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It only takes one sound to get my girls to forget about what they're doing and come running. . .

First I hear chairs scraping against the floor,

then I see their faces plastered up against the sliding door,

so that maybe, just maybe, they can get a peek. . .

On good days the door is unlocked and they escape into the backyard where they climb up on their picnic table to get a good look. . .

Up over the fence. . .

a TRAIN!

"bye tain!"

Another

year older (and wiser too),

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!

My baby girl turned 2 yesterday!!!

Here's the cake I made from scratch from a box.

It's only held together thanks to 2 frosting containers. . . oh well!

Carina being shy while everyone sang Happy Birthday!

Enjoying her cake. . .

Opening presents. First she tried with her teeth but figured it out soon enough. . .

couldn't get this girl to smile for the camera. Still a cutie though!

She was soo excited about her gifts but a bit camera and people shy. . .

checking out her loot. All the other kids helped out too. 

P.S. here's a bit of my baby bump to those who are curious.

Love you Carina, my BIG GIRL!

5 YEARS!!!

and still going strong!

Happy Anniversary Babe!

A thought. . .

I'm always amazed with the miracle of children.

For as much puking, heartburn, hip pain, hormonal imbalances, weird cravings, nausea, and craziness my body went through during my pregnancies, I sure didn't put much brain power into making my children as amazing and creative as they are today. 

But I got lucky anyway. . .

Who in the world can doubt a Supreme Creator in my life?

Surely not me.

 

Not that I haven't put in a ton of effort and tears. . . but you sure can't give me the credit of these two amazing girls. . .

I don't know where they come up with their ideas, or their sweetness. . .

Danna loves to tie knots in EVERYTHING lately!!! On a daily basis I find her toys tied to the crib, or the bed post or herself or anything else she can think of. Here she tied my shoe to her ankle and walked around with it all day long. Interesting but creative!

Silly girl!

(Danna sailing her home-made sail boat) Yes-she's 3!

I am one lucky mommy! What amazing kids I have!

spring

Is peeking in around here . . . FINALLY!!!

It's so great to hear the birds singing and the bees buzzing. . . 

To see buds on the trees. . .

To see dirty feet and bottoms of my little ones after playing outside, 

and to see the flowers blooming everywhere. . .

except all the ones in the grass.  Welcome to yard work!!! 

(don't worry, we're ready and waiting to get all these little yellow guys gone)

except this one. Here's my view from our kitchen sink. My mothers day flower. Isn't she pretty?

Happy Spring!

(A More Real) Love Story

So, I'm a fan of Taylor Swift's song, Love Story.

Here's a hilarious remake of her song by comedian Anita Renfroe on YouTube that you guys just HAVE to listen to.  It's pretty funny. . .

So, to all parents who've had young kids, this is for you!

(A More Real) Love Story