Just Peachy

I decided to have coordinating outfits for Easter. I took the inspirations for the color from Ruby's little dress. I made the girls silk flowers.
And for posterity's sake we even got a family shot. It was no easy feat, but I insisted. Coordinating is classy without being too matchy for my husband.

Bike Ride

It's one of those coming of age things.

Today Hudson conquered riding his bike without training wheels. It wasn't a quick and instant process. Last year we took off the training wheels and pedals. He's had to use his feet to push off and learn to keep his balance (same concept . Today when we put on pedals, he was able to ride his bike. It was all smiles.

No scraped knees or running behind him. I'm sold. It's the way to make the transition.
Dalanie has also been riding her new "red bike" around. She loves the compartment in the back that she can fill up with rocks. Maybe cowboy boots aren't the best biking shoes.

Hole in the Wall

We put our hole in the wall to good use this year. It was my favorite egg hiding spot.
In case you want one of your own, it's a quick and easy project (just ask Dalanie.)We need to get it patched. But for now it's a reminder that we're raising kids here.

{Filled}

We had a great weekend, full of everything good (with the exception of the weather.) Family, food, fun, egg hunts, marshmallow guns, and enlightenment.

Easter morning, the guys sporting their new guns.

The weekend filled my cup, my heart, and my tummy. You can't ask for more than that.

Spring Break

The area school kids have me to blame for the winter weather over their 'Spring Break.' I jinxed us all by putting away our snow clothes and turning down the thermostat earlier in the week. We got hit with some snow and tried to make the best of it with a sledding party.

Dollar Decorations

Since the weather has been everything but springy, I've come up with a few things to bring some color inside.


I made this simple bunting for the nursery valance by tying hankies together. The best part was that I found a 4 pack at the dollar store. I cut them in half using my rotary cutter so I had 8 triangles to work with. Simple and a quick fix.

These felt cut outs were also found at a dollar store. I cut out the green leaves to create a little grouping to hang on my old windows.
The little container from Target's $ spot made the perfect home for sprouting some wheat grass. Sparkly glitter eggs hang from a little tree, both found at the Dollar Tree.

Ruby Tuesday

It's a soggy, gray day here.

Almost as soggy as Ruby Tuesday- she was born on a Tuesday. Her clothes and bibs are constantly wet from slobber. Despite all the drool, she's got the cutest smile around.

I took some ridiculous pictures the other day, not at all Anne Geddes.Rub-a-Dub-Dub my three kiddos in the tub.
I've been resisting but it might be time to start pulling her hair up and out of her eyes.

Happy Monday

Sharing some smiles from our weekend.

Easter Necklaces

The kiddos enjoyed the first 3 minutes of the project. We made necklaces out of marshmallow bunnies, Junior Mints, and fruit loops. Since they worked up quick, we [I] made some for the cousins too.

Public Service Announcement

I interrupt the scheduled programming to bring you this warning.

Nylons and kid's velcro shoes don't mix.

By the end of church I was sporting several run and holes and limped out the door. Thank goodness for warmer weather- I'll be ditching the nylons soon.

Final Moab Installment

We enjoyed a scenic ride to Hurrah Pass and Chicken Corner.
Our last ride was rigorous and challenging on Kane Creek. Brent took the Unimog, rest of us followed behind. We stopped near the creek to roast hot dogs and the kids love throwing rocks. We wouldn't have made it if it weren't for Ty's coaching over obstacles and Tameka carrying children during difficult parts.
And just because. She was a real trooper.

Moab Part I

We headed out bright and early Monday morning, caravaning with Brent's parents. Somehow these green doughnuts made the seven hour drive with three little ones bearable. Once in Moab, we settled into our rented house and then had some time for a ride. We left Ruby with Grandma and headed out on our first adventure to Fins 'N' Things. It's like a giant sandstone roller coaster.