Easter Treats

We can't let a holiday pass without
our traditional sugar cookies!

Wait, wait, waiting...
for the cookies to cool!

WE LOVE COOKIES!!

Time to eat!

Mom made some that were a little more...
shall we say...
edible!

Field Trip To The Zoo

With warm weather, a little breeze
and energetic kids
we headed to the zoo
for our Preschool group.

It wasn't hard to solidify our topics for
the month. It being ANIMALS and
the bible story of NOAH.

"Hold still for a picture everyone!"

Ben was the map master.

Emma helped Keira get
up close and personal!

The kids longingly watched other
children go for rides on the camel.

As for me...

I got to watch Keira beg to be held
but refused the stroller.
Punk.

Emma girl.

Those funny elephants were
rolling around in the mud.
I think Ben was secretly jealous.
Boys + Mud = Pure Joy

Someone needs a bath.

These lucky 2 get to tag along
with their older sisters and
enjoy the animals.

Penguins swimming...
I could watch those little
webbed feet for hours.

As for Keira...
with a dumdum and a seat,
she could sit for hours too!!

Calorie Creations

All the fun and none of the work!
That's my new mauntra.

Our friend Jess shared with us some undecorated
sugar cookies and
I took the liberty of fooling around
with some icing.

Don't they make you hungry?

Look What The Cat Drug In

Usually when we unload from the car,
Keira likes to run over to the bikes
that are lined up in the garage
and give them all a test run.

So I just shut the garage door and
leave the door to the house open
for her to come in when she's done.

Today I found her pulling this
in behind her.
She seemed very pleased with her
accomplishment.

Keira thinks that Ben's new bike
is HER new bike too.

I have a feeling Ben won't be
having that...
AT ALL!!

Dutiful Daughters

I luv how my daughters take care of me. Especially now that I have a bun in the oven.

One night while Daddy was reading them their nightly book, I laid down on the end of their bed to listen. Within seconds they were up scratching my back, laying blankets on me and stroking my hair.

This morning after loading the kids in the car to drop Emma off at Preschool, I ran around to the driver-side of the car, only to find the door open. As I climbed in Emma says, "I opened your door for you because you have a baby in your tummy."

I'm one lucky mom.

Zip, Zilch, Nada

Just a little insight into my life...



I really don't feel like doing anything.


No motivation. No energy.


Technically I think we're just going through the motions this week.


Maybe a shower would help.

Honest To Gosh Truth

While prepping for dinner Larry and I were talking to Sydney. We were joking around back and forth, teasing, yada yada.

I said: "Sydney, who's stomach is bigger? Mine or Daddy's.
Sydney: "Daddy's".

That's right, darling. You will now get candy in your lunchbox.
Thank you very much.

No Big Deal

Desensitized.
That's what we are.

At first glance you may think I'm
beginning to repeat my blog posts,
but alas,

it really has snowed in Dallas...

AGAIN!

Spring Break

What a way to spend a week!!
We had a great time with my sister
and her kids.
Enjoying the outdoors,
going to parks,
eating picnics!!

Keira REALLY enjoyed the constant
attention at the park.
There was always someone there
to walk around with her,
catch her at the bottom of the slide
and push her on the swing.

Keira could go on the slide a million times
and never be tired of it.
Pure HAPPINESS!

She even wanted to take a turn catching
the big kids going down the slide.
Silly girl!

Mmmm...Eliza?
I can go WAY higher then this!

As I walked over to take this picture,
I said "smile".
And this is what a grumpy 3 year old
gives me.
Mr. Pout-Man

So Aunt Mimi gave him a dose of
tickles!

This group of crazies where all
over the place deep in imagination.

How to make Ben happy?
"Under-dogs" on the swing!

Keira met up with one of her friends.
Big squeezes for Mati.


Thanks for a great week,
Mauks!

If I Had A Wish

A wise woman once said:
(ok, I admit it...it was Kim)

"Everyone should have a 13 year old daughter!"

And I couldn't agree more!