Now she’s our nanny for sure

September 23, 2010 by

Dyana achieved official nanny status this morning by being behind the wheel when some dumb bunny crashed into the back of the Expedition, plowing it forward into another vehicle. Now Dyana’s name can be etched into the Nanny Drivers Hall of Fame. All kidding aside, hugs to her for keeping her head through it all. All the kids were buckled. Nobody was hurt. And, no, the other driver didn’t have insurance—just like the previous dumb bunnies who seem strangely attracted to our Expedition EL. As a result, our trusty Ford has had more cosmetic work done on it than Phyllis Diller. Love that truck because it keeps my babies (and nannies) safe. We’re giving it the name earned in battle: our Expedition will forever more be known as Phyllis.

Filed Under: Monkey Troop Memories

Federal Court leads to Court of Honor

September 17, 2010 by

John has one requirement standing between him and rank advancement: touring a Federal facility. I suggested prison. He opted for the court house. Step by step, John is on the trail to Eagle—and a driver’s license.

Filed Under: John

Go go with Zuzu

September 11, 2010 by

We’re off to camp Brownie style, just Zuzu and me and a dozen other girls at Brazos Bend State Park. I have no fear of getting lost because I have Zuzu to navigate.

A flag ceremony of significance

Every campout starts with a flag ceremony. But, today being 9/11, this one flies at half-mast. It left me thinking. Because these girls are 8-to-9 years old, they were all born into a world where crazy people could fly planes into buildings. How much more important it is that they understand the meaning of those colors and the blessing of being born under them.

Guided course along nature’s trail

Alligators, spiders, feral pigs, and deer were among the topics along our hike through the nature tour. Learning that alligators grow a foot or more per year seemed one of the more salient takeaways.

How’s bayou?

Sorry. Couldn’t resist the headline. A perfect day would have been about 20 degrees cooler. But, other than the heat, it was a perfect weekend to be in the park. It was even too hot for lots of bugs.

Watch your step, Alligators below

As the girls stepped out to the outer edge of the observation deck, our tour guide warned them: Alligators lurk below to take advantage of the shade. See any girls perched on the railing? They all took a step back with the ranger’s warning.

Brownie camping: arts and crafts and A/C

After creating their oatmeal barrel constellations, Zuzu spent time with paper, markers, and her imagination.

Sunday breakfast DaddyMom-style

Pancakes and cool whip, bacon, OJ and oranges. Nobody left my table hungry. Though, it was a close call; never thought a dozen little girls would mow down an entire bag of pancake mix.

Snapping her way home

One of MY kids with a camera? Go figure. Zu couldn’t wait to snap shots along the way home. I think one of her favorite parts of the trip was riding shotgun there and back. My favorite part was riding that way with her all weekend.

Filed Under: Zuzu

My sweet Ms Pac Man

September 10, 2010 by

Senior sisters were revealed yesterday to their freshman siblings at Saint Agnes. Kate got the central role. Look closely and you will see her smile beaming from within the yellow costume. My princess couldn’t be happier or feel more a part of something. Can’t you tell?

Filed Under: Kate

Set your wayback machine for the 1900’s

September 8, 2010 by

Hey kids, check out this technological wonder. A camera that exposes images focused onto a sliding media that’s later washed in chemicals to reveal an image that’s printed onto light-sensitive paper. It’s called film and in those dark days of the 1970’s and early 80’s, that’s how we took pictures. Today it’s marketed as a cunning alternative to all that confusing technology needed to take and print digital images. Clever pitch. Order today and get a free two-way radio telephone installed in your car.

Filed Under: Bright Shiny Objects
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