muddy waters

Playing in the water turned into playing in the mud (naturally).

Laker Love

It’s NBA Playoff time.  Lakers vs. Nuggets.  Western Conference finals.  Chris loves the Lakers, of course, being a CA native.   Cole’s Laker love is growing, and tonight it went even deeper.  He stayed up for the game (part of it), wore Laker apparel (albeit too big!), and came ready with an onslaught of basketball … Continue reading →

Frankly Visiting

Chris’s parents are visiting us from CA this week.  Last time we saw them was in CA in September.  Yes, we do see them on Skype on our computer, but it’s not the same.  We’ve been having a great time!  Farmer’s Market, out to dinner, lots of playing outside, and Bruster’s ice cream.  Yum! 

Photography Take #2

The Garden, by Cole 

Signs of Summer

Green Thumb

Chris has a green thumb.  No…2 green thumbs!  For the last month or so, he has battled this spot in our backyard in hopes of creating a garden.    The massive roots leftover from an old tree caused Chris many a headache and hours of work with a chainsaw, sledge hammer, and axe.  Finally, though, … Continue reading →

Preparing

for a stick battle.  And if you can believe it, this was completely unprompted.

Homemade

So delicious and so easy!

That’s not what I meant

A few days ago, I came home from work with a new IU visor. Not like I’ve ever had one before… I’d been eyeing this one at work. It went on clearance and I had to get it. Anyway, I walked in the door and immediately Cole saw my visor and got a big smile. … Continue reading →

Rainy Day Scones

Max loved these chocolate chip scones!   I loved the chocolatey face!   Recipe note:  I added chocolate chips instead of raisins, and I subbed strawberry yogurt for sour cream.