Backyard Fun

It was a really cool morning here so I sent the kids outside. I wasn't hearing much so I thought I'd check on them. Micah was on top of his car, a rope tied around his waist trying to string the rope through the hook. I have no idea what was going on, but it must have been between him and the dinosaur- I'm pretty sure they were having a conversation.

Chloe didn't make it into the pictures, but she was in the corner on her haunches saying, "ooh be careful. be careful micah be careful" over and over and over...

Bathtime and Bumbo

I took Jude and Chloe to the doctor today. We have a great pediatrician who has Saturday and Sunday office hours. I was debating if I should bring them in, but decided to when Jude felt hot. Sure enough, they both have bad ear infections. How's a mom to know? Do these kids look sick?

A visit from Emily

Emily is a friend of ours (and our kids) who lives in Chicago now. She came in town this weekend and watched our kids Saturday night so we could go out. Our kids love her and Jude had plenty of smiles for her (even though it was hours past bedtime)

A room of his own (for now)

Here are some pictures of Micah's room. He loves his bunk beds (can you believe they are 20+ years old- thanks Jeff and Becky!)

Pretty Pretty Princess

Chloe asked me to paint her fingers and toes today. Then she told everyone she saw, "you see my fingers and toes?, I'm a pretty pretty princess".

Jude found his feet!

All of my kids have been great babies, but Jude is unbelievably mellow! He loves to lay on the floor or sit in his chair and chew on something. If he doesn't have a toy or blanket he just chews on his hands- and now his toes! This is a new thing. I walked in the room to check on him because I heard muffled screams. He was trying so hard to keep his foot in his mouth, but the excitement of it was causing him to kick and his foot would pop out.

Cooking with Grandma