Stories and Pics

We took the kids out shopping one saturday with their left over birthday money. In the car I gave them both a quarter, and told them this was what they had to spend. They had to learn to hang onto it, and explained to them to spend it wisely. 

This story perfectly explains the difference between boys and girls. Because before we even got to the store Miley had spent her money 3 times over in her head, and Scotlin had already decided not to spend his, but save it instead. 

While we shopped around it was hard for Miley to make her selection. She heavily weighed her pros and cons, went back and forth many times with her choice of toys and how to properly spend her money. Scotlin found one little hot wheels car and was set. Even when we would show him a whole set of hot wheels cars he would say "no thanks, I already have a car." 

So, I had to laugh and snap this pic as we stood in the checkout line. Miley doing her best to juggle and hang onto all her goods, and Scotlin, happy as can be with his ONE little race car. 

Holidays are a big deal around here. Halloween was a major hit, and the kids still talk about it now. Lately they have been climbing on a broomstick and running through the house together, giggling and laughing themselves silly. 

They can't stop talking about our christmas traditions, and even though I am not quite ready for it, the two of them (with help from their dad) have ganged up on me, and are seeing to it that the christmas tree is up before the close of the weekend. 

The kids spent an afternoon with their dad while I was attending a church event this past week. There were many smiles that crossed my face as I went through these pictures on our camera from their day together. Miley wanted to play Princess (As she always does). They built castles with their blocks, and their dad helped them make these awesome crowns so they could both play the part. 

You have no idea how happy it made me to see Scotlin dressed like the King, tie and all... because 9 times out of 10, this poor kid is forced to be a princess.  He's a great sport at playing with an older sister who loves to lead the way and choose the games they play together. Luckily dad was there this time to show him how real men play princess castles. ;)

(Love the soccer balls and footballs on Dooey's Crown. So manly. )

Lucky kids.