Sunday June 6, 2010~ Kimberly today asked "Me how big is love?" I wasn't ready for this question from my 3 year old and before I could answer Clarissa responded with “Kimberly love is as big as you want it to be. There is no real way to measure love." Kimberly also had the measuring tape in her hands. She put it down and hugged Clarissa. SO CUTE I love these girls. Also Clarissa went to Mama Mary’s (my mom's) house to make cookies she measured and poured everything together. She even helped my mom with her oxygen when she needed a break. After they made cookies they drank lemonade and ate the yummy cookies after Papa Ray (my dad) finished mowing the lawn. Today one of my day care mom's came over to give the girls birthday gifts. She went over the top and got them a planting set, cloths, stickers, cabbage patch miniature toys, and a butterfly nets. She also then took both girls to their FIRST MOVIE (in a theater), Marmaduke. The girls had a great time and couldn’t stop talking about the movie when they got home. I’m so happy that they did well for Erica and that the girls enjoyed their first movie. I wish I could have been there but I knew that with having kids there will be several first’s you don’t see.
Wednesday June 9, 2010~ Today was a good reminder of what amazing kids I have. It was 85 degree’s out today and I thought it would be fun to get out the water sprinkler. I got the girls in their swimming suits and rubbed them down in sun screen. We got outside and Kimberly wasn’t very fond of running threw the sprinkler. Clarissa then went over to her and talked to her about how much fun it was. She also showed Kimberly different ways of running threw the sprinkler. Clare then offered to hold Kimberly’s hand and Kimberly was quick to agree. They ran threw several times while holding hands. I was a very proud mom watching from the side as my children solved a problem by using team work. They also were happy to help each other get dressed and undressed in and out of their cloths and swim suits.
Saturday June 12, 2010~ Today was an exiting day when the girls woke up from their naps we took them swimming. They had a blast and were so helpful to each other. They got home and played with their Barbie doll’s for the rest of the night. I love that they enjoy playing with the same things because it makes for less fighting! I love watching them play with their Barbie dolls!
Saturday June 26, 2010~ Today was my dad’s surprise retirement party. We had a great time and everyone enjoyed themselves. It took so much work to pull everything off. Quentin and I put together a slide show and us kids (my brother, sister, me and the 4 grand kids) even did a Salty routine like us “Knapp Kids” used to do. All of us siblings minus my oldest sister were here. She couldn't make it because she just got a new job in
I made this for my dad!
RANDOME NOTE: This summer has been busy and we have had so much going on, but both Clarissa and Kimberly make me happy each moment of each day. I truly have been enjoying the ages 5 and 3 years old.
Sunday July 4, 2010~ Today is the 4th of July and sadly it rained all day so we didn't get to see fire works and we didn't have the parade but we still had a great time with family and friends. The girls looked great in the shirts that they made. Clarissa did her's all by herself but Kimberly got some help from me. I put a picture of Clarissa making her shirt back in June.
Thursday July 8, 2010~ I was checking my e-mails when Clarissa wanted to practice writing her words so I would say a word and she would spell it. She got all of the words right and I was so proud of her. You can tell in this picture that she's proud too.
Friday July 9, 2010~ Today we went to an cubs game and it was both of the girl’s first times ever going. They had a hot dog, French fries, water, and even a cubbie cone J When the game started The camera was right on Quentin and Kimberly for quite a while I didn’t even think to take a picture of the big screen but it was so neat. Clare was bummed because she wanted on the screen too. I told her that it might not happen and that we need to be happy for daddy and Kimberly for being on it. Well who was to know that later on during the game our whole family was on the screen we all waved at the camera and were exited we were all able to share that moment. We went with several of the members from our church family and it was a great time. At the end of the game were AWESOME fireworks and I video taped most of them but tried to take a few pictures between videos.
Saturday July 10, 2010~ Clarissa went to Grand Camp with Papa Ray. Its only an over night but still camp and still fun. The E.D.G.E program (every day God experiences) paid for each of their E.D.G.E members to attend one camp compliments of the program. The only camp that Clarissa could attend was Grand Camp. We asked her who she wanted to take and no surprise she chose Papa Ray. They left at 3:30pm. We where to thankful for their generosity and made sure to send them a thank you with pictures from the trip.
Quentin and I thought it would be fun to take Kimberly fishing at Spring brooke. We didn't catch anything but Kimberly did enjoy trying to fish and then enjoyed the play ground and digging in the sand. She made a few new friends and had a great time. We then got back to town around 6:30pm and brought my mom some dinner. Kimberly and I enjoyed some as well and Quentin went off to work on a few things at home before coming back to pick us up. We got home and Kimberly wanted to go camping since she knew Clarissa was and we just were on a camp ground. I said OK and we set up the tent in the back yard. We bought a small char coal grill for a “fire pit” and we blew up the air mattress so we could get settled in for a night of camping in the back yard. I took so many pictures and even some video from the night. It
did start raining at 4:30am and we did get a little wet but thank goodness we were on an air mattress. We had a BLAST and only used the house when necessary.
Tuesday July 13, 2010~ Well today was day two of swim lessons and Kimberly swam a short distance with out any help. She did go I was very proud of her and she even told me “mommy I want to do it again please!” Clarissa is doing marvelous in swim lessons as well and is doing more than was expected of her. The only thing is she needs to get more comfortable in the deeper water but that is something we can work on. We planted a garden this year and its been so fun and doing so well Quentin and I have decided to grow a few more things next year. I’m so excited to be growing pumpkins this year. I tried last year but they didn’t do well at all but I took some pictures while outside today and the garden is growing wonderfully and the pumpkin vines are all over. This summer has really flown right by. I’m so happy that this year we have been able to do as much as a family. Our vacation and mini weekend vacations have made this year such a wonderful year. This year is still not over yet and we hope to add more. We are going to oceans of fun with sister and her daughter on the second to last weekend of this month. Then next month will be our 6th wedding anniversary and Quentin’s sister’s wedding. Well anyway a few little things from the Painter Clan!
Side note: I'm not posting pictures from swim lessons here since I don't have permission to post pictures of the other kids in them.
July 24, 2010 Saturday~ We are in Kansas City and at 10:30am and left for Oceans of Fun with my sister and her daughter!!! The girls kept talking about what they wanted to play with and do. We knew that several things the girls would be to young for but there would also be several things they could do. They went down several water slides and where all over the place laughing and smiling. Clare did get stuck in one of the water slides but one of the workers went down and helped her. She still went down a few more water slides despite getting stuck. The wave pool was awesome, crazy, floating fun! My niece acted like she was floating away and Kimberly, Clare, and I had never been in a wave pool before so our first set of waves was quite funny. We then got the hang of it for the next two sets of waves. We had a yummy picnic and then had a few little problems getting back into the park but all 6 of us got back in to finish some fun. The girls enjoyed the pirate ship while Quentin and I went on the highest water slide in the park. In one tube you can fit 4 people (perfect for our family in the future) We were put in a float with 2 other people and we had a great time. I seriously felt as if I was going to fall out of the inner tube. After we went on it I told Quentin that my sister needed a turn and since Quentin started getting a headache he stayed with the kids and then Megan and I went on it. This time it was just the two of us. Clarissa and the other girls wanted to go back and go down one more slide but we saw rain clouds forming. As we started to put the life jackets on we saw lighting. We figured that we could let them each go down one more time and then leave. Well then the crashing thunder and MORE lighting. We then knew we needed to leave. It was 4:00pm too so we had a a good 5ish hours in the park. We then had to return keys and get all the way back to the van but then rain started coming. Quentin was still waiting in line but motioned us to get going fast and he would catch up. We then made a long chain of little hands and 2 adults. The rain and lighting was scary and I even screamed along with the kids because it was so loud. The rain started coming down harder and after a little while Quentin showed up we each grabbed a child and RAN to the van. It was pelting rain on us. We got back to my sister's house and each girl got to pick a movie to watch. Kimberly chose Barbie in a Mermaid tale, Alina picked Little Mermaid, and then Clare chose Toy Story. Then we all ate dinner then cake left over from my nieces 4th birthday that was on July 17th. Then off to bed for everyone.
Sunday July 25, 2010~ We headed down to my sister's pool and the girls had a blast swimming, splashing, and playing in the out door pool. Quentin stayed on dry land to take pictures and relax before our 3 hour drive home. We headed back for pizza hut for lunch and when we got back I enjoyed talking to my sister on the back patio while the girls played inside with Quentin supervising. We shared some special stories and after an hour (or so) We went back inside so I could get things ready for the trip home. We left around 4:00pm but not before exchanging hugs, kisses, and a few I'm going to miss you tears. Us girls are going camping with dad/Papa Ray the second week of September. Its always nice when we know the next time we will all be together again. I truly wish we lived closer!!!
Monday August 2, 2010~ Today was the first day of vacation bible school. Clarissa will be the only child attending this year because Kimberly has to wait till she's 4. A family friend will be picking her up and bringing her home and it is a true blessing for her to help us out. I also wanted to add that a friend of Kimberly's (they met at story hour) had her mom call me and see if she wanted to attend the after noon bible school with her. Kimberly got excited and knew that Clarissa was in bible school so she felt very special attending bible school with one of her fiends.
As I watched Clarissa and Kimberly sleep I remember earlier years with them. Rocking them to sleep packing away clothes as they grew and even watched several first’s that I still experience to this day and I hope those never stop. They change so much in ever single moment the way they say things, their mannerisms, and even the way they handle different situations. My children are not babies anymore they are young ladies growing like wild flowers in a meadow, and just like those flowers each tiny detail is so beautiful and unique for words and you can spot your most precious flowers out of the entire meadow. My love for my daughters is beyond words. I’m already proud of them and I'm their biggest fan. When people tell me how wonderful my girls are I smile and know that God gave me the best kids I could have ever dreamed of. They are beyond what would describe as beautiful and outstanding. My tiny blessing growing and learning with each day THEY are my heart walking around the world. Quentin is the most understanding and loving man. He is my everything and to this day I get butterfly’s knowing that he loves me. My wonderful little family in the small town in Iowa isn't much to some but to me they are the greatest treasure. Thank you God for showing me that miracles do happen and happily ever after never ends.
Thursday August 26, 2010~ Today Kimberly climbed up on Clarissa’s bike and wanted to ride it so I took it outside to see what she would do and who would have known she rode her bike down past our neighbor’s house and then came back WOW she’s only 3 years old and can ride a big bike.
And then I started my blog on August 14, 2010. It just so happened to be on our 6th wedding anniversary. I hope you enjoyed our Precious Painter Moments.
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