Old MacDonald Farm

We went to The Old MacDonald Farm in Humble for playgroup this week.  I don't know why Capri looks so dang serious in pictures, but we had a great time!  These goats below started eating Capri's skirt and knocked her down.  I was too busy helping her up and shooing away the goats to get a photo, but it was pretty darn funny! I guess that's what we get for trying to doll up with ruffles on a farm! There was enough to do to keep her entertained all day, but nap time rules.  My sweet mother inlaw sent me a message to tell me how cute Capri looked in the horse video she saw on instagram.  I wrote her back telling her that today was especially one of those days I absolutely enjoy being a stay at home Mom and felt guilty Landon was at work.  Capri was so delightful and we went an entire day without one crying episode!   At dinner that night she threw some food on the floor and all I said was "aah"and she looked at me and replied "I'm sorry MaMa" in the sweetest voice.  I felt like crying for JOY!  Seriously melted my heart that she is finally understanding and recognizing when it is appropriate to be sorry on her own.  I sure love this girl to pieces.  I think the fresh farm air did us both some good, I always feel better and happier when we play outside and I'm sure Capri does too.

...and then my camera died so we got the train and horsey pictures with my phone.   

Some Summer

^These two pictures above make me want to stop this growing thing.  There really is nothing sweeter than a sleeping child.  I'm usually happy when this busy girl falls asleep, but as soon as she does I want to pick her up and snuggle.  I also had to document Capri's first piece of artwork.  I've gotten out crayons before, but this is the first time she pointed to the markers, asked to color, and actually seemed interested.^

^We told Capri we would go swimming when Dad finished the lawn.  She patiently sat on the recycling bin and watched him the entire time.  I moved the bin to the backyard where she did the same thing.  I still can't believe she listened and sat for that long.^

 ^Summer is pretty darn hot so we met my cousin for some indoor playtime at the mall.  There is something so magical about a carrousel.^

 ^Whoops!  She found my mascara while I was cleaning out the car.  Looks like she at least tried to put in on in the right place.^

^I under estimated this Houston summer day.  I brought each kid a juice box and their Mom also sent them with Capri Suns but we still ended up sharing the water from Capri's sippy cup... hot, hot, hot.^

^I prepared this little activity for the plane ride to Utah, but ended up getting it out early while I packed.    Best and longest lasting activity yet!  This was the day we left to Utah and the same day Capri learned to climb out of her crib.... Let's just say I'm glad we got the house cleaned and packed in-between numerous attempts at nap time and many tired tantrums.^

^Flight was a success thanks to a fun Dad and the sketch pad.^

^These two baby sisters are all grown up and getting married!! How lucky are we that they are getting married one week apart?^