We finished up some delicious watermelon this week. The kids had picked out "a prize winning melon" and they did an excellent job...delicious. It was the sweetest one that I have tasted. Katherine helped to cut it up and serve to our guests that night.
Regan chillin' on her bed with a VERY playful little kitten. When she wants to be loved she is super sweet, but when she is in the mood to play, there is no stopping her :)
Katherine has been waiting and waiting and waiting to see a full moon. She watches for it on her calendar, but every time a full moon comes around, we seem to have rain storms or something. It was finally a clear night. It was just the two of us. It was really big and bright and she took pictures of it on the iPod. We didn't stay out too long because she had a headache, something that is becoming more frequent...hoping she doesn't get that from her mama. I'm hoping it's been due to some late nights.
"See, I'm so sweet."
We went to McDonald's for lunch. I asked for salt and this is what they gave me! I sure hope they didn't think I was actually going to use all of that :) Outside the kids wanted a picture by the box of chicken. You can't really read it in the picture, but it says "Caution. Contents may contain bones." So they thought they should be in the box.
Growing up! He was SOOO excited for his very first class and very first name tag! :)
He is taking an art class for 3 weeks this summer. It is every day, Monday through Friday. He did great until Friday when he cried. He had gone to bed late the night before so I think he was just tired. He's never had to go to a real class before. It's been good for him. He's learning more than just art. He's learning that we will always come back for him.
His masterpiece.
Regan and a handful of others were allowed to test early for the next belt. She was so excited! Most of the "early testers" were the lowest two belts. She was one of four higher belts. She is now on a mission to study and work hard to get the next belt at the end of the summer.
My blue belt girl.
Benjamin went to the test to support his sister. His coaches almost didn't recognize him with the long hair and the hat :)
She didn't find out until she was DOING the test which kick she had to use to break the board.
I was impressed.
Lauren (far left) in her swim class. Little miss social was playing under the water with her little friend every time the coach turned his back. She is getting better at swimming though and having a great time in the process!
So this is my cultural shot of the week. If you go into any bookstore here you will find people sitting on the floor everywhere reading books. They just come and hand out and read books and then go home. I turned around and found my baby girl fitting right in :)
Silly girl...wearing all her belts at one time...she's running out of space on her body. haha!
Oh yes, and my second cultural shot...five girls under one tiny umbrella hoping NOT to get a tan. I particularly like the girl wearing a mask and pants and a jacket in this stifling heat.
This was the day that Hudson cried in class. They asked if he wanted his sister to come sit with him. Lauren was happy to get a free art class out of it :)
More cultural shots...a lady drying her food in the little ally.
This is one of Lauren's good friends in her dance class. Lauren takes ballet and has been asked to take another type of dance in the fall. We are thinking about it. This little girl is in the other class, too.
It was so sweet because during their break time the little girl was teaching Lauren how to go down into a bridge position. Lauren had not learned it before, so the little girl was telling her that she would not let her fall. I love the second picture because once she got into the position, the little girl went as far off to the side as she could and told me to take Lauren's picture.
Yes, I have seen many more on a bike than this, but for some reason this one just stood out to me. Maybe it's because the girl and the mom are actually on the same seat. It does not look comfortable to me.
OK. If you have ever been to anywhere in Asia you will know that motorcycles are everywhere. Well, the motorcycle taxis here will rest on their bikes while they are waiting for someone to come get a ride. I had to take this picture. Hudson said he was one of those motorcycle drivers and he was waiting for someone to need a ride. Lauren came and asked to go somewhere and he just took off :)
Love this girl. She wanted me to take a picture with her sunglasses on her face and on her head to see which she liked better. (notice it's night time outside) Oh, the kids are so much fun. They keep us busy, but full of fun and great memories...even in the normal every day activities.
