Mommy Magic

Apparently, I'm the only person qualified to remove Landen's pop tart from the toaster...and I quote, "When I do it, it's all broke. When Lauren does it, it's all burnt. When you do it, it's all perfect." :) One of the best compliments I've had all week. It sure is fun to be a five-year-old's mommy.

The Joy of Learning

The other day, I was in the office and Landen told me he was headed to the bathroom. Just as he was about to get there, he ran back to my office to share some exciting news, "Mom, B is for BATHROOM!"

First Day of School 2009

Today was the first day of school! Lauren began 3rd
grade and Landen began K-4. Our babies are growing
up!


Landen was soooooooo excited!

Colorado Vacation 2009

Our family enjoyed five days in the Breckenridge area in July.
It was a wonderful combination of fun activities and relaxation.
We especially enjoyed the alpine slide, our boat ride across
Lake Dillon and our day of hiking.


The kids from the top of Peak 7 in Breckenridge.


Our family at Lake Dillon.


Hiking Carter Park Trailhead



The kids taking a break from our hike.



The boys - our guide leaders. Landen kept saying,
"Keep up, guys!"


Beautiful Lake Dillon

Lauren loved walking in the river, even though it was ice cold.

Landen throwing rocks in the water.

Fun with Friends

The Hendrich family spent the night with us in mid July on their
way to Branson for a family vacation. The kids had a great time
playing and swimming!

Dear God...

Jim and I recently spent a few days in Chicago while the kids stayed with his parents. The evening after we picked them up, they were grumpy and fighting with each other...and it was bothering Landen. He told me before bed that he didn't want to fight with Lauren anymore. Landen's prayer that evening sums up how he was feeling pretty well:

"Dear God, don't let me be mean all the time. Help me be mean just a little bit."

Landen's Latest

Landen's answer any time I ask him where something is:

"I think I dropped it somewhere."