I think fall is here to stay!

And that's ok with me.  The golf season is winding down, the basketball season is just beginning, but best of all, it's time for new clothes!  This was my favorite outfit I had picked out for the girls this past spring.  Thankfully we should be able to wear it a few more times.  Kenzie was not into picture taking today...

It's my turn, stay out of my picture!

Stop it!  You don't like headbands anyways!

Mom!

Can't I just play with Maddie?

There, is this good enough?

Whatever, I'm through.

Khloe on the other hand was all about it!

On...

off...

on...look, no hands!

off...

On...and smiling!  I just can't get enough of this face!

And this is why Khloe never wears headbands :)

A few thoughts...

I had some great memories this morning of tinkering in my grandpa groelsma's basement with him.  It all started when I decided it was time to mop the floor again.  I have a Shark steam mop that I love.  It's fairly easy to push and the floors always a smooth and clean for the 15 minutes before the girls get up from naps.  However, this morning it wouldn't steam.  I know my water has minerals in it and I'm sure they are clogging something up.  So after the girls are in bed tonight I will take it apart and see what I can find.  I can't do any more damage to it, it doesn't steam any longer.  My grandpa was a fix-it man, same with my dad.  But I can remember working in the basement with grandpa on several things, my favorite tool of his was the hand drill.  I hope my girls will have fond memories like those some day too.  As for the mop, I feel like I have pretty good odds.  I fixed my 1st sewing machine, as well as my 2nd.  I've completely taken apart my vacuum and put it back together using all the parts, so I feel like I've got somethings going for me...I know dad, I should stop while I'm ahead.  I'll let you know how it goes later.

While I dream about taking apart my mop, my girls and I enjoyed the beautiful weather today.

I wish you could hear her giggling!

Kenzie had more fun circling the pool and tasting the water.

New shoes!

I took the girls with me to run a couple errands today and stop in to visit daddy.  It's always exhausting, but I know they love getting out and riding in the shopping cart and seeing new people/sights and of course, seeing daddy!  But my favorite part of the day, Khloe walked holding my hand all the across the parking lot at Aldi!!!!  That means I only had to carry Kenzie (only b/c her shoes are still a little big) and I didn't have to run and get a cart first leaving my girls in the car.  Yay for small steps!!

When we got home I just couldn't resist snapping a few pictures in their adorable outfits+ruffly socks and shoes!

She tried eating it and thought she was absolutely hilarious...must take after mommy

who, me?  nope, I didn't pull that flower off

They are loving their new-found freedom...so am I!

And I thought the dog was annoying when she followed me around,
this thing hasn't left my side all afternoon!

But I don't want to go inside!

It's a dog life...

I know I've been blowing up my blog lately, but the girls are hilarious at this stage.  They talk all the time, walk all over and love sharing with the dog.  I would facebook these, but they are way better when I can put them in succession.  So, here you go...

It's so fun in here, come join us!

 Round 1:  Purse snatching

Got it back!

 Kenzie originally had the purse.  She brought it to Khloe, who of course tried to take it.  Kenzie got it back and took off...round and round around Khloe.  Gloating and laughing that she had the purse.

Na-na-na-na-na...I got the purse

Pride cometh before the fall...she hasn't learned that one yet

Concentrating is always easier with the tongue out

Mine, all mine.

Round 2: Desserts for all after lunch

Even Maddie got an after lunch treat today, but...
...she thought Khloe's banana cracker looked tastier.

Just one bite, that's all I want...come on...please.

As you can see, Khloe watches TV like daddy, not even noticing the dog drooling.

Seriously, it can't be gone.

Here Mads, you can lick up the crumbs.

Round 3: baby love

Giving kisses, I promise I'm not trying to eat the baby...

Have a great day, from our living room to yours!

i got this!

...and we have a climber, life just got a little more fun!

What's up?   No, I don't need any help.  I'll do this myself.