Cheap entertainment....

...electric pencil sharpener.

New dishwasher

So....our dishwasher is broken. We'll be calling someone bright and early tomorrow, but in the mean time Audrey has found her calling. She is a top notch and enthusiastic dish washer!

Jumpin' jammies!

Remind me to sort through Audrey's pajama drawer a little more often. This top is 3 sizes too small and I have not seen the pants in a while. At least she has creative freedom. Here she is jumping for joy, as she is about to count the money from her piggy bank (all in the purple purse).

Nutty smiles

Who doesn't love Nutella? I know my crew does. 

Behold, the Nutella sandwich!

Delicious and nutritious!

A classic case of "see-food"

Do I have something in my teeth?

School Days

Here is this year's school picture. I fully intended to purchases these pictures, but Audrey was absent the day I was supposed to turn in the form. Oops. Can you believe how grownup she looks?!?!

Homage to Ana

Audrey's cousin, Ana is getting glasses and Audrey has been inspired to be "just like her." A trip to the local Claire's made is all possible. Ben has a pair too.

Harry Potter nerds, this one is for you (us)

In honor of all HP geeks, here is a funny clip I thought I'd share. You know Jeff and I will be looking for a babysitter on opening night of The Deathly Hallows!

Movie Trailers - Movies Blog

Quote of the day

(While cracking walnuts and hazelnuts)
"Man, I am gonna crack these nuts no matter how hard they are, cause I'm a strong woman!"
-Audrey

The green arm

Pop has the coolest cast in town now, with 4 very special autographs! Ben has great handwriting for his age, don't you think?

Sharing some sort of secret, just for the two of them. 

Quote of the day

"Mommy, money is not that important. God and Jesus are the most important things."
-Audrey

5 year stats

Audrey had her 5 year well visit yesterday and here stats are:

Height: 45 inches- 90th%

Weight: 45 lbs- 80th%

Smart as a whip

Off the charts cute

Growing up way too fast

Save the formalities....

....for another family. We don't always let the children sit on the table and eat out of the cereal box. However I do admit that once in awhile it does happen. I guess we left the cereal box on the table and Ben decided he was hungry!

Exhau5ting!

Partying like a 5 year old is not as easy as it used to be- like when we WERE 5! These kids blow it out and run and jump and handle cake like it's water and then run and jump some more. We had 3 birthday parties this weekend. All of the kids were born on the same day in the same hospital. Audrey's was the first of the weekend and all the kiddos had a great, sugary time.

Let's get this party started!

Sampling the ice cream.

No one is looking. Hee hee.

The little ones make some mischief.

Showing off teh tie-dye shirt Audrey made.

Here comes the sugar!

Making a wish.

Yeah that's right, I'm 5!

Showing off her new custom tie-dye t-shirt.

The home cake. Jeff needed to have a cake he could help celebrate with too. Wonder what she is wishing for this time?

Hot wax- ow! That's what you get when you are too quick to lick the icing off the candle. Also in this photo are 2 of 4 loose teeth.

The day it all began

11/7/05. Love at first sight.

Random memory

My kids are not those kids that fall asleep in random places. They like their beds. They just want their peace and quiet. Ben has been known accidentally fall asleep a little more than Audrey, but this picture marks a previously "unattainable" feat. Leave it to Papa. He is the best story reader. He does all the voices. Does not rush through the pages and has a killer chair and a warm lap.

365 days ago

The silly hat

A furry viking hat really brings out the sillies! Here are a few pictures of my wild and crazy kiddos- all 3 of them. We make a lot of messes and a lot of silly sounds, but we have a great time doing it!

Five short years ago....

....this is what I looked like. Things would change very soon.

Your requests have been heard....

.....I am going to get the Mr. and Mrs. Potato head picture soon. It is not going to be nearly as exciting as you all are expecting, so lower your expectations now please.

There's a snake in my boot!

That is what Woody would say. Here are my Jessie and Woody getting ready to go to 1 of 2 parties today. Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head have yet to be photographed. Be patient.