Car Pool Convo

Darian: I want to go hunting and shoot something.

Kaelan: Like what?

Darian: I don't know, like some kind of rabbit or something.

Kaelan: DARIAN! No way! Those are God's creatures! You can shoot something like poisonous hairy caterpillars that are attacking us.

Darian: Those are God's creatures, too, Kaelan. Why don't we just shoot some doves like Pa-Pa does when he goes hunting.

Kaelan: Uh-no, Darian! Those are God's creatures also!

Darian: I know. But they are sooooo tasty!

Easy Rider

The recent invasion of motorcycles for the ROT Fest brought about a keen interest in 2 wheel travel for Kaelan. She thoroughly enjoyed counting and admiring the many cycles we passed as we dodged the thousands and thousands of bikers scattered around the Austin area.

Kaelan: Ohhh, mama. Are those skulls painted on that one?

Mom: Looks like it.

Kaelan: Ohhh, mama. That one has a cross and a rose and fish painted on it.

Mom: Wow. What a interesting combination.

Kaelan: Mama! Is that a girl painted on that one? Is she wearing any clothes?

Mom: Look away, baby. Let that one pass. Did someone say ice cream?





Kaelan didn't run off and join any biker gangs or get any piercings this week, but she did ask several times if she could have a Harley. The answer was and remains no, but we compromised with taking the training wheels off her bike. We didn't know how this would turn out, but after only a few attempts, our biker girl hit the open road and never looked back.



Yes, those are ladies painted on her ride. And yes, they are clothed. Their names are Cinderella, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. She rides with a rough crew.


Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing

Cowboy/Cowgirl Camp

Photo Sharing - Video Sharing - Photo Printing

GOAL!!!!!!

So much goes on in our lives.....and so little bloggin'.
My goal in having a blog was to document the little things that happen in our little world in hopes and looking back on them in the distant future with great fondness. Oh, and sometimes to rant and ramble on the little things that stir within the walls of my brain.....which may be good for medical/psychological reasons in the distant future. You know, for treatment purposes.

Miss K is such a busy bee. She keeps my schedule packed and my calender booked with her ice skating, soccer, gymnastics, and swimming lessons. Not to mention the bits of life that happen between all that nonsense.
Let's focus on soccer today. I have hopes of telling you about the other stuff in the future, but today, lets' focus on soccer. Soccer. Soccer. Soccer.

Kaelan was a proud member of The Knights, a 5 man (and girl) powerhouse team of energetic 4 and 5 year olds ready to take out anyone who tries to deny them a goal.
Reality check. The Knights were a team of 5 adorable little kiddos without a clue as to how to play soccer, but awesome at picking flowers and holding hands on the field. Sometimes goals were scored (Kaelan actually managed a few this season), but overall, The Knights were an incredible source of entertainment and laughter for the noncompetitive parents on the sidelines.
Our friends Wes and Lorri (Darian's parents) braved the title of "coach" for the season, and despite the distraction of ladybugs, anthills, pretty flowers and each other, they actually managed to teach the kids some basic soccer skills.
It was a great season. Kaelan hopes to attend camp and play again next season. We are game for the laughs.

Prep for the Future

Today's exchange:

D: Kaelan and I are going to be in college at the same time aren't we?

Me: Yep. You guys are so close in age you will both be in college around the same time.

D: YES! (immediately turning to K) Kaelan, will you be my lab partner?

It's never too early to plan ahead on these things.

Kaelan and Darian working on a recent science project.

Disney on Ice...The Cure for the Unhappy Toddler

Wanna know how to take your sullen-faced toddler out of her saddened slump?

Well, first of all, DON'T leave the tickets to an exciting show she is eager to see back at your house an hour away. Waiting never makes for a happy kid.

But if you do make this mistake, DO send dad rushing across town to get those tickets, because THIS:

....will lead to THIS:

...and THAT is a good thing.

May the Force Be With You

A long time dream of Dad's was brought to fruition this week. Dad has eagerly awaited Kaelan coming of age to watch the original Star Wars Trilogy with him (or is it now called the final trilogy, or is it really 4, 5 and 6 in the series? So not a Star Wars nerd here....we'll check with the Jedi of our home about his later.)

After catching the tail end of one of these films recently on television, I realized they really were not that bad or violent and I agreed to let Kaelan watch them as long as dad fast forwarded through anything questionable. Seriously, I think Boomrang and Cartoon Network far exceed Star Wars in inappropriateness. I saw talking poop on CN while I waited in the dentist's office the other day. Ewoks and Star Troopers (or are they called Storm Troopers???) seem pretty harmless.

Holed up in the Braves Man Cave enjoying the handsomely young Harrison Ford as Han Solo.

Kaelan came dressed for the Star Wars party.

She had little indentions in her face for more than a day, because she refused to remove the mask.

Dad hopes to make this a yearly tradition, but I'm thinking it may lose it's magic come the 'tween years. I had someone at church tell me that Kaelan proudly spoke up about knowing some books from the Bible. The teacher was very amused to hear Kaelan list off the following:

Matthew

Mark

Luke Skywalker

John

Dad couldn't be more proud.