"Mine" and other fine new words.

I'm afraid my children aren't the best of examples for their cute sweet cousin.
I'm not so worried about N.'s junk food and video game habit rubbing off but the other kids I do worry about.
Along with showing her how to kill herself on the stairs, they also taught her the word "Mine", and flinging off of the edge of chairs.
There were many more, and because I can see into the future(my kids wonder all about this great talent of mine) I know there will be many more to come.
Sorry Cuz'!

Your Birthday comes just once a year

...but if you're really lucky you can have your birthday and an ear infection or two also.

Her new psycho motorized hamster (who's name I wont try to spell ) sure brought a smile even if the antibiotics did not.
Listening to her sing "Happy Birthday" to her dollies makes me want to freeze time and keep her 2 forever.
I am so blessed to have to felt her soft arms squeeze around my neck and her light hair tickle my face for 2 years already, boy does time fly.

A little taste of Heaven

.....although I like to think that it will be less noisy in Heaven.
T just cant stop talking about his grandpa, who shares his same "T".

Fortunately for grandpa, N. was the only grandkid missing the fun, otherwise the smiles would be looks of smashed pain.
Don't they even look angelic (due to the sliding glass door ) with their light halos?

Happy Happy Joy Joy

Sorry, I just cant help but love our little dog.
Maybe I am obsessed with her cute face.
I don't know.
I do know I just cant get enough of her, she makes me smile.

Spring is in the air

....just not with enough enthusiasm.
We hiked up the hill to campus knowing that its ALWAYS windy there.
Sunny skies, but the wind for kites was way lacking.
The kids didn't seem to mind having to work for their results.
Campus is still so drab and lifeless right now, so it was only appropriate the kites and Z.'s shirt were so bright.
My advice: Visit the quad only during Spring break, otherwise nearly invisible strings and kite bombing won't be as tolerated.

You watch the right ,I'll take the left.

Where is C.C.?
Usually in cohorts with Izzy, sneaking some fun.


Sly eyes give away their plans.
They both love having a playmate!

What a difference the sun makes

Where the sun shines in the front yard it is becoming a welcome place to spend time and enjoy the warmth.
Z &T find it a great spot for a picnic.
The snow now is completely melted.
A new spring is just around the corner.

Where the sun doesn't reach in the back yard it is difficult to walk through the icebergs and moguls, coats are required, hats and gloves recommended.
Motorcycle work is cold and slow, so is playing.
No where near the good feeling of the sunny front.
Just noticing an analogy between the sun and the Son this week.
Without the Son, frozen and dark.
With Him, warm and happy.

D&C 101: 25
And also that of element shall melt with fervent heat; and all things shall become new, that my knowledge and glory may dwell upon all the earth.