Spring came for a day...

We have had the coldest, wettest year of my life, I swear. It's been snowing and raining for what seems like forever. We had a silver lining the other day though. 60 degree's. Let me tell ya, it felt like 80 compared to what it's been. I was in such a good mood that the boys and I played a little two on two. Shocking as it may sound...I lost...big time.

The beautiful weather lasted a whole day. Now we are back to rain and snow. Be nicer mother nature...please???

Putting them to work while their young...

Scarlett is such a hard worker. Whenever I fold towels, she wants to help fold the washcloths. Another one of her most favorite "chores" is to unload the utensils. Funny thing is, they look perfectly organized when she does so. Starting her out young will hopefully have a payoff for when she becomes a teenager. :)

Real housewives of the gorge...

Our 3rd annual girls weekend took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Nine women that don't go shopping all that often, let loose in Portland and went a little crazy. Dresses, shoes, socks, jammies, more shoes, fun kitchen stuff, more shoes, and more shoes...all flying into carts.

Late nights took place as always. 3am the first night, and 2am the next. But after our hotel neighbors complained about our noise the 2nd night we sadly went to bed.

I love these women. I love to learn from them and get their advice. They have wisdom that I truly respect and admire.

I came home to kids awaiting me at the end of the driveway and a house that was clean, and a husband with a smile on his face. What a way to come home after such a great weekend.

You are an artist...

My boys are so funny about the things they choose to draw. They are so animated and their pictures remind me of children's story books. Austin drew this one of the clouds forming some angry tornadoes. I am the worst artist ever and am glad they inherited this fun talent from their dad.

Good voice and charm...

Lets face it...Josh Groban isn't the most obvious pick for hotness. But somehow his voice makes up for it. Apparently even 4 year olds are aware of this. I was listening to Josh Groban on Pandora, and I said "Doesn't he have such a great voice, Grace?" She replies "His voice sounds nice, but his face doesn't sound nice."

Sorry Josh.

Beds are for jumping on...

How many times have I heard "don't jump on the bed!" We all have at one time or another. For whatever reason, I resist the fact that jumping on beds is a bad thing. I mean, will it really make the bed any less comfortable if it's bounced on once in a great while? Will the life of the bed really be lessened because kids used it as a trampoline now and then? Maybe. But for me, life is too short not to jump on the bed. Now if I can just convince my husband of this...

Y-O-U spells you...

Scarlett's version of eenie meenie miney moe.

"Eenie, meenie, miney, moe. Catch a tiger by the toe, if he hollers let him go, my mom told me to pick the very best one...and....IT'S ME!"

If only life were that simple.