The Girls

It's so nice to have a friend that I chat to several times a day and that I can switch off watching each others kids whenever we need a break... or just a relaxing afternoon. The kids love each other- and don't you dare tell them they are not real blood cousins because it will send them into a tizzy.

In fact- everywhere we go, Addie and Molly are called "the twins." Even at the gym they are just known as the twins.:)

And don't tell Taylor that she's not a twin either like I did when I left her out of the above picture... because she will be very, very sad.

But luckily, she gets over it fast.:)

Hi-Yah

$25- What we spend every week to drive to Tae Kwon Do THREE times a week
$100- What we pay every month in tuition
$60- What we cough up every time we test for a new belt

The look of confidence and a little boy when he receives his green belt- Priceless. Worth every penny.... even when I don't have clothes that fit.:)

Yee-Haw

Lookie, lookie... Addie's hair is old enough to braid... and she thinks she hot stuff in her cowboy boots- that she calls her heels.;)


And I guess Chris escaped my camera- but don't worry, he is about to lose three teeth any day now- including his two front teeth, so I'm sure we'll have lots of pictures.:) He got his report card and it was fabulous and tonight, he tested for his green belt. After a rough couple of weeks where he was moody and giving us a hard time, my sweet son has returned home.:) Praise the Lord.:)

Cousin Day:)

On Sunday, we enjoyed the beautiful day and spent the whole day with Mage and Jack. The kids had a blast, and Mommy and Daddy were pooped by the end of the day. How do people do it with more than two kids!!!???!!! We had a blast at Clemyjontri Park, Claude Moore Park, and then finished with a pizza party thanks to Uncle Dave and Aunt Rah-Rah at Nona and Papa's.

Oh Daddy

I can't tell you how much I love having Brendan home some mornings... He helps with breakfast, speech homework, and the morning routine. Sometimes he even drives Addie to school. On most mornings, I get Addie dressed, do her hair... and this day, I thought Daddy could take it from there and get her socks and shoes and load her into the car...


But when Addie returned from school, Mommy died laughing. Apparently, Mommy needs to make sure I pick out the socks and shoes, too. Daddy lacks just a little fashion sense! Ha!

Surprise Visit

When those tea partiers pop in for a surprise visit... ya never know what you're gonna get.:) The kids LOVED the visit from Pop Pop and Gram almost as much as the chocolate bunnies they brought them.:)

Splish Splash

We LOVE taking our baths...

and nothing beats old time bubble beards.:)