Monthly Archives: December 2011

Ninja!

This lil’ fella can transform from sweet little boy to fierce ninja in just under 0.3 seconds!

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Doll Magic

Ashton recently used her allowance money to buy a set of Pet Shop toys that came with a house and some furniture. I love it when she buys new toys– not only is it exciting to see her doing her own shopping, but her new dolls tunnel her into a world of imagination for days…

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Nutcracker

We went to see the Nutcracker for the 4th year in a row and had another magical time. It was so sweet to see them come home, put on their dress-up clothes, and run around outside being a Snow Fairy and the Mouse King. Ashton doesn’t dress up anymore like she did when she was…

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This Silly Wonderful Boy

An afternoon in the life of a sweet 4 year old boy.   He is sometimes such a challenge for me with the occasional tantrum, whining, pestering of his sister, breaking things (really just checking out how they work), getting frustrated and lashing out.  And yet I get that he’s really just a wee lil’…

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Home Again

You might think they were more excited to have the iPad home than their dad upon his return after a week at sea, especially when the first words out of Cedar’s mouth were, “Dad, can I play the iPad?” In truth we are happy to have both Matt AND the iPad home with us again.

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Friday: I’m thinkin’…

… that I am in awe of my children’s energy, wonder, ease, and acceptance of life as it is… and that I want those qualities in the way I am with my own life. I’m joining in with a group of women and their beautiful blogs this week for a daily “I’m thinkin’” theme.  Hooray…

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Thursday: I’m thinkin’…

… that carousels are magical. I’m joining in with a group of women and their beautiful blogs this week for a daily “I’m thinkin’” theme.  Hooray for new friends! Check out the other ladies’ thoughts for today: stacey   michelle   tracey   susan   georgia   heather   naomi   andrea   rose   liza    barbara    shawntea    ashley    tami   veronica   kelly   carla   karli

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