Lil' Miss Independent

I have taught Mallory to use the microwave.  Now, before you gasp in disbelief.....Let me explain.
Mallory has been given very specific directions. 
She can cook a chicken patty, sausage biscuit, or a corn dog. 
It's the same cooking time for all three.  Same process.  Easy-Peasy.
It gives her wonderful sense of independence.
It gives her some control over her morning.
I chuckle every morning as I'm getting ready when I hear
the cabinet door open,
a plate set on the counter,
the freezer door open,
and quick footed steps to the mcirowave.

Blessings-
For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.

Ephesians 2:10

Advantages.

There are advantages to living in a smaller community.

EVERYONE knows Mallory.

We cannot go for a walk, attend a community event, or shop without somebody saying "hi", giving a hi-5, or a great big bear-hug.  The kids that Mallory is growing up with, have really been gracious and accomodating.  They understand her.  They may not get the whole Smith-Magenis Syndrome thing, but they get the fact that Mallory is still a kid.  It just melts my heart to see this.  It makes me happy to be in our small little town and not lost in the shuffle. 

Mallory's Tattoo

During the fair, there was a vendor that was doing Henna tattoos. 

Mallory wanted one very badly. 

Since the tattoos only last 2-3 weeks, I let her get one. 

She picked out the design and then wanted her name as well.

She was very excited but held very still while the artist finished her work.

Mallory loved her tattoo.  She showed it to everyone she knew. 

This will probably become a routine fair activity for her.

Baby Love.

Mallory loves her baby cousins. 

She obsesses over what Brogan and Cole are doing all the time. 

The poor boys hardly get any breathing room when we visit. 

Back to riding.

Riding sessions have started again. 

Thank goodness they waited till the 100 degree weather was over with.  

She rides at 3:30 so feel free to join us any Sunday till October 17th.