Oh, Jilly . . .

I sure do love Jill. I laugh and laugh at the funny things she does everyday. I would have to say that she gives Zach a run for his money in being our most crafty child. (Not crafty like Martha Stewart, but crafty like a fox.) She is definitely a busy baby and loves to make LOTS of messes. Everyday, she empties the game closet several times and carries her reward all around the house. I have gotten so tired of cleaning up the puzzles, cards, and mastermind pieces that I have started bribing the other kids with money to clean up her messes. (You can imagine what the game closet looks like.)
Messes are one thing, but safety is a major concern. Jill loves to climb and I have to retrieve her from on top of the table or counter many times a day. She knows how to get up ok, but not how to get down. Today I found her in a new spot. I heard her yelling, sounding slightly distressed, and went into the front room to find her on top of the piano. Way to go, Jill. She did seem a little scared, notice the gripping of the thighs, so hopefully this won't be a repeated.

p.s. I wanted to record these memories for her posterity and for a little leverage when she is a teenager.

A visit from Captain Kotsur

Casey had a visit from a true, live fireman at school. The benefit is that he is Mrs. Kotsur's husband. Casey loved climbing all over the old fire truck and even kept his hat on part of the time. Thanks, Captain Kotsur!

Hello, Anyone?

She learned to talk on the phone at the Porter's. What a shock.

Culture Pass

I got this information off of my friend's blog. She says it better than I do, so I directly copied her post. Thanks, Jess.


Some FANTASTIC money saving, culturally enlightening news for my Arizona pals...


Starting on April 1, it’s your ticket to local museums, the Phoenix Zoo, and other must-do attractions (like Desert Botanical Gardens and The Arizona Science Center) FREE. FOR SEVEN DAYS. FOR FOUR PEOPLE.

Here’s how it works - you pick up a Culture Pass at your local library anywhere in Greater Phoenix (that means it includes Chandler, Scottsdale, Glendale, Tempe, Mesa). The pass is good for seven days, for four people. Some of the places it gets you in: Arizona Museum of Natural History, Arizona Science Center, Children’s Museum of Phoenix, Heard Museum,Phoenix Art Museum and more are all covered by the pass.

I know you’re asking, “What’s the catch?” There is no catch. Economic times are hard and everyone is looking for something to do that’s free and entertaining. So a bunch of sponsors got together and decided to influence the community with arts and activity.

To see a full listing of FREE attractions, as well as more details, visit: http://www.theculturepass.org/. And be sure to tell your friends - there are enough passes to go around!

PWD

What's that? The Pinewood Derby. Enough said.

Kids

What unbelievable kids. I know all kids are extraordinary. I am constantly amazed at the many abilities kids have. They can show love when you least expect it, they forgive in an instant, they show complete trust even when you don't deserve it, and most of all they exhibit all the promise and hope for the future. Each of my kids show and teach me different things. My life is sweeter, better, fuller, and definitely more hectic with kids, and my life would be full of empty without them. It was so fun to spend a week without school and schedules and be able to enjoy our kids. Thanks to my kids for making my life what it is.

Piggies

Walking home from school today I noticed the cutest little piggies. I had to run in and get my camera to preserve the sweetest little toes ever.