really trying to NOT to be in a bad mood

Just a moment to say, sometimes it is hard not to let myself get into a bad mood because of 'things that happen'. My two biggies today so far are first my little girl who is usually very good and plays quietly while I am in the shower, decided to color her whole self and some of her clothes in permanent marker! What a mess!
Then, because I have only bought this one plant so far in my life and I am a bit attached to it (my lilac), I have been trying to figure out why it is getting brown and crumpled along all the bottom leaves. Looks burned maybe? I have been thinking it must be the location, but today, I saw who is ruining my plant. The DOG gets off of his chain every morning and pees on it!!!!!! URGG I am SO upset! NOW I have to babysit my plant, or dog, to train him to stay away from the bush. Who has time for that?!?!?!?
Ok enough venting, now I must go out to my family and be happy and sain. Thanks

Hope your weekend is a good one :)

And Isaiah...

Alan pointed out the other day that there are hardly any pictures of Isaiah lately and this is the reason : Isaiah is usually a blur of a running, jumping, sliding around boy :) Here he is on his friend's bike, and any day he will be brave enough to keep the training wheels off. I myself am in no hurry, because as anyone who has a little boy knows, there are numerous bumps, scratches and bruises every day, even with 4 wheels.

Isaiah is getting excited for Disneyland next year!

Despite what his facial expression is, he loves to have his aunt's read to him- or anyone who wants to really

Friends for a Visit!!! So much fun!

They think it is so fun to throw those balls at mommy

Some Emery Faces

And here she is...she comes out of her room looking interesting and makes me laugh every day :)

Going on 2 1/2 years old She wanted me to put all of the hair prettys in for her

We borrowed a pet horse for the day. Kept her busy all morning

Running around in what she likes best: her bathing suit and now has added her 'ducky suit'

This mickey mouse dress up moment was over quickly for her. She didn't like being zipped up and trapped in there I guess

Emmy's 'smile for the camera' face

The Last Few Weeks...

Pictures of the kids, and Leanne, on our way to an egg hunt in the pouring rain...we do live in Washington

Cringing (sp?) at the thought of being out in the cold wetness

But then the full baskets made everything better...plus they were overflowing because most everyone else stayed home :)

Isaiah was super excited to get a chance to play the drum while his class marched in our little town's parade...he sang quite loudly too, and loved his silly hat

Here are a couple of Emmy playing at home while her big brother is at school

I think this was her car
her head isn't really crooked like this picture, but I thought the smile was great

Dressing up in Isaiah's soldier outfit. A tad big for her