Normally, we all blame the cats, which is what she had started to do before the smell hit her, her survival instincts took over, and she evacuated the area. I can assure you that if my breath ever smelled that[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Yep, first it was a goose, now it’s goats. I shudder to think what might be next. Anyway, this has continued through multiple gameplays, where Kia thinks it’s hilarious to have a wet noodle of a person riding on her[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Really, she’s just a quick learner, because she knows that if mom says no, then Grandma will back it up, but if we haven’t already set the rule, then they’ve got a better chance at getting a yes after we[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
It’s been a fun holiday so far, with lots of gifts to be given – mostly to the girls, naturally. It’s a good thing that Stacy and I don’t give the girls much in the way of toys (just via[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Yes, Laurie cheated (or “simplified” if you ask her), and bought a pre-built gingerbread house. You might wonder where the fun is in that… and I answer with “it’s in having your house still standing after you’re done decorating it.” […]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
And faster. Soooo much faster before I had helpers. Still, they love it, and they get some daddy time, so very much worth it. I’m just limited on how long I can deal with it before it’s time to take[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
We are looking forward to seeing the results of our photos, as we’re pretty sure that we got some good ones, despite the girls getting antsy at times… and ornery at others (mostly Arwyn, of course). There was plenty of[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
If you live in the lower peninsula of Michigan, and you have any love for the spirit of Christmas and/or The Polar Express movie, I’d definitely recommend the train ride as a worthwhile experience. I’d also recommend jumping on those[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Who cares about the educational stuff, right? Actually, they were really excited to climb up into a train engine, check out the old cars and school buses, and (of course) take part in the Lego towers exhibit, but still… classmates[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…
I will tell you now that nothing excites a kid doing cosplay more than having someone else get excited about their costume. It also feels good for us to hear how awesome it was that our girls have watched movies[…]↓ Read the rest of this entry…