Outside fun

I wish I blogged more, but somehow I never make the time for it. But I had fun today and thought I'd share it:

Ellie LOVES to be outside. Of course, everyone likes being outside, but I think it is Ellie's favorite thing. If she is really upset, we take her on a walk and she calms down in no time.

Yesterday while walking, Kate was cracking me up. We played "I spy":
Me: "I spy with my big eyes, something red."
Kate (after looking for a while): "I don't see anything red."
Me: "Look right there, that car."
Kate (laughing): "Mom, you're being silly. That car is maroon."
Me: "Oh, well, I guess you're right. Sorry, Kate."

Then we get into an absurd and very silly conversation about a squirrel::
Me: "Look girls, a squirrel."
Kate: "I wish I had a squirrel puppet."
Me: "What would you do with a squirrel puppet?"
Kate (already amused with herself): "I'd put it in my room. Then I'd by another one." (at this she just started cracking up at herself.) Then the two squirrels would be friends for life."

I'm just laughing, not knowing how to respond, when she adds, "Now, I'm just kidding, Mom. I don't really want a squirrel puppet. Don't buy me one for my birthday." Okay, Kate :) So silly...what fun these two are!