What did you do last week?

I wasn't home, and Chucky actually grabbed the camera when he saw Libby looking for Shelby. Poor dog. She is the recipient of much love from both girls, and most of the time just wants to be left alone! She is helping Libby to learn the meaning of "gentle"!



This is my latest attempt to keep children from underfoot while cooking.


We've had a busy week. Emma fell and hit her head on the trunk and got a big bruise and a little goose egg. It really scared me, and after 45 minutes of ice, I let her go to bed. Then I called the doctor, who assured me she is just fine. I spent several hours packing up things at my great aunt Emma's house for an auction. It was neat to spend some time in her house again, but the whole time I wondered what she would think of the path her belongings were going on. The auction is this weekend and I hoping to avoid it!

Emma and I also got haircuts. Hers is adorable. She got layers in it and it's much curlier and with a little gel it looks much better. Mine is a "do". It has be "done" everyday and is a total pain. I am going back to get something easier. No pictures. It's bad.

Saturday Chucky went to the race in Richmond and the girls and I went to a big yard sale and a farmer's market. I didn't spend any money! I did score a free rolling carry on suitcase, though. I got something for free!!! It was good to have something to occupy us for half the day and keep us busy. It's hard to be home with them these days. Libby is into everything! And if we go outside to play she has to be in the stroller or the swing because she can't walk yet. She get bored easily. I mean, of course, unless it's something fun like a roll of toilet paper.

I picked up the suitcase at the yard sale because Emma and I are going to Disney World! In three weeks! We are going with my family, and Chucky and Libby will stay home. I am bummed about leaving half my family home, and then leaving my kids again 3 weeks later to go on a cruise. But this is an opportunity I can't pass up, I know Emma will have a great time. She is very excited about her first ride on an "arrow-plane" (airplane) and got out Libby's toy airplane and has been loading baggage and people and preparing for take off.