Grace goes to a Birthday Party at PUMP IT UP!

Grace and Lo-Melt are nearly vibrating with anticipation outside the entrance to Pump It Up!


After a short video, the whole crew is ready to party down!




There ain't no party like a Pump It Up party. In an effort to celebrate Keelyn's birthday, Grace and Lo-Melt went out to have a great time.





The Kids catch Michelle by surpise...



Now everybody is smiling.



And Kaden is on the move!




Grace pioneered a new way to climb up the running ramp by pinching the fabric in her fingers and climbing up with the velcro flag in her mouth.

Lo-Melt and Mom Think Deep Thoughts Together

From time to time, Mom will take a break and enjoy some time to just think some deep thoughts. Lo-Melt chose to tag along on one of these dreamy, mystical, thought-journeys.


Let's wave to the people shall we? We shall.

Lo-Melt Enjoys EVA's Walker For A Bit

Come closer.


No, really. Come CLOSER


THIS IS MINE

Grace and Eva Go to the Back To School BBQ

What could be more exciting than Barbeque in the South? Perhaps only a barbeque at your school, and right at the playground to boot!


Even Eva decided to get in on the good time. Barbeque, or Prunes? You be the judge!

Lo-Melt Visits Grandma with the Whole Family

Going to visit Grandma is always a good time. There's nothing more exciting and cool than hanging out with family. No. Really.

Cricket comes down to pay us a great visit. Its always nice to see a happy dog.

Mom enhoys a cold one while we discuss dessert and salad dressings.

Is it time to get a little bit CRAZY yet?


OK, let's go crazy now.

Grace's First Day in Kindergarten!

Grace prepares for her first day of school on a dark and stormy morning... A kiss for luck and she's on her way. This year is the first year that Grace wears the school uniform. She's very excited about the jumper. I guess we'll see just how long this exciting this will stay...


Every Great day starts with a great breakfast, and today is no exception.


A quick photo with Mom, and she's on her way!


Might as well give a smile, I mean— how many chances are you gonna have to use your yellow umbrella.


Everybody remembers me... Things are definitely looking up!

Grace and Lo-Melt Return to Gold Park

After their fantastic tour de force with the bikes yesterday, Grace and Lo-Melt returned to Gold Park to play on the playground equipment. They didn't really have a great chance yesterday because they were too hot and tired.



Grace even posed slightly for this picture. She's Waaaaaaay in the background there.

Lo-Melt and Grace Go to Gold Park

Lo-Melt and Grace decided to practice their balance by riding in Gold park. On a calm, 103 degree day, Grace noted she couldn't stay inside any longer without going crazy.


Lo-Melt Helped to keep balance by riding in the front basket.


Maybe if I do a good job, we can watch a movie afterward?


Maybe TWO movies afterward?


Grace got too hot after our ride, and needed to have a long drink of cool water.


Lo-Melt was just too exhausted to do anything else than sleep.

Lo-Melt and Mom Share Some Quiet Time

Lo-Melt just loves these bodice-ripper classics!

We're just at the part where the third body falls out of the closet!

A quiet joke elicits quite a response.

Eva Cheers FOR THE BEST!!

IN an effort to keep the DUKE / CAROLINA fued alive, our kids wear different team materials. 

Today, EVA was sporting Carolina. Apparently, Carolina girls don't hold very still...

Lo-Melt and Grace Find Waldo!

Sure, Waldo is missing, but why worry when you have Lo-Melt

We Follow the signs...

And soon we're all together!

Jumping for joy with Lo-Melt! We certainly did it!

Lo-Melt Has A Sleep-Over with Piquancy

After a great couple of weeks of behaving, Grace decided that Lo-Melt's good friend Piquancy could have a sleep-over. Usually the night-guard who keeps monsters INSIDE the closet, Piquancy takes his night off very seriously. Piquancy is another John Murphy Stupid Creature that Grace has had ever since her big accident.

You can see by the size comparison, that Piquancy is much larger, and his Lamprey-like mouth can be used as a convenient pocket for keeping soft objects inside.

Together, the two had a great time, with a tea-party, hide and seek, and musical chairs.

Is it a message or a full nelson? A hug for joy, indeed!