Sneak Peak

Every year, at about this time, we make a family portrait. Usually we use it on our Christmas cards. This is part of what I'm working on for this year...

Braging

Baby Monkey fell asleep in her highchair. She woke up before I could get her picture, though. Check out her lunch- avocado, carrots, potato and apple chunks. (all cooked very, very soft. Except for the avocado!) She loves feeding herself! Also, she turned 8 months old last week. 8 Months!!


My children were in a box this morning. I put them there for safekeeping. That way I always know where they are!

(just kidding. They went in willingly. The Boy has a thing about playing in boxes. In fact, "Not a Box" is one of his favorite books, and not just because he can read every word.)

The Boy is prepared. Just in case there is a coloring emergency.

Heavens to Betsy

I have so many pictures to share! I think I'll just work my way backwards. So... That means starting with seeing The Pioneer Woman! She was at the Wal-Marts signing her cookbook! The cookbook that my Mom got me for my birthday!

We were Excited!

Mara was not.

We met up with my cousin, Jill, and my friend, Rachel. It was really fun to stand in line together! First, we met Marlboro Man. He was very nice, and signed our books and took pictures. There was much discussion about which picture we should have him sign, because the end of the book has a picture of his... ahem... heiney. We all had him sign a picture of his face, though. Because we are nothing if not decorous. He said Mara was cute! Also, he called GG (she wasn't able to get off of work) and left her a message on her phone! He said it was a first. I guess not many people ask total strangers to call their sisters. Huh.

Mara was not happy about the wait. Mom walked around with her.

And here she is! Signing our books! And also having a phone conversation with GG.

I restrained myself from blurting out, "Will you be my best friend? I have a cute baby! I'll share her with you!"

Right after this, Mara grabbed the back of her hair. Sorry about that PW! Her hands weren't grubby, I promise!

And that is how I spent 2.5 hours of my Monday night! I heard later that some people waited 4 hours!