Usually the kids do not sleep in our bed, but Nate had a meeting and had to sleep away and how I am supposed to say no to these cuties.

The perfect day for the park!!

She has had a hard day so we solved it by making her favorite dinner... chicken and dumplings coming up!

Simple traditions are my favorite.  I love dying Easter Eggs and making Easter cake together as a family.  The way everyone is laughing, talking and dreaming about this coming Easter and reminiscing of Easters that have passed fills me with joy.

How is it that a haircut can make my little boy suddenly look like a teen!

The day my mom taught me how to count money is for ever lost in my mind. Watching my little girl learn the same skill is making me feel old and honored all at once.

Being creative with my kiddos is my favorite way to spend a lazy Sunday.

Sunday afternoons are the best time for a nap.

I am missing the days when the kids had no school and we would just spend the entire time at the park playing. That's stage of my life went way too fast. I wish there was a way to be reminded that you're in the middle of the good days, when you're in them, and not just when you're reflecting back ont…

Our little girl has been trying to teach herself the song Lean on me. Not too shabby if you ask me!

Maybe it is because Trent's first favorite movie was Toy Story and I can remember watching it day after day and falling in love with those sweet characters right along with my little boy or maybe it is because I am far to sentimental...but whatever the reason is purging through old toys is always hard in our hou…

I love the first signs of spring.  Today was a blue sky day filled with warm air.  The kids couldn't wait to grab their sweatshirts and head out to play outside.  The promise of fun-filled sunny days ahead is rejuvenating in every way.   "If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant." …

Kids are always put into categories. You can have the smart kid, the music kid, the funny kid, the sport kid, the artsy kid... but when you realize that your kid is not only great at many things but known as the nice kid, it is better than all the soccer goals, Art Awards, straight A's, and trophies combined.

My Early Risers. These two are early morning buddies.  Dylan starts the morning with joy in his heart and anxious to see what the day has in store.That attitude is something I can never get enough of...it is even better than waking up to the sun shining in.