Wednesday! (Episode 3)

Two thumbs up it's Wednesday!

Emerson was having a little trouble with the whole "thumbs up" thing...

She prefers just to wave her magic wand...

Abra Cadabra...TEAM KIM FOR THE WIN!!

Emerson and Carter aren't the only one's pulling for a Salani win tonight.  Jeff is spending the day hanging out at his favorite Bridesmaid Boutique...

He and Kim spent the morning talking strategy over coffee...

And then he helped her pick an outfit for tonight's episode (he's so thoughtful)...

He mentioned she's the most beautiful contestant they've ever had on the show.  Gosh Jeff, that's such a coincidence I totally agree (seriously no makeup and island grime can't hide this girls good looks put her on the cover of National Geographic already)!!

We're all fired up and hoping for a Salani victory tonight!  TEAM KIM FOR THE WIN!!

The Farm

While the rest of our fam had a fun night out at the rodeo last week Emme was busy spending some quality time with Roxi and Pops.  She went for a visit all by herself for the very first time...

I think it's safe to say she was sufficiently spoiled with things like chocolate pudding...

And homemade paper hats (for more on her adventures with Roxi click HERE)...

By Saturday we were all very excited at the thought of being reunited with our little bug!  We met in Bastrop at a charming little farm where my second cousin Renee lives with her beautiful family.  We were gathering to celebrate sweet new baby Ella...

I was pretty darn happy to see my own sweet baby...

The kiddos loved seeing all the farm animals but I think it's safe to say the chickens stole the show...

Carter took a turn holding one...

At first she wasn't a big fan...

But after a little while she warmed up to the idea...

And was even ready to get a lesson in "how to catch a chicken" from Jaden who was a pro...

First you sneak up on them from behind while their eating...

Then when they least expect it you grab em' by the tail (not to worry no chickens were harmed in the writing of this blog post)...

They had the best time!  Emme on the other hand was not quite sure what to think about this chicken business...

It was a lovely Saturday...

Little Bitty

Last night we headed out to the Rodeo.  It was our second time in the past couple of weeks but we were excited to have our favorite little bitty cowgirl in tow (hanging in the back seat with Kim and Katie)...

She couldn't wait to hit the rides and jumped on the Full Tilt with Aunt Kimmi...

We were making the rounds and Carter was having a blast.  She and Aunt Kim also rode the Crazy Mouse...

And then Kim insisted Nate and I ride it with her.  She said we would love it.  Right.  Let's just say Carter did not get her love of thrilling rides from her mother (here I am moments before not realizing how much I was about to hate this ride)...

Luckily her dad is her partner in crime.  They are two peas in a pod (literally)...

Off we went.  And while there are so many things wrong with this photo, like the fact I have a death grip on my SIX year old's hand not to mention it is her second time on this ride and she is actually posing for the camera, I'm still sharing it.  Why?  Because I apparently have no shame...

Dear Kim, I hate you for telling me I would be glad I went on the Crazy Mouse.  That's why I'm posting these pictures of you looking stupid in Carter's red cowgirl hat.  You're welcome...

After the trauma was over we headed down the midway... 

And got sucked into a game of darts by this irresistibly jolly fellow.  He hoisted Carter up and promised us he'd make her a winner...

He whispered the tricks of the trade in her ear...

And also whispered a little something like this to Aunt Kim, "Give me $10 and watch what I can do!"  Like a good Aunt she forked over the cash and he didn't disappoint.  Carter threw darts as we all cheered her on...

And our new friend kept up his end of the bargain and made her a winner (she named her new dog Browns Eye, yes Browns is plural and don't ask her to change it!)...

Dear Kim, I forgive you for the whole Crazy Mouse thing.  You are the best Aunt ever and I love you for making Carter feel like the most special kid on earth (but I'm still posting those pictures of you looking dumb in the hat)...

We had the best time and it's moments like these where the memories made far outweigh the money spent...

Oh and just in case you were wondering we didn't forget Emme!  She was spending a little time getting spoiled at Roxi and Pops house (more on that later).  


We headed inside to find our seats and after climbing to the top of the arena (literally) we settled in to watch the rodeo.  Carter thought every horse that came out was the most beautiful one she had ever seen.  We may have been sitting in the "cheap seats" but I felt like a million bucks with this girl next to me...

We were surrounded by good friends...

And the night kept getting better as Alan Jackson took the stage and sang a lot of his greatest hits like Five O'Clock Somewhere, Chatahootchie, Remember When and Little Bitty...

By the end of the night we had one very tired little cowgirl...

Definitely one for the memory books.  Happy Friday Y'all!

The Colton Effect

So I'm thinking that when Jeff asked Kim what talents she could be contributing to the tribe last night she should have said multi-tasking.  I don't know many girls that can make eating a piece of boiled bread fruit look good while simultaneously telling Colton being BFF's with the girls tribe just isn't an option (I think her exact words were dumb, dumb, dumb)...

It's actually a little something Kim likes to call "The Colton Effect" (click on the photo to hear all about it)...

This weeks episode was a little rough.  I'm not gonna' lie I'm ready for the girls to kick some butt!  The guys are getting just a little too big for their britches if you ask me.  I'm sure their camp is nice and all but for goodness sake a tree swing?  I think someone needs to take them down a few notches and I sure am hoping the girls can pull it together and get the job done.


Regardless of how things shake out when it comes to "Women Power" I think Kim is establishing herself as a smart player and I'm loving it!


Oh and the award for freakiest night shot goes toooooooooo....

Jonas!!  Wowzer can you say creepy!?


Can't wait til' next week!


TEAM KIM FOR THE WIN!

Wednesday! (Episode 2)

What we're wearing...

Our TEAM KIM shirts of course!!  What she'll be wearing...

Seriously.  You could wash clothes on those abs.  (Who knows maybe they did?!)  Tune in tonight for Episode 2 (7:00 Central)...

TEAM KIM FOR THE WIN!! (She's all warmed up for Game Day)...