Happy St. Patrick's Day

I just had to share this.

Purty Skirtie

My little brother is going to Afghanistan next week, for a year. He is in the army and this will be his fourth tour overseas (the first three were to Iraq). It kills me every time he goes. This morning I was feeling a little anxious, so I sewed. I made this darling little skirt for Janie. The pattern is free and super easy, not to mention cute. Try it!

Thanks for the fabric, Grandma B! We love it! Can you tell? ;-)

Adam's Sixth Birthday

...was over a month ago, now. This picture is from his birthday breakfast. He was pretty excited because he got an A pancake AND a 6 pancake. (That's what those are, in case you can't tell.)

We love this boy. He is a kind and loving son and brother, a great friend and example, and we are so glad to have him in our family! We are so blessed to have him.

Janie's First Haircut

Last Monday Janie and I both got our hair cut. Since the appointment was for both of us, and I didn't want her roaming the room while I had my turn, I asked my dad to come along and help take care of her. Of course he brought his camera, and got some darling shots of her losing her baby locks. She was so good, and just sat calmly the whole time, even while Natalie was blow-drying her hair. What a girl! I was sad to see her baby hair go, but she does look darling with her new 'do. Thanks for doing a great job Natalie! And thank you, Pa, for recording the event for us.

Adam's New Trick

Well I took Adam's training wheels off and this is what happened. Sorry it's a bit dark. The sun goes down so early nowadays.


In case you can't tell, he's riding his bike across the yard by himself!