Growing Pains: Pain in muscles or joints sometimes experienced by children and often attributed to rapid growth. Nothing that a little TLC, Batman hat, hot water bottle, and Nintendo can't cure.

Doesn't everyone use linen napkins... to cover old pillows?(Found these linen napkins for a song at Pottery Barn.The striped pillow used to be a baby blanket I found at Target).

Christmas Eve afternoon at the park, in the warm sun, and no shoes...what could be better? Our stroller even flew our kite while we played. Fly Dora, Fly! FORE! Ahhh! New Christmas pj's! Thanks Granny Goose! Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Thanks to my wonderful friend, photographer, and graphic designer Michelle Rasmussen for putting together our Christmas card this year. I sent them all out and still missed a lot of friends. Check her out at http://www.rhphotogallery.com/. (Michelle, you rock)!

Thanks to my blog friend Jen for tagging me (the first time I've ever accepted a tag invite).8 shows I watch.1. Dancing with the Stars2. The Unit.3. The Office.4. Rate My Space.5. Divine Design.6. Flipping Out.7. Top Design.8.8 things I did yesterday.1. Wiped runny noses all day long.2. Did two loads of laundry.3. Finally cleaned up two months of Cheerios (about one cup) out of the car.4. Apologized to Jake for flipping out two days earlier about being the under-appreciated maid.5. Shaved my

If I had my druthers, my Christmas tree would be totally monochromatic...white flocked, white lights, white tree skirt, and white matching ornaments with silver accent. But, that would mean no handmade red and green manger scene cut-outs with blue glitter all over baby Jesus' face that Tani made in primary and...I just couldn't bare that. Notice we have very few glass ornaments and the ones we do have are all above 42 inches (just out of a 15 month old's reach). I also finally figured out what