I made it to the post office today! For me that is a feat. I don't know why ... because I drive right by it every day on my way to work. From my office, I look out of a large bank of windows and see the postal complex. Maybe it's TOO close?

REALLY SAD NOTE ... I wanted to illustrate my monumental trip to the post office and went to my mail pile and ruffled through ... ruffling ... ruffling ... ruffling ... WHERE ARE THE STAMPS? Doesn't anyone use them any more? FINALLY ... a stamp. Guess what? It's on a marketing piece with fake handwriting on the front. I may have to begin a campaign to revive the art of letter writing. HA - I say that as I blog!

The call came over the bull horn for "DODGE BALL!" and I expected a lineup of kids along a wall with a firing squad. I guess I'm old school. This one was in a big circle with the targets in the middle. Additional balls are thrown in at the end to pump up the excitement. 

Somehow she enjoys this! Our picnic was great fun and everyone helped with the "cleanup

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My sleeping beauty. 

Her feet don't pitter-patter any more ... she has learned how to tip toe! I woke up to this picture and a little fevered forehead this morning. No school today! I guess I work from home the best I can. sigh! 

Boxers ... what's the big deal? This is what my son says is "cool" now. Is there a double-double entendre? (ahem!) 

Sunglasses at Night! 

Creative homework for Pre-K? Maybe my photo fixation will at least supply weekly illustrations for toddlers! The recent lunar eclipse (to which we had a late night picnic) became that week's assignment: "Up" words. 

This week's lunch spot was a kid favorite: Stevi B's pizza buffet! Of course we had a coupon (1 free meal) courtesy of the October 19th birthday girl. I actually ate a salad. I've started losing weight this fall, and am even going to start working with a fitness coach soon. It's going to be a great connection: I'm trading a logo & trademark for personal workouts involving aerobic/weight training topped off with a little yoga and pilates! So who knows ... maybe pizza will become a thing of the past? 

All ballerinas need pointe shoes ... I don't think this is what they meant! 

I heard the door close after a bit of a struggle with something large ... it was the ballerina cowboy taking her "horse" out for a ride! 

Sunday morning thoughtfulness

All the way from Minnesota ...

Amazing! He did it! He drove all the way to Georgia from Minnesota. The kids are loving it, and Grandpa is having a great time giving the kids motorcycle rides. 

He certainly didn't wear out his welcome ... but I think we just plain wore Grandpa out! 

Why the smile? Grandpa is here visiting us!!! 

On the way to the museum ...

 

The pool is one of her favorite places ... what a little fish! 

The mermaid awaits.  

Chalk throwing contest was decided by the amount of giggles one received.

Beat the heat with chalk feet!

Household abstract art is sometimes just the kick I need to get inspired again. 

Morning in Atlanta

City by night (Atlanta).

Building by day (Atlanta)

A picture of my kids' personalities ... this is what I see, hear, and love every day!