Train Island

Lowell put the train track together and sat in the middle while Vala's train encircled her.
 

Raising the Flag

Adam assisted Pops installing my new garden flag. He added the clips to keep it centered. It looks fabulous.

 

Top of the Morning To You

Dad was always a hit on holidays for the Children's Conversation.

 

I Match

Colin noticed his shirt matched the ball, the fish and the floor. We were investigating the new installations at Family Tree Nursery.
 

Pot of Gold

Between squirrels and young children, I wonder how long the gold coins will last in this pot by the street.
 

Everything Old Is New Again

Hal and Julie planned to move in to 1275 Jewell – where Mom grew up and Gussie lived until she died – but decided to renovate before doing so. The house will be 100 years old next year so it needed an update but they kept much of its character.

Hal is standing in the basement workshop and by his feet you can see the line on the floor that marks the edge of the old coal bin. We had a lot of fun with that coal bin as kids. They also added a sewing hideaway for Julie in the attic.

 

Ready to Sing

The kids were ready to sing to Adam at his party but Stacy couldn't keep the candle lit in the wind. We finally sang and Adam blew it out just as she lit it.

 

Happy Birthday, Adam!

Adam is now 6! (with a traffic light cake)

 

Book Character Potato Challenge

Indian Hills is encouraging students to create a favorite literary character from a potato. Hayden provided the potatoes, and accessories as needed. These are Hayden's creations. The students will turn theirs in today. I can't wait to see them.

Paddington and Frederick

Minimalist Brace

After I saw the brace Vala has for her broken collarbone I checked back to see what Stacy's brace looked like when she broke hers just before her second birthday. It was much less restrictive. I remember it was like magic when we put it on her. She stopped fussing immediately.
 

Building and Crashing

Colin had as much fun when his structure collapsed as when he was building it.
 

Small But Mighty

Howard bought a new hard drive and it looks so tiny. We put the mouse next to it so you could compare size. The old hard drive is on the floor also for comparison.
 

Fat Sunday Pancake Flipping

We had a pancake feast with pancake flipping and relays at church yesterday to celebrate the start of Lent.

Blurring Together

I came across this heart called "Blurring Together" by artist Skiggity. It was purchased in the auction at the end of last year and is displayed outside the KC Ballet school. The artist says it is intended to illustrate people, backgrounds, beliefs, lifestyles, goals, aspirations, trials and tribulations all blurring together.
 

Still Smiling

Vala broke her collarbone on the playground but she's handling it well.