Doodle & Blue books are named after Kennedy,

whom Gram named Snickerdoodle (Doodle for short)

and after Cash, whom Gram calls Little Boy Blue (Blue for short.)



"Hey guys! I need help cooking!" Mom yelled.

Quickly from four corners of the house they all came running.

"I'll cook the eggs." Shiloh said as she began.

"Here's the special egg I made for Daddy."

declared Cash.

"I, um, I'll make chocolate pudding."

said Dempsey quickly trying to think of

what he could contribute.

"Well," stated Kennedy her veriest grown up voice, "Since I have professional experience,

I'll cook the meat."

After the eye-rolling from the others,

they set to work.

And, when they were finished, they had a picnic - poolside, which was also lakeside because "that's what one does when living in Florida." Shiloh explained.

Kennedy again using her veriest grown-up voice, said "Lets finish up and go pack. We're going on an adventure."

Immediately three sets of eyes stared at her.

"What are you talking about?" demanded Cash.

"Yea, Kennedy. What are you talking about?" Shiloh stood up with her hands on her hips trying to look very serious.

"One word!" Kennedy said. "snow."

"Snow? Really? We're gonna see real snow?" Dempsey asked.

"Yes," Kennedy answered.

"real snow at Grams house.

I can't wait!!"

"Wait a minute. Is this another

dream?" asked a very curious

impatient little boy.

"Ha! I remember that dream. But no!

This is real snow!" she answered.

Let it snow!

And so they traveled to Grams house..

After everyone had unpacked and settled in, Gram had left a note to do a craft until she got home with a surprise.

"I know one!" Shiloh yelled. She ran to the pantry and reached for the Skittles. Cash grabbed the plates and Kennedy heated the water. They knew just what to do. Dempsey hunted down his Raffie and joined in.

Eventually Gram came home with her surprise.

snow boots

So Kennedy, Cash, Shiloh and Dempsey quickly piled on their coats, pulled up their snow britches and grabbed the boots meant for them. Out the door they went. Immediately they knew what to do.

Dempsey threw a snowball and pretty soon the others joined in.

snow angels

under the arch