Monday, March 4, 2013

Milestones

Saturday I watched my babies and a couple of big things happened. First, Baby Girl said "Auntie." I've been working on that with her for months and all I get in return is a big grin. Saturday, it was the same thing..."Say Auntie." Smile. "Come on. Say Auntie." Smile. I turned away to feed Little Boy and she said, "Auntie!" I almost fell off my chair. She was so proud of herself -- but that was it. She wouldn't say it again no matter how many times I asked. The second big thing was she had to show me how she uses the Big Girl potty. Quite impressive. The third thing was...drumroll...Auntie got to see Little Boy crawl for the very first time. Baby Girl and I were in the kitchen and I saw movement out of the corner of my eye...there was Little Boy, crawling like a pro, after one of his sister's toys. Aunties don't usually get to see these milestones the first time they happen, so I was excited. It was a big weekend for all of us :-) Next weekend, I get Baby Girl all to myself. We're heading out for an Auntie/Big Girl date. Can't wait.


Wearing Auntie's hoodie...with the hood up, please! The girl knows what she wants.


Friday, March 1, 2013

The Joy of Boys

We are making our own paint out of dirt for art class so we can replicate Cave Art paintings found in the 40's in France. I had the kids go outside and find three different colored kinds of dirt and spread it out (inside, on a paper towel) to dry. You can see the piles done by the girls and then there's the...um...well, you know...done by one of my boys. Look at his face. He's so proud of his creation. We all had a good laugh - and just for kicks - left one of them in its shape to see if anyone in the other classes would notice. Their expressions today have been priceless. Megan...see what you have to look forward to?





Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Happiness





I have one more picture to add but I can't find it. Gram can't be left off this list of favorite people who always heart dance with me.

Monday, February 25, 2013

How I Spent My Weekend

Playing this game...
(Harvest Moon Animal Parade)


trying to get this man...
(Calvin the archaeologist)


to ask me out on a date!
(which he did)

It was exhausting, let me tell you. I don't think I moved from the couch, except for bathroom breaks, from Friday - Sunday night!




Friday, February 22, 2013

Whatever May Pass

I took this picture as the sun was rising on Orcas Island. I love the words of the song combined with this beautiful view!

Tuesday, February 19, 2013