the good the bad and the ugly pavlova

the good. (i think i baked this one a little longer)


the bad (real ugly)


they both tasted fine with whipped cream and strawberries. mm-mm-mmmm.


if you've never made pavlova, do yourself a favor and get on it! goes very well with summer strawberries! and i've heard it's good with kiwi. (is there a season for kiwi?)

held

This picture was taken Easter morning.

avery's declaration of independence?

In late spring, Avery did a report on Thomas Jefferson. He and his class dressed in costume for a living museum. I was so proud of...myself. I'm kidding...kind of. But, he and his classmates really did do a great job!

pink and white

view from the kitchen

Avery and Jillian talking about who-knows-what. Sweet.

weathered (p)leather

I was grateful that Avery's belt lasted the entire school year. Kind of.


But, his shoes needed to be replaced before school let out.

all ages show

an entertaining tantrum (if you are able to find such things entertaining)

our first thumbsucker

this was really early on. i was obsessed. back then, i hadn't noticed that she only sucks her left thumb. i'm still in love with her little habit.

so long, old timer

This carseat brought home all four of our children from the hospital.

sniff. thanks for the memories.

carpool crew on the last day of school (which was quite awhile ago actually)

Remember this?



And what about those future scholars on the end? Class of 2025, I think...yikes.

she turned "free" in july

The other day Brent said, "Mommy loves you and Daddy loves you and..."

"My BIRTHDAY loves me!" Jillian finished.

little drummer boy?

Recent find while cleaning up:

trying to prove a point

me and phoebe



me and phoebe


me


and phoebe