Project Life: Week 4

Her hair is finally long enough (and she will sit still long enough) for me to braid

comfortable?  whatever works!

pretty in pink

playing the harmonica

give this kid a bouncy ball and he's happy for hours!

my uncle Andy surprised us with a visit at my parents' house

Almanzo wasn't too sure about (great) uncle Andy

excited for her first dentist appointment

ready for teeth counting and cleaning

 see my pretty teeth!

 "yeddo" was very curious about the whole process

mmm...Starbucks!

count my teeth too!

making her own peanut butter and jelly sandwich

Last week started out really laid back.  The kids helped me clean the bathroom and the kitchen floor and were so excited to "help mommy!".  On Tuesday afternoon, Ted found out he had to leave the next morning on a business trip to Florida - his first ever.  I had already planned on visiting my mom on Wednesday, so we extended our visit until Friday to help pass the time while he was gone.  We missed him like crazy, but enjoyed spending time with my parents.  On Wednesday, we helped my mom clean out the basement of their house.  Valerie was excited to find a basket full of doll clothes and spent the rest of our visit taking care of her "babies".  Almanzo kept us entertained with his singing.  He now knows the words to the Veggie Tales theme song, Jesus Loves Me, and Away in A Manger.  He sort of combined them all into a little medley that he sang as he danced around the kitchen for us.  On Thursday morning, we did some more cleaning at my grandma's house and helped my mom get a van load of stuff ready to take to Goodwill.  It's always bittersweet walking into their home filled with so many memories.  Valerie still asks about "great mommy" and is quick to point her out in any pictures we find.  Thursday afternoon, after nap time, the kids and I went to visit my friend, Christy, and her little ones.  My friend, Lizz, joined us for a while too and we enjoyed some coffee and snacks while the kids played.  It was a refreshing visit to spend time with some sweet friends.  Valerie said on the way out the door, "we see friends later?" and I assured her we would visit again soon.  When Ted finally came home Friday night, he was bombarded with hugs and "I miss you daddy"s.  We are thankful to have him safely home again.