Thee absolute best

Knows what he’s doing

This kid knows how to perfectly enjoy a rainy afternoon

Don’t worry- the cocktail is mine 

Last minute get-away

Well not really…

IYKYK

Not chocolate and cider in the rain

Greens please

In his element

Tell me you’re an old soul without telling me you’re an old soul:

Last traces of Christmas

I’m somewhat notorious for de-Christmasing our house S.T.A.T. post the big fella’s departure…some years it’s hard not to jump on it on Christmas afternoon. To be honest, I don’t even know why I do it. I can’t wait to get it all up the day after Thanksgiving. Our house lights were up Nov. 1st and I was 100% ok with it for crying out loud. Regardless, as soon as it’s socially acceptable (by PK at least)… out it goes! This year was no different. I started doing the dishes and BOOM all the Christmas gear was packed away.

All except for the left-over Christmas M&M’s and the memories of hot chocolate for these littles. I will let them have as many nights like this as they want- even if it’s June.

Notice no more Christmas jammies. OK, I might have an issue.

Thanks for the mess (I mean smiles) Santa

I love how they all gravitate to me

This time with their favorite gifts

“Best hot chocolate EVER mom!!”

Bros who science together

Teach ‘em Young

Loves a good book- can’t even find time to sit

Waiting for it to be dance time

Sneaky

Stage photos

Late night colleague

Always nice to have a friendly colleague when I have a late night meeting.

Kap in the wild

Keeping busy at the doctor

Everything is fun with this guy- everything!

My Snowmen

I gave them carrots for a snack.

They turned themselves into snowmen.

Can you see it? 

Snuggle time

The Nutcracker

Isla did a thing- a big thing. So proud of her! That was a lot of work but she dominated and loved it- best combo.

Thanks Dad for making it possible for her!

Some pics- but you must watch the video!

In between shows:

Big bro came to watch


These two came to support her of course!

Backstage pics. one well-deserved benefit of being a parent volunteer.




Getting ready to go on.



Ready for the “party scene”

This was a last minute add for her. She had one day to learn the part. This ended up being her favorite piece. Here’s a shot of her in her dressing room- lights and all. 

That hair though 

Hot “Dink”

This entire crew has been sick -so sick. The docs

Told us to get a humidifier and make warm honey and water. Thanks.

Anyway- “hot dink!” Has become part of our routine. Not hating it after all.