Lately

I've been a terrible blogger lately. Really, I haven't been a blogger at all! Sorry! We've been staying busy- especially D. She has gotten VERY crafty. Even with no scissors (due to another haircut she gave herself a couple of weeks ago) our girl is spending lots of her time creating various projects. C got this very cool farm for his birthday and both kids really love playing with it. While C slept one afternoon last week, D thought she could improve on it. The set came with animals, little bales of straw, fences. But one thing was missing...electric blankets for each of the animals.Below is the farm set. In front of the white barn is a moose, wearing his electric blanket.
My favorite project, that is weeks in the making and rather large, is the Barbie castle. This began to come together just after C's birthday when there were lots of boxes lying around after the gift opening. D has spent hours and LOTS of tape and stickers making it just right for all of her Barbies to sleep in.

And today, I was given this fantastic bug bracelet. It will go with so much of my wardrobe!We've also been busy with lots of swimming. The pool we go to for lessons couldn't get the kids in on the same morning this term- so we go on Mondays and Tuesdays. And, sometimes T takes the kids on the weekend. So, we are in the pool a lot lately. Below, the kids out of the pool.

Had lots of fun at the Taskers' new house over the weekend. C has too much fun on the boys' drum set. I would say he has the beginnings of amazing musical talent but I think it's more likely that he just likes to make a lot of noise.