Fun at the Zoo

Kaycee really wanted to see animals, tigers, bears, elephants (epalempts as she calls them) etc. so we took her to the zoo today. We left Pullman around 3PM or so yesterday and drove all night. Isaac got off from his night shift around 9AM and slept until 3, and I and the kids got everything ready and packed and we headed out as soon as he woke up. We got into UT and my brothers house about 5AM. We slept for a few hours and then went to the zoo. Katy and the kids went and picked Brandon up from work and met us at the zoo and mom and Amy and Sara came a little later after taking care of a few errands. It was a lot of fun. We just hung out most of the afternoon looking at animals and letting the kids play and run around. Kaycee had a lot of fun playing with her cousins and spending time with everyone.




I love this picture because if you look closely you can see Kaycee in the background like she is one of those kids how is always left out and stuck in the back or she is pouting, either way. Alexis is back there playing with her but I guess is behind the tree or ran off for a moment. It is hilarious though.

My Hair Looks Pretty?

It happened. I've had this talk with Kaycee a hundred times dreading the day that she would be curious about cutting her own hair. First of all, it is my stupidity that caused the curiosity. I decided the other night to try the whole bangs thing again. I haven't had bangs for over 10 years, well, maybe a little less. So, thinking that all was good, I left the scissors in my makeup bag sitting on the bathroom sink. Every time I went in there I had a thought to put them higher. Then, I would get distracted and realize after I was busy with something else that I didn't put them away but thought it was all good because Kaycee knows better. I fixed her hair in a ponytail this morning and got busy on the computer before going outside to play. She comes in asking if her hair looked pretty. I thought she had just tried combing it with it in a ponytail and said, yep, did you try to comb it? THEN, I walked into the bathroom and there it was, HAIR, scissors, spray bottle, and a comb. I stayed calm, afterall there was just a little and I couldn't tell that she cut it. As I pulled her ponytail out to fix it gobs of hair came off in my hands. She had cut the top and it was still in the ponytail. She has 80s bangs, high on top of the head and short. The best part of it all, I call her little act "the Alexis" because we have family pictures next week. Her cousin did the same thing to her parents, I think at the same age. BUT, she was smart enough to have a friend cut it and she hacked it good. Thank goodness we will see my mom on Monday and she can try to fix the mess that Kaycee created. Oh joy. I guess she is going back to short hair. I would like to add that I handled this little episode very calmly. I was very proud of myself!



I'll have to get a picture of her hack job and post it as well.

Just Chillin'

I thought this was a cute shot of Kaycee and Bella eating pudding on the steps. I guess boys aren't allowed! Austin is just eating his pudding and could care less.

Back Home

We are back home in Pullman. We had a fun time with Uncle Nickel Pickle but sad that he is gone. Wow, two years is a long time. Kaycee is excited to write letters and send pictures and packages but sad that she can't play Tickle Monster with him for a very long time. We had wonderful experiences with Nick before he left. We were able to attend the temple several times, which Kaycee LOVED. Even though she had to wait in the waiting room with Aunt Sara and Amy. She had a blast just being there and getting pictures by the temple.

We made it back in time for Kember's birthday party. We had planned it before we left but with the drive back from Spokane we were a little worried. Kaycee was glad to play with Kember (her "best fwend") before she left for Utah.