Posted in Uncategorized on October 31, 2008 | 9 Comments »
Okay, so we’re not very scary. But here are the halloweeny pics from tonight.
And let me tell you: getting these people to NOT pose can be quite a challenge. Buncha hams!
Raphael (with a broadsword, yes, so inauthentic, I know):
Flower Princess Anna:
Flower Princess Sarah:
Flower Princess Naiah:
That smile reminds me of Gretel Von Trapp, from The Sound [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on October 29, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I was feeling kind of giddy on the way home from Awanas tonight. I started kidding around and singing in an obnoxious operatic voice with the kids.
Anna (age 7): Mommy, why are you acting like that? It’s not your style!
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Posted in Uncategorized on October 27, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Our property manager says that the landlord might let the property slip into foreclosure in the next few months.
So I guess we’ll be moving a few blocks. Again. Soon.
Joy.
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Posted in Uncategorized on October 27, 2008 | 6 Comments »
And a little scrunched up in the neck.
Miss Ella Jo (8 weeks):
She’s not a big smiler yet, but she certainly means it.
I think she might grow up believing her name is Misela, because I can’t seem to call her plain old “Ella” for some reason. It confounds my other kids.
And it seems I have failed [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on October 27, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Jonah gave Naiah his beloved basketball shirt. He decided it fit her better.
Note the rug burn on the side of her face. Note the crazed grin.
She is her brother’s sister.
Jason: Naiah, you look so fun and sporty!
Naiah (age 3): No. I look cool.
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Posted in Uncategorized on October 19, 2008 | 4 Comments »
Sarah (age 7): I wonder when Ella will learn to talk. I wonder what she’ll sound like. Maybe she’ll sound like me!
Anna (age 7): Well, if she sounds like you she’ll just keep talking and talking. . .
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Posted in Uncategorized on October 19, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I adore the fruit trees in our back yard. They make me want to bake. This is not good for the waistline. But Oh, the pies!!
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Posted in Uncategorized on October 19, 2008 | 3 Comments »
Posted in Uncategorized on October 16, 2008 | 10 Comments »
I’m still here. My existence in cyberworld has diminished over the last week due to many trips out of doors and much baby-holding and pumpkin pie baking indoors. It’s been kinda crazy, but in a fun way.
Today after play group we took a breather from the craziness with a little off-road adventure into the woods [...]
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Posted in Uncategorized on October 7, 2008 | 4 Comments »
When I grow up, I’m going to be a Mountie.
–Jonah, Future Canadians of America, age 5
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