This is the kind of thing

that happens when you leave the camera unattended.

In my defense, it was in its case, turned off when I left it. However, Benjamin is quite "button savvy"... I love this picture. :)

Good Friends

As I mentioned before, Elizabeth quite enjoys her big sisters.

However, there's something special about her friendship with Benjamin. She can convince him to do things the rest of us wouldn't even attempt. She is somehow exempt from him tormenting her. And, she likes his style.

This is the two of them playing on Ben's tricycle. It's a common occurrence.

Nothin' Like Sister Love!

Elizabeth has REALLY started enjoying the company of her big sisters. They dote on her, help her get things she can't reach, dress her up "so pretty", and cuddle!

Upcoming Easter

The Monday before Easter every year, we have a little lesson on why we have Easter and then we make "birds nests" from chow mein noodles and melted butterscotch chips. Then we put jelly beans in them for the eggs. What happens next could be considered a kind of massacre, but the point is good family fun. :) As you can tell, Elizabeth thinks the whole thing is highly suspect...

Thanks, helpers!

All I had to say was, "Wendi and Hailie, could you change Elizabeth's diaper and get her in her pajamas?"

After much chasing, happy screaming, and half an hour



(this was the only non-blurry moment I captured), Elizabeth was in her pajamas and big sisters were pretty pleased with themselves.

Ben the Handyman

In a long line of things breaking down (washing machine, dishwasher, Brent's calf, dryer) the pump on our well was on the fritz.

Well, Fritz is up and running again.

Ben helped the "well man". The guy had a big green truck with tools in/on it and a flashlight, wrenches, and the clincher: there was a big tow-type rope on the back. This is the best shot (although still not a good one) of Ben helping.

Thanks to Doug-the-well-man for letting Benjamin help!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Being undeterred by the great St. Patrick's Day Debate of '08, I decided that a hairdo would make Wendi and Hailie much easier to deal with this year.

Hailie said, "Just a ponytail, Mom. Thanks."

Wendi said, "A ribbon, too, right?"

Well, this is what the outcome was.


I tried to follow the instructions on the "Cute Girls Hairstyles" blog.

Wendi was thrilled.

I'll keep trying.