Advancement

August brought a new term at Discovery Lane.  The new term brought advancement for one Isabella Cain.  She is now in "the big class," as she calls it.

For two weeks now, all I have heard is how she is now big enough to play on the "big" playground. She so wanted me to come to watch her play on the big playground.  Well, lucky for me, this was that day.

Blessed to have had the opportunity to watch happiness in action. Bella felt like a million dollars showing off on her big playground.  I have to say - playing hero to this little girl is the best job in the world.

Swing Back

Bella tore at our heart strings as she used her baby swing to put her baby doll to sleep. How sweet the memories of our Baby Bella swinging in her swing.

Playdoh with Nana

Fun times with Nana.  When the parents are away, the girls will play.

How We Roll

When it comes time to fall asleep, this is how we roll.  Nothing like a good snuggle on the couch to fall asleep.

Shoe Shiner

This is why our kids amaze us.  Bella gets dressed for church but laments that her boots are dirty.  Without comment, Skyler grabs the stool and a rag and proceeds to shine her boots like a pro.

Where do they come up with this stuff?  Skyler was proud to show off his buffing skills and Bella was stunned at what big brother could do.

Me?  I just stand back and shake my head.  Where do they come up with this stuff?   Here's to the dream that they always get along so well.

Dance is Her Thing

And yes, she can fold wash cloths also.

Pump It Up - Bella Style

Yet another reason I'm confident Bella will grow up to be a self sufficient girl.  She has yet again demonstrated her determination to handle her own fix-it's in life.

Never mind the air pump is hooked up to the pedal.  At this stage of life, it's the determination that counts. Knowledge is secondary.

Some Assembly Required

Three words I despise.  Good thing Deborah and the kids know how to make a game of it.  Their efforts assembled a wonderful cushion box for the deck.    Thanks fam.

Yard Gator

So this is how this thing is going down...

Deborah: "Terry, What have you done."

Me: "I didn't want to buy the yard gator but Bella insisted she had to have it."

Deborah: "Terry!"

Me: "Well, it might lead to her owning her own landscape company one day.  And we will look back on this as "the day it all started for Bella." We have to think of her.

Deborah: "TERRY!"

Me: "I warned you I couldn't tell her no. It's your fault for letting her go with me to Lowes."

Deborah: "TERRY CAIN!"

Oh, well.  I guess I better not take it home with me.  It was worth the thought.  And by-the-way, Bella did say she needed it.  Good thing I'm strong.

The Cain E.R.

For the second day in a row, Baby Bella has fallen and busted open a knee.  Yesterday the right.  Today the left one, and a much better job than the right one.

The Cain E.R. rushed into action and before long, tears were turned into smiles.  Who knew little girls were so prone to accidents - and who knew they were so tough?

Rehab

Bella took two face first falls in the space of a hour.  The second one left her precious knee with a bloody spot.  Daddy picked her up and started rehab on the island.

If your ever called into duty - rehab starts with a light up Princess glass. Pink straws with a funny shape seem to ease the pain.  Then lots of hugs and kisses.

Oh, yeah, you'll know rehab has been successful when you ask Bella if she needs you to cut her leg off and she rolls her eyes at you.  (The last picture)

Cuz (s)

Cousins Lani and Nathanial visit - let the fun begin.

Trying to hide from the camera.

Driving her pretend car.

We don't know how she fell. It's a mystery.

Alligator stew anyone?

Gator wrestling.

Snack Time! (injury timeout)

Girls Club!



Puzzled

Happiness in a box.  Daddy was thrilled to assist Bella in her very first 100 piece puzzle. Before it was all over, the whole family was involved.

For bragging rights, Daddy tilted the table for a picture and dumped the whole thing in the floor.  Skyler and I had to reconstruct the masterpiece.