We were TeePee'd...

This is what happens when you turn your back for a couple of minutes on a wild little two year old named Wyatt! He didn't like the decorations in my living room and decided to add his own take on the decor...
Can you tell how proud of himself he is? He decided he better take off before mom put the camera down! Wise choice little turkey! It's a good thing I love you so much!!!

Snickerdoodle-dee-dum....

Nothing like baking cookies on a Sunday afternoon with your kids. I was craving snickerdoodles, so... we made snickerdoodles. The kids loved coating the cookies in cinnamon and sugar. The older my kids get, the more fun we have together. I wish I could just freeze them where they are at for a while. They grow up way too fast!

Helping Hands ...

I love that my kids are big enough to help around the house. I love that they help me clean the bathroom and even fight over who gets to clean the toilet. I love that my girls mopped my kitchen floor all by themselves and I didn't have to redo any of it. I sure have some good helpers! It makes me excited to see how they help out when baby brother comes in May.

Don't worry, he was supervised!

Bedtime rituals ...

At most peoples houses, bedtime consists of stories, songs, and other quiet activities. Somehow, our bedtime rituals often include dancing. I put in a primary children's CD and next thing I know, instead of the quiet activities we are supposed to be doing, this is what we end up with ....

The next night we watched Beauty and the Beast. When I walked down at the end of it, I found these two dancing. It was cute!

Some of my favorite memories with my mom are when we would dance around the living room. We have continued the tradition. We have many dance fests at our house, especially when dad is working late. I'm glad we don't have that on tape. I am sure I never get carried away!

January Sunshine :)

Why does 45 degrees in January feel like 75? My kids asked me if they could go swimming in their pool this week while they were enjoying a warm sunny January afternoon. There is still snow on the ground in a few spots and I had to beg the kids just to wear jackets. Maybe it was all the hopscotch they drew and played on the patio.

Or maybe it was enjoying some fun outside recreation. Either way, the sunshine felt great and we had a great time!

Don't be fooled . . .

Don't let these big blue innocent eyes fool you. When you turn your back, she might grab a pair of scissors and .....
You might find out that her bangs now look like this .....

She is cute even with crooked bangs. Thank goodness for curly hair. It could be a lot worse. This is our first haircut incident, and hopefully the last, at least for my girls.

Bookin' It!!!

I love the Book-it program Pizza Hut does in the elementary schools. I love the motivation it is for kids to read, but mostly I love it because it is an excuse to go eat pizza with my daughter. Thank you Pizza Hut for a delicious lunch date -- it's just what the pregnant lady ordered!! Oh, and Morgan enjoyed her pizza too!