Oops

I think I waited too long to retire 2008's favorite phrase. I think you'll understand if I just record a conversation between Mike and Cailah.

Mike: Cailah, why are you so cute.
Cailah: Cause my Daddy's handsome.
Mike: Cailah, why are you so smart.
Cailah: Cause my Mom's a freakin genius.

(I wish)

15 and Counting

Gunnar George is 15, offically old enough to recieve a learners permit to drive in Oregon. Holy Moly. Hard to believe this is the same little boy I saw for the first time walking down the isle in the chapel holding his daddy's hand. So many memories, so much growth. Wow. Gone are the days of the Mario birthday parties. We didn't get to spend it with him, but thanks to Michelle for sharing some photos of his day. We hear rumors that he's pushing 6 feet and still growning. We'll be looking up to him soon. :0) Happy Birthday Gunnar!

Poster Child for Joy

Nick wrote to Kristin and after viewing some of Delayna's photos said she could be the poster child for joy. Here she is again, along with her trusty side kick, Cailah.

Monday Fun

We are always glad to have Kristin home, but it can be exhaustingly fun. Yesterday I went to work for the morning and when I got home the kids were sitting quietly with the neighbor kids having their reading time. They had already done their morning chores, weeded the garden, rode their bikes to the tennis courts, played tennis and had lunch. While we waited for Delayna to get up from her nap Kris and I packed a picnic dinner, hitched up the trailer and loaded the bikes. Mike got them all secure and we were off to Boise for a bike ride to explore the greenbelt, dinner, some time at the playground and a visit to the Zoo. We topped it off with icecream cones from Sonic. Kris, Alyssa and I ran to the fabric stores in Boise while Mike brought the kids home to get ready for bed and when we arrived he already had the big tent set up on the deck and the kids were settling in for good night of not sleeping. We did have to include a warning that today was great and not all summer days will be that full of fun. But a great start to our first full week of no school.

Overheard

Kristin: "Hey, Al, while I've got the shortening out would you like a bit?"

Alyson: "No thanks!" (LOL)

Alyson: "Kris, I've got to apologize for not thinking to offer you some dirt while I was gardening the other day."

more LOL


P.S. If you don't find this funny you don't have the appropriate schema. Not to worry. Just move on. :0)

The Retiring of 2008's Favorite Phrase

I've decided that it is time to retire my favorite phrase from 2008. When we are Aspen and commenting on Keegen's brillance Ashlee responded "He's a freakin genius." It was quickly the fav new phrase around the Tolman/Fitzgerald house and adapted to various situations, usually after the kids were asleep or out playing. But after Cailah yelled out "its was just raining, but now its FREAKIN RAINING" in the parking lot outside the dollar store, I've decided it's time to retire the jersey and let it go. But it still totally makes me laugh and I don't want to forget it, so now it is recorded for time and posterity, when they are old enough to read it. :0)

Character Day

Today was dress up as your favorite book characher day at school. Braydon was Nate the Great. Isn't he GREAT! Abby was a fabulous Pippy Longstocking , alas, she ran of and caught the bus before I snapped a picture of her. We'll have to recreate it for Halloween, until then. . .