things we can't forget....

because they are just too darn cute...

• "shut the lights on"... which means turn the lights on


• "you count to free again mommy"... which means you count to three again and she hides..the best thing is that she finds YOU before you even have to move:)


• "let me get my sweep" aka broom


• "alligator"...aka elevator


• We drive by any tall building and she says "theres mommy's hosital" (without the "P")... ahh yes she thinks all tall buildings are MY hospital:)


• As we are playing with her Tinkerbell doll she says "where's my Terrance doll?" (Tinker's friend which we don't own).."we can go to the store and get him?"


• Lateaf is in the kitchen trying to sneak food without Harper knowing...she will hear him from the other room and say "what is it daddy?"..."I want some."


• She sings" if your happy and you go it..clap your hands"


• in a sweet innocent voice.."ahh mommy" or "ahh daddy" when she is doing something she isn't supposed to


• when at the park she will say "boy..come play with me"


• when Liv cries...she goes over to her and hugs her saying "I'll save her"

Easter Weekend 2011 (Part 2)..

we dyed and colored eggs...
as a group...

while the sun was setting over the lake...
an absolutely perfect Easter eve!

Easter Weekend 2011 (Part 1)

We kicked off the weekend on Saturday by playing in the sand and on the swingset with cousin Kenleigh, riding Uncle Jason's motorcycle, and soaking up the lake atmosphere. I had never driven a motorcycle so I had to learn the ropes of shifting and such. I tried to learn how to drive a stick shift car when I was in my teens and never quite mastered the concept therefore it was a bit of a challenge to get the hang of this bike. I was successful in shifting from 1st to 2nd and back to 1st thanks to the patience of my teacher Jay:) I'm now a badass biker mom...lol:)

Song For Leaving

A long time friend died on Friday. Long time friends gathered today to remember and celebrate his life. When times like this happens it leaves you with a sense of shock, disbelief, and sadness. As I was driving back to Omaha from the funeral, I drove under a beautiful rainbow while listening to this song by Brett Dennen. He is one of my favs and this song is so fitting for the day. Rest in peace friend. You lived 29 years too short and will be deeply missed.

and she says it...

Hi!