Princess #2 = Attitude

Well it is no secret that Princess #2 always keeps us on our toes. Now that she is adding words to her vocabulary every day we are seeing more and more of her stubborn/mischievous attitude. For example she is not a big fan of the bedtime, this is when all of her fun comes to an end for the day. Tonight we were putting the toys away and she had one book to take to her room at the same time Burke told her he would help her put on her pajamas. We got a loud "NO" to that offer. Then she ran into Danika's room got down on her hands and knees to push her book outside the door, then as Burke came around the corner she hopped up and slammed Danika's door in his face. As this would save her from the bedtime fate. Although it did not work and she soon went to bed, Burke and I were trying hard to keep from laughing at the entire event.

The Greatest American Dog

In case you haven't seen the TV show there is a realty show out there that the princesses are totally into, The Greatest American Dog. So on this weeks show the dogs and owners were doing an obstacle course. Princess #1 and Titleist were not to be out done and after the show was over they made their own course to master. Danika brought up from downstairs her circular tunnel that they have to crawl in and out of as part of the course. She tried a couple of time to get Titleist to go through the tunnel but it was too small, he couldn't fit. We told her that the tunnel was to small for such a big dog, but this did not deter her. She went and got a treat for the dog and for those of you that know our dog, he will do anything for food. So she throughs the dog treat down to the middle of the tunnel and in goes the dog. After eating his treat he realizes that he is stuck in the tunnel. Picture it a small toddler size tunnel with a 100 pound lab stuck in side. Needless to say we thought we were going to have to cut him out but after a few minutes (that felt like years) he worked his way out. Here is hoping that the future shows of The Greatest American Dog are simple tasks, because we have learned. NO more obstacle courses.

Ever Seen a Dog Smile

Today we piled up the royal family (including the dog) and headed to the lake. We did take Pepper with us too as this was Titleist's first time boating. We weren't sure if we would need an extra hand. We got the boat launched into the water and life jackets on (including one for the dog) without problem and then we were off to find a cove and swim. Titleist jumped right in and Pepper even remarked that he has never seen a dog actually smile until now. Talk about your happy family. The princesses were jumping off the swim deck and playing in the water, the dog was swimming laps around the boat and Burke and I were just taking in the sun and happiness. Not sure if Titlesit will get to again this weekend as there aren't too many weekends where there aren't people volunteering to goat boating with us. Needless to say on the way home that day all the kids slept, including one very exhausted dog.

Mornings at the Castle

So I thought I would post this to give some insight to a typical morning in our household. I actually had to go in early so this was the email Burke sent to me letting me know how the girls morning had started off.

Any how I was calling this morning to tell about our morning… Mckall woke up when I got in the shower about 6:35 happy as a lamb, when I got out, I got here some milk and pancakes and turn on her Mickey Mouse movie. Bintzer came in about 6:55 also very cheerful. I figured since it was early I would give them a bath. Bintz hoped right in and Lovin had a melt down. Needless to say it was a quick bath. Got lovin ready put her back in front of her movie with milk and pancakes happy as can be. Bintz got ready brushed teeth and hair and then I made the mistake of asking her to get her shoes on… the little mind of an elephant, wanted to wear her pink flip flops, well we only have one and the other was left at Scott and Jen’s, what 2 months ago??? Any how she asked if she could look silly and just wear one shoe. I said no, she cried! We had little time out session and threaten she would go to Mrs. Jones and not the park. She got up put on her blue flip flops and had blue blanky and pink shoe. I asked if she wanted to leave pink flip flop here so it didn’t get left at Dudes. She said she wanted to cuddle it today….So Dude just called and asked if I am concerned, because your daughter is walking around Target cuddling, hugging and kissing a Pink Shoe.

Happy Birthday Willow!

Yesterday was Willow's birthday and it was spent luau style. Which after our trip in January, this is princess #1's favorite style. It was super cute with palm trees, bright colors, and a kid favorite - snow cones. I have a ton of cute pictures be sure to check them out on the smug mug site, (there were too many cute ones to show in this post). Princess #1's favorite thing about the party was; the pinata, candy, and playing with her cousins. Meanwhile princess #2 was deeply entertained by a plain, yes plain, snow cone (basically shaved ice). For some reason, I don't know why, she is not a sweets person (obviously she didn't get that from me) she doesn't love cookies, sweets, and popsicles the way princess #1 and I do. But Mckall did love Julie's Lasagna, for those of you who haven't tried it, you can't blame her it is awesome. Well this was the perfect end to another whirl wind weekend with the girls.