(okay, this set of pictures goes beneath the other blog of the day, but I still don't really know what I'm doing)

Change of Seasons

Not so long ago this is what my kids were doing outside in the front yard. It was close to 60 degrees, and it was the end of November.

This is what my kids were doing yesterday in the front yard. 2 weeks and 40 degrees can make a big difference!

mini mozart

Eliza just loves to play the piano. Sometimes we will put her on the bench and let her go to town. But one day I was in the kitchen when I heard her start playing. I hadn't put her on the bench, and the other kids weren't home, so I had to see how she was playing the piano.

I guess she figured out that her little scoot-along car thing made a good step-ladder. I don't agree--things with wheels do not make good ladders. We'll have to work on that bit of advice.

Moments like these . . .

It's true that I adore my children, but some days I'm surprised I have any hair left for all of the pulling I do. And then there comes a moment that just reignites my flame of motherhood. This is what happened:

Adam was having a hard time opening some kind of snack. I can't remember if it was the pickle jar or a go-gurt. I offered to help and he handed it over with a "Fanks, mom" (th's are a bit of a problem). After I completed the menial task, Adam took his snack and commented, "I don't know what I'd do without you." I responded that I didn't know what I'd do without him either, and he said, "Yeah, I know."
And truthfully, I don't know what I'd do without any of them. Thanks for reminding me, Adam!

Happy Halloween

Okay, so it's a little late, but we wanted you to know that we had a good Halloween. Our Daisy,

our extra-cheerful pirate (maybe he's been hitting the rum a little much),

our sombre vampire,

and our own Elphaba (wicked witch of the west) wish you a great Autumn!

UEA Trip

A couple of weeks ago we headed to St. George to do some Temple work for my grandma. While there we had lots of fun:

Emily finally managed to land on the inflatable alligator,

the boys engaged in some deep conversation,

and Eliza pointed out just how cute she is!

Sleepyhead

Okay, I was sitting at my kitchen table working on the computer, and Eliza was sitting on the floor by me eating a cookie. It got really quiet. I quickly figured out why. Yes, that's the cookie still in her hand!