Lily

  • “Little girls, little girls . . .”

    Now, I can't let all of you think that all the chaos and craziness in this house is caused by Derek, because Lily had her hand in it long before he born, and this week was proof.  She has been… Continue reading

  • Why is it so hard . . .

     . . . to read bedtime stories to Lily?  The answer is simple, Derek.  He is getting to be more trouble than I can even keep up with, let alone handle :).  As I was reading to her tonight, he… Continue reading

  • A Visit, a Checkmark, and a Whole Lot of Fun

    We had the greatest weekend!!  After months and months with no visitors, Kevin's parents came to see us (or rather, the cute kids)!!  I cannot begin to tell you how excited we were, and how much fun we had, but… Continue reading

  • “Oh, the Cheat!”

    Now, only a select few of you will truly understand the title of my post, because in order to understand it, you must know about Strong Bad :).  Strong Bad is a character from the website www.homestarrunner.com.  It hit me… Continue reading

  • Taunting the Ducks

    The other day, I noticed a pair of ducks out by our pond, so I grabbed a few pieces of bread and took advantage of a break in the rain, to take the kids outside to feed them.  What resulted… Continue reading

  • Why we have little girls . . .

    Pretty dresses and beautiful hair :).  I know I am biased, but I think my baby girl is gorgeous – especially her hair.  I love to play with it, and always have, from the time she was a little baby. … Continue reading

  • A Sunny Day in January

    Today, we played.  I have been inspired by some of you to get out and play more with my children, and so we took advantage of our summer weather, and PLAYED!  Lily and Derek were overjoyed to be out in… Continue reading

  • We have a “Reverence Star!”

    She finally got it, and she was so happy when they gave it to her that she stood up and announced to the primary,  "I got the Reverence Star!!  I got the Reverence Star!!"  It was adorable.  Now, the question… Continue reading

  • A Sleepover Adventure!

    "It's time for not talking!  I have a very important rule!  You always turn off the light if you are having a slumber party." – Lily Two nights ago, Kevin and the kids had a sleepover in the living room. … Continue reading

  • A Very Busy Weekend

    To talk about this weekend, I have broken into three separate posts – one for Derek, one for Lily, and one for me, with a little bit of family stuff sprinkled in it.  This weekend really began on Friday, when… Continue reading