Succulents

a bunch of succulents surrounded by rainbows and polka dots,

makes me smile.

Megan and Matti - I can see how this could be addictive.

this picture is from last summer,

Katie B's visit before her move out west.

love my girls.

Katie, so glad you are still Katie B even after marriage :)

Thanks for posting this picture JP!

Ava went to a super awesome birthday party today,

apparently we will also be doing face painting

for her 6th birthday party.

Who wants to volunteer to paint faces?

Valentines With Grandma

Grandma is crafty, really crafty.

The letter arrived a week prior, with a candy heart to

countdown each day leading up to Grandma and Grandpa's arrival.

Grandma showed up with several art projects including the

awesome candy holder/ place marker that Ava put

at each person's seat at the table...and each kids'

cute little photo Valentine.

(ok, I'm a little crafty too)

Thanks crafty Grandma!

School Dance

Feels Like Home

today, when I look around at the 6 baskets of unfolded laundry,

the trashed kids rooms, the large unfinished art project sprawled across a plastic table cloth, muddy paw prints from my mom's dog and the blueberry muffin crumbles all over the kitchen floor

i think...finally feels like home.

it's good to be home.

Giggles From the Dark

I like having an extra kid or two around,

it's almost easier than just one at home.

Luca is entertained, they burn some energy and

I get some free time to pick up the house, fold the laundry etc..

(or watch crappy TV and blogstalk my friends, whatever)

Today though, Luca and Charlotte got really quiet

when they were playing in his room.

Really really quiet and then lots of giggles from the closet fort.

This is where the giggling came from...

and this is what I found...

love them together.

pretty sure they should get married.