Typical transformation

Early morning moments

I'm sure most parents on the "other side" realize that you must savor the moments of peace and happiness as a family because they are fleeting, sandwiched between utter chaos and daily tasks. Which is why a good mother is always ready to capture the lovely moments at any moment.

40 years of silence (well, almost)

Long silence. We were bowled over by our business expansion. I've missed posting pics and thoughts. I think about my thoughts often but never take the time to write them. So while I nurse and type one fingered with ML happily coloring in the background I will add to our ongoing record of goings-ons.

K & J -
We finally took our first non-family visiting vacation as a married couple (since our honeymoon). We went to the Methow Valley with our friends Tom & Kristen and their 4 children. It was so fun and relaxing. Even the drive late at night was nice. We listened to U2's Joshua Tree while the girls dozed and talked about silly and serious things. While at the cabin we forged the river in Chacos and flip flops, participated in a "4th of July Olympics" which included a Boci Ball game, old clothes race, and "golf" tournament. I went on a quiet bike ride with the 14 year old and thought about happy memories I have from my childhood trips to Winthrop and the Valley. Now we are back at work but the trip gave us the necessary respite to make it through the busy season.

ML -
We are in the "Why" stage and I have found that sometimes I can stop the neverending stream with "Because that is how God made it." "Oh."

We have also turned three. Sorry to all who missed out on the festivities (Evelyn slept through them too). Pinning tails on donkeys, making Fruit Loop necklaces, and eating cupcakes--a three year old's dream.
Her birthday continued with the arrival of spending money from Great grandma and Grandpa Sherman, which turned into a play kitchen. Then Grandma and Grandpa Sherman sent something very special.
Watch ML opening a birthday present









Ev -
We are in the crawl and "laugh at my sister" stage.

Watch our littlest peanut