Let the organizing begin . . .

Christmas Eve

I wish I had this on video. His joy over his gift was beautiful. 

So much expression.

Merry Christmas (2014)

Day 17: Teacher Gifts

Wrapping Gift Cards

Love is in the Air

Brown Paper Packages

Muffins and Cupcakes

Ready for my Loves to get back from school. 

<3

Nutcracker Stage

Patience

Nothing makes ten-year-old Isaac more lacking in attention than grammar homework mixed with the excitement of the Christmas season. I have to sit with him and get his attention span to focus every thirty seconds (or thereabout). After awhile I laughed and told him he was trying my patience. He put his hand gently on my shoulder. "Mom, that's why God gave you kids. To teach you patience." 

Indeed.

~

Me: "Noah, what do you want for Christmas?"
Noah: "A baby Macen! A REAL one!"
We are a little in love with our newest cousin.
<3

Advent Day 4

Later that day . . .

Grandma rescued us and made a cake with Kate.

All is well.

Day 2: Decorate the tree

Wrapping Presents

Little Notes

"May I have some pumpkin bars?"

I like her proper use of "may."

In first grade you learn: 

"May" is used to ask permission.

"Can" is used to show ability.

:)

Advent Day 1

Day 1: Get a Christmas Tree

Gift Tags Designed by Kate

Let it Snow

Rainbows . . . and Tumbleweeds

Funny

My Mom has this sign over the little loo. 

Kate (age 6) read it to me last night and asked,

"Does that sign mean the pouters have to go in there?"

<3

Repose Gray by Sherwin Williams

Happy Thanksgiving

Little Artists

Dining Room

Bedtime Stories

Color Coordinated

Isaac and I organized the Lego blocks . . . Once organized, the Lego builders' imaginations were inspired and some neat pieces were created.

Halloween 2014

Bill the Baker

Noah

Every time the eggs are boiled, permanent markers come out and faces are drawn to distinguish the boiled from the raw. Without fail, Noah always chooses the cartoon version of his Grandpa Sid.

First Day of School (outtakes)

Pumpkin Patch

October

"It's full of pumpkin webs!" wails the four-year-old.