One Dollar's Worth of Happiness

You know, they say in this economy a dollar won't get you anything. I beg to differ. If you agree, then you have never seen a kid with a one dollar snow cone. It is amazing how much happiness one dollar's worth of shaved ice and neon-glow liquid corn syrup can provide!

Rollin', Rollin', Rollin'

All at once, we are mobile. Last week Grandma surprised Rory by sending her a scooter. Then, we went to Iowa for Fourth of July weekend and someone there asked Rory to take a bike home with her! Wow, this kid is riding in style now. Each night after dinner she isn't sure which to start with.

By the way, if anyone is looking for a scooter for the 2-5 year old set, I can't recommend this one enough. It has 3 wheels and is directed by the kid shifting their weight, rather than steering with their hands. It's AWESOME! It's the Mini Kick Scooter by Micro.


Oh, and for those of you who want to know why she's crying in the last picture, BECAUSE SHE'S THREE! But isn't it just hysterical to see her with the helmet, the tutu, and crying?! Yep, I'm sick.

Fourth of July

We headed to Dubuque for the Fourth of July. It was our first trip up since Christmas. Not everyone may know this, but it's been one heck of a spring for my family. My dad had open heart surgery in April and has been recovering all spring with the help of my mom. And two days before we were coming home for the Fourth, Mom took a fall and shattered her ankle, resulting in 4 hours of reconstructive surgery with pins, plates, etc. So, this weekend was spent visiting Mom in her bed, where she has to stay for at least three weeks with an elevated foot.

Rory didn't injure Mom, though, which is good, and she enjoyed, as always, getting to see Kinsey and Kendall.