Extreme Makeover Home Edition...

...is doing a home on the street next to Rowan's daycare. So dropping her off and picking her up from daycare today was interesting. Here are a few pictures that I took from my phone.

The second picture (I'm not sure if you can read it..) says Lady Gaga on the bus sign, but as I was strapping Rowan in her carseat, these are the people who walked out of the bus. I haven't watched the show in years, but I think her name is Paige, the one with the pink hard hat. Must have been time to shoot! Sort of cool.

The information I have heard about the family and home is that the dad is a music teacher in one of the local elementary schools. He has 5 children and his wife stays home. Their previous home was 500 sq. feet. And the new home will be 4,000 sq. feet and a two story amongst the previous 500 sq foot homes! Will probably look quite interesting when all is said and done. Might have to drive by when all of the popularity wears off.

We had to sign a release form just in case the kids got filmed while outside playing at daycare, so watch for Rowan! Not sure when the show will air!

Fabulous Sunday...

Today was the best day weather wise we have had in forever. We were able to turn off the air and open the windows, all day long! We could even play outside for an extended period of time without sweating profusely (maybe not Ed, but he would agree the weather was awesome).

This morning we were outside for awhile, then had a great lunch. Ed made a pork butt in the smoker over night, so we had pulled pork sandwiches for lunch. Then took a nap, played a bit inside, then had dinner and headed outside for a little more playtime and conversing with the neighbors. Rowan was not happy when I had to drag her in the house for a bath and bedtime. Hopefully the fresh air today will mean for a sleeping in tomorrow! I can only pray!

We got out the bikes today for a little practice. She still has a lot of work to do. But we did manage to keep the helmet on for a period of time. She hasn't even mastered how to steer her 4-wheeler that she got for her 1st birthday. Sure would make it easier on my not have to help her maneuver out of her nooks due to her lack of steering! Oh well! Someday!

Ed also decided to hang the signs up in the garage that we have been storing for years. I am now afraid to have the garage open when playing outside during the day. Can't wait for the first cop to drive by and ask where we got all these signs from. Clearly we bought them at a garage sale! Better yet, my husband bought them before I knew him! Ha! Perfect!

Where's your...

...foot, mouth, nose, hair, ear, tongue, belly, teeth...

The only way I can get the girl to look at the camera for a picture these days. Still super cute!

Farmer's Market

...in Appleton.

We have been frequenting the market in Appleton for at least the last month, every Saturday. This week I braved the embarrassment of taking pictures. I wasn't the only one with a camera, although the others were probably working for a newspaper or something. Who cares!

The flowers are always amazing every week too, I can't believe the number of people who purchase those. We are there for the veggies and mini donuts! Rowan generally stays in her stroller for the first half of the trip, and then likes to get out and wander with us, and snack of course. They usually have fresh cheese curds too.

Packages...

This week we received our second blog book that I created. This one was much less work thanks to the collaging of pictures. The first book was Rowan's 1st Year, and from now on they will just be family books (Smith Family Connection) hopefully yearly if I can keep up.

I know I just posted about Rowan's flower girl dress, but I received it in the mail the next day. And I didn't think the web pictures were easy to see, so I took a few of my own. Haven't tried it on yet. We have time for that!

Random likes these days...

First of all, Tinkerbell aka Bell, has got to be worn out from all of the playing she gets these days. Good bye Baby Signing Time, hello Tinkerbell. It is perfect though when you just need a little quiet time.

Blankets....heaven forbid we have 1 or 2 blankets out, we need them all out, all of the time. They are carried all over the house. Frequently covering up which ever animal/doll is taking a nap, and sometimes Mom and Dad too.

Then there are the cups we are using up from the many 2 year birthday parties this year. We use them for snacks most days. And why not sit in the corner of your room, in a tote not meant for a 2 year old. Hey, whatever floats your boat honey!

Surprise Visit...

..we don't get these often since we don't have any family or friends really in the area yet.

But who says they have to live in the area.

Grandma and Grandpa Knutson, Aunt Amanda and Uncle Mitchell made a surprise visit today. They took the day off to do the Lambeau Field tour and stop in for a visit. This was all of their first times here (except Amanda). So Rowan gave them the grand tour and entertained them for about an hour. She sure is goofy!