Picnic

They avoided the dog poop, locked the chickens in the yard and had themselves a feast. 

Skiing

Gathering the flock

The chickens LOVE to roam the yard. Unfortunately for them they don't get it too often (thanks eagles, thanks Luc, thanks whatever else I've done to decimate our flock)

Today was their lucky day though. Hours of digging for bugs and taking dust baths. Happy spring, chickens! 

Climbers

Meanwhile

This one is cooking her own breakfast. Start to finish. 

How'd you get yogurt ALL over your face?

I don't know. It just got there. 

Ice cream!

At Nonna's!!

School

I love listening to them talk about their school day. Most of the time it's impossible to get any details but on this day Allie was eager to point out all of her friends. 

Princess Ariel

Allie LOVES Ariel and was so excited to see that target carries Ariel swimsuits. So excited that while I was bundled up with my heater seat on and the heat on high she was proudly prancing around in the suit. 

Bedtime

Ending the day well. No matter what has transpired through the day, we can end it with unconditional love. I love you no matter what. 

Nonna's birthday

Baby blues

And long lashes, and squishy cheeks. She is perfection when her "terrible fours" aren't in full swing. 

Cedar River Trail

Sun!

Tulla Bella

The girls' favorite restaurant...

33

13.1 miles of hell

An hour of bliss

Dinner at Nonna's

And an early bedtime. Thank you everyone for a great day. 

Birthday snack

Maddie is cooking for me. I'm not allowed to look. She asked how to turn on toaster oven and if she could use eggs. Allie is passed out on top of me so I'm definitely not peeking. 

And...

The ingredients: Chocolate sauce. Ice cream. Butter. Flour. Eggs. Cranberries. Chocolate chips. Water. And maybe three drops of salt. Maybe two. 

Thank you Madeline. I think this is my favorite birthday cake ever.