Ten on Tuesday

1. About a month ago (actually the day before Easter) Lorelei got her first big girl haircut. Mama forgot her camera but at least had her phone to snap a photo of this momentous occasion. And I am happy to report that the back of her hair is starting to curl like Kelsea's did!

2. We had such a lovely time visiting the Vuoso Family's new digs, that we had to carry Kelsea out the door (crying). I at least got a couple photos of them playing at their nearby park.

3. Currently reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and with just 4 chapters left we will be moving on to James and the Giant Peach. Such a nice change to be reading chapter books!

4. Currently listening to A Fine Frenzy and Greg Laswell's new CDs.

5. I got an early Birthday (& Mother's Day, Anniversary, Christmas, etc) gift last month.

6. I took Kelsea to see the Dragon movie on Saturday. I loved it. Kelsea told me she liked it but did not want me to buy it when it came out on DVD. I think the dragons may have been a bit too intense for her. But no dragon nightmares so far, so I chalk that up as a win!

7. We got these taken for Mother's Day gifts this year. Sort of a painful experience with me having to leave the studio since Lorelei only wanted to climb in my lap. Of course leaving didn't solve anything, since she just wanted to run all over the place. And then Kelsea got tired of sitting there waiting on her sister and told the photographer she would only take two more photos. All I could hear was Wallis shouting (talking loudly that is) Kelsea smile, Lorelei sit down, Lorelei come back here, Kelsea smile at the camera, Lorelei stay etc. So it's a miracle we even got these!

8. Despite my other gift, Wallis got me this for my Birthday. It arrives next week-yippee! I will now be able to check my friends blogs and watch TV at the same time--ultimate laziness!

9. I had a lovely Mother's Day thanks to my wonderful husband who let me sleep in 'til 0730 (yes that is sleeping in), made me french toast, watched the kids while I had a 90 minute massage (heaven) and cooked the entire family a mexican fiesta (sangria and homemade salsa included). Thanks my love!

10. And I will leave you with just a few of my many attempts at getting a Mother's Day photo with my girls.

Kelsea trying to squeeze the love out of Lorelei

Lorelei trying to wiggle her way off my lap to freedom

Two of us are at least smiling and looking at the camera...

We can see all of our eyes! This one will have to do...

At least Kelsea wanted to take some with her Mama. Maybe someday Lorelei will too...