The ladies

I just love these girls and sometimes in the mayhem they get overlooked. Aly = 13 years...deaf, but not dumb. Tashi = 12 years....more cat than dog. I think she has used up at least 7 of her lives. She told me they have all been great.

Desperate housewife?

Well, home bound and desperate to find something meaningful for us to do....we decided to bake cookies. (This is where my mom starts laughing). My original intention was to make it a home school lesson in math. You know...measuring, fractions, et all. And then I decided it was a good excuse for Paul to take me out for a glass of wine where the kids could enjoy their creations. Yes, a desperate housewife indeed.

A warm, balmy day in the desert. I think it was almost 60 degrees and we were definitely overdressed. But, "It is January!", you say. I know, I know...

I just love teamwork (a.k.a I love that my kids are doing the dishes)

I really love these unprompted moments of my kiddos working together and forming their own relationship. I giggle just as much as they do....okay, maybe more.

Post hot tub warm up?

Seriously, how many people need to sit next to the fire after being in the hot tub? Spencer told me his hands were in his mouth so he could stop his teeth from chattering. He is my constant reminder that things don't have to be so complicated.

Peek-a-boo

I think you have seen something like this before, right? Well, we are proud of our kids no matter where and how they enjoy their quiet time.