Grateful for sweet morning snuggles with this squishy morsel
Category Archives: kids
Introducing the first ever Jedi knight-bird
“And do you know that Peep-Peep Head turned into a Jedi knight-bird? And his new name is Sparklers. And he has a secret x-wing, and it’s (whispers) my trampoline. And that’s why his head is bigger. And he has a invisible light-saber.” 
Light saber and duct tape
Baxter interprets the Luke-light-saber-sparring scene from A New Hope, with the small addition of a roll of duct tape.
Art party
“Orange and yellow are best friends.”
Amelia the sous chef
“Mama, this is so fun. I love cooking with you. This is as fun as going to Oaks Park and going on the funnest ride.”
Looks like the Tooth Fairy is coming to our house tonight!
A girl and her cats
Amelia was home sick from school today, and the cats enjoyed sleeping on and around her very much. Maybe it’s the warm blanket, or maybe they’re just trying to suffocate her germs to death. 
First thing in the morning
“I always floss first thing in the morning, Mama.” -Baxter, lying
Happy 7th birthday, Amelia!
Dunkers
“Amelia, let’s measure.”
This is how the kids see how close Baxter is to reaching Amelia’s height. Oddly, he never seems to catch up. 
“It’s a picture of nighttime!”
The Thing With The Stuff 