Dillon At The Lake

A good Sunday morning walk with the Dillon.


Where's Dillon?

The Grandparents Came A Calling

Dad's famous 'pick you up by your ears' trick.




Margaret in full launch mode.

Good Boy, Dillon.

Proving once and for all that golden retrievers are wonderful babysitters.

After School Play Date

Rachel and Kayla in the backseat...Margaret and Mica in the front seat. Let the good times roll.

Margaret and Mila

Margaret and Mila hanging at the coffee shop.

Margaret's Tutor

A Few Photos from the Weekend

Rachel and her best friend, Kayla.


Margaret soaking up the sun.


Dance party.


Warm bread for a snowy Sunday.

Morning With Rachel

Margaret was at Wee Wigglers and Rachel's school had an in service day, so we had a rare chance to hang out for a bit.


Rachel holding court with some coffee shop regulars.


Setting up our current game of choice...Princess Yahtzee.


A lily for Mom.

Slumber Party

Photos of the Girls

Weekend in Kansas City.

Nice look.

The Dancing Queen

Cutting loose on a chilly afternoon.

Happy Valentine's Day

The footprints of a three year old.

Valentine's Party

Another mom and I hosted the Valentine's Day party in Rachel's classroom today. Big fun.

Bird Day

Maybe a sign that spring is on the way...


I think this is a sharp-shinned hawk.


It was in our yard for about 45 minutes snacking on a smaller bird.


There was only a pile of feathers and a picked over skeleton when the hawk left.

Margaret's Pet Lizard

The 100 Day Girl

Rachel finished her 100th day of kindergarten today. When asked what she did to celebrate the 100th day of school, she replied, "I made a headband."

The Toothless Wonder

Rachel lost both bottom teeth today. Dear Tooth Fairy...cha ching.

Who Doesn't Like Waffles?

Before School Fun

Tuesday Morning Before School