Grasshopper Friend

This sweet little leaf-imitating grasshopper has been camped out in our play area in the back yard for at least 3 maybe 4 days. We can't believe it has survived Owen's attempts at destruction (by throwing a basketball at it). I have wanted to jar it for further indoor observation, but Andy insists it will die. It is really cool.

Pics & Fun

Two pictures are from our Silver Lake snow hike on Sunday, this Sunday with the Taylors. The snow angels are Owen & Haley. I can't ever remember it snowing so early. And one is from Today. We did Martha Stewart's glitter pumpkins. The kids had fun, made a good mess, and the pumpkins are awesome!

New Me!

I feel like a new woman. For the past 6 days I have felt...normal! I am back to life. We aren't doing too much yet but I have a kindergartener and a newbie in preschool who are both loving their school lives. Owen is becoming a screamer, like his big brother Holden was, but with Tabasco sauce and soap I hope to shamefully nip it in the bud. I just thought I'd do a blog while I am up and at 'em.