August 20, 2011 The New Children's Garden

We decided to try out the new Children's Garden at Botanica.
We got everyone ready. Carrier-check!Gummy Worms-check!What a fun entrance!These toad stools were too cute.Stepping stones in the pond were a little small for mommy's "big" feet. Water+Kids=Way too much fun!

Hey! We have that chicken!Climbing in the tree house was fun too.Oh no! The tree is going to eat us!The "music garden" was quite enjoyable too
(figured the word "fun" is being way overused).Making it rain with pebbles.Either we all shrunk in size or that lady bug is gigantic!This caterpillar had a secret compartment in it's hiney filled with costumes for kids to dress up in. I didn't know caterpillars could produce costumes.
We had a blast at the new kid's garden. We will be going back many more times.

This Just In . . .

Clara ran into our bedroom last night and informed us that she had a loose tooth. We were excited for Clara but sad, realizing that this is a sign of getting older.All day today, she kept giving the status of her tooth. I finally had enough of the "tooth", as it was interfering with her schoolwork.

So I plucked it out of her mouth!Now, all she talks about is the tooth fairy coming tonight.

Great! So much for getting anything accomplished today.

Bath Time

Abbie loves to get wet. She just doesn't like to be cold and wet.

Clara and The Little Mermaid

Disney's "Little Mermaid" came Wichita. Clara got to go with Grandpa, Daddy and Aunt Elizabeth. They all had a lot of fun.

Mommy and Abbie

Mommy looks tired doesn't she? This little girl keeps mommy pretty busy.

But she's so cute and worth it!

Clara's First Needlework

Daddy's pants were needing a button replaced. Simple right?! Obviously too simple for mommy to spend her busy time repairing. So, with daddy's supervision, Clara fixed the button. She was so proud of herself. I think we'll keep her.