Today I went to work and then had the afternoon “off” – but before I left town I made sure to tell David that there was a presentation at the library.  A gentleman was bringing his pig to the library and reading stories about pigs, and afterward the kids could pet the pig (which was [...]

So, I don’t think I’m mentioned much about it here… but Ellie has had three UTIs since February and after the last one our family doctor referred us onto a pediatric urology clinic at UVA.  The appointment was today and – thank goodness! – Aunt Katie came with us to keep Killy occupied during Ellie’s [...]

That’s what the kids have been calling the Fourth of July, anyway.  We had a lovely day!  David and I and my parents and Erin went to a wine festival and had a lovely afternoon while Grandmommy watched the kids, then we came home and all had a picnic, then went to see fireworks at [...]

I love seeing my kids being nice to each other!  If they’re sitting in a tree, its even cuter!

And – of course! – some pictures of Lily:

I must once again gush over how much I love my life… Living in a log cabin out in the boonies with a huge yard for my two adorable [...]

Check out my new bathroom!!!

David and I really worked together to remodel it… I picked out the new toilet and sink, put in the new flooring, painted the walls, and picked out the new linens.  Together we arranged the little round mirrors.  And David did the really difficult (and yucky!) part, and took out the [...]

Doesn’t this just make you melt?

And now, I must go to bed.  I’m EXHAUSTED and I have a very full day tomorrow: take the kids to the pool and gymnastics, go to Lowe’s and get the stuff I need to finish the bathroom, then come home and install flooring.  Which means I have to get [...]

I haven’t posted much this week because I’ve been remodeling the downstairs bathroom!  Yesterday I painted it (2 coats, it will need another 1-2 tonight), today David took out the old sink and toilet, tomorrow I’ll put in the new floor, and Friday we’ll install the new sink and toilet.  I’ve already made new curtains [...]