around here

during lent the kids and i watched easter music videos every day during our morning time.  carman's champion was a clear favorite and one they asked to watch over and over again.  

100 easy lessons.  little by little for this boy.  he's doing so great! what am i going to do when i don't have anyone else to teach how to read??

yep, still in love with this guy. 

 their first daddy daughter dance.

before grandma elaine went back to iowa we had her over for dinner.  she read to the kids

and played ashton's math game with her.

 avery and mommy date to barnes and noble.

meeting anna!

 sometimes i do fun art projects.

 ian went through a "building" phase.  he nailed these boards together into a cross and then painted it.

a favorite spot to play!

 when aunt sharon was here for anna's birth she took each of my kids out on a date.  she is a wonderful great aunt to them!  we all love her.

 um.  they are teaching him some all about spelling cards.  cute.

 playdoh breakfast! yum.

 working with her lasso.

 ashton's first grade choir concert.

 during the water raffle the kids watched the video of diana surprising me over and over.

 avery's third grade concert and her beautiful friend, nicole!

 a magnificent magnatile creation!