a peek into our week

i'm not sure why caroline is so sassy in this picture.  maybe the bow?  

 my mom came for a visit and we had the best time with her.   we went to our children's museum which was such a hit that we have already returned less than a week later.  

i love how my girls look outdoorsy in this picture.  just like a recent one of me, you can't tell they are maybe 2 feet off the ground.   

it is a new museum which means state of the art touches.  i am still in awe of the thought behind every tiny detail.   

we have yet been to a race but we can't really escape nascar in this city.   

this girl gets carried away into pretend play.  i love that.  

i try not to think about how many germs are laced in the moon sand.   

caroline being a goof.  

caroline being cuddly.  

now that my mom has left caroline constantly says, "mimi, bye."

kinsley was determined to get through a long book.  so impressed.  

mr. safety himself had zero idea my monkey was doing this inches from him.  it may be my favorite picture of all time.   

this is the only picture i got on the fourth of july.  i don't even know myself anymore.   

this is a chalkboard in hallie's room.  it is the first time she wrote a sentence and sounded it out independently.  i was able to read it perfectly without her telling me.  any guesses?  

The little girl saw a rainbow.   

the fourth of july marked exactly one year since we first rolled into charlotte.  it seemed appropriate that we marked the occasion by unpacking some more boxes.