During the day I find little Taylor and Landon messes all over the house. In every room there are dollies, cars, recyclables, books, stuffed animals and other random things. Normally this drives me crazy! Last night, however, I had a change of heart. I went into the bathroom to wash my face, and there was Taylor's dolly laying flat on her face, half on the rug, half off. Just the way Taylor had left it that morning when she had been in the bathroom with me as I got ready. I stood there and stared at that dolly for quite some time, trying to memorize exactly what it looked like. It's funny how such a simple thing, that normally causes such anger, could bring such sweetness and love to my heart. Maybe it's because my kids had been in bed for almost 3 hours and my heart always grows fonder when my children sleep. Or maybe it's because I realized that all too soon there won't be any little Taylor or Landon messes for me to clean up. Either way, last night I really enjoyed the one Taylor left for me.
Here's the latest pics of the kids: Landon 5 1/2; Taylor 2; Audra 7 months
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
New York City
I've always considered myself a country gal. You know...the kind that could live in the mountains, miles and miles from anyone else, living off my garden, a river and my wind turbine. Cities have always been intriguing to me, but I've never considered actually LIVING in one. Until a week ago. My first trip to the big apple was amazing!! I'm sure it helps that we were visiting my good friend Ashley and her boys and they happen to live a block from central park (my newest outdoor love). I must admit, when she told me she was moving to downtown NY with her 3 boys, I thought she was a little crazy. But, I've been converted. I think I could actually live in NY. Although, it would only be cool if we lived right next door to our friends or better yet WITH them...
This spot is basically right across the street from our friend's home.
The hostess with the mostess
Benners. We love you.
Enough said
This park is AMAZING!!!
Landon and Toby pretending to be the dude on the horse statue.
The "Castle"
This was the best "pose" I got from my first born.
Taylor's boyfriend.
Tough dudes
Audra's boyfriend.
Taylor inside the castle
This is how the boys looked all day. As you can see, they don't
even notice other people on the path. Needless to say, Ashley and I got a lot of "looks" from people. We just pretended we didn't know who's kids they were.
At the bottom of that hill (above) there was a pile of beauty bark.
This is what happens when a bunch of little boys find a pile of dirt. They could have
been there all day.
Still digging.
A muddy spot the boys found.
Me and Ash on a joyride. We let the kids
babysit themselves. I know it's strange, but for some
reason, whenever we ride our bikes, we look like men. In this shot,
I'm wearing blue, and obviously winning the race.
Museum of natural history--the one on "Night at the Museum." Only a
block or two from our friend's place. It is a HUGE museum. Apparently, strollers
are not allowed in the elevators. Only persons perfectly capable of walking upstairs or
using escalators are allowed.
The parking lot for our sweet rides.
When we weren't outside, this is how the boys spent their time.
Ben and Taylor in the hot tub.
We were all wiped at the end of our glorious trip. Can't wait to
go again this month.
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