I see the moon

This was the scene at our house Saturday night. 

The kids were excited because it was a full moon, clear skies, and something special was going on with the moon.  I think it was the second or third full moon of the month.  So they all bundled up and went outside in minus zero degree weather to look at the moon through the telescope.

As for me, this view was good enough.  Especially since it meant I didn't have to go outside and have my nose hair freeze as soon as I opened the door. 

homeschool

Homeschool Rocks!

Am I crazy?

I don't know whether I find these pictures crazy disturbing or insanely beautiful.

Either way my mental health is in question.

And I probably belong here.  Actually, it's an old prison in Salem, MA that's rumored to be haunted.  I wonder why.  It would make a really cool insane asylum wouldn't it?

The basement is done!

We finished our downstairs room yesterday.  It was a lot of hard work but I think it's worth it.  If you saw the pictures of what it looked like before you would agree.  We are talking late 60's, early 70's decor with the fake wood paneling and tile ceiling. 

The girls were so happy to have it done that they had to sleep in there last night.  They just threw down some blankets and pillows and then stayed up late giggling and talking.  I still made them get up early today.

Trust me, they weren't quite so happy this morning.

couch potatoes

Like Father

Like Daughter

What more could this mama want?

Monster Jam

 Wait for it.....

Wait for it....

Wait...

No, wait....

And he crashes....

YES!!!!

What should I be today?

A mad scientist?

                                                          A Princess going to the ball?

Or a pioneer girl?

I think I prefer my silly, crazy Hannah at the end of the day

Fantasy Land

Today we made the girls go outside and play.  They are always saying they can't go outside because there is snow or it is cold.  We finally decided that if we let them get away with that excuse every single time it WAS cold or snowy they would not see the outside of the house from October thru mid May.  So we made them put on their snow suits (that is why we bought them after all) and go out.  The dogs were the only ones excited and happy about this.  But, once the kids got out there they actually (gasp) started playing.  It was nice to watch.

Morgan pulled Hannah around on the sled for a little while. 





Even Whiskey got to take a turn!

Cerah decided to ride her bike.  Why wait for summer?  If you do you will be waiting a long, long time.

Well, that didn't go as planned.  But that's o.k, we'll just improvise.  Pushing is as good as riding isn't it?

And so it went for awhile.  Until someone (H) threw a snowball at somebody else (C) that ended up going down the front of their shirt.  But, perfect children that I have, that somebody else (C) did not get mad and throw a snowball into the face of the first someone (H) causing them to come running into the house bawling like they had just sustained a life threatening injury.  No, my children wouldn't do that.  Instead this is how it went:  Hannah threw a snowball that went down Cerah's shirt.  Immediately she ran over and apologized and helped Cerah get it out of her shirt and dried off.  Cerah in turn told Hannah that it was okay, she knew it was an accident.  They then proceeded to throw their arms around each other in a big hug and tell each other how much they loved them and how lucky they were to be sisters.  And off into the sunset they rode.  I sure hope they come back before dinner since I really enjoy having perfect children like that.

Palm Reader

"Hannah, give me your hand."
"Why?"
"Because I am going to read your fortune."

"o.k"

"Hmmm, I see..."
(insert mom) "you going down and taking your shower like you were asked"
"Mommmm you're no fun."
"I know, that's the definition of mom - ruiner of fun, enforcer of rules, and insistor of showers".
You're welcome

Sleeping

Remember when you could sleep anywhere safe in the knowledge that dad and mom were there to take care of things?  You never had any worries, you just lived and enjoyed life every day.  There were no such things as bills, house repairs, car upkeep, or jobs?  Yeah, I remember those days too.  I'm sure glad my kids are still that innocent. 

This one isn't my kid but it reminds me that even animals don't worry as much as us grown up humans do.  They just take life one day at a time too.  What a good lesson for all of us.

"Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, but the realization of how much you already have."

My favorite pictures of 2009

I love taking pictures. I love capturing a moment that makes me happy and being able to look back on it later and have it take me right back to that moment. My favorite pictures are the unposed and unexpected pictures. The kind that occur when the subject either has no idea that their picture is being taken or has only a moment or two to process that fact and so has no time to pose. These are some of my favorite ones from the last year. All of them are natural.

Happy Birthday Lumpy

Happy Birthday Kodi. Today, as you turn 15, is a day to reminisce. It doesn't seem that long ago that you were still a baby. Even then you had a big head and cute dimples!

It was always about boy stuff. Like blocks



and boats

cars

and camping

and being nice to your cousins

I hope you have a wonderful birthday.