a boy and his pockets...

Owen has recently discovered his pockets. He loves to stuff things in them. Specifically, crayons, matchbox cars and puzzle pieces. I guess I will really need to check his pockets before I do laundry!

after school...

I pulled out my camera today because I noticed Owen playing BY HIMSELF in the playroom! This is a big deal as he is usually scaling tables and countertops as well as cleaning out any and all cupboards in my kitchen. You will notice Madelyn is doing a puzzle on top of our island. This is the only "safe" place in our home right now. We have removed all of the stools so Owen cannot climb up there. Jillian is attempting to do a puzzle in the dining room, but we have blocked the doorways with the stools- I told her to hurry up and finish it before Owen realizes she is in there :) I am starting to realize what they mean when they refer to the "terrible twos"!

Ear piercing

Lauren had her ears pierced this weekend in Sioux Falls. She was very brave and is doing so well at taking care of them. It was a fun day with our Grandma and cousins.

It seemed like a good day to make.....

GRANOLA!!

Thanks to my friend Steph and her friend Giada (professional food network chef) for the recipe.

Happy Birthday to.....

My Mom! She is 62 years old today. Thanks for everything mom. We love you!!!

Operation Christmas Child

Its that time of year once again. " Operation Christmas Child" The girls and I enjoy filling the shoeboxes to be sent around the world in hopes of making another child's christmas as special as ours always is. Our church had these worksheets available for the kids to fill out. That really helped them visualize a little girl recieving their box. There is a way to track your box online this year. I have always wondered where those boxes end up? We will let you know!

A typical scene from the playroom......

Don' feel too bad for the little guy-Its usually the other way around. Owen is definately in charge of the playroom most days!