The Road Not Taken

Monday, August 17, 2009

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Church Picnic Done Right

Every year our church has a Memorial Day picnic, and we all had a great time. This was taken before the picnic.

Both of the kids enjoyed the petting zoo . . . ,

they both rode ponies . . . ,

and A and her cousin enjoyed a few trips down the bouncy slide.

We celebrated Papa's birthday last night, and the kids enjoyed their usual fun with the cousins. Papa and Nana brought donuts, which was a big hit. JD consumed who knows how many, but there were no reprecussions, so no harm done.

My Little Baker

I let A stay up after her bedtime to make cookies with me one night last week. She loves to watch the mixer do its thing, add ingrediants to the bowl, and, of course, sample the dough. I don't let her take anything out the oven, however, despite what the picture might imply.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Days of Play

ND Grandma sent a box with fun goodies for all of us: new outfits for the kids, a birthday card for J, and slippers for me. What better way to enjoy the extent of the box than by sitting in it! Oh to be so small as to fit in a shoe box!

A had to give JD a hug after grabbing some books from him. Apparently, no harm done.

Some sort of sand creation in the making. Through my eyes: more to wash and vacuum. Am I becoming a pessimist? Or just more confirmation of the realist I already am.

It appears that A is praying, but she is not. They are both poring over a book in the yard. I love all of their interactions.

Saturday, May 02, 2009

New Do

JD is sporting a new do. Last week, I finally did the inevitable and took him to Supercuts. He sat in the chair all by himself, didn't cry at all, and did great. He even sat still when she used the razor around his ears. I went away wondering why I waited so long.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Tulips, continued

Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival

We went down to Woodburn, OR yesterday for our first experience of the Wooden Shoe Tulip Festival. Here's a glimpse of what we saw and did:

Easter baskets

I really enjoyed seeing their enthusiasm for their Easter baskets this year. Apparently, green "grass" has real appeal.

Egg Hunt Extravaganza

The kids participated in two egg hunts last weekend, one at their cousin's birthday party (the last two pictures), and one at their "school." JD quickly acclamated to the concept of picking up eggs, but, instead of grabbing as many as possible, he stopped to look inside each one. Don't worry, he still had a basketful of eggs when he was done.