chalkboard in the kitchen

We have a chalkboard in our kitchen. I usually write some scripture on it and a weekly menu or upcoming events. Occasionally the kids draw important things on it like robot ballerinas...

Have a great day.

highlights of 31

My birthday was so much fun! The celebrating went on for about 3 days... and will continue this weekend when my family comes. Happy. Charlie started giving me "clue gifts" a few days early which consisted of a lantern, flashlight and small ax. Yes, I said ax. On my birthday he gave me a HUGE camping tent that our whole family almost slept all night in on my birthday night. We also went out to eat with some good friends and came back to a surprise party that involved a Mexican Pinata and an ice cream cake made with York Peppermint Patties. Yes, I said York Peppermint Patties. It was a fun birthday. Happy Monday!

my birthday happened

Hello pals! My birthday was Tuesday. It was fun-filled. I will share more photos very soon of all the celebrating. It involves a tent, an ice cream cake, mexican food and a humongous pinata. Have a nice Thursday!

a dollar well spent

Little Dean lost another tooth. He took his dollar to the store and bought himself a mustache.

And two more for his sisters.

And a clown nose.

Here's to knowing how to stretch a dollar!

kick kick kick

The kids are doing swimming lessons every day this week (and last week). They like swimming very much. I like reclining in a chair by the pool while some paid professionals take care of my children for fourty-five minutes.

Swimming lessons are super fun! Super fun for everyone!

just a regular busy saturday

AND here's a picture of little Dean. When he builds sand castles he gets into what we call, "mad scientist mode." Nothing can break his focus when he's building a town of volcanoes and donuts... just regular things that towns are made of. He's a nice boy.

Have a nice day.