Comfort

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Climbing

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Missing teeth

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Edible Rosary

Is this the last year with everyone at home?

Attempting

To fly kites (that Mr Jones gave them). Not enough wind in my opinion.

Pajama Weather

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Apples

Harvested from our tree, minus about 6-8 already in our tummies. Not overly juicy (more watering?), but tart and sweet. Forget which kind.

Siblings

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Storytime

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Attack of Pink

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Triple Decker

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Homework Companion

We're finally seeing some cooler weather, below 100F, so kids spending more time outside again. 

Storytime

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Broken Camera as Phone

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Mowing

M been asking and older two appreciating the extra person on the job; we let BB teach. Watch out! M a bit of a speed demon. 

Buddy Bike

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“Annie loves me”

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Yard Long Beans

Our first two! Thought they were supposed to be red...

Swordmaker

Wood leftover from the pool deck redo, X sawed, painted, and screwed the pieces together himself. BB helped with the hilt embellishments. Next project: shields.

Two Nah-Neis

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Dog Bowl Sitting

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Golden Birthday

German farmer's breakfast for dinner; new fabrics for her bookmaking; tres leches cake; and Lion Witch and Wardrobe for movie.

Future Shopper

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I Have Conquered!

The dining room table!

In his mouth

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Climbing

G thought S might be distracted by banging on the piano and evidently he had other plans.

Tea Party

With church girls' group, end of season party. 

First Holy Communion

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Jam Thumbprints

Teamwork

Confirmed Dumpling Eater

Wasn't as enthusiastic about them the first couple times we served them to him; ate five! this evening. 

Buttered Bread

Helping herself.

Soldier of Christ

M got her slap from the Archbishop last night with her sponsor at her side. Twenty-five! confirmandi this year, a very impressive sized class, because of the new families and their sibling sets. (Z's class last year had maybe fifteen.) 

Perfectly Dressed

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Shelter

Our first family use of the tornado shelter. (J2 is coloring on Drew's right side.)

Babydoll Stroller

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One Bucket

Kids taking turns pushing him around house.

One-Pot

Our largest mixing bowl.

Babies holding babies

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Brace Face

Our latest metal mouth. Soon to have four teeth extracted as well. 

Brace Face

Our latest metal mouth. Soon to have four teeth extracted as well. 

Artwork

She's been experimenting with happy faces.

Squish

I can't tell, maybe he was enjoying this cookie, a macaron with coconut cream filling that BB and M collaborated on. 

Gardening with G

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Last of the Snow Man

I'm amazed they managed to scrape together as much as they did.

Quote

J2: I can't do jumping jacks. I can't even do splot [squat] jumps.

Fat Thursday

Actually ended up being Fat Saturday donuts because of last week's sleet storm. Fat Tuesday's last hurrah will include BBQ chicken and pie.

Complete

J got lamb gyros and carrot cake for her birthday; and today we got the "tap tap shoes" she's been eagerly requesting for several months now. (She also got some new dresses and a purple star-shaped balloon.)