Failures

We keep this Santa on the bathroom sink during Christmas. Dean and Jon are washing their hands and I hear Dean say to Jon "Dad, is this Jesus or is this Santa?" Jon turns and says to me "We have failed as parents." :)

Crazy Day

Two days ago . . . Jon missed his airplane flight . . . got a speeding ticket in a construction zone . . . Dean cracked his chin open . . . Maren, Dean and I spent time in urgent care . . . Wells caused our bathroom toilet to overflow . . . neighbor was recruited to help turn off water . . . almost every towel in our house was needed to soak up the mess. It was a crazy day.

Talented Toe

I had to take a picture of Dean's new freedom. He realized he could open the window with his big toe. Even more recently, he became talented enough with his big toe to close the window too. I find it to be pretty funny and thought I would share.

I Wanna Lickey

Farewell Baby Jeans

I loved these. . .

and here is the little stinker who is too big to wear them now.

I'm realizing my baby is no longer a baby. It's a sweet, yet sad, moment saying farewell to my 4th, and most likely last, baby's clothing. This pair of 18 month old Lucky Brand jeans I purchased strictly for Dean (that's a big deal when you're the 4th child). It was pure indulgence (they were marked down 50% but still . . ). They have skull and cross bone pockets and I absolutely love them. They are now too small and I have handed them off to a friend who loves them just as much as I do.

Farewell little jeans, you served us well.

Do Dogs Like Swings?

I met a few friends at the park the other day. The weather was absolutely beautiful and it was nice to catch up. While we were there Dean wanted me to push him on the swing. While I was pushing him this man came over and started swinging his completely decked out dog. I've never seen anything quite like it and had to take a few pictures. Is this common??????? Maybe I don't get out enough!!! What do you think?

Mommy, I poured it myself!!!