Through the Eyes of Children

My children have both decided they want to scrapbook. What exactly inspired them, I do not know. I don't really "scrapbook" and do the whole Creative Memories thing, although I think it is really lovely - I just don't have time or money for it right now. I do journal - but that's the extent of my memory collecting.

So, my children figured step #1 to having a scrapbook was PICTURES. So, they borrowed my digital camera and took some pictures around here today.

This first picture is "Jack" - he really should be named "Lucky"! He's a stray who chose our house as his home shortly after our "old lady cat," Samantha died in January of 2008. Samantha was our indoor/outdoor cat who ruled our property with an iron claw. She was NOT to be messed with. Once she passed away at the ripe old cat age of 17 years, Jack showed up to check out if we were truly cat lovers or not. Fortunate for him, my husband and son had pity on a mangy, scrawny cat with no tail and a scar on his side. They fed him ... and soon, I joined in and got a cardboard box lined with an old towel for him to sleep in on our porch. Jack still roams around - but he always comes "home" to us. He is now sleeker, plumper, and a little less mangy since I insist on giving him flea-treatment if he's going to be around my kids!

Penny is our "demon dog" as the neighbor children call her (because of her unusual eyes). She is part Labrador and part Husky (hence the eyes). Her one eye is even half blue & half brown!

And lastly, this is Anna's doing. She wanted to document her room's progress today. This is her "before" picture. Sadly, not much progress was made as bicycles and strawberry shortcake and chasing lightning bugs enticed her to other things ... maybe one day (soon!) we'll get that "after" picture of a clean room?!

And looking at all that clutter reminds me of what I did today. I cleaned out more STUFF to give to Goodwill!! The kids both donated some toys they haven't touched in years to give away. I am so excited to get things cleared out and ready for a new family member. I also did some deep cleaning of my laundry room and kitchen. I didn't even take a nap today - but I did spend some time on the couch, reading, while my husband cooked hamburgers on the grill. Anna and I made strawberry shortcakes with REAL whipped cream :) All in all, a great Saturday!