{from today}

What do you do when it's close to fifty degrees but still snowy?

You go street fishing, of course.

{brain dead}

Yesterday, I was so involved in making a birthday card, I completely forgot that it was Wednesday, and Story Time at the library was at 10:15am. Eric actually, and I am still in shock over this, reminded me at 9:59am. I don't think I ever got Paige dressed that fast. I even got her to go to the bathroom. Thankfully, I had done her hair when I did Emily's hair earlier that morning. We made it to the library on time. I hate it when I forget things. It messes up my whole day.

I just could not get it through my head that it was Wednesday. I kept thinking it was Tuesday. Does that ever happen to you?

These pictures have nothing to do with that story - but I thought I would share them anyway.
Have a great day!

{after the blizzard}

there was sun. and there was play.











sweet baby girl - you have the brightest smile, a great sense of play, and the grace of a ballet dancer that flunked out in her first five minutes.....and I could not love you more.




I don't think you stopped smiling for the entire thirty minutes we were outside. I would have gladly spent an hour outside with you - but my fingertips felt like they were going to fall off. And I wasn't even playing in the snow.






don't stop being you. love you so much.

{the bean}

I am not quite sure how it started, but lately, I have been calling my Emily, "bean". It's a shortened version of her full nickname, "Emily Jean Jelly Bean".

I am not sure if she really likes it. But since I am her Momma, I don't really care. :) That's what I thought parents were supposed to do - embarrass their kids. Daily, if possible.  Right?


In spite of a really crazy class this year, the Bean has been doing really well in school. Her last progress report was outstanding. She still LOVES reading, and has delved into the world of Judy Blume. She just finished, "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing". One of my most favorite books. We had a whole discussion about it this morning, just like two grown up discussing the latest bestseller. I love that. Was it really that long ago that I read it?


She's growing, and getting smarter everyday.


And I am trying to be okay with that.




Have a great weekend!

{who wore it best?}

Paige is growing like a weed lately. All her shirts are too short. And since it's February....what the heck happened to January...anyway...no stores are carrying anything the closely resembles winter clothes. what is up with that? Target has BATHING SUITS already. Bathing suits? I know people like to go to warm places this time of year, but, really...maybe they could put them in the back. It's just too cruel to the rest of us to put them right in the front. Right?

So I have been shopping for Paige in Emily's four year old tub of clothes. It's like a trip down memory lane with each shirt, dress or outfit.

AND - i thought, for fun, i would do a side by side of my girls.

Paige - 3 1/2 years old

Emily - 4 years old

They both love/loved this monkey shirt. This was, of course, before the aforementioned Target started carrying this line of clothing. It's from Bloomingdales...i think. it was a gift from their Auntie.

It's so much fun watching Paige wear my favorite Emily clothes.                                         

{ohhhh....a video}

Thought I would post a video of the snow. It is really snowing a lot right now. Big, fat, flakes. And our snow thrower is broken. YEA!! If you need me, i'll be out shoveling this mess!

{ho hum}

So, I know this looks like a lot of snow, but really, I don't even think it's half a foot. Blizzard. I think not.



Since there's no school, I didn't even think it was worth clearing early this morning, but my little snow nerd husband got out there bright and early. I hope his boss is okay with him coming in a little late.



Because we live in a wind tunnel, and the snow is so dry and light, it didn't even cover our patio. Really, we didn't clear it at all. Thanks Mother Nature. You saved us 5 minutes!


It is still snowing. Eric thinks we'll top out at 10 inches. I'll keep you posted.


Happy Birthday to my Dad! Looks like and early spring as well! (one can hope!)