Another Walmart experience

Ok, it was an eventful day at the Loveland Walmart today. This afternoon Elizabeth and I went to the store for some pop and more icing for her birthday party. We walked in and got just past the "foyer" where the carts are located when this man sprinted past us to the exit. He was followed by two men in blue shirts that were running unbelievably fast--it was impressive actually.  We no sooner turned back around and were passed by a big black dude. I don't know who these men were. They must be secret Walmart employees because they were wearing blue shirts, but they had earpieces in like headphones. The big guy was grabbing at both his ear and his back pocket (none of them had a belt with security devices). Is there seriously a security team at Walmart? Who knows? I wanted to go back out the door to see the conclusion of the chase, but I had gotten into the store too far and I felt like I would look really stupid if I did. The customers standing at the door watched for less than a minute and then casually turned around and walked in the store. I got the feeling that the chase went out of sight, otherwise I bet they would have stood there and watched the wrestling match. Elizabeth then asked me what was wrong. Smile. I told her "that's what happens when you steal something." She just looked at me thoughtfully and said, "Oh". On the ride home, she told me that "the workers will take the man to his mother and tell what happened". Boy, is he in trouble then! Maybe she will make him stand in the corner and go to bed early! Ha! I'll have to read the paper to find out what happened. 

WWF

Our house enjoys a good wrestling match sometimes. Not on TV, but in our living room. Kevin and Riley are the usual contestants, although everyone else makes an appearance at least once during the match--except for me. The wrestling that happens here involves tackling, tickling, pinning, laughing, yelling, and of course the traditional snuggie. It seems to go on forever because Riley refuses to ever give up and eggs Kevin on horribly.  No one gets mean or upset and no one gets hurt beyond a few bruises. Elizabeth, however, has a panic attack every time this happens at our house. Yesterday afternoon we had one of these wrestling matches. She spent most of the time running after them and screaming--"That's Riley and I love him!!" She cried and cried and was so disturbed by the whole thing. I told everyone to stop because I felt so bad seeing her so upset. Poor girl. Kevin and the boys were irritated with her wailing.  I spent most of the time sitting beside her and telling her that they were just playing around and that everything was ok. What do I do? I think it is great that she is sensitive and caring--she will make a good mother. But at the same time, the boys like to wrestle around a little. So much for Sunday being a day of rest. 

Success!!!! We took Regan to church with us today. We enjoyed showing her off to everyone. She made it all the way through sacrament meeting without having to be taken out. Yea! And she made it through Relief Society without any trips to the hall, too. Donnie didn't have much luck with her during sunday school, though (between sacrament meeting and RS). I guess she just likes her Aunt Stefanie...... ha ha I was a little worried how she'd do since she was up for a few HOURS last night, and wouldn't take a nap this morning. Maybe that's the REAL reason she was good- she was too tired to be ornery! Just kidding. It's been really warm the past couple of days, so we have taken Regan on a stroller ride around the neighborhood twice. Hopefully these last couple days we have her she'll be as happy as she has been.

We're having fun with Regan here! She is so sweet! It's been funny watching my kids stumble over each other vying for her attention. Todd has already made her laugh- you know that cute baby cackle that babies do. They have to be a part of everything involved in taking care of Regan- including her bath this morning! So helpful.... She is easier than I remember my own babies being! Of course, that was a long time ago.... Except for the ride home from the airport yesterday, she hasn't cried at all. I took her to the baby story/singing time at the library this morning, and she liked that. She had to take her wand in with her and wave it around to the music.

Ice, Ice, Baby

Today it is 74 degrees here in Loveland. My tulips are so confused--they started coming up a month ago. Anyway, Elizabeth and I decided to go to the park across the street. I took Zoe with us because she never gets walked and I'm sure she is sick of only seeing our back yard. We were there for a little while and Zoe got covered with grass. I brought her home and turned the hose on in the back yard to wash her off. Big mistake. Elizabeth grabbed a bucket and filled it with water after I was done. She loves playing in the water. She asked if she could get her swimming suit on. This is how she spends her summer days--playing in buckets of water in our back yard. I told her she couldn't put on her swimming suit, so she pulled up her leggings and stomped and played in the buckets anyway. She came in the house a few minutes later with her hair half soaked. I stupidly told her to not get too wet.  She replied--" Well, the ice cube channel told me too". I have no idea where that came from. Its not like I EVER watch the cooking channel, weather channel etc. It made me chuckle. I guess we can change her clothes later.