Pretty in Pink

This is exactly who Molly is right now.



You can see more of her in this gallery.

Dangerous things I want to do with my kids

Abraham posted on a book that I had heard of earlier 50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do).  It was a great post and comment chain.  The author even stopped by and commented.  Someone else posted the video below of the author talking about the book.  It's 9 minutes but funny and worth watching.  The premise of the book is that kids are way too over protected.  There are lots of good and dangerous things that kids should be able to do. 

My comment on Abraham's post was about the other night when the kids and I went for a walk over Birch Lake around 7:00 at night.  It was dark, windy and cold.  I told the kids that we were going for a walk.  They weren't pleased, but when we got to the lake they were very excited.  I went out first until I knew it was safe.  They waited on the bank until I called them.  It was so great to be out doing something that seemed dangerous and out of the ordinary.  Just being out when everyone else was tucked warm in their houses was great.

I'm making a list of other things that I want to let the kids do sooner than later.  Add anything else in the comments.  And if you are on Amazon any time soon and are looking to get me something, I'd love this book.

• Build a fire in the backyard
• Have a pocket knife
• Drive the car on my lap
• Put their tongue on a 9v battery
• Drive the car out on the ice
• Go for another walk across the ice

Quotes: I'm a tiger

From January

Reported by Amanda this morning.  When Molly's pulling her shirt over her head she says,

"I'm like a tiger (meaning Lion-her shirt being the mane)."

We're getting a lot of great Molly quotes these days because she is actually able to say all of the crazy things that are going on in her head.  When the boys were her age, they were months away from being able to articulate their thoughts.

Happy One Month Birthday, Lucy

From January

Today we celebrate the first month of Lucy's life.  And oh what a month it's been.  We love her so much and are so thankful to God for the gift of her that He has given.  You can see some pics here (MOM!)

Marching bands rule!

If you like pop music and marching bands, check out this video from the band OK Go.  It's good.  I recommend clicking the link and watching it big on Youtube.  If you're lazy, you can watch it small below.


OK Go - This Too Shall Pass from OK Go on Vimeo.


HT: Jim Spiegel

Quotes: What are you funny about?

Whenever Amanda and I are laughing at something, Molly asks us,

"What are you funny about?"

Quotes: Yes! I got it right.

Caleb is a great little character.  This might sound familiar to some of you syllable tappers and stair counters.

Caleb makes "contests" for himself.  For instance yesterday at lunch, I was getting something out of the refrigerator and he said, "Yes!  I got it right."  He obviously guessed right the thing that I was getting out.  This happens a lot throughout the day.  Sometimes it will be "Agggh.  I got it wrong."  There's a lot going on in the little minds of these kids we love.