Super Rachel Zana's Spot

This tiny little dew drop was hanging onto the edge of the leaf from a noxious little thistle plant in my yard yesterday morning.  I think Dr. Peds probably ground him up with the lawnmower last night.  

The Banana has a few favorite words right now, but the one I seem to hear the most, all day long, is the word “baby.” The Banana is crazy about baby dolls lately. She drags one or two along with her wherever she goes, and usually one of her baby…

When she left Friday morning, Dot forgot her purse with many essential items inside, as well as several other things at our house. It all turned out well, though, because she ended up not having to work at her internship (which is only 20 miles away from our house .…

Someone LOVES our new binoculars. He loves taking them to the beach and looking for exciting things. He thinks playing “Binocular War” with my camera lens is hilarious. I don’t blame him. I have very, very fond memories of playing with Gramma Jan’s binoculars when I was about his size.…

My sister-in-law, Dot, arrived for a short visit today just in time for the two of us to load up all the kidlets, the big double stroller, a massive water bottle and my monster camera bag into the van to drive down to the lake to see three 19th Century…

Yesterday was a warm day. On our way back from the airport, where we picked up Dr. Peds, (followed by a quick trip to Target and the craft store) we were sweltering in the van as we bumbled along the bumpy street home. Riding in a stuffy, warm car always…

Sarah and I tried wet felting for the first time this evening. It was pretty fun when we got hang of it.  While we were working, The Banana had an excellent time wisking her own personal bowl of soapy water with a spoon.  I’ve been wanting to try this project…

After playing hard at the park on a hot summer Saturday night, these three requested a brief stop at the sand beach on the way home.  Well, actually the eldest two requested it.  The youngest was to grouchy from being too hot to do anything but thrash her stocky body…

Flying Leaps are this superhero’s specialty.

Yesterday morning at 11:30 a.m. I was cooking a batch of delicious whole wheat noodles to be topped with shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Sarah came screeching around the dining room corner into the kitchen.  Sarah: Mom! Noah was going to the bathroom on the diaper pail. Me: Huh? Sarah: He…