the solution to the energy crisis

These were all taken between 12:45pm and 1:42pm today. In just under an hour, Evie changed outfits and hairstyles three times, entertained me with her kung-fu impressions/dance routine, ran in circles around the living room/dining room divider wall, 'read' a book (I had to be quick with that photo, she only sits for seconds at a time), played dress-up and tea party...which means that every dress and dish she owns ended up on the playroom floor simultaneously...,drew pictures with her big brother (unfortunately this requires too much supervision on my part and I forgot to bring my camera to the table...I left her alone with markers once and well, let's just say--she's quick, and I won't make that mistake again!)

Now just I need to figure out how to bottle it!...if I just wasn't so exhausted...

failure :)

yay! I failed to post a picture for the day yesterday! why so happy? because I tend to want to be perfect (God has a better idea: leave that to Him...I know, I know...) and post a picture EVERYDAY in 2009...it had to happen sooner or later--and since it is sooner...I don't have to wait for the later :) makes sense to me-so just go with it, ok?

sorry for the lack of pictures yesterday and today. my internet was down :(

and now that it is up...I used up all my computer time reading all of your wonderful posts over the last two days...and I promised my hubby an evening of vegetation in front of a movie...so, I'm outa here :)

not even time to upload a photo--but I'll make it up to you tomorrow, ok?!

Monday Memories

I have always wanted to have themed days on my blog...(you know, like the cool blogs do) so here's my first attempt...and we are going retro! waaaay back to 1991. that's me on the left. remember when jeans actually went to your waist? and sweaters sometimes didn't...

Never Wake A...

sleeping Evie. (or Periwinkle, for that matter.)

work party

We hosted a super fun group from Jeff's work at our house this evening...fortunately, they left before midnight so I am able to post a pic from the party before the day is out (just kidding, Donna :)--hee hee, you are the only one who was at the party who I know reads this blog!)

and your photo for the day:

wii!

2am flooding

for a few hours this morning, we had a moat completely surrounding our house...and it began coming up on our patio. fortunately, it started snowing soon after this and most of it froze...but at its highest, it was 2 feet away from our back door. we are very thankful today, because--like most of our area--we do not have flood insurance! (anyone know a good policy?!--kidding. sort of.)

Welcome, 2009!