so stylish

This is what Lily wore to school today. I almost tried to talk her out of it because I would never dress her in this outfit, but then I decided to be grateful that she enjoys dressing herself and accessorizing. Someday she'll get it:)

She got a little nervous when we pulled up to the school and wanted to take her hat off. I told her it looked super cute and that I was so happy she was brave enough to wear it. She left it on but only ended up wearing it for part of the day because she said that some of the kids were laughing at her. Darn them.

I love this cute, pink, girly princess and I'm glad she's mine.

a good night

Lily falling asleep while reading Harry Potter made me really happy tonight for about 2.5 minutes.

Then Mallory peed her pants and left a giant puddle on our unfinished wood stairs.

 Matthew screamed and cried and threatened to fall down said stairs the whole time I cleaned the treads and bathed Mallory.

Oh, well. At least I get to go to bed now.

Just kidding! I still have a dishwasher to load and about 15 loads of laundry to fold.

The end

delight

My Mallory. 

Yes, she really is this delightful all the time. It's a pleasure and a joy to be her mother!

We were on our way to the grocery store one evening and I couldn't help but notice how beautiful the light was. I turned my car around and got my camera from my house. Mallory was more than happy to oblige to an impromptu photo shoot. Here are a million photos of the most darling toddler in all the universe (messy hair and all).

First Day of School, First Day of School!

School started last week! We have a 3rd grader, a 2nd grader, and a Kindergartener!

eeeek!

Kaylee was nervous and said, "I don't want to be a Second Grader! I want to be in first grade forever! I want to go back to Mrs. Ricks class because she's the nicest teacher in the whole wooooorld!!!"

When she came home from her very first day of school she said, "I LOVE SECOND GRADE! I want to be in Second Grade forEVERRRRRrrrr because Mrs. Thanyne is SO NICE! She's the nicest teacher in the whole worrrrld!!!" Success.

Lily was not nervous at all about school. She had never met Mrs. Denney before and when she came home she said, "Some kids say that Mrs. Denney is the nicest and best teacher in the whole school. I think she is too."

Riley had to wait all the way until 11:30 to start school. All morning long (about 76 times) she kept saying, 

"I'm excited"

"Mom, I'm excited"

"Mom, I'm really excited"

"I'm so excited, Mom"

Good golly, it was cute.

and here are some photos:

We can't forget about these two!

Some Stuff About Me

I was tagged on Facebook several months ago to write 14 things about myself. I have lots of friends who don't use facebook and because I keep this blog for my children and my posterity, I thought I'd re-record it here:)


1. My brothers and sisters are my best friends in the whole world. We truly love each other and I cherish my relationship with each one of them. 

2.I talk to my mom on the phone every single day. Sometimes 2 or 3 times a day. I love her:)

3. When I was a teenager I was stung by a jellyfish while I was swimming at the beach. It hurt so bad and I cried like a baby!

4. I love tying an apron around my waist and getting to work by preparing a healthy, made from scratch meal for my family, or a loaf of bread, pancakes, cookies, whatever.

5. When I got married I had the sudden urge to "domesticate" myself. I taught myself to sew, crochet, and knit. My Aunt Susan got me started on knitting and I'll be forever grateful:)

6. I make and use homemade deodorant, lip balm, and shampoo and conditioner (no poo method). I really want to learn how to make bar soap.

7. Someday I WILL live in the country, keep bees and raise chickens, cows, and sheep. I can't wait!

8. I have been looking for a spinning wheel for the last 5ish years because I REALLY want to learn to spin wool into yarn.

9. This may not come as a surprise (wink!) but I LOVE having babies. I love the last 3-4 months of pregnancy and I wish I could do the 3rd trimester (birth and everything!) over and over. I want a newborn in my home forever.

10. Speaking of having babies, I really don't like when people ask me if I'm going to be "done any time soon". I LOVE being a mom and having little children. God has given me a body that has the ability to conceive and bear children. I feel very lucky to have such a gift and do not take it for granted. I won't be done having babies any time soon as surely as I won't be finished breathing any time soon.

11. I kind of wish my kids didn't love school so much. I miss them when they're at school and I count down the hours until they're home. I would homeschool them in a heartbeat if they expressed any interest whatsoever.

12. I fell and chipped my tooth when I was 11 or 12. I looked exactly like Lloyd from Dumb and Dumber and was absolutely horrified. My mom took me to the dentist the very next day and he patched it right up. I vividly remember the feeling of air hitting the exposed nerves in my teeth and sometimes I still dream that the little corner patch falls out and I can feel the pain from the air hitting the nerves AND the horror of looking like Lloyd's little sister.

13. I have always been super shy, something I've always really disliked about myself. I try really hard to pretend I'm not and sometimes I'm able to pull it off. Other times I'm not so successful and I'm afraid people think I'm snobby. When I was in highschool people told me all the time that they thought I was stuck up when they first met me and then realized I was actually nice as they got to know me. That always bothered me! I don't want anyone to ever think I'm being snobby.

14. I am not publicly mushy about my husband but in actuality I'm a mushy gushy mess when it comes to him and our relationship! I love him immensely. He is such a great dad and a hard worker. I love being with him and I want to spend every waking (and sleeping) moment with him. I absolutely hate when he leaves for work and I'm elated when he comes home. I love, love, love that man and our family and our life together.

Some March Photos

Here are some photos that never got posted in March