see what happens when they dress themselves?

this was our annual gingerbread house! we always have a blast building a little, eating a little, building a little, eating a little. okay, who am i kidding? i'm shocked there were any skittles to put on the house, and then we all kept walking by on the sly once the thing was built and lifting them from the house. shane and the girls even like those nasty little necco roof tiles, so our house didn't stand a chance.

january 20th was a sad day for emma. she fell down at school and broke her arm. here she is sporting her awesome green cast! she's now graduated to a brace, which is great because we can take it off to take a bath. poor little lamb.

maybe if i post one photo a day, i'll get caught up with blogging again. weeeeee aaarrrreeee the chaaaaampions...fall champs. awesome.

i am reeling from the news of my dear friend, rachel's, death today. there really are no words. i love you, rach, and you will be terribly missed.

waaaayyyy too short

shane came for a visit and it was the fastest 10 days i ever saw.

the downtown st. george historical district splash park.


like father, like daughter. it must be in her genes. glad to see her dad spotting her while her irresponsible mother takes photos.

superstar swimmers

well, truth be told, not so much lucy. this is where she spent most of her swimming lessons...on the steps negociating with her teachers, making them swear on the blood of their first born child that her face would not get near the water.

i know you're not supposed to compare your children, but holy cow. emma did great!
despite her issues with water near her eyes, nose, mouth or ears, she still got a "graduation" certificate (no, she didn't pass, but all the kids get these) and some candy.
well deserved! way to go, emmie!