. HOPEFULLY that will go well. Thank your Dr. Gans and your very kind staff!

Let's all CELEBRATE!

As has become the custom, we celebrated Elvira's birthday at our 4th of July BBQ. It was a little cold and rainy but we still managed some fun. Elvira turned 3 this year. She is at least a head taller than Juan. I guess Juan is just destine to be a small fry.

This is Elvira's father. He is shooting Josie with the water blaster.

And Josie is defending herself.

Juan enjoyed the pool even though his lips were blue.

Josie, Audi and Gabby

The Birthday Girl!

We love a pinata.

Gabby

Juan

Josie

Audi

CANDY

Princess Audi

Princess Juan?

The World's Worst Mom

I am the stand alone title holder. I encourage any competition. PLEASE.

So on Thursday the kids had there make-up field trip to the Zoo, Monday it rained and was cancelled. It took Chino to point out that water should be sent with the children since it would be 105 degrees with the heat index. Strike one.

I had an eye doctor appointment scheduled for the girls later that afternoon and they had to be picked up right after returning to school from the field trip. So they missed the "Reptile Experience" at school that afternoon. Some guy named Steve brings in large snakes and crocodiles. My children were devastated. Called me at work crying like it was the end of the world. Strike two.

Then that night while the kids were at Vacation Bible School, I decided it was time to clean the bird cage. Birdie was on my shoulder and I stepped out the front door to beat the dropping off his drop pan and off he flew. Strange that I didn't see that one coming. Strike three. I'm OUT.

So Mr. Nibbles still has not come home. After the thunder storm last night I have to assume him dead. Although the girls are convinced that he is alive and well in the house of a friend of a classmate. I am told that there were numerous sightings of Mr. Nibbles by fellow classmates at summer school. And one girl, with a great track record of honesty, said that her friend has him in her house but will probably not give him back because she loves animals so much and already has a cage to put him in. I guess this is better for the girls to believe than their bird being dead.

If you can top me I would love to hear about it. I would be more than happy to pass the title on to another, a worse mom than I.

Rascal's Game/Girl Scout Campout

We went to a Rascal's baseball game last weekend. Out front they had radio Disney doing games. Josie won the hula hoop contest and got a Hannah Montana photo cube. Gabby and Audi both participated in this other hula hoop game where you pass the hoop until the music stops. If it stops on you then you are out. Gabby made it down to the final six.

Gabby passing the hoop. You can't let go of hands.

Audi passing the hoop.

They both won stickers.

The kids did not have much interest in the game. The park must know that so they had other forms of entertainment every couple innings.

Such as this race between a taquito, egg roll and hot dog(not pictured). Our section won a coupon for a free donut at QT because the taquito won the race.

Then there was the Sumo match between two lucky audience members.

And dancing on the dugout with the Mascots.

After the game we got to pitch a tent in the outfield. We watched a movie on a big screen in the bleachers and then got some much needed rest....NOT!

I think Gabby was more off the air mattress then on it.

Josie also fell between the cracks.

But me and Audi where pretty well off as the mattress goes. I was so tired when we got home that I took a two hour nap.

LOST BIRD, PLEASE HELP!

We have lost our beloved Mr. Nibbles. If you see him flying outside your window, please let me know. Or better yet, trap the little bugger. The kids are beside themselves with grief. They are crying and wailing and asking "when can we get a new pet? something other than a bird". We keep hearing him in the back yard, but he won't come down. I am hopeful that he will get hungry and want to come inside to the comfort of his birdie condo with deluxe heater and all the millet he can eat.