Her best spinning dress.

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We had an early birthday party (Batman Lego themed!) to celebrate this little dude's SEVENTH birthday!

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Handsome boy.

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Cute little snacker.

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I walked around the corner to find all three of them crammed into that little chair in the corner, enjoying a book together. I give these days permission to last forever.

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Checking up on the savings account.

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The littles have been allllll about the drawing lately. I can't say that I mind one bit!

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Daddy took the kids adventuring while Mommy went shopping. Everyone was happy with this arrangement.

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Waiting in anticipation of Daddy's delicious curry!

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We escaped to my mum's today because sometimes you just need to do what it takes to survive!

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It's been a really, really long time since we've gone for such a long, puddle-soaked walk!

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An afternoon scene. And, yes, the boys are still playing Battleship...

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I didn't give them valentines or chocolates, but I did give them Battleship, and I'm pretty sure that made it the best Valentine's Day ever.

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Merely two hours out in the cold, winter sun, and Benjamin's freckles are coming out like gangbusters.

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We spent a couple hours making Valentine's gifts for all of the kiddos' little church friends today. Judah and Ben made crossbows out of bent popsicle sticks, elastic bands, and Nerf darts for the boys, and Lydia made personalized necklaces for the girls. 

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Joey's idea of relaxing on his day off involves exploring creek beds and making homemade strudels. I like this guy!

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Fourth month of winter?! Bring it.

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Being able to make mac & cheese is pretty much a life skill.

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Grandpa's guitar playing is always a wonderful treat.

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My favourite toy when I was her age was a Puppy Surprise. It was a slightly gaudy dog with a plastic face and a velcroed opening on her tummy into which you could stow her puppies. She could have as few as three, as many as five. I was one of the lucky ones that found five inside when I pulled her out of the box for the first time. Last fall, while getting birthday ideas for Benjamin in Toys R Us, I squealed in girlish glee when I discovered that this wonderful toy is still being made. It was her main present from us this Christmas, and so far it has not failed to disappoint in the "reliving my childhood" department.

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We discovered Art Hub on YouTube today. Our lives are forever changed.

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He's kind of a leg-crosser, and it's kind of adorable.

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Cozy corners to hide away in are a necessity of life, I think.

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A celebratory game of Spot It! after a successful morning of Operation Reclaim the Basement.