Book Report- Fried Worms

How to Eat Fried Worms

Anna Mae had a great time doing her homework… Thought it was fun enough to share!

wish list – hint hint…

Were you going to buy me a birthday gift…? Did it just sneak up on you like it does every year…? It’s a bummer when your birthday is a week after Christmas vacation. But, if you have had another week or two to recover… and you just discovered it on your calendar… and perhaps you’re wondering hmmmm… what would she like for her birthday…..

cabin weekend for new years

New Years at the cabin with Bridget and Paul, our kids, and Parker.

A long, long time ago… before babies… when we were young and beautiful and had hardly a care in the world… Bridget came to the cabin for New Years. Lots has happened since then. Lots of really good stuff. So many blessings, that we needed a whole weekend away to enjoy them all…

We walked in the woods – the kids made snow angels – Grace shot the Red Rider (and kept her eye) – the boys warmed–up at the fire-place – we laughed and played – sometimes we cried, but mostly we had a lot of fun – except when Grace locked herself in the bathroom and Anna Mae got her hair caught in a brier patch – at the same exact time – but other than that – it was the perfect way to toast in the New Year…

What about the door?

The foyer is painted- I love it, but….

Now I think that door needs paint– would you paint it brown like the walls

Or red like the dining room?

What do you think?

Boot girl

She getting her boot off- So excited – brave- and unable to take it easy…

Get on with it…

Tim bolted out of bed and went straight to the gym. I did not. I turned on the radio, fluffed up my pillows, checked my email, glanced at a decorating magazine, and lingered in my quiet, morning bedroom.

My worry levels have been so high lately. However, today its all okay. Mom is home. My sister is busy learning about being a mom. Anna Mae (I hope) is going to get her boot off.

Sure it could be better. There are plenty of things i’d change if I was in charge – but i’m not – in charge- of much of anything- except getting in the shower… And finding out what today will bring…

…but it sure is nice to just linger–a little –right here.

our little ringer

After years of tagging along…  sitting less than quietly… and begging the snack mom for handouts… It’s her turn! Grace started soccer last week and will be showing off this Saturday at her first game. She’s a big kid and according to her big brothers pretty tough too… I can’t wait to see if she is as determined as her big sister – something tells me she will be