A Mustache and A Song

When I picked Hart up a little early

from his 1st grade classroom, he had

a smudge of black under his nose

that made him look like he had a

little mustache.  His teacher (who makes

Hart smile and giggle) commented that she

should write a song about mustaches.

We asked him if he wanted to wash off

his mustache before I took him to the track meet

(track meet #11 - but who's counting), to which

he quickly answered 'NO'.

So on the way to the meet, I started thinking

about 1st graders, mustaches and songs.

And this is what I came up with.

Enough mustaches for Mrs. Anderson

and all her little 1st graders.

And a song.

Not every teacher would appreciate a

bouquet of mustaches, but I think

it will make Hart's teacher smile

(and maybe even giggle).

 Try to imagine this little mustache on an

adorable 1st grader instead of a tired

old mom and you'll get the picture.

Breakfast

Next time I tell Tate to get himself

some breakfast, I think

I need to be more specific.

Notes

I love getting notes from my kiddos.

Here's a few recent ones.

Our 'welcome home' sign made by Hope, Hart, Tate

and great-nephew Luke that was waiting for us

when we arrived home from NYC and DC.

 See the reminder for the tooth fairy?

 A note from  Hart that he 'really, really, really, really,

really, really, really, really, really, really, really, really'

wants me to make cookies.

 A get well note from Hart when I had nursed

a headache for the most part of a day.

From my Hope.  I 'heart' her too!

Happy Easter

Minneapolis Track Meet - Part I

We had a memorable time at Paige's

 track meet at Minneapolis.  

Paige high jumped.

Paige triple jumped.

And then we were ushered into the 

gym because of threatening weather.

We ended up in the locker room when

a tornado was sighted in a nearby community.

Hope was the only kiddo who appeared a bit worried.

The danger passed, we loaded up and went home and

we hope that part II of the Minneapolis track meet

goes a little smoother on the make-up date.

S'PEEPS

We tried out a new dessert tonight - s'peeps.

S'mores minus the marshmallow plus a peep.

3 simple ingredients.

10 seconds in the microwave.

As much or as little chocolate as you want.

And enjoy.

Disclaimer: Hope likes her s'peeps with out the peep.

And eventually, without the graham cracker.  

That's my girl!  Chocolate - neat.

Next time - baths AFTER the s'peeps.

Have a napkin within reach.

A yummy way to end my day.

I think my hair even looks tired.  Good night!

Wedding Reception

An adorable young couple used our barns

to host their wedding reception.

Here are a few pictures.

May the Lord bless and keep

this young couple.