My blue eyed Boy

Being this handsome can be very tiring. 

We love our daddy...

Andrew told Marinn and Taurin a few months ago that he was bringing home a surprise. They were soo excited to have him home for a few days... and the surprise was great! 

Taurin fell asleep in her daddy's lap more than once during his time with us... so sweet.

Marinn is faking but she is a great actress. : )

....still faking but the pic is oh so cute! 

Notice the scratch on the back of her hand- a rug burn from wrestling with daddy. She was having so much fun when it happened she didn't even cry and it wasn't till the next day that we even saw it. 

Road trip madness

On Wednesday morning we (Me, Andrew, Marinn, Taurin, Shaw, Aspyn, & Tearony) headed out all packed in the van for New Mexico about a 7 hour drive. 

About 5 hours into our trek the van erupted with this:

You know that fun sound that's made when you say AHHH and pat your hand on your mouth? 

Everyone was getting into it and eventually Shaw even joined in on the fun.

There was a moment in the midst of all this craziness I looked over at Andrew and he just smiled.  No words were needed. 

Shaw observing the craziness. 

Overall the kids did amazing on this drive... During the drive we only stopped 2 times for pottie breaks.  Pretty impressive for that many little kiddos. 

Counting

I told Marinn that daddy was coming home soon in about 27 days (this was a while ago... it's sooner now) and she asked me to show her.  So I started counting with my fingers and when I ran out I said i didn't have enough fingers to show her how long.  

She quickly replied, "You can use your toes too mom!"

When did she get so smart? 

Do I look skinny?

Just curious what Marinn's answer would be I asked,

"Does Mommy look skinny today?"

Marinn says, "No, you look fat."

Surprised by her answer I ask, "What did you say?"

She says slightly irritated that I made her repeat herself, 

"I saaaaid... You look fab-u-lous!" 

You know what I would like?

Mommy: "You know what I would like Marinn?"
Marinn: "What?"
Mommy: "For you to eat your dinner."
Marinn: "You know what I would like?"
Mommy: "What?"
Marinn: "For you to leave me alone."
Mommy: "Wow...that was smart and kind of funny but if you do that again you are gonna be in trouble."
Marinn: "Okay Mommy."