I don't need to smile

This is what it looks like when you know you're cute.

It's officially October

There's a ghost on my front door and a witch in my living room.
Bring on the candy.

What do Mommies do?

Daddy. When I grow up, I'm going to be a mommy and a sister and have a baby.

OK, that sounds like a good plan.

Yes. That is what I'm going to when I grow up.

What about your other plans? Don't you want to be a brain surgeon? Or a soldier? Or a ballerina?

Daddy. Mommies can be whatever they want.

Oh, OK.

Yes. Mommies can be whatever they have in their drawers.

Oh, that's good to know. What does your mommy have in her drawers?

Ummmmm. Shirts. And bras.

Dem bones ...

Kaylee drew my skeleton at school today. And she was kind enough to give it hair.

Spooky Bones.

Mom! My bones glow!

Observations that are fun at 3 am.

I call it tree trimmings ...

... she calls it a dragon nest. I like her idea better.

The weary traveller

She's been a pain in the butt.

She didn't want to take a nap.

She didn't want to eat lunch.

She was hungry 20 minutes later.

But a quick power nap and M&Ms make it all better. Behold, the power of chocolate.

Where you at?

Right here.

Taken at the base of the Space Needle. (Sitting on one of the legs.)

Neck hurt?

If she has chronic neck pain later in life, I'm pretty sure we can figure out where it comes from.

Markers + car trip

"I was trying to trace my nose."

It's not a vacation ...

... without s'mores.

From me to you

We've always wondered if Pork Chop really likes Kaylee or not. He's a moody dog and has seemed wary of her ever since we brought her home. Well, when we woke up this morning he had left her a present.

Of the dead bird variety.

Next to her bed.

At least it wasn't a snake.

My girls

Bedtime never goes exactly as planned.

The next Baba Wawa

Despite her protests

I bought a new car.

It was becoming too much of a pain in the butt to get Kaylee in and out of the Mustang. So this week we set out to find its four-doored replacement. After much hesitation on all of our parts, Rae and I (well, mostly me) pulled the trigger on a VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI. Yes, a diesel engine.

Kaylee wasn't so sure about the purchase. In fact, she was down right against it.

But I don't want you to sell your green car.

But I like your convertible car better.

What can I say? My girl's got taste.

Things I never thought I'd have to say as a parent

Hey! Get Cinderella out of your butt.

Car shopping with the kid

Kaylee and I have been driving all over town looking for a replacement for my car. I love my car, but I think I've finally reached the point when I need four doors and some hauling capacity.

I can always replace MY Mustang with this one. She'll let me drive.

Right?

Bye, Uncle Ry

We're seeing a lot of Ryan this summer. Proximity and a cute 3-y-o probably have a lot to do with that.

Not that any of us are complaining.

Especially Kaylee

She digs the swings. The shoes, not as much.

Check out those size 10s.

Kaylee drew a cat

And since I can't frame the driveway ...
I share it here.

Girl's gots skills.