Isaak is 1!

Isaak had his first birthday party on saturday and we had lots of fun helping him (and his parents and their parents) celebrate!

Una finally gets to play with a girl. Una meet Scout!

"Hello Ladies...how's ma girls?"

"Girls? What? i thought i was the only one."

"Hey, me too!"

"Now, now, don't worry. There's plenty of space in this old heart (and this little chair) to go around."

Deep Thoughts

And now for something completely different...

"If you would be a wise parent

be careful in all you do and say.

Know that each action,

each word

has its effect.

Be alert and mindful,

living fully in each present moment.

Treat your children with courtesy

as you would treat a guest.

Be ready in a moment

to let go of one plan

and embark on another

if your inner voice so urges.

Have room within your heart

to hear the voice of both

your children

and your own spirit.

Do not expect fulfillment

from events or people

outside yourself.

Welcome and accept

things as they are.

Welcome and accept

children as they are."

~The Parent's Tao Te Ching

A Little Laugh: It's Good For You

I have to credit Ms. Kathleen Krall for forwarding this to me. I have no idea where it came from, but it sure is funny:

A first grade girl handed in the drawing below for a homework assignment...

After it was graded and the child brought it home, she returned to school the next day with the following note:

Dear Mrs. Davis,

I want to be very clear on my child's illustration. It is NOT of me on a dance pole on a stage in a strip joint. I work at Home Depot and had commented to my daughter how much money we made in the recent snowstorm. This drawing is of me selling a shovel.

Mrs. Harrington

Ted just commented: "It's actually an amazing drawing..."

That's my boy, always the artist!

Brunch!

We did brunch at Toast on sunday with Laurie, Ivy, Allison, Dan and Beth. It was YUMMY! and Una got a new friend...Ivy made her this cutie pie turtle seen above. Ivy, you are so talented (thank you, thank you), and yes, Una likes you alot!

Nolan

On saturday we went over to Matt and Patty's house so Una and Nolan could play. Una was being a little bit shy, but Nolan was very friendly to Una and super cute. Boy, that kid is a cutie! Nolan and Una were due 2 days apart, so they are very similar in developmental growth. Thanks for having us over, Patty and Nolan. We had lots of fun, and thanks again for all the great stuff!

Happy Birthday Gavin!

Today is my little brother Gavin's birthday. I can NOT believe he is 20 years old! oh boy, time flies! So, we are sending out our biggest birthday wishes to Uncle Gavin, along with lots of love, joy, hope, peace, health, and happiness...and as always, a reminder that you deserve the best in life, which surely isn't free, but can't be bought.

My Little Muse

Be still my heart...