My roommate, Frank. he has been in my room for quite a while now, but we have an agreement that he will remain on the ceiling or wall and not come near me, my things, or bed....it was a great relationship but i was not the least bit upset when the wonderful Super Mom came and smashed Frank. Ok, a tear was shed but I'm over it.
Little Daisy. I don't like dogs much, but she is quite precious.
you pet her and she falls asleep....ohhh so stinkin cute.
This week was full of fun...
Saturday was the Perkin's (CAT) 75th anniversary celebration. We got to tour the plant as well as participate in the family fun adventure that was set up outside. There were "air jumpy things", carousels, teacups, a train, face painting, mini golfing, games, tractors, food....and much much more. If it had not rained we would have been able to enjoy the festivities much longer, but when in England, there is not much else that one can expect... So we went out to dinner at a family favorite restaurant, Frankie and Bennie's. It was quite exciting. It rained that evening, so Cathy and I took Sophie and the dogs on a walk where we allowed Sophie to jump in puddles. She had more fun that I have ever seen anyone have in mud puddles.
And dressing up is a constant entertainment at the Duffy house. Especially with Sophie.
Sunday was family day. Happy Father's Day Daddy Kevin. We attended a small group cookout for Father's Day. The group that Kevin and Cathy meet with weekly through the church is compiled of 4 couples from the neighborhood who all brought their families to hang out. It was very relaxing and great to meet more people from the area. And the girls had a great time playing with their friends. Emily is one of the young ones who lives down the way. She has become another kid in the family and a joy to be around.
Monday was SICK day here at the Duffy House. Two girls stayed home for the day with fevers. Lets just say, not fun! But there were lots of naps taken throughout the day...mostly Cathy and Daisy :o) forgive me :o)
And Tuesday it was back to school and a normal day for me and Cathy. But she and I went to Nene Park with Sophie Ann to play after she got out of school. It was great to relax a bit, while i got more practice driving.
Wednesday, I got to take Sophie to school all by myself. Yes i have driven before but never alone....and i made it to her school and back unassisted. Then Cathy had bookclub at Ahdonna's house. I drove with here there, then left to pick Sophie up from school. No TOMTOM to help me (that is a navigation device that everyone relies on here). Getting to the school was not a problem, but returning to Ahdonna's house was quite interesting since it is in a completely different area that I am not use to driving in. But after getting lost, and finding myself on a one lane road in the middle of a field, I used my amazing sense of direction to get back to Sophie's school and head out to attempt to find the correct exit on the roundabout. It was found, and we made it back to Ahdonna's. I was quite proud of myself. That night was babysitting for the Kiesers.
Thursday, Cathy and I went downtown and did a bit of shopping by the mall. The shops here are AMAZING and full of goodies. we also saw the Cathedral which is HUGE and beautiful. Pictures will come soon but it under construction right now so they pictures would not be very glamorous. After getting the girls from school, Suzanne came over for a play date and a bit of babysitting. Then it was off to Brittney's swim lessons, and a night with me and the girls. Ice Cream included!! They were wonderful.
Whitney's Daycare
And today, Friday....it has been quite the week. A new family from the states is moving to town, so it is the duty of all the other ISE wives to take the newcomer out to lunch. but in order for this to be successful, someone has to watch all the children who are not in school....ME. I have mastered the 6 children....but today was a challenge. I had Gwen, Drake, Sophie, Eden, Kendall and Cameron (twins), Andrew, Casen, Triston, Leah, and Annalise....all under the age of 7. I never thought i could handle 11 children (not in a camp setting) and learn all of their names while attempting to keep them alive. It was quite amazing and full of entertainment, never a dull moment. I survived and then headed home to spend evening with my loves....Sophie and Brittney. And I definitely am ready for a night of rest.
Annalise eating the dinosaur....yummy yummy
Sophie and Kendall hanging out and having a good ole time
Kendall....I'm pretty sure she could pass as my own....and check out that beautiful Grin and big blue eyes (your girls are beautiful Amy!)
Kendall's twin sister Cameron with curls for days
Annalise, Tristen, Casen, and Andrew....four of the 5 children from one family...and they are expecting another in 6 months....You are my Hero Marti...and Drake is in the background chillin.
Sophie decided that the construction hats are like skates....I cannot believe i made it though a day of babysitting 11 kids and NO blood was shed....that is success
Casen acting like the pillow from the couch in a car....they DESTROYED Andy and Holli's house....I would normally say Sorry Holli, but I cleaned it up :o)
Eden, who didn't want her mom to leave, was attached to me the whole day. and a lunch time she decided it was fun to share her food with me....by letting me see it. She is too cute for words.
Leah, mouth full of chips, decided to tell me how she felt about her sandwich....she didn't like it
Gwen, fresh from a nap and still willing to share her dolly....I think she was quite suprised to wake up to a house full of kids.
Who is that under that sheet.....the ghost of Whitney's Daycare......scary
OHHH It is just Sophie....and the cutest picture of her at that
A night in with me and the girls...Mom and Dad went out so we made cookies, watched Highschool Musical and ate popcorn before bed. They LOOOVE their big sister Whitney. And they are convinced that i really am a Duffy. They even tell people I am Whitney Duffy and Write Whitney Duffy on all of the picture they draw for me. It is quite the imagination they have.
