Fun day

Today was a fun day. We went to Savers then to Toys R Us. Sabrina ran right to a Disney princess display and grabbed a toy shouting, “MINE!” It was the first time she even noticed the Disney princesses. After we got done there we went to Barnes and Nobles so the kids could play with the Thomas train and I read to them.



Finally we went to the mall’s play area. Sabrina sneaked up to a lady and stole a handful of her popcorn. As we were leaving a young man came in and I said, “Could you be a gentleman and get the door for us?” He ran back to hold the door for me, but I was talking to Alex.

Marie-Anne

Lake Mead

We went to Lake Mead with Kelly today. I’m a bit sad that it will probably be our last time to go in a long time. The water is so low that Alex who ran ahead got stuck up to his knees in mud. Thankfully I was with Kelly who risked getting stuck to save him while I was holding Sabrina back.







We walked to where some swimmers were and let the kids play in the muddy water.



After they played we fed the sea gulls.

I have had a lot of fun times at Lake Mead. I’m sad that it has changed so much since my last visit in June.

Marie-Anne

One naked and one in the nest

Sabrina woke up in the middle of the night very very hyper. As I stumbled around her room looking for her bottle I noticed something wasn’t quite right about Alex. I paused for a moment to think when I realized his covers were missing. I found them on Sabrina’s bed, looking like a giant bird nest. The little thief kicked her own covers off and took her brother’s.

Marie-Anne

New friends

Yesterday we met a lady and her two kids at McDonalds. We hit it off and so did our kids. Today we met them, and her husband, at a nearby park. Their boy is a year younger than Alex and their daughter is a year older than Sabrina. We all enjoyed it and hope to have many more play dates. I am picking them up for church tomorrow morning.

Marie-Anne

Wetlands Park Play ground

For family day we went to the Wetlands Park Play ground. It was hot, but we all really enjoyed it and plan to go back soon. We didn’t go to the nature preserve part because of construction, but hopefully they’ll be done soon.

Marie-Anne

Sabrina's H-E-Buddy shirt

Sabrina got her H-E-Buddy shirt and certificate. Now she has a shirt just like her big brother.

Marie-Anne

Bedtime Excuse

Many kids give excuses to stay up later, but Alex’s is one of a kind, “I need some more fiber. I need some fruit Loops. I have some waste in my throat.“

Marie-Anne

Dollhouse

Sabrina loves the dollhouse I bought her for $5 at the thrift store. She has a couple of Madame Alexander dolls from McDonald happy meals that are the perfect size for her dollhouse. (If you get extras you she’d love them.)

Marie-Anne

Labor Day at Lake Mead

We spent Labor Day at Lake Mead with our friends Gus, Lulu and their kids Jr and Josielyn. We had a picnic. The kids played scatch,



played in the mud with shovels and pails,





flew kites,


and rode in the wagon.

Marie-Anne

Springs Preserve

We took advantage of Bank of America’s Museums on Us Program to go to Springs Preserve. We all love this museum!





Alex brought a bag of nature things to exchange. He chose a magnolia cone (?) and saved the rest of his points for our next trip.





The flash flood, sand pit, and erosion exhibit continue to be the favorites. Alex also really enjoyed the computer games.

Marie-Anne

Praying Mantis

Apparently our praying mantis died and was eaten by the crickets. When we looked in his cage this morning he was gone and there was no possible way he escaped. Alex said, “He didn’t die. He escaped to find a female.” Frank asked him why. “To help the female lay eggs and be eaten by her”, was his reply.

(We caught two more to replace that one.)