Tonight the children at Redeemer had their Christmas program. When I asked Simon if he wanted to have a speaking part, he said, “No, thank you.” How about just singing with the other kids? “No, thank you.” How about Ian? A polite “no thank-you” from him too. I knew it wouldn’t be worth it to push, […]
The boys have been begging to have a snowball fight. I’m not sure Ian knew what he was getting into. It ended with a snowball in his face (an accident). DPP pics from past years: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
Sir Ian the Brave, ready for the end of the world DPP pics from past years: 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 (at first glance, I thought this was Clara), 2011
It’s a snow day! I’m sure that’ll mean a lot more to us in a few years when all the kids are in school (or out! as the case may be), but, still, there’s something about having a lot of heavy, wet snow on the ground, and we’ll make the best of it. On the […]
Lots of kids piled on the bed to watch a movie as book study was wrapping up this morning. The mamas were thankful to have a few more minutes to talk of things too heavy for little hearts and of the coming snow and of God, who holds all these things, and us too, in […]
He thought it necessary get out of bed (again) to tell us that D.W. (a character from the audio book that plays on repeat every night in the boys’ room) said “stupid.” This is a well-known fact in our house; Ian tells us every third day or so. Also, “You shouldn’t say ‘stupid.’” Right, kiddo. […]
Me: Hey, whatcha doin’, buddy? Simon: Feeding my T-Rex. Me: I thought T-Rexes were carnivores. Simon: Yeah, but sometimes he likes to eat plants. Me: Why’s that? Simon: He thinks plants are tasty. And it helps his breath. Me: What’s with the straw? Simon: I’m pretending it’s my beak. —– DPP pics from past years: 2006, […]
It’s been fun each day as I post the new photo to look back through my DPP photos from past years. It’s so interesting to me to see what has changed and what really hasn’t. We do a lot of the same things from year to year — make cookies, play in the park on unseasonably […]
I’m a day late in posting this one. That’s because Jason and I were out (not just awake, but out) until after 1 am. Believe it. We had one of the most delightful days in recent memory, spent largely with two friends from Japan, Yui and Yuri. Our kids were absolutely enamored with these girls, […]
The last stretch before she starts her day. This one is delightful from the moment she wakes up. DPP pics from past years: 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
I take photos of my three kids almost every day and of other people (and places and things) when I get a chance. I love to travel. I quilt and read and organize with great passion and in bursts of creativity and motivation with long (sometimes years-long) breaks in between kicks. I like cooking better than baking. Read More...
