K is for Kailyn

One of Aaron's best friends is a little girl named "Kailyn". The other day he had "K Show and Tell" at school. I asked him what he wanted to take and he replied "Maybe I can take Kailyn!" It was too cute!

Mardi Gras

What I love most about where we live is that while in some ways it is very "small town", there are so many people from so many different walks of life. I love that Aaron is able to learn about many different cultures and traditions. We have a neighbor who grew up in New Orleans. Today is "Fat Tuesday" and she invited us to celebrate Mardi Gras with her family and friends. The kids were in a "parade" around the neighborhood. They rode in the back of a truck and threw out beads and "coins". Then, we all shared the "King Cake" which was decorated with purple, green and gold sprinkles. Inside the cake was a little plastic baby (representing baby Jesus). The tradition is that whoever finds the baby has to bring the next "King Cake". This was my first Mardi Gras celebration, also. What a great time we had!

Snow Licker!

History Repeats Itself

When I was a little girl, my mother would always give me "Tic Tacs" to keep me quiet during church. Today, as I handed a "Tic Tac" to Aaron during church, the memories came flooding back. I guess history really does repeat itself!

Aaron's Thoughts

Driving home from preschool today, Aaron suddenly said "I have to go potty!" Well, we don't exactly live where there are places to stop, so I told him he would have to hold it until we got home.

A few minutes later he again piped up. "Mommy? Why do some doggies like to pee on mailboxes?" (How am I supposed to answer that?) I replied, "Well, I guess the boy doggies just like to cock their leg up and spray."

A few minutes later we arrived home and Aaron ran into the house and straight to the bathroom. As he is standing in there doing his business, he calls to me. "Mommy! I'm like a doggie! I can cock my leg up and spray!"

Let me tell you, I laughed out loud! Life is never dull when you live with Aaron!

Sunday School Lessons

Sunday after church, James and I asked Aaron what he talked about in Sunday School. He replied "Jesus and his recyclers"

Is It a Crime to Look this Good?

Aaron brought this picture home from preschool. Is it me, or does it totally look like a mug shot?

A Sweet Moment

The other day I was putting Aaron's boots on him, and he climbed up into my lap, put his arms around me and stated "Mommy, I want to hug you all day long." It was so sweet! Of course, he was out of my lap and running around a minute later...but for one glorious minute he was my sweet baby again!