Three Clues That Trouble is Afoot

Mothers, we all know this. There are sure-fire clues that we know someone is doing something wrong or getting into something that they aren't supposed to:

Clue #1: It's quiet.

Clue #2: You're not sure where the suspect is.

Clue #3: You're busy.


Moms, don't ignore these warning signs. I was afraid my cookies would burn and concerned about writing instructions for babysitting... I ignored these clues. Don't make the same mistake...

I had things setting out ready to pack for this weekend's trip to California, and Haddon made himself "pretty". He was creative with the lip gloss, and it doesn't show up well, but he applied just enough shimmery eye-shadow to really highlight his blue eyes. He also got into blush, and then pretended to paint with the blush brush. When I found him, he just said, "Uh-oh!"

Yeah, son. Uh-oh.

Look What I Can Do!

Norah: "Mom, look what I can do!"

Me: "What Norah?"

Norah: "See, I am coloring in the lines!"

And she was. Of course, the crayon slipped out of control occasionally because when you're 3, who wants to really think about it? But it was sweet.

Ride Like the Wind, Bullseye!

So, Haddon is really, really into Toy Story.

Buzz and Woody accompany him everywhere.

Do you see any parallels?

For Dan and Anna

This evening we had the privilige of hosting friends for dinner, and I caught this moment on camera.

Just too cute!

Thanks for a fun evening... despite waves of happiness and tears from fatigue!

The Glacier Bay Box

Nothing says fun like a big box that once housed a toilet. The toilet broke, and so of course, that required a new one. It's out of the box and will hopefully be installed this evening. But we'll see.

In the meantime, until another fist fight breaks out, we'll let the kids play with the box.

Funny Valentine

Well, Norah is always looking for another craft to do, and just about every time we visit any given store(usually this store), she sees something that she wants to bring home and do.

Since she knows that Valentine's Day is coming, we went ahead and got some foam hearts to make beautiful decorations.

Enjoy.

A Blogging Family

Hi everyone, Casey here. I just thought I would let you know about our other blogs in addition to this one, just in case you never noticed them on the sidebar there.

My wife's blog is called Finding Everyday Grace and, true to its name, she attempts to write in such a way as to highlight all the common graces surrounding our family. It is like a practical outworking of James 1:17, that "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of Lights." Visit there and be encouraged.

My own blog is not nearly as focused. I generally post on Christianity and on sports (especially NBA basketball), and sometimes on politics--pretty much whatever pops into my head at any given time. I doubt it would be of consistent interest to anyone but myself, but I like doing it anyway. Head on over sometime and check it out. I won't be offended if you never come back.

To Grandma's House They Go!

The kids had their first time spending the night at grandma and grandpa's this last week. So under the freeway and through the woods they went so that mom and dad could celebrate six years of marriage. Their cute little luggage was packed (Thanks Uncle Tyler and Aunt Candace!), and Norah had her sleeping bag (Thanks Uncle Kyle and Aunt Kari!), complete with her new pillow case made by "Nanna Tin". They were ready to go!

While at the grandparents', Norah and Haddon did crafts, played games, and Norah helped her Papa investigate further damage to the giant trees surrounding the house. Haddon missed mom and dad though. He struggled to go to bed, and also ran headfirst into the corner of the kitchen island. We think he may be considering the Hindu religion, but we're sure that the truth of God's Word will win out. (We haven't take a picture of his red dot yet- sorry.)