The Fascinating Dishwasher

Here's a happy kid who got to look in the dishwasher longer than normal because Mama went and grabbed the camera. He really looks like some of Michael's baby photos in this picture. 

Earthday Tree and Placenta Planting

These are actually photos from over a week ago- the weekend before Earth day. To celebrate earth day we planted a crab apple tree in our front yard. We also *finally* planted the boys placentas with it. Michael and I each wrote notes about what we want for the boys and planted them too.

He DID tell me he was tired...

And he actually told me he was going to sleep on the chair. I just didn't believe he would. The it got real quiet while Leland and I were in the bedroom folding clothes, and when I investigated I found this-
 

Typical breakfast around here

Leland is happily munching on a pear. James is cutting letters out of his bread with cookie cutters. We've been eating many meals and snacks at our new counter, and most times we light a little candle too.

Living room? Or romper room?

 
 
 
 

Kids in the book nook

Today is the first day of watching my niece all day. We'll be having her here three days a week.

The James Boy's Third Birthday

James 3rd Birthday

Poor baby

Leland has a cold that won't go away and yesterday the doctor prescribed antibiotics to fend off an ear infection. So this sad little misery has been go my arms almost non-stop the past few days.

The thing about James is...

He's got style. Check out the new shades- not just anyone could pull off this look.

Birthday pancakes

We stuck three candles in his pancakes and sang happy birthday, then he insisted on putting the candles in my pancakes and singing to me. I think we're off to a good start today. Later I an attempting to make a, "pink and red elephant cake." we'll see how that turns out.

Defending the fort

Lincoln log buildings are under attack once Leland wakes up from his nap.