Siblinghood

It's been a long day and the kids have been driving me a little loco this evening with their arguing and fighting. However, I was reminded of the joys of siblinghood when I overheard the conversation they were having a minute ago.

Landen: "Lauren, I love you really, really, really, really, really, really much."

Lauren: "I love you that much, too."

Where are my Undies?

Actual quotes from this morning’s routine:

Adrienne: “Landen, please get dressed.”

Landen: “But, you didn’t set out any underwear.”

Lauren (yelling from her room): “Yes, she did. Macy is chewing on them in the living room.”

Got Milk?

Lauren thought of this all on her

own. She used Cool Whip. Makes

me wonder what the pros use for

the real ads?

Hoppy Easter!

The Allen Family on Easter morning


The cousins: Emma, Landen, Lauren, Kale & Matthew

Lauren & Mr. Bunny


Landen has always loved to visit the Easter bunny.
He talks to him and tries to get him to talk back.


Landen dying eggs with Great Grandma
standing close by.


Lauren's pretty egg & even prettier smile


The cousins after hunting Easter eggs.

This picture cracks me up! Don't they look happy?

Mom thought we should make it into a postcard titled,

"Wish you were here."

I talked him into pausing long enough
for a quick pic.

The boys playing soccer.

The kids with their Easter baskets.

Lauren & Grandma Wheeler

Bunny Matthew (sucking on his favorite fingers) and Grandpa.

My funny bunny

Day's End

I had just asked the kids to come inside and had given them some lemonade when Landen recognized my "it's almost bedtime" look.

Before I said a word, he turned to his sister and said, "Okay, Lauren. The party's over."

Heart Swelling Moments

Some days, we as moms get one of those heart swelling moments that make all of the weariness and frustration of life fade into the background. I got one this evening...

Jim called about 4:30 to tell me not to start supper because he wanted to take us out to the new Mexican restaurant in town. (I didn't argue).

We were all enjoying our chips and cheese dip when I heard Landen say, "I hope this day never ends." He said it quietly, almost under his breath. I almost missed it, but thankfully I caught the tail end. When I realized what he had said, I swear my heart swelled up to the size of Texas.

Isn't that the attitude we should strive for most days? No, this life isn't perfect. But each day is a gift from God and I think maybe His heart swells a bit when He hears us exclaim, "I hope this day never ends."

Snow Fun

We finally got some snow!


I love these smiles!


Snowball fight!


I love this shot of Landen right after he threw a snowball.


Watch out, Mom!


Lauren has always loved to eat snow.


Jim's version of playing in the snow.


Our back yard...will the lilacs bloom after this? I hope so!