We came home to tons of tomatoes and a few peppers ready to be harvested.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
My post for Thursday 8-20-09...I didn't take any pictures on our ride home today. Paige slept for about 3 hours while Megan played her Nintendo DS and did some reading. We stopped at Deb and Buds to pick Rowdy and Rebel up on the way home. We were missing our pups.
So in their honor I will post pictures from our dinner out the night before at "Double Dogs". It was a family friendly sports bar with a dog theme. The kids meals are served in metal dog dishes.
So in their honor I will post pictures from our dinner out the night before at "Double Dogs". It was a family friendly sports bar with a dog theme. The kids meals are served in metal dog dishes.
My post for Wednesday 8-19-09
Megan riding Poco
The day before we headed home we went on a two hour horseback ride in the Mammoth National Park. Before we left on vacation I had found the number for J and J Stables on a web site for cabin rentals. I called them up to see about their trips and prices and was amazed to find out that they had 2 hour rides for twenty five bucks a person. I was hopeful but a little skeptical too. I thought what kind of half dead horses are we gonna ride for that low price? Well lucky for us the horses were happy and healthy, the cowboy was missing a few teeth but he was nice and friendly and took care of Megan as if she were his own. It was the best horse riding I have done that did not involve Cowboy Bill's horses. We actually got to ride and trot our horses and even did a little "off trail riding" when we came to a place where there was a tree down across the trail. Megan did an awesome job, it was her first time alone on a horse. Cowboy Nick had her horses lead rope tied to his saddle. He told her she could try riding by herself on the way back but she was happy just to be on "the tow rope". Paige of course looked like the little pro that she is after her riding lessons last year.
Paige riding Jasper and Mike is behind her on Larry the horse.
Megan riding Poco
The day before we headed home we went on a two hour horseback ride in the Mammoth National Park. Before we left on vacation I had found the number for J and J Stables on a web site for cabin rentals. I called them up to see about their trips and prices and was amazed to find out that they had 2 hour rides for twenty five bucks a person. I was hopeful but a little skeptical too. I thought what kind of half dead horses are we gonna ride for that low price? Well lucky for us the horses were happy and healthy, the cowboy was missing a few teeth but he was nice and friendly and took care of Megan as if she were his own. It was the best horse riding I have done that did not involve Cowboy Bill's horses. We actually got to ride and trot our horses and even did a little "off trail riding" when we came to a place where there was a tree down across the trail. Megan did an awesome job, it was her first time alone on a horse. Cowboy Nick had her horses lead rope tied to his saddle. He told her she could try riding by herself on the way back but she was happy just to be on "the tow rope". Paige of course looked like the little pro that she is after her riding lessons last year.
Paige riding Jasper and Mike is behind her on Larry the horse.
My post for Tuesday, 8-18-09
My post for Monday 8/17/09
Megan, Paige and Mike in Diamond Cavern
On our third day in the Mammoth Cave area we went to Diamond Caverns. Terry and Steve and their kids were there earlier in the month and told us to stop there. Diamond Caverns is a wet cave, meaning that the almost constant water droplets help build more interesting formations of stalagmites and stalactites. One of the things we learned on our trip was how to remember which one grows from the ceiling and which from the floor. Stalactites grow down from the ceiling because they hang "tite" to the ceiling.
Megan, Paige and Mike in Diamond Cavern
On our third day in the Mammoth Cave area we went to Diamond Caverns. Terry and Steve and their kids were there earlier in the month and told us to stop there. Diamond Caverns is a wet cave, meaning that the almost constant water droplets help build more interesting formations of stalagmites and stalactites. One of the things we learned on our trip was how to remember which one grows from the ceiling and which from the floor. Stalactites grow down from the ceiling because they hang "tite" to the ceiling.
Monday, August 24, 2009
My post for Sunday 8-16-09 day two of our family vacation to Mammoth Cave
We had to get up early (before 8 a.m.) to get dressed and eat breakfast so we could make it to Mammoth Cave for our 11:30 departure time for the "New Entrance" tour. It was pretty cool not only is the inside of the cave about 55 degrees year round but the tour we took "The New Entrance Tour" was really cool. We took a bus ride over to the "New Entrance" witch was blasted out in the 1930's. We had to go through an "air lock" to enter the cave. We went through a large metal door in groups of 25, down a metal staircase and through another large metal door. Mike said it was like an episode of "Lost" the park rangers would send a group down and they would disappear. Once inside the cave we descended narrow metal stairs down though the shafts of the cave. We could look down the sides and sometimes see the people below us and sometimes just see down into pitch black holes. We walked across grating like cat walks...with handrails of course. It was very impressive. Up until 1968 they had wooden stairs...I can only imagine how treacherous that must have been. In the early 90's they replaced the steps with the nice new metal ones. I am in awe of the workers that replaced the steps, I hope they were paid well.
Unfortunately we do not have any photos (except for a few on our phones) of that trip into the cave. We read the sign outside the building that said NO Camera cases and thought that they did not want us to take our cameras into the cave. Then as we were about to depart we learned (too late) that we could take cameras but not any bags or cases. I didn't have any deep secure pockets so I'm not sure what I would have done with a camera while walking down all those stairs.
Later in the day after we returned from the first hike we took a self guided tour into the "Historic Entrance" with our camera, but the pictures were not that great. Here are the stairs leading down to the mouth of the cave. It was in the low 90's and as we neared the mouth of the cave it felt like someone had turned the A. C. on. We could feel the 55 degree air blowing up out of the cave and it was quite refreshing.
We had to get up early (before 8 a.m.) to get dressed and eat breakfast so we could make it to Mammoth Cave for our 11:30 departure time for the "New Entrance" tour. It was pretty cool not only is the inside of the cave about 55 degrees year round but the tour we took "The New Entrance Tour" was really cool. We took a bus ride over to the "New Entrance" witch was blasted out in the 1930's. We had to go through an "air lock" to enter the cave. We went through a large metal door in groups of 25, down a metal staircase and through another large metal door. Mike said it was like an episode of "Lost" the park rangers would send a group down and they would disappear. Once inside the cave we descended narrow metal stairs down though the shafts of the cave. We could look down the sides and sometimes see the people below us and sometimes just see down into pitch black holes. We walked across grating like cat walks...with handrails of course. It was very impressive. Up until 1968 they had wooden stairs...I can only imagine how treacherous that must have been. In the early 90's they replaced the steps with the nice new metal ones. I am in awe of the workers that replaced the steps, I hope they were paid well.
Unfortunately we do not have any photos (except for a few on our phones) of that trip into the cave. We read the sign outside the building that said NO Camera cases and thought that they did not want us to take our cameras into the cave. Then as we were about to depart we learned (too late) that we could take cameras but not any bags or cases. I didn't have any deep secure pockets so I'm not sure what I would have done with a camera while walking down all those stairs.
Later in the day after we returned from the first hike we took a self guided tour into the "Historic Entrance" with our camera, but the pictures were not that great. Here are the stairs leading down to the mouth of the cave. It was in the low 90's and as we neared the mouth of the cave it felt like someone had turned the A. C. on. We could feel the 55 degree air blowing up out of the cave and it was quite refreshing.
My post for Saturday, August 15, 2009.....The first day of our little family vacation to see all the cool caves in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky. Paige and Megan were pretty excited to go to "The Lost River Cave", where we took a boat ride into a cave. After we purchased our tickets in the gift shop we convinced them to try on these cute mining helmets for a photo shoot.
Above we have the "posed shot" and below we have the "real sisters shot"...just keeping it "Reil"
Above we have the "posed shot" and below we have the "real sisters shot"...just keeping it "Reil"
My post for Wednesday, 8-13-09 Happy Birthday Uncle Dave and Uncle Bob
Caught in the act!
Rebel thinks he's a cat or he has cat like tendencies . He likes stepping up onto the rock wall to check for bird seed in the bird feeder. Mike must have caught him in the act when he snapped this photo, Rebel is looking a little guilty.
Caught in the act!Rebel thinks he's a cat or he has cat like tendencies . He likes stepping up onto the rock wall to check for bird seed in the bird feeder. Mike must have caught him in the act when he snapped this photo, Rebel is looking a little guilty.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Two for Tuesday!
Since it was our anniversary last night the girls thought it was a perfect occasion to wear their new dresses that we bought last week while doing some "back to school" shopping. They paired them with leggings and flats (it's the style). The leggings are especially nice when you are sitting in an over air conditioned restaurant or in a chilly movie theater.
When I was loading the pictures onto the computer this morning I was a little surprised to see how grown up our girls are looking. I really try my best to keep them dressing like little girls but all of a sudden they look so tall and grown up. Maybe it's the shorter hair on Paige or the big girl flats (they have been living in crocs and flip flops) but they do look a little older all of a sudden.
When I was loading the pictures onto the computer this morning I was a little surprised to see how grown up our girls are looking. I really try my best to keep them dressing like little girls but all of a sudden they look so tall and grown up. Maybe it's the shorter hair on Paige or the big girl flats (they have been living in crocs and flip flops) but they do look a little older all of a sudden.
PERSPECTIVE
Perspective, in context of vision and visual perception, is the way in which objects appear to the eye based on their spatial attributes, or their dimensions and the position of the eye relative to the objects. There are two main meanings of the term: linear perspective and aerial perspective. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perspective_(visual)
I snapped this picture of them sitting on a large deep chaise lounge in the lobby of Molly Woo's and they look so petite. That is when I realized no matter what kind of shoes or length of hair they are still our little girls.
It's all in the perspective!
Perspective, in context of vision and visual perception, is the way in which objects appear to the eye based on their spatial attributes, or their dimensions and the position of the eye relative to the objects. There are two main meanings of the term: linear perspective and aerial perspective. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perspective_(visual)
I snapped this picture of them sitting on a large deep chaise lounge in the lobby of Molly Woo's and they look so petite. That is when I realized no matter what kind of shoes or length of hair they are still our little girls.
It's all in the perspective!
My post for Monday, August 10, 2009...our 13th wedding anniversary.
"Cheers to many more happy & healthy years together"
Mike and I celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary tonight by going out to dinner with Paige and Megan. We went to Molly Woo's and had some amazing Asian food. The kids and Mike were ordered "firecracker chicken" and "honey chicken". Then I ordered some Mandarin Orange beef and the spicy sesame green beans. The beef was a big hit (and new favorite) at our table. It's fun to see the girls try new foods and to use their chopsticks like pros. Our server brought us over a mini bottle of champagne to toast our anniversary. That was very sweet of him, plus the strawberries on the rims of the glasses was a nice touch too.
(The photo credit goes to Paige)
After dinner we stopped by home to drop off our leftovers and then we went to see "Night At The Museum Battle of the Smithsonian" at the dollar movies. It was a fun action packed movie with lots of good humor. We were all laughing out loud :)
My post for Sunday 8-09-09 
These photos are from Saturday, August 8th. We went to Miss. Cristee's baby shower that a couple of neighbor's put together. We all met at J'Liu's and had a nice lunchon. The kids had fun dressing up and having lunch with their friends.
If you want to see the paint can and clipboard that I decorated for Cristee and Brents baby please go to my scrap blog.
These photos are from Saturday, August 8th. We went to Miss. Cristee's baby shower that a couple of neighbor's put together. We all met at J'Liu's and had a nice lunchon. The kids had fun dressing up and having lunch with their friends. If you want to see the paint can and clipboard that I decorated for Cristee and Brents baby please go to my scrap blog.
This is why I didn't take any photos today (8-09-09)........We had a slow lazy morning then after lunch I took the girls up to the water park even though I knew it would be super crowded. It was over 90 degrees, but the kids were begging to go. We got there around 3:30 and stayed til 8 (when they closed). We ran into some of our neighbors from the cul de sac so the kids had friends to swim with. By 6:30 the crowds were thinning out and the girls went on all of the tube slides together plus they rode the dolphin dash twice (it's a big wavy slide that you ride down headfirst on a toboggan style mat there are 8 lanes..so it is sort of like a race). We had a fun time and it was nice to cool off on a hot day. We haven't had that many hot days over 90 this summer so it was fun to splash in the water and have it feel refreshing instead of shocking.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Happy 93rd Birthday to my Grandma Marguerite Esther Baker Reil Souza. She's the woman I aspire to be. In her hey day she baked the best pies (my fave is banana cream), she hunted and fished (while wearing red nail polish), she drove to Alaska by herself in a big white Ford pick up with a camper that had purple and turqoise blue interior (back in the early 70's), she broke her leg in her 50's riding a dirt bike, she has grown every type of flower and vegetable known to man (she's a genius in the garden). She has an incredible memory and she has lived a rich full life. She has taught me so much about living life! Sometimes I wonder if my memory is good because I inherited it from her, or if my memory is good because I have great times to remember!
Friday, August 07, 2009
My Post for Thursday, 8-06-09
Paige and Megan had their hair trimmed up today. Paige wanted her hair a little shorter and Megan's bob needed cleaning up. Miss. Melinda used the flat iron on Paige's hair to make it super straight. Paige really liked the look and feel of her hair but she also said she likes to wear it wavy too. The new length is very flattering and it will be easier for her to keep it looking nice when school starts.
Paige and Megan had their hair trimmed up today. Paige wanted her hair a little shorter and Megan's bob needed cleaning up. Miss. Melinda used the flat iron on Paige's hair to make it super straight. Paige really liked the look and feel of her hair but she also said she likes to wear it wavy too. The new length is very flattering and it will be easier for her to keep it looking nice when school starts.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
To be honest I took this picture yesterday....but I'm posting it today...as long as I post at least one picture a day...it still counts. So this is the (kinda dark) picture of Lauren (our new neighbor), Megan, Paige and Joe Boxer. We had to run over and take Joe out for Deb and the girls wanted Lauren to meet Joe so we invited her along. Lauren and Paige will both be in 6th grade this year (Lauren will be 11 on 8-24). She's a real sweet kid and she reminds me so much of my niece I keep wanting to call her Chelsea.
Tuesday, August 04, 2009
Monday, August 03, 2009
Oh my, they grow up so fast!
We have been taking care of Jake and Evan about once or twice a week now since early July. Evan will be 4 months old on 8-14.Today I just noticed how big he has grown , when I had Paige hold him while I was making his bottle. He takes up her entire lap now. He is also rolling over on his tummy every time you lay him down. He giggles and laughs when we make silly faces and crazy sounds. He's at that cute age when everything is silly and new.
Sunday, August 02, 2009
My Post for Saturday, August 1, 2009
IT' A TWO FOR:
Yesterday was the annual neighborhood charity softball tournament. I had to work from 8 to 2 so I missed the first half. The kids got up early (6:30 a.m.) to get dressed, sprayed with sunscreen and eat before they headed over to the park with Mike by 8.
When I got to the softball fields at 2:30 Mike's team was still winning. I took Paige with me to go let our dogs and our neighbor's dogs out. Then we were back to the ball field. We watched Mikes team play their last game and then I took the girls home a little after 6. They ate and changed into their swimsuits because the pool was having a free swim party for the softball players and their family's. So the kids were swimming, going down the slide and jumping off the diving board from about 7 . p.m to 10 p.m .
THAT IS WHY THEY ARE STILL SLEEPING AT 10:24 THIS MORNING!
IT' A TWO FOR:
Yesterday was the annual neighborhood charity softball tournament. I had to work from 8 to 2 so I missed the first half. The kids got up early (6:30 a.m.) to get dressed, sprayed with sunscreen and eat before they headed over to the park with Mike by 8.
When I got to the softball fields at 2:30 Mike's team was still winning. I took Paige with me to go let our dogs and our neighbor's dogs out. Then we were back to the ball field. We watched Mikes team play their last game and then I took the girls home a little after 6. They ate and changed into their swimsuits because the pool was having a free swim party for the softball players and their family's. So the kids were swimming, going down the slide and jumping off the diving board from about 7 . p.m to 10 p.m .
THAT IS WHY THEY ARE STILL SLEEPING AT 10:24 THIS MORNING!
Friday, July 31, 2009
Paige played her clarinet perfectly tonight at
Expresso Yourself Cafe!
Expresso Yourself Cafe!
Aunt Deb joined us to watch Paige's first public performance (outside of school) tonight. Paige was enrolled in a month long class that met once a week at the music store up the road. There were two other girls, Sarah and Annie that both play the flute along with their teacher Dr. Clark and they all played for our enyoment tonight. Paige had two duets one with Sarah and one with Dr. Clark and she also had her first solo. We are very proud of how well she played and of her poise and grace on stage.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
We had to drive 30 miles to visit our neighbor...
but it was well worth it. The girls and I went to see Miss. Linda's new home. We got a nice tour and the kids played with her grandsons while I visited with Linda and Krista. We had a nice lunch and some yummy Buckeye pie. Paige and Megan wanted to stay longer but we had to get home so we could feed the dogs and take them out. I told them that maybe after Miss. Linda is all settled in they can have a slumber party with her. She said she would enjoy having a couple of little girls around so we will have to make a date.
but it was well worth it. The girls and I went to see Miss. Linda's new home. We got a nice tour and the kids played with her grandsons while I visited with Linda and Krista. We had a nice lunch and some yummy Buckeye pie. Paige and Megan wanted to stay longer but we had to get home so we could feed the dogs and take them out. I told them that maybe after Miss. Linda is all settled in they can have a slumber party with her. She said she would enjoy having a couple of little girls around so we will have to make a date.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Who can turn the world on with her smile? Who can take a nothing day, and suddenly make it all seem worthwhile?
Well it's you girl, and you should know it
With each glance and every little movement you show it
(The words to the theme song from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" popped into my brain when I looked at this picture.)
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Friday, July 24, 2009
After two days of rain and clouds...we had a beautiful blue sky day!
We took it easy today...so we could save our energy to go with Sydney to celebrate her 8th b.day at the amusement park at the zoo. I helped drive some of the kids in our car then Paige and I went on rides so there would be enough big people to go with the little ones. I sat on the sidelines and snapped photos while everyone went on the swings. Can you find my kids? ( Paige has a yellow top and Megan has a blue top)
We took it easy today...so we could save our energy to go with Sydney to celebrate her 8th b.day at the amusement park at the zoo. I helped drive some of the kids in our car then Paige and I went on rides so there would be enough big people to go with the little ones. I sat on the sidelines and snapped photos while everyone went on the swings. Can you find my kids? ( Paige has a yellow top and Megan has a blue top)
My Post For Thursday, 7-23-09
Megan's 8th Birthday Party....It was a "Girls Rock Star" themed bash.
From left to right back row: Macie, Meghan, Paige, Birthday Girl Megan, Joci, Lily, Sydney.
From left to right front row: Delaney, Caitlyn, Cameron and Ayva.
They had echo microphones, scarves, sunglasses and lots of rock and roll energy. They danced, they played Rock Band World Tour on the Wii. They got (wash off) tattoos, they had a dance competition, they played freeze dance.They ate pizza, cupcakes, ice cream, goldfish crackers, skittles, m&m's, and rainbow nerds. They drank lots of ice water and lemonade. They screamed, laughed and ran around like crazy...then one by one starting at 9 p.m. they went home. Except for Paige, Megan and her b.f.f. Cameron and our neighbor girl Joci they got comfy on the sofa to watch "Princess Protection Plan". Then Paige, Megan and Cameron went up and got ready for bed and me and Rebel walked Joci home. Then I was ready for bed!
Megan's 8th Birthday Party....It was a "Girls Rock Star" themed bash.
From left to right back row: Macie, Meghan, Paige, Birthday Girl Megan, Joci, Lily, Sydney.
From left to right front row: Delaney, Caitlyn, Cameron and Ayva.
They had echo microphones, scarves, sunglasses and lots of rock and roll energy. They danced, they played Rock Band World Tour on the Wii. They got (wash off) tattoos, they had a dance competition, they played freeze dance.They ate pizza, cupcakes, ice cream, goldfish crackers, skittles, m&m's, and rainbow nerds. They drank lots of ice water and lemonade. They screamed, laughed and ran around like crazy...then one by one starting at 9 p.m. they went home. Except for Paige, Megan and her b.f.f. Cameron and our neighbor girl Joci they got comfy on the sofa to watch "Princess Protection Plan". Then Paige, Megan and Cameron went up and got ready for bed and me and Rebel walked Joci home. Then I was ready for bed!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
My post for Sunday 7-19-09
We had a whole house-patio full of neighbors over tonight for a shrimp boil...and do you think we took any pictures? We took exactly two...of the desserts.....go figure :)
Miss. Cindy made this yummy pudding, vanilla wafer, cool whip, cream cheese, chocolate
sauce confection. It was very tasty!
Mr. Brent and Miss. Christy picked this up at Giant Eagle...and it was berry-licious!
We had a whole house-patio full of neighbors over tonight for a shrimp boil...and do you think we took any pictures? We took exactly two...of the desserts.....go figure :)
Miss. Cindy made this yummy pudding, vanilla wafer, cool whip, cream cheese, chocolate sauce confection. It was very tasty!
Mr. Brent and Miss. Christy picked this up at Giant Eagle...and it was berry-licious!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Hey Aunt Shann, Uncle Steve, Cody, Chelsea, and Bella......Megan's b.day gifts were just delivered and she love them! She named the pink Webkinz bird "Blossom' because she's a "cherry blossom bird". We have to go run a few errands so she is going to take the new Hannah Montanna ds game with her in the car. Those colorful candles are so cool...they will rock her birthday cupcakes at her party next week....oh and I love the card...it's sparklerific!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
My post for Wednesday, 7-15-09
The girls and I babysat Jake today so Chris and Jamie could take Evan to an eye screening. They were asked to participate for free and the docotors discovered that Evan has a lazy eye. They outfitted him with these glasses that he will wear for a few hours a day and he may have to do eye excercises too. One of Mike's coworkers grandbabies had the same thing and she is all better now. So hopefully little Evan will have the same outcome, but for now he is sporting very tiny spectacles.
Spectacles!
What all the smart stylish babies are wearing!
What all the smart stylish babies are wearing!
The girls and I babysat Jake today so Chris and Jamie could take Evan to an eye screening. They were asked to participate for free and the docotors discovered that Evan has a lazy eye. They outfitted him with these glasses that he will wear for a few hours a day and he may have to do eye excercises too. One of Mike's coworkers grandbabies had the same thing and she is all better now. So hopefully little Evan will have the same outcome, but for now he is sporting very tiny spectacles.
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