A very loved Woody doll from 2001. We gave it to Tyler for being such a great help as our ringbearer at our wedding. I instantly thought of Andrew, Jill. Let me know if he would enjoy it!
Typical Calvin poses from Michael & Lindsey when I have the camera pointed at them.
Not here it isn't.
Unfortunately, our little princess was sleeping so she missed out on the pool action, but she woke up in time for the popsicle that always follows the pool. How is that for perfect timing? Do you often ask yourself....do they ever wash her face? We do, I promise! It just seems the cutest pics are often the dirtiest...doesn't she look like she enjoyed her fudge pop? Her eyes mesmerize me.
I love it there....it is so quiet, so peaceful.
"Our" courtyard where we got married....
I love this shot of one of the hallways of the hotel...It is exactly where I stood waiting to walk down the aisle..
When you can get this good and dirty, 
Feed Elmo yummy leaves,
Have a nice long bath...complete with swimming, splashing and singing.
I couldn't scan Lindsey's latest storybook because the paper was too large, but you get the idea.
Rediscovering some of your old favorites...
Finding new seating for the living room.....do you believe that rocking chair was mine when I was little? The Mickey chair was Tyler's when he was about 3. I told you I hold on to everything.
Recycling Tyler's old toys....he was a Pooh FANATIC when he was 2. 
Had to include this photo for Cristina....see it must be genetic!Of Michael having a play date with Grandma...Thanks Mom!
Of having flip flops strewn all over the pool deck....
Then I can show you how big
grasshopper really was! Is that the largest one you have ever seen? It was for me...I think he could have worn that shoe.
Hope you see the silver lining in your Monday! Have a great day.
It is all about accessories at our house. He had a tie on too, but threw it before I could get the pic.
I just love this one of Natalie in her Fancy Nancy hat...she is shying away from the camera so much these days.
Don't you wish you had a little boy right about now? Pinocchio! Pinocchio! So, so cute~
Indian? How stinkin cute is that? Go here for the tutorial.
Have fun.....Halloween is right around the corner. Have your kids decided what they want to be?
Did some deep sea diving in the pool.
I ordered this from Creative Spring.
Another wonderful shop/blog I found was due to Lori. Artfulife. Do you love it or what? It is so sweet. Lindsey has already informed me that it is a picture of my 4 children. Thanks Summer, it is beautiful!
First, you need to make sure that you have not mowed your lawn in a week or 2.
Set up the arches(in our case, the giraffes) repeatedly because they hit the giraffes more than they hit the balls.
Lastly, let your youngest sit at the finish...oh wait, you might not see her because the lawn is swallowing her.
Seriously though, they had a good time. I was surprised how well they behaved considering they were carrying dangerous weapons.
Also, on Saturday my Mom & I went to see Mamma Mia....it was good. Lots of fun and now I can't get any of the songs out of my head. Thanks Mom!
Hope your weekend is wonderful!
Caught! Impersonating a super-hero.
Curls, curls, more curls. Could I do this post without showcasing them?
Child accessories...the next big thing. Tractor tires...the new headband.
Crazy. Riding their new bikes as soon as Dad brought them home. No helmet, no shoes, no problems.
Culinary expert at work....okay, who am I kidding. I just made some stir-fry with fresh vegetables(I know, I didn't even use the frozen kind!).
Candy corn of the Brachs variety is finally on the shelves here. Yum is all I can say.
Car placement. How is this car hanging on the wall with no string, no hook, no nothing? I guess I should add Crayon to this one too....notice the beautiful artwork below the Lorax? I just did. Magic Eraser to the rescue!
Can she see? That is the question. She went for her follow-up of the mysterious nodule on her eyeball and an eye test. 
Channeling Grandpa Ralph on her way into school.
Cat boots~~~I know, I know...who needs 2 pairs of rain boots in the desert? Natalie does, of course.
Close-up of the smallest cutie. Look at those eyes.
Cuddling family.....washed out photo courtesy of photographer not paying attention.
Chocolate chip cookies homemade by Lindsey & Michael. They were really good and by some miracle, we still have a couple left.
Chopping up Barbie's hair while everyone is sitting at the table waiting for you to start dinner. Lindsey was not happy. 
Cashing in on Aunt Candi's mucho generous Build-A-Bear workshop gift cards!
Choosing the perfect friend....who forever shall be called Petri.
Cleaning up their new friends.
Carrying the softest bunny ever...aka baby bunny.
Clothing fashion show for her new friend, Ella the elephant.
Challenge photo that I forgot to submit. Take-out photo has monthly specials that I like to participate in. Last month's was a photo within a photo. I think this is a great example of that. We were downtown and about to go under an overpass when I caught this. It is black and white photos of people downtown 50 years ago. It is made of all tile. So cool.
Chuck E. Cheese was our next stop after Build-a-Bear. The kids had a great time. I have to be honest there weren't many opportunities for snapshots....my eyes were in 4 different directions. Now, I remember why we only go once in awhile.
Charles my handsome husband, cooling off in the pool.
Cozying up to his water thermos???
Carrying on in the pool with Tyler and Lindsey....
Thanks to my new 
