Happiness is a porch, patio, driveway, sidewalk or wall
littered with the evidence of childhood in progress.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
day 140
October 3
Happiness is a porch, patio, driveway, sidewalk or wall
littered with the evidence of childhood in progress.
Happiness is a porch, patio, driveway, sidewalk or wall
littered with the evidence of childhood in progress.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
day 139
October 2
Taking pictures of toddlers is hard.
Taking pictures of toddlers who are angry because they want the camera is impossible.
But still worth a try.
Taking pictures of toddlers is hard.
Taking pictures of toddlers who are angry because they want the camera is impossible.
But still worth a try.
Friday, October 1, 2010
day 138
October 1
Today this child got 7 shots, a minor bloody nose caused by a minor accidental kick to the face, and had a small collision with a rain gutter and somehow misplaced his shirt...
and he is still smiling.
Today this child got 7 shots, a minor bloody nose caused by a minor accidental kick to the face, and had a small collision with a rain gutter and somehow misplaced his shirt...
and he is still smiling.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
day 137
September 30
The worst thing in King Caleb's life is a haircut.
I so wish I could say the same.
The worst thing in King Caleb's life is a haircut.
I so wish I could say the same.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
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Saturday, September 25, 2010
day 132
September 25
Boys. Smelly, messy, rowdy,
and oh so much fun.
I have decided to love them.
For like, ever.
Boys. Smelly, messy, rowdy,
and oh so much fun.
I have decided to love them.
For like, ever.
Friday, September 24, 2010
day 131
September 24
The days harvest
And I promise this will be the last tomato related picture....
i think.
The days harvest
And I promise this will be the last tomato related picture....
i think.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
day 128
September 21
I have memories of being little and climbing massive trees.
Now I will have memories of these two climbing massive trees.
full circle.
Monday, September 20, 2010
day 127
September 20
If you are ever missing a small army of children don't forget:
look in the bath tub.
If you are ever missing a small army of children don't forget:
look in the bath tub.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
day 126
September 19
This rocking chair has seen so many babies and been so many colors.
my mother rocked me in it,
I rocked my babies in it,
and I had hoped to see my children rock their babies in it.
But with Caleb around, no one is planning on ANYTHING.
This rocking chair has seen so many babies and been so many colors.
my mother rocked me in it,
I rocked my babies in it,
and I had hoped to see my children rock their babies in it.
But with Caleb around, no one is planning on ANYTHING.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
day 125
September 18
It is that time of year.
You know the time where you buy way too much halloween candy way to early and end up eating it all yourself?
Oh wait, is that just me?
It is that time of year.
You know the time where you buy way too much halloween candy way to early and end up eating it all yourself?
Oh wait, is that just me?
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
day 123
September 16
If I was artistic and titled pictures I would call this one the lonesome swings.
These guys are used to lots of love but are lonely this morning with everyone in school. That loneliness will be cured when 3:00 rolls around, so don't go feeling all sorry for them.
If I was artistic and titled pictures I would call this one the lonesome swings.
These guys are used to lots of love but are lonely this morning with everyone in school. That loneliness will be cured when 3:00 rolls around, so don't go feeling all sorry for them.
day 122
September 15
Just a little salt and pepper, that's all you need.
At the beginning of the planting season, I thought I was half crazy when we planted NINE tomato plants. But, these babies are going as fast as we pick them so far, so I think I am safe to add this to my list of proof that I am brilliant.
Just a little salt and pepper, that's all you need.
At the beginning of the planting season, I thought I was half crazy when we planted NINE tomato plants. But, these babies are going as fast as we pick them so far, so I think I am safe to add this to my list of proof that I am brilliant.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
day 121
September 14. 2010
All this in one load of laundry.
I guess it would be wise to start checking the pockets more diligently.
I will add that on my to do list.
All this in one load of laundry.
I guess it would be wise to start checking the pockets more diligently.
I will add that on my to do list.
Monday, September 13, 2010
day 120
September 13, 2010
We are drowning in silly bands.
They are found in the washer, on the bathroom floor, in the vacuum, in between couch cushions, and yes, even tangled in the sheets of my bed.
And sometimes on the arms of my children,
dangerously close to cutting off their circulation.
We are drowning in silly bands.
They are found in the washer, on the bathroom floor, in the vacuum, in between couch cushions, and yes, even tangled in the sheets of my bed.
And sometimes on the arms of my children,
dangerously close to cutting off their circulation.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
day 118
September 11, 2010
Have you ever watched an episode of icarly?
Actually, it would be better to ask, have you ever missed an episode of icarly?
We sure haven't.
icarly is a family event for us. Tonight we watched the latest (all new!) icarly in our pj's on a Saturday night.
We are so cool like that.
Have you ever watched an episode of icarly?
Actually, it would be better to ask, have you ever missed an episode of icarly?
We sure haven't.
icarly is a family event for us. Tonight we watched the latest (all new!) icarly in our pj's on a Saturday night.
We are so cool like that.
Friday, September 10, 2010
day 117
September 10, 2010
The boy in the window.
I am sure that is what the neighbors know him as.
At 3:00pm he can be found here, everyday, anxiously awaiting the arrival of his loyal worshipers, in other words, his brother and sister.
Oh, and p.s. I am aware that those windows are in desperate need of a washing.
The boy in the window.
I am sure that is what the neighbors know him as.
At 3:00pm he can be found here, everyday, anxiously awaiting the arrival of his loyal worshipers, in other words, his brother and sister.
Oh, and p.s. I am aware that those windows are in desperate need of a washing.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
day 116
September 9, 2010
I'm baaaack... four and a half months later!
Things changed in the time I have been away.
Like the king of our home Caleb, was de-throned by
him.
And this tiny king is a tyrant, let me tell you.
I'm baaaack... four and a half months later!
Things changed in the time I have been away.
Like the king of our home Caleb, was de-throned by
him.
And this tiny king is a tyrant, let me tell you.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
day 115
April 25
Getting his grove on to the toy story soundtrack before church.
That is very important, you know.
side note: day 115. I made it 115 days. Such a feat for me. I was starting to feel a little proud too. Then my camera decides to die. So this little project in on hold indefinitely. Cross your fingers for a short break.
Getting his grove on to the toy story soundtrack before church.
That is very important, you know.
side note: day 115. I made it 115 days. Such a feat for me. I was starting to feel a little proud too. Then my camera decides to die. So this little project in on hold indefinitely. Cross your fingers for a short break.
day 114
April 24
This child will sleep anywhere. Anywhere but his own bed. Does anyone else have one of those kids?
This child will sleep anywhere. Anywhere but his own bed. Does anyone else have one of those kids?
day 113
April 23
So what, I am supposed to clean up after these little human tornadoes? I mean, I go upstairs for 20 minutes and I come down to this. I think my children are gifted torturers.
So what, I am supposed to clean up after these little human tornadoes? I mean, I go upstairs for 20 minutes and I come down to this. I think my children are gifted torturers.
Friday, April 23, 2010
day 111
April 21
A clean fridge is a happy fridge, but an empty fridge is a sad fridge.
I think my fridge is bi-polar.
A clean fridge is a happy fridge, but an empty fridge is a sad fridge.
I think my fridge is bi-polar.
day 110
April 20
Dear Hailey, Thank you for stealing the camera every day. I love finding pictures like these. ugly flash and all.
Dear Hailey, Thank you for stealing the camera every day. I love finding pictures like these. ugly flash and all.
day 109
April 19
I visited the husband today at the office. I saw the work van and I had to wonder out loud...
"Ew, who was drinking the Pepsi?"
I visited the husband today at the office. I saw the work van and I had to wonder out loud...
"Ew, who was drinking the Pepsi?"
day 108
April 18
Today was a perfect day for hopscotch in the backyard in your Sunday dress. I know you were all doing it too.
Today was a perfect day for hopscotch in the backyard in your Sunday dress. I know you were all doing it too.
day 107
April 17
Blue skies, billowy clouds... It was a perfect day for cloud watching in the backyard. Caleb saw lots of dragon clouds. I saw happiness.
Blue skies, billowy clouds... It was a perfect day for cloud watching in the backyard. Caleb saw lots of dragon clouds. I saw happiness.
day 105
April 15
Hailey had to miss out on a field trip today because of the dang diabetes. So we went on our own field trip instead. Thanksgiving point's tulip festival with Amanda and Grace. She said it was fun. Reason number 3 to love diabetes. We are still on the lookout for more reasons to love diabetes.
Hailey had to miss out on a field trip today because of the dang diabetes. So we went on our own field trip instead. Thanksgiving point's tulip festival with Amanda and Grace. She said it was fun. Reason number 3 to love diabetes. We are still on the lookout for more reasons to love diabetes.
day 104
April 14
Sunshine is good for the soul...
and for the baby.
We are parking it for the next 3 days in a row...
because we can.
Sunshine is good for the soul...
and for the baby.
We are parking it for the next 3 days in a row...
because we can.
day 103
April 13
Busy. Preparations for my Grandma's 90th Birthday. I think it may kill me. It's either that or the flu. But one of them is going to take me out for sure.
Busy. Preparations for my Grandma's 90th Birthday. I think it may kill me. It's either that or the flu. But one of them is going to take me out for sure.
day 102
April 12
To Jonas, our handsome 10 year old... We can't give him the world, but we can give him a bike. And that has to count for something.
To Jonas, our handsome 10 year old... We can't give him the world, but we can give him a bike. And that has to count for something.
day 101
April 11
Juice boxes abound in this house. When Hailey is low, juice is the best way to bring her up. It's also the best thing for kids who are throwing up. And we are enjoying both at the moment. We love life.
Juice boxes abound in this house. When Hailey is low, juice is the best way to bring her up. It's also the best thing for kids who are throwing up. And we are enjoying both at the moment. We love life.
day 100
April 10
Rub a dub dub... to extremely loud boys in a tub. Bath time is laugh time for us. It provides me with so many of those, "I Love being their mom" moments.
Rub a dub dub... to extremely loud boys in a tub. Bath time is laugh time for us. It provides me with so many of those, "I Love being their mom" moments.
day 99
April 9
Look everyone! I grew a flower! It's alive and not dead!
ok... so maybe they just popped up on their own and maybe they are tiny beyond belief. But it's there... in my flower bed... and I feel proud.
Look everyone! I grew a flower! It's alive and not dead!
ok... so maybe they just popped up on their own and maybe they are tiny beyond belief. But it's there... in my flower bed... and I feel proud.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
day 98
April 8
I think we spent an hour here today. Up and down, up and down, up and down... I watched him and realized those legs of his are getting stronger, longer, leaner. That is the most depressing realization that I have had in a long time.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
day 97
April 7
Caleb has been jealous for some time about Hailey's photography debut on my picture of the day blog and decided today to get in on the action. And I must say, it may just be the best photo take of me in years.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
day 96
April 6
Does anyone else have a entire cupboard dedicated to cereal? Does anyone else drop 25 bucks on cereal in one shopping trip? Does anyone else then go through that 25$ worth of cereal in like 2 weeks?
All I can say is dude, kids are EXPENSIVE.
Monday, April 5, 2010
day 95
April 5
Ok, so this isn't actually a picture from today. I didn't actually take a single picture yesterday. So I made it 94 days without failing and then, out of nowhere, on a random busy day, I dropped the ball. But let's just pretend I didn't, OK?
Doesn't this sugary goodness for breakfast make up for it anyway?
Ok, so this isn't actually a picture from today. I didn't actually take a single picture yesterday. So I made it 94 days without failing and then, out of nowhere, on a random busy day, I dropped the ball. But let's just pretend I didn't, OK?
Doesn't this sugary goodness for breakfast make up for it anyway?
Sunday, April 4, 2010
day 94
April 4
Somebody please tell me why we keep trying to take pictures of large amounts of small children on special days. Has there ever been one in the history of photographs that has turned out well?
Somebody please tell me why we keep trying to take pictures of large amounts of small children on special days. Has there ever been one in the history of photographs that has turned out well?
Friday, April 2, 2010
day 93
April 2
Easter traditions have never been my favorite. But I caved and let the kids have their fun. And they will be eating hard boiled eggs for weeks for payback.
Easter traditions have never been my favorite. But I caved and let the kids have their fun. And they will be eating hard boiled eggs for weeks for payback.
Day 92
April 2
When the weather can't remember it's spring and decides to dump snow all during your children's spring break, at least roses on your kitchen table can make you feel like you are enjoying spring.
When the weather can't remember it's spring and decides to dump snow all during your children's spring break, at least roses on your kitchen table can make you feel like you are enjoying spring.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
day 91
April 1
The baby is weeks from walking. Brian is already in mourning the loss of our life with a baby in the house.
The baby is weeks from walking. Brian is already in mourning the loss of our life with a baby in the house.
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