First Ponytail

I'm going to pretend that it hasn't been almost two weeks since the last time I posted. And I do have some back-posting to do but it'll have to continue to wait a little while longer. Things have just been crazy and I've been wrapped up in other things which has made me too tired to post when I actually have the time to do it. So part of it is my laziness, and part of it is life just being too busy right now. Anywho....

How adorable does Mallory look with her first ponytail!?! She is such a cutie - and yes I'm biased but it's confirmed when complete strangers comment on it as well!

Back to School Picnic

Mallory and I tagged along with Jamie and Kaylee this evening to Kaylee's back to school picnic. We got there not too long after it started and there were already lots of other families spread across the grass. After picking our spot and spreading out our blanket, we quickly ate our Subway sandwiches as not to delay play-time any longer than necessary. Mal wanted nothing more than to follow her BFF Kaylee around wherever she went but because there were so many other kids vying for Kaylee's attention as well, monster elected me to be her sidekick when cousin was too busy. We all enjoyed ourselves this evening, especially when they started handing out ice cream cups with the fun little wooden spoons - memories relived and memories created.

Cousin Time: Duckie-Style

Frozen Trance

After picking Mal up from daycare this evening we jetted over to the bank before they closed. In the same shopping center as the bank there is a Jamba Juice, one of monster's favorite places to visit. I don't give in to her pleads often but because it was so hot outside, and because she was being so patient inside the bank, I decided to surprise her by saying yes when she asked for it as we were leaving the bank. She was in a frozen trance for a good 10 minutes; only breaking her silence a few times to tell me how much she loves Jamba Juice.

So Stylin'

Saturday Evening Stroll

She Seems to Agree

Monster came down with a bug of some sort yesterday so we've been laying low to rest up and get better. And with outside temperatures over 100° what better way to keep Mal's fever down than with an ice cold Popsicle. She seems to agree.

I Hate That Hound

I have always loved animals. Like most kids declare at a point in their young life, I wanted to be a vet when I grew up. Obviously that didn't happen, but my adoration for animals still holds true. And if you were to ask me, "Are you a dog-person or a cat-person?", I would simply say, "I'm a person who loves animals*." (*not to be confused with reptiles or bugs)

However, there is this lady that lives a few houses down from us who has an older beagle that I don't love so much. In fact, I hate that hound. She takes him on early morning walks every day (weekends included) and crosses in front of our house both coming and going. The ENTIRE time she is walking that dog, he is barking/howling at the top of his lungs. Not at anyone or anything, just does it. Constantly. And it's awful sounding. Mallory doesn't like him either; he's woken her up many times and she always cries when it happens. Stupid dog.

In more positive doggie-related news, how intelligent does Leo look with glasses on - I think it fits his breed well. He puts up with a lot of shenanigans from this family!