Storytime

Avery read Chloe and me a book this morning. "Mommy duck says, 'Quack, quack,'" she began. "Mommy sheep says, 'Eeeeww!!!'"

"No, honey," I reminded her. "Mommy sheep is a ewe."

Transformation Complete

We're totally that family. That stroller-lugging, tantrum-taming, preschool art-framing -- and now, minivan-driving -- family. Fifteen cupholders? Yeah, we can use those.

Thankful

This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for birthdays: the day Chloe was born, Michael's 40th (yesterday), my dad's 72nd (today), and every day when Avery wakes up and declares, "It's my birthday!" hoping she'll convince us to put her in a party dress.

Good Enough For Scarlett O'Hara

Avery's comment upon seeing one of our wedding photos today: "Mama's wearing a curtain!"

Jump!

Michael's 40th birthday present:

Family Photos

The results of my attempts to get a nice shot of Michael and the girls tonight:

I'm actually pretty happy with the results.

First Thing In The Morning

Sometimes the best time of day.

First Tooth!

Our suspicions were confirmed this morning -- teething has officially begun! We found Chloe's first tooth this morning, a little one on the bottom left side.