These are Surf Doggie socks.
They are Nicholas' favorite socks ever. His Grandma Chelle gave them to him on Easter 2008. They have been loved. They started today with this small hole you can see on his right foot, and a small hole on each toe.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Dandelions
I think dandelions are going to overtake my lawn. I am too cheap to pay someone to come spray them. Last year I bought some dandelion killer in a huge bottle and diligently sprayed the things every few weeks. What do I get for my efforts? Even more this year!!
I challenged the boys to fill an entire quart jar each with dandelions. They each did an entire jar in the backyard alone. I then bribed them with money to do another quart each in the front yard. They both almost filled up their second jars.
I challenged the boys to fill an entire quart jar each with dandelions. They each did an entire jar in the backyard alone. I then bribed them with money to do another quart each in the front yard. They both almost filled up their second jars.
P.S. You can't see it very well in these pictures, but Nicholas has had a crazy rash on his cheeks the past week or so. It was really bad this particular day. He was complaining that it was itchy, so I dabbed calamine lotion all over his cheeks. You can see a pink/white film on his cheeks from the calamine lotion.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wrapped around her finger...and not
Thomas adores Estella. Nicholas is indifferent. I think it is their ages that makes the difference. Here are a few examples that prove my point...
Exhibit one:
Thomas shares sucker with Estella
Estella, knowing her sweet big brother has a soft spot for her leans in and turns on the sweet little sister antics....leaning close, giving a huge grin, saying "PEASE" (please) and "UM UM" (yum yum).
Exhibit one:
Thomas shares sucker with Estella
Estella, knowing her sweet big brother has a soft spot for her leans in and turns on the sweet little sister antics....leaning close, giving a huge grin, saying "PEASE" (please) and "UM UM" (yum yum).
Sweet success!
"See Mom...He can't resist me."
Nicholas taunts Estella with a piece of gum
Nicholas, quietly playing with an unopened stick of gum, is soon noticed by little sister Estella.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Friday, April 17, 2009
Smores
We roasted marshmallows and made smores while my family was here. I think I have mentioned this on here before, but Jackson's dad made this fire pit out of the drum from an old washing machine. It works great!
My sister Jamie and Estella.
Thomas digs in!
My sister Jamie and Estella.
Thomas digs in!
Estella somehow got ahold of the bag of marshmallow and didn't hesitate to start stuffing them in her mouth.
Nicholas has a fire lover's style to roasting his marshmallows. He holds them right in the flames. It is a little stressful, because the roasting stick is too long for him to be able to blow out the flaming marshmallow himself. So, whenever Nicholas starts roasting, someone has to be ready to start blowing.
Nicholas has a fire lover's style to roasting his marshmallows. He holds them right in the flames. It is a little stressful, because the roasting stick is too long for him to be able to blow out the flaming marshmallow himself. So, whenever Nicholas starts roasting, someone has to be ready to start blowing.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Easter Egg Hunt
My dad was holding the remote :)
My sweet mom prepared and brought an easter egg hunt for the kids. We did the hunt Saturday afternoon. She had different colored eggs for each child, and before the hunt began she tied ribbons on their wrists to remind them which color of egg they could pick up.
Estella was so funny carrying her little basket around. She loved picking up the eggs and putting them inside her basket.
My sweet mom prepared and brought an easter egg hunt for the kids. We did the hunt Saturday afternoon. She had different colored eggs for each child, and before the hunt began she tied ribbons on their wrists to remind them which color of egg they could pick up.
Estella was so funny carrying her little basket around. She loved picking up the eggs and putting them inside her basket.
She got a bit distracted by the swing set. She set her basket down ever so carefully.
And climbed up for a swing.
Grandpa helped get her focused again.
Grandpa helped get her focused again.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
Happy Easter!
Sunday, April 05, 2009
I will never dry sheets again
Why will I never dry sheets again? Because there is another way...a better way! I love the Pioneer Woman blog. She is full of great information, good tips, and fun laughs. A while ago she did this post on "The trouble with six beds."
http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeandgarden/category/household-tips/
I admit, I was sceptical, but I tried it and like I said...I will never dry sheets again. Try it...I dare you! :)
http://thepioneerwoman.com/homeandgarden/category/household-tips/
I admit, I was sceptical, but I tried it and like I said...I will never dry sheets again. Try it...I dare you! :)
Thursday, April 02, 2009
High Flying Nicholas
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