Nanny's Closet

Nanny's closet is the best place to be...She loves it here! Once we enter the door of Nanny's house she is off and running. "Shoesies, shoesies, shoesies..." We know Nanny probably isn't thrilled with the messy closet she deals with once we are gone( I know my own drives me nuts), but the joy of seeing Tirzah smile is worth it to her.


Tirzah will sit there almost the whole time we are visiting. Taking each "Floppy" off their shelf and trying them all on. One pair is not quite good enough- no she takes them all out and tries to carry them nicely to the other room. Next she'll try them all on for us and show her treasure finds.


Then of course are Nanny's purses as well. This current pictured trip she came running out of the closet screaming," Pink, pink, pink!" There was a pink purse way up high on the shelf- and do you think Nanny said no?- NO WAY! Nanny was off and running (yes running on her sore foot and all :) ) to please the little, red headed, purse freak!

I sit and watch and wonder..." Was I allowed to make such a mess?- No way!" This pleasure of destruction and joy is reserved only for precious grandbabies.

Tirzah says," Thanks Nanny beans."

Gotta Go Back, Back, Back to School...

School has begun... I am still in shock at the early start this year. Why is it schools seem to start earlier and earlier each year? As previously blogged we have enrolled the kids into Escondido's Classical Academy this year. A new experience to let someone else be in control of the lesson plans. I have had to do a lot less thinking and planning and a lot more adjusting and reconfiguring our scheduling. Today is day 2 and we still have some kinks to figure out, but we'll get there. I am just so proud of our kiddos. Andy is still a grade ahead of most kids his age- he just began the 5th grade. Our little Rae Rae met with the education specialist and she placed her in 2nd grade language arts- that's writing, reading and grammar and she is just in first grade and 5 yrs old!!! I guess my homeschooling job has gone well so far.
The pictures of the kids are our traditional shot.It was very difficult to get Tiny to smile and open eyes at the same time as you can tell. Each first day we pose in front of the flag- thankful for our freedom to learn and the priviledge to do so at home!

Girl Time!

Diva Rae...One of her family nicknames...She sure knows how to be the center of attention! We had a spa day while Daddy and Andy were gone. We went shopping and she picked out her favorite nail color- pink with glitter-foot scrub, nail decals and more. As I gave her a pedicure she sat in my robe sipping hot chocolate from her great great grandmother's china.
As she sat there and I took the picture I realized once again how blessed I am. See I didn't want girls. I had always dreamed of having a house full of boys. I was raised with three older brothers and thought for sure I'd have no clue what do with a girl. Besides that would take the focus off me as the girl wouldn't it? Ofcourse that is how I thought when I was young. The day the doctor told me I was having a girl I was so overjoyed and excited. I realized God knew what he was doing because deep down I craved that little girl. I looked foward to days like the one pictured, playing dress up and tea party, singing songs and playing paper dolls as my mom did with me.
Not only did I have one but God was so gracious he gave me 2! In the beginning everyone kept classifying Tirzah as the dare devil or the tomboy one I'd have since her redheaded attitude gave her a bit tougher side I guess. NOT A CHANCE though- this one is just as girly! She prefers the shoes and purses to the crowns and princess dresses though. She wants everything pink as well. Each day we strive to find a pink outfit for her to wear so she'll be happy. Whoever said redhead's shouldn't wear pink didn't know what they were talking about because she's a doll in pink!
So God has given me this amazing opportunity to have those girl relationships I didn't have. I never had a sister to play with. I grew up in the suburbs so thankfully I had 2 girlfriends that lived right next to me, but still not in my house. Now I get that- 2 little girls to bring out my own little princess. I can have all the tea parties I want and no one would think I am crazy- I just have two special guests to set up tea for... Want to come? Just let me know, we have tons of princess crowns and boa's you can borrow!

Moonlit prayers part 2

Please be sure to scroll the page and read Part 1 first...
Tonight I remembered right away pre bedtime to go pray by the moon. It was even more amazing tonight- as if God was thanking me for remembering Him. Tonight both girls were with me not just Rae Rae. Precious little Tirzah was ready to go into the house until I said we had to pray for Daddy and Andy. To which she turned toward us and reached for our hands to hold. As I prayed her sweet little self had her head bowed and eyes closed as she murmurmed," Daddy, Andy" over and over til I said amen! I tried to get her picture but once we were done praying she was running in the house. So sweet she is and so excited for tomorrow- Daddy and Andy's return.

The Shoe Queen...

The shoesie love continues...
This girl is all about the SHOES oh and PURSES or any bag she can put things into. The floor of my house is covered with a shoe here a purse there. She walks around carrying gift bags and throws anything inside that will fit. It would be great if she could just get the right things in the right bags... It is really very cute.
She is partial to "floppies" or flip flops as we all know them. Ofcourse they are not her own floppies but that of Rae Rae's- or mine even. You would think she would have a hard time walking, running or dancing in these big shoes, but she doesn't. She has somehow managed to adjust and is able to fill these big shoes. I pray it is a task that will in the future allow her to see others perspectives on life.
These floppies have even made there way to bed with her each and every nap and bedtime. She has to have them on her feet to go to sleep. No teddy bear or blanket, just her floppies. Along side her is "Nanny's Ba" that is Nanny's bag. A purse filled with all the essentials every girl needs at bedtime... sunglasses(and not her cute pink Dora ones but brother's silver boy ones),a cell phone, a notebook and an extra pair of floppies. A few nights ago she even woke up screaming for her phone and glasses! Oh, and we can't forget the baby that stays close by in her carrier. Then there is the gift bag full of the babies belongings. It is a good thing we just upgraded her to a twin bed!
Her other love is an old kid sized beach chair of Rae Rae's that she has now claimed as her own. She has a royal thrown and a kid size rocker, but she LOVES this beach chair. It has to go with her everywhere in the house. She carries it from room to room and sets up her camp spot for the moment. Placing the purse, bag, baby and carrier next to her. Unfortunately, this spot is usually right at the step to our living room so we all have to be careful not to upset her things or be prepared to hear the wrath of Tirzah, for she may be tiny but she is LOUD! Then last night Daddy tells her it is time for bed and begins to help her cart her special belongings to her room for the night and she wants the chair to go as well. I am not sure how, but Daddy managed to put his foot down on that one. I just heard from the other room," No Tiny, there is no way you are going to put that chair in your bed," and for once she actually listened and proceeded off to the bathroom to brush her teeth. I do have a feeling that argument is not over though.
Shoes, purses, babies, bags and a beach chair- she keeps her self busy with these things all day and even over night!