Go Pokes!!

We had a great time visiting Stillwater for the OSU vs. KU game on October 8 this year. OSU scored 70 points to KU's 28---a blow away! It was a great day, although we could have done without the downpour right after half time. M&M loved meeting Bullet, tailgating with Ms. Kathy and Mr. Andy, and seeing the band/cheerleaders. And, saying they liked their painted cheeks is definitely an understatement! Big M's Kindergarten class pet, Marvin the Monkey, joined us for all of the festivities and had quite a lot to write about in his weekend journal. We are all so excited that OSU is having a great football season!

Sunflowers!!

The little sunflower seed grew and grew and grew! If you need an easy, fun gardening project, then we've got one for you! The girls had so much with the tiny seeds that eventually grew into the sunflower plants in our front flower beds. Unbelievably, the sunflowers reached the eaves of the house and the flowers were very large. Once the seeds in the center of the flower had matured, Charley cut the flower off of the plant and roasted the shells/seeds. They tasted just like the ones you would buy at the store and it was so much fun for the girls to see the whole process! And, they were super simple to grow!

Here's the site Charley used: http://www.ehow.com/how_6210301_salt-roast-sunflower-seeds.html

Camping at the Zoo

Charley took Big M to the Tulsa zoo for an overnight camping experience a couple of weekends ago. The "Starry Safari" was a lot of fun for her, although we didn't exactly have the best weather for camping! She loved the extra time at the zoo without a lot of other people. No waiting for the carousel or the train. And, you can't beat an ooey, gooey s'more!

I'm not sure how fun it would be getting a morning wake-up from one of these guys!

Fun on the Carousel

First Day of School 2011

The M&M girls both had a great first day of school. Big M started Kindergarten with Mrs. Pearson. Little M became an Orange Tiger at the Lord's Little Army Preschool. Big M rode the bus home for the first time that day...stressed Mama out a little, but everything worked out fine. We've finally got the bus routine down, I think! It was a good day, although sad for Mama. Can't belive my M&M girls are growing up so quickly!!

Heading out the door for school on 8/25/11.

Big M and her friend, Miraya, are both in Mrs. Pearson's class!! Both girls are excited.

Little M, Miraya, and Big M enjoy looking at books on the reading bench in Mrs. Pearson's classroom.

Little M heading into her new Orange Tiger room. She's enjoying her days with Mrs. Melissa and Mrs. Colleen!

Summer Sunflowers

It's hard to believe that the tiny seeds we planted in a cup earlier in the spring have now grown into these huge sunflower plants. This photo was taken of the M&M girls a couple of weeks ago with Big M's friend, Reese. The sunflower plants have now grown to about 6 feet tall. We're waiting on the actual flowers to open up, but it's been amazing seeing their growth.

California Vacation 2011

We just wanted to share a few of our favorite photos or moments from our recent vacation to the Los Angeles area...we had such a great time visiting friends and family. Big M loved the beach, Little M not so much, but it was still a fun vacation anyhow. Hope you enjoy!

Pose on the Santa Monica Pier

Ring Around the Rosie with Samantha




A Tricycle Built for Two--Big M and Charlotte





Mama and Little M getting ready to ride the Southern Railroad at Griffith Park




Big M's attempt at a sand castle

All of us!!!

Playtime in the sand

Big M running in the shallow water and sand

Little M takes a snooze during our oceanside bike ride

The end of Route 66 on the West Coast at Santa Monica Pier

On the Santa Monica Pier overlooking the beach crowd and Pacific Ocean

Last Day of Tennis for Big M!

For the past 3 weeks, Big M has been taking tennis lessons at LaFortune Park. While we've had to get up early on our summer mornings and it definitely hasn't been cool (today it was 101 degrees when we left lessons at 9:15 am!!), she has definitely had a great time. She has learned so much and seems excited to continue learning how to play. I know her Dad is thrilled that she's learning to play! We met some other nice kids and Moms and hope to see them again at some tennis lessons in the future!