Finally, a new blog post!

Yup, it's been a while. It all started with our laptop dying, then waiting for parts to arrive, then waiting for Adam to have a spare moment to replace them, then finding the energy to start it all back up again.


We are just recovering from a week of fevers and fatigue. Adam was the only one spared. And, for better or for worse, he just left for his first TDY in ages. The kids and I are left with some nasty residual coughing but since the weather is FINALLY gorgeous, we are content.

Lots of pictures that will hopefully spark my memory on what's been going on the past 6 weeks:4

First off, pictures of the bang up winter we've had.

(Sean's garbage bag kite)

Teatime Tuesday. In the foyer because it was sunny.

Park days became library days during the sub-zero temps. Sean and his buddy snuck away from the other "crazy" kids (according to Sean!)

Valentine garland

Sean's sketch

Sean's food-themed chalk drawing

Sweet picture of Kieran with his "Christmas puppy."

Pea with her puppies. She and Kieran spend a lot of time decorating these guys.

Pea is finally back to loving the violin! She gave me a run for my money, having a fit anytime it was time to practice. A phase that is now over, thank God!

More sketching

It is nice to know that Kieran still fits in the kitchen sink!

While Pea practices, Kieran plays with the magnatiles on the floor.

Homeschool humor from Peacehill Press. :)

Adam competed in the annual CrossFit Games. Go, Adam, go!

She lost her first tooth! I was a bit miffed that it happened so soon (really, just kidding, but I am so sad to see her make this rite of passage. I don't want my sweet girl to grow up!) She was so excited that she let Daddy pull it out.

A boy, a wrench and a perfectly fine scooter.

Kieran takes his Daddy-time whenever he can, even first thing in the morning when Daddy should be heading to work!

Sean's reward for practicing his violin consistently was his very first downhill ski trip! It was a very big deal...Adam and I kept the trip secret until they pulled into the ski resort in Pennsylvania. I stayed home with the younger two so it could be all about Sean. He had "the BEST day" of his entire life. He refuses to wash the shirt he wore. :) He loved skiing and seems to take to it pretty easily, unlike his dear mother who still is terrified of anything past the bunny slopes. And maybe even the bunny slopes. 

Kieran loves this little place across the street. He climbs all around and on the trees.

This was one of 2 or 3 warm days this winter.

I don't remember what the story is here but she was probably telling me she was sweating even though it was only 60 degrees or so!

Pea is pretty good at climbing!

Saying goodbye to yet another homeschool friend who defected to Florida.

Warm day #2, on our way to church.

Me in 10th grade at my friend's birthday party. Just for laughs.