Collin has reached a new developmental milestone. He's learned how to set an alarm clock. Unfortunately, he hasn't quite developed a firm concept of what "2 o'clock in the morning" means.

Care and Compassion

Just like an episode of Leave it to Beaver, my kids love to climb trees. Just good old fashioned fun that never goes out of style. A few weeks ago, unfortunately, one of the children on our street fell out of a tree, and broke his arm. My kids, with their sense of friendship and true, nurturing spirits, made this child get well cards. Below is Lauren's attempt to cheer up her fallen friend.

I'm not sure which I like better- the frantically flailing arms, or the xs she used for eyes. I am sure it is only a matter of time before Hallmark comes calling for this original design!