Yard work

Spring Break we had trees cut down!

We acquired this AWESOME mulch pile as a result.

AKA:  Mount Cochran

It was the best idea ever.

This was the scientific butterfly lesson over Spring Break.

Not sure when my kids learned some of the things they learned, but they are smart.

Too smart for their britches...

Bday cookie

We had an impromptu shopping trip to get my MIL a new fridge on Spencer's actual birthday.  I didn't really have a special plan for her day to celebrate.  I'm not a good 'celebration planner' and I truly hate birthday parties, so mall dinner was a good plan for us.  After feeding the crazies dinner and letting them run off energy at the mall infested playground... I got a cookie for Spencer.

I think she liked it.

It was a great birthday investment and possibly the messiest thing ever.  

But this little squish face enjoyed every bite and then some, so we will call it a win.

Birthday Baby

A little over a year ago we welcomed a 3rd human into our family.

She's the most joyful person ever.

I cannot imagine waking up without her giggles and smiles each day.

She's so sweet when she sleeps.

Even sweeter when she snuggles.

She is the bestest baby in the whole world.

Makes me want to have another person...

Brrrrrrrrrrrr was Easter

Next time, we will put the little kids up front and use a real camera.  

The BLUR and the giant adults in the photo kinda distract you from kid cuteness.

Snuggles and Hugs from friends

I love this girl.

She's the best baby girl ever.

She had a great birthday month and we celebrated her several times.

I think this was my favorite moment though.

Sleepy baby snuggles.

Man,

I love this kid.

Last year she was 6 days old at Easter.

This year she hunted her own EGGS!

Love her.

This is Delilah.

She is Libby's BFF.

They have such a sweet love for each other.

I love this blonde and the joy she brings to my sassy girl.  

Sharing Random Thoughts

'You want a cracker Spencey?'

Unhappy baby girl.

God forbid I put her down so I can go to the BATHROOM!

'Moooooooooooommmmmmmmm, I'm coloring.  Seriously.'

Chin Up

A long time ago in a far away land I met a girl named Brooke.  We shared the same math class in the 7th grade and we both loved our sarcastic teacher.  There was a competition between classes to fundraise or donate something, so our teacher gave us a mission to create a taunting song for the other class.  And we did.  I'll never forget that being the beginning of the friendship that lasted for 20 years.  13 years later and she's still a dear friend.  We were running buddies in the 8th grade and then pen pals in high school when she moved far away to Mechanicsville, VA.  I found those letters this past weekend in my 'high school trunk' in the basement.  She is a huge supporter of my life and my little people.  She is a fantastic lady who served our country in the Air Force and now she delivers jokes for a living.  She is a delightful human being and I'm glad to call her friend.

This is Delilah.  She loves my girl and my girl LOVES her.  They both share a love for messy hair, messy food, and a hatred of excema.  I hope they are friends forever.