Boys, Boys, Boys

Yep - we are surrounded by boys. Two on the left, three on the right...stuck in the middle with you. Oh wait, that is another song and another story.

After I wrapped up work this afternoon, we (the girls, Gagi and me) ventured next door. We encountered six boys playing baseball, soccer and some random sports that involve balls but probably don't have any names. Ellery approached confidently with her mermaid barbie in hand, her green flirty skirt twirling and her jelly shoes on. These six boys weren't about to intimidate her. Vaughan entered saying "hi, hi" followed by "shnack, shnack" translated this means - hello, I really want some goldfish.

There was some talk of ex-girlfriends (mostly from the 7 and 9 year olds) and some talk of no girls allowed (except for the McKnight ladies) and then, we took to the road. Me, Elle and the Vaughanerator meandered down the street and around the block. The air was crisp, the grass was a clean, vibrant green and the girls were loving it - and each other, I might add. It is amazing how well these girls love each other -- especially when there are no other girls in sight - at least not on this block.

And so, home we came, dinner was had, baths were taken and another night was lived. All in all, no complaints from anyone but we sure do miss Daddy.