Papa's Birthday!

Last weekend was Papa Wes' birthday. He was on the tractor, (same as every year, unless it's raining or snowing!) so we took cupcakes and candles, and celebrated out in the field! G'Ma was out there too!
Beautiful sunshine and blue sky!

Playin' around with the camera while Emarie had a tractor ride!

The goings-on at the Crazy Cottage

A rare organized after-school snack with the three munchkins!
Jude, all pleased to be a 'big' kid and sit on a chair..:)

I say "Smile nice!" ..and this is what I got..

Little boy and his most loved toy!

Finally a normal look from our Fancy Nancy! :0)

Lil' Ms. Twinkle Toes..!

Now you'll never guess who does her cleaning in heels!

None other than our pregnant Mrs Twinkle Toes! Doesn't she look fine?!
3.5 weeks left! Or so...?
Her new diaper bag by Petunia Pickle Bottom!

Delicious springy polka dots!

Bentley, having his turn in the shoe fashion show!:) ..Very dainty!

Mr. Ryder and his daddy!

An Ode to Many Mothers!

I believe that a certain amount of mothering skills come from instinct.. But I believe that most mothering skills come from the Mothers in our life. Whether it be a Grandma, Aunt, Sister, Friend, or Mother(and yes this includes Mother-in-laws!). So today I not only thank my own mother, but all the other wonderful Mother's I know, for your inspiration to be a better mother to my own children... Hope you all have a Beautiful Mother's Day!

The Fantastic Powers of Aroma..

If it looks like this outside...

..to cheer up, just need the SMELL

of this inside!
And of course a taste warm out of the oven helps too!

A Special Someone...

...brought this pretty little package to our door. It made my day. A touch of spring, on a wintery May afternoon!

This is what was inside... more pretties..!