Feb 26, 2009 Posted by sweetie

Indian Warriors and more…

After days of cold, cold weather, we were blessed with an absolutely gorgeous day! Sunny. High around 65* or so. A glorious day. After lunch, I told the big kiddos to head out and have a great adventure in the back yard. As soon as I had the little ones asleep, I joined the big kiddos. But wait…what happened to my sweet children…they had become…..Indian Warriors!   Warrior Girl of Many Weapons... read more

Feb 25, 2009 Posted by sweetie

Because I can…

I have a snapshot of each kiddo that I took the other day. Might have been lunch. I think it was. Posting, well, because I can! A certain child (look above) did not want to cooperate. Tsk, tsk. Please note that she has enough hair for pigtails. She is very excited!   I am so blessed.... read more

Feb 15, 2009 Posted by sweetie

Out of the mouth of babes

Hannah walks up to me with a picture of a giraffe.. H: Mommy, is this a giraffe. M: Yes, that is a giraffe. H: Oh, I thought it was a lamb. Okkkkkkkk….   Today, my mom came to visit and we went shopping. Tonight as I was overseeing bath time I asked Lydia (5) if she had a good time. L: Well, it was kind of boring; just walking around looking at things. >insert deep sigh< Hmmm, a girl... read more

Feb 12, 2009 Posted by sweetie

Sunday Afternoon Nature Study

Sunday afternoon, we pull into our driveway and noticed something in the bushes. All of a sudden out flies a little bird being chased by a larger one. A hawk was after a small, bird. The small bird was using the bushes as a defense against the hawk. We watched for a good bit and I finally remembered to grab my camera. The hawk was determined and kept after the little birdie for some time; however, he was... read more

Feb 12, 2009 Posted by sweetie

Could she eat just one?

  Busted, Miss Potato Chip Snatcher!! Now write 100 times…”I will not eat mommy’s chips.” Hee, hee. It was an empty can. All the chips were gone and she was enjoying taking things out of the can and putting things back in the can. Cheap... read more