Pinewood Derby and Fishin'

Addy participated in the Pinewood Derby this year. She had a blast! To say Addy loves Scouts is an understatement! She is absolutely devastated when she can't go every week to scouts with her dad. Luckily, she always gets to go to pack meeting.

Christian decided a few hours before we had to be to the derby that the two of them were going to make a car. I left to go to the grocery store so all the construction, painting, and pictures were up to Addy and Christian. I must say I was pretty impressed with what they came up with! It was all finished by the time I got home. Addy was so proud!

Addy's car wasn't the fastest, but she was still so happy seeing it go down the race track! One of the races she got 2ND place. Not bad for a 3 year old first timer! She spent most of the day on the front row with all the scouts. Addy received an award for " Most modern design".

In the beginning of April we were still having pretty cold weather. Addy gets pretty stir crazy being inside. I let her go out on our deck to play some mornings while Benson is napping. We are stuck home everyday during nap times, but we make the most of it! She likes to blow bubbles, color with chalk, drive cars and trains, and fish.

One morning she asked for her fishing pole and went outside. I was inside finishing up making a quilt and I can see her through the windows from my table playing. I couldn't see her so I walked out to see what she was up to. Sometimes this means trouble!

I loved everything I saw! I tried not to disturb her quiet fishing moment, but I ran and grabbed my camera. The first thing I saw was the picture with her crack showing. I don't know what it is about the picture that makes me so happy, but it does!

Addy stayed outside fishin' all morning! She really enjoyed her quiet time on the deck. Somethings that come to my mind when I see these pictures are:

creativity, imagination, funny, innocent, CRACK, childhood, memories, and my silly girl Addy. Love her to pieces!

Outside Fun

Today Addy and I spent the afternoon playing outside. It was pretty warm so we decided to play in the water. She loves to play with the hose spraying whatever she can. I love her in a swimming suit! We had a lot of fun!

Addy wasn't ready to go inside yet so we got out her bike and side walk chalk. Did I mention she likes to draw and color? She made me lots of pretty pictures! I loved it! She rode her bike up and down the side walk waving to me as she went by. This girl can't get enough of being outside. I really enjoy this time we get to spend together. Her daddy takes her out to play every night after dinner. She can't wait for that time with her dad. Usually I am not invited but she sometimes lets me come.

We are really enjoying our summer days. If only it could cool down just a bit!