The Searcher

Chloe lost her first tooth yesterday. By lost I mean she really lost it. About 30 minutes after we pulled it out she was with us scouring the carpet for the lost tooth. I even went as far as to disassemble the sink workings to make sure it didn't fall down the drain (note to self: pedestal sinks are a big NO, talk about hard to maintenance) We didn't find it and Chloe was distraught. Through her sobs she said something about getting a serger. "Whats a serger?", we asked. "No a SEARCHER", she said. We asked what a searcher was . . .

Searcher: A robot machine that looks for stuff for you.

It was hard to keep back the laugh as we explained that right now a "searcher" doesn't exist. Later she explained to us that she could write the tooth fairy a letter explaining the mishap. She's clever, I have to give her that.

So I helped her write a letter and she put it under her pillow. Chloe informed me this morning that the letter was a success and she had a bright shiney quarter to prove it.

Yippie! Two Week Break From Swimming Lessons!

The last day of swimming lessons was today. The kids did great, Chloe's "report card" was exceptional. The instructor commented on how Chloe was comfortable in the water and how long she could float on her back and front. Ainsley did exactly the same as last summer an preformed above expectations on her test. But again, because of her age/maturity, she'll stay in Minnows. It was Fun day at lessons with multiple games and activities for the Minnows and a diving board day for the level 1-3's. Fearless Chloe climed right up the HIGH diving board and jumped right off. Seeing little Chloe do it made everyone brave. Some more pictures www.mybigfamily.com/album70

I'm taking a two week lesson break. We're going to Dry Falls for the 4th and also getting ready for a yard sale so we need to stay home and get ready for those events. Not to mention at $17.00 per kid every two weeks swimming lessons are expensive, even the parks and rec ones. Hopefully in two weeks I can sign them up again.

Comfy?

Moving Right Along

This summer seems to be moving right along. We're so busy with swimming lessons, gymnastics, softball and just being out and about... that not much time is left for sleeping, eating and cleaning. I had Daniel and Ezri over yesterday so they could play with my kids and give their mom a break. I knew my house was bad when they walked in and their eye's got big and they said, "whoa, what happend to your house?" So we buckled right down and I told them no one can play untill the living room is clean enough for me to vacuum. That took care of that, 20 minutes later the living room was finally clean. So now I just need to catch up with the rest of the house. Luckily Friday is the last day of swimming lessons for awhile.


Check out Chloe's hunky swim instructor, Ryan. She's doing well in lessons. She's able to do a front and back float, each for a few seconds. Ainsley is practicing kicking and dunking under the water going for toy animals at the bottom of the pool. Nic and I watch from the side lines, he can't wait to jump in. Wait, maybe that's me who can't wait for him to be in lessons.

Taboo

So many of you know that I have had 2 homebirths and 1 waterbirth (Yes Adam and Matt I am a Hippy). If the subject comes up I make it known... but since my births I mostly keep quiet about my feelings on this subject because it feels taboo when I bring it up. I, in no way, do not wish to present myself as being ANTI hospital birth, but I do feel that in most cases "medical intervention" is not necessary even though (in our culture) it is a step most women take. In my experience with Natural Birthing I was given the same check ups and precautions that other pregnant women go through, If I had anthing abnormal I would of been refered to Obstetrics and been given care from both my midwife and the Doctor. A midwife is an educated health professional that has to be certified and licensed just like any other medical professional. Mostly the difference is the empowerment of the mother's ability to believe, "I can have this baby, it is going to be a fantastic labor." I have recently read a great blog that presents all my feelings on this subject.

Once you get there you have to click on the original article link at the top.
Navelgazing Midwife

Father's Day

Happy Fathers Day to all you Dads, Grandpas, Future Dads, and even Dog Owning "Dads" out there!

Most of all Happy Fathers Day to My Hubby, Kenny :)

As you can see Kenny got a new monitor for Fathers Day, It's all pretty and new. Look at the crappy one in the corner there it's replacing.

We also spent the afternoon and evening at Ken and Joans house picking cherries, hanging out and eating pizza. The tree is 99% empty and the kids are exhausted. Bummer to discover all the cherries had little worms in them, had to toss them all in the trash can.

Nic's toenail is hanging on by a thread, brings new meaning to the word hang nail. It should fall off any minute now. Nic says, "yucky, ouch"

Oh ya, almost forgot completely... I've updated www.flarinfoundry.blogspot.com.

Megan's Graduation

So this crazy girl (kenny's cousin of course :) ) graduated on Saturday from Central Valley High in Spokane... It was a long trip, but a great party! We love Megan and wish her the best of luck at the start of her college career. I've got a few pictures here from the celebrations but you can link to www.mybigfamily.com for more.