So it's still spring, but we've had a few days that feel like the middle of summer lately!  Perfect for a little sidewalk chalk, some sprinkler fun, and magic driveway paint (aka water.) Also, couldn't find Zach after I walked into the backyard for a minute… he had turned the hose on full blast into…

Yes, so big she doesn't fit in the infant carrier anymore.  But not so big that she doesn't spend half the day climbing in and trying to buckle herself in while it sits in the house…  yes, while all her other toys are getting packed, this keeps her entertained, so we are holding on to…

Had the advice from a seasoned mother in our ward that a quick way to make sure your kid only misses the bus once is to have them walk to school… luckily on the day I threatened it, we were fairly ready, the weather was nice, and I was able to follow through.  Guess who…

Memorable moments from mother's day 2012: Emma brought me a delicious breakfast of grape nuts brought in on the red "You are special today" plate (thought up and executed all on her own, although the plate is tricky for even me to get out!)  That girl knows how to celebrate.  My favorite part of her…

Emma and Zach have been cruising along in their school reading program and earning medals for every 25 hours read:  Zach is coming up on his 10th medal and Emma on her 8th.  Wearing a stack of medals is so cool.  And lately Meg has had to have one on too.  (nevermind the boxes in…

Lots of things lately have been making me feel grateful.  Unfortunately I can't muster gratitude all the time.  (Maybe someday?)  There are plenty of moments of craziness and discipline and messes… but every time I pass the rug with the pile of shoes on it and stop to match them up with their mates (since…

So I've always thought Emma was the cutest little mommy – well, I think Meg is the cutest teeny tiny mommy.  She seems to love babies just as much as Emma, and at even an earlier age.  She will give baby Stella her pacifier over and over and over or spend half an hour putting…

We will sure miss this backyard!  So many fun times out here.  

Guess not… fun for anyone, ages 1-100, apparently.

                                I hate the way the school does spring pictures.  They take everyone's pictures, whether you send $$ or not.  Then they send you home with a whole package of pictures you can purchase or send back if you decide…