Fleming Friday Folly

Beauty School Drop Out?

Every few weeks, I take the kids to get their haircut. Lauren loves to get her hair trimmed regardless of the salon and Thomas only likes his haircut by (her name shall remain anonymous) at The Haircutters. After several salon visits based upon the latest coupon the 4FLEMZ receive in the mail I soon realized it was best to stick with (her name shall remain anonymous) at The Haircutters since the kids started asking for her when they were notified it was haircut time.

(Her name shall remain anonymous) is always excited when the kids come through the door at the salon. She is quick to mention how much they have changed since the last visit only a few weeks ago and let's them pick out a candy before they hop in her chair. She then engages the kids in a non-stop conversation regarding school, activities and movies. Now you know why the kids love her!

Alright, now I am going to cut to the chase. On our last visit, after Lauren was all trimmed up I thought I would ask her to teach me how to french braid since Lauren's hair is getting longer. She quickly replied, "I don't know how to french braid." I am sure I had a look on my face like WTH? Maybe I needed to clarify with her that I did not ask if she knew how to make french bread, but then I heard her shout out to another stylist in the salon, (her name shall remain anonymous too) - "Do you know how to french braid?" and then I heard the response, "NO!"

Seriously? Seriously! Isn't french braiding a requirement before you graduate beauty school? Maybe this is how Frenchie got her name from Grease?
Happy Friday!

The kids are feeling a little hoarse...

Isn't Reece beautiful?! Our children are in love.

I can't get him to brush his teeth, but he will brush his horse!

Lauren cleaning and picking Reece's hoof (frog)

Getting Reece's saddle ready

Getting Reece acclimated to the riding ring.

 

Tommy's first ride on Reece!

Lauren's first ride on Reece!

 I guess soccer mom is out and horse mom is in.

If Hay is for Horses, than Horses are for the 4Flemz!

Fleming Friday Folly

The trials and tribulations of summer camp...

Thomas went on an excursion to Wild Rivers this week, which left us a little nervous since he is not a great swimmer. The night before he was due to leave we spoke to him about following all the rules and staying with the his group leader. The next morning, he woke up with a pep in his step and was ready to conquer the unknown territory of the local water park. Later that afternoon when he returned home, we asked him how his field trip went. He notified us that he had a great time and that he did not go down the TOILET BOWL!

In my head I am thinking about 10 six year olds in the bathroom with little supervision and I quickly responded, "What happened in the restroom? Why would you try and go down the TOILET BOWL?"
Thomas then shared the look...the look that I will probably see more than once in our lives...the come on mom - get a life - don't you know look. The TOILET BOWL is a ride!

Pheeew. Happy Friday!

Back in the Saddle

Summer is upon us! Since school is officially out we have found plenty to keep the 4FLEMZ busy.
The kids are having a blast at summer camp at TLC and TutorTime, hanging out at the local watering hole (our association pool) and saddling up to ride off into the sunset...

No, your eyes are not playing tricks on you!

Out two little rodeo clowns are learning horsemanship and eventually will be riding on the back of their new best friend, Reece!

Although we have heard some rumblings that we live in no man's land, there is a fond appreciation that the 4FLEMZ have for what surrounds us. We are very thankful that all of us get to enjoy the beauty of living close to the canyon. For all you city slickers you may want to mosey on over for the afternoon - if you can stomach the LONG drive! Get off your ass (I meant mule) and smell the fresh air and enjoy Arroyo Trabuco, O'Neill Regional Park and Starr Ranch Sanctuary. You may even get to see a replay of the showdown at the OK Corral if you step through our front door!

What type of summer activities or adventures are you headed out to do?