Category Archives: simple things

The Simple Things: Snow Angels

The Simple Things: Snow Angels

As far as snow is concerned, we really are lacking it this winter in the Cincinnati area.  The girls are oh. so. sad.  We got a dusting overnight on Friday and they wanted to go out in it Saturday morning.  You can still see the grass through it in the pictures.  It wouldn’t stay together to make snowballs or snowmen, but snow angels?  Yes!  Are we really only going to get about 4 inches for the entire winter season?  Or is the great big blizzard headed our way in March?  I’m holding out for the blizzard…as long as it occurs while everyone is HOME and the fridge is FULL.

I’m linking up today with the simple things…

The Simple Things: GOAL!

The Simple Things: GOAL!

Saturday mornings are filled with soccer right now. Stella is still LOVING it. She scored a goal yesterday. Henry cheered for her throwing his hands in the air – GOAL! (And, no, Andy doesn’t normally wear a tie to the field… he unfortunately came straight from a funeral.)

The Simple Things: Thank You Cards & Salsa

The Simple Things: Thank You Cards & Salsa

So my Stella is a such a sweet soul.  She is in that phase where she loves to draw pictures and color pictures for others.  She particularly likes one of Andy’s co-workers and often talks about her at home.  She’s always coloring something for this woman.  Well, Andy took the latest Barbie coloring page into

The Simple Things: Sisters

The Simple Things: Sisters

Sometimes I think I am absolutely crazy for having the girls only 20 months apart.  But then I watch them interact and just LOVE on each other (even if it’s only a few minutes each day) and am so thankful that they are close in age. They had a good time together last week in

The Simple Things: Pouty Face

The Simple Things: Pouty Face

This girl keeps us on our toes with her 2-year-old mood swings. And she definitely lives out her middle child status. But then she smiles and giggles and melts your heart.  

The Simple Things: Proud Sibling

The Simple Things: Proud Sibling

On Friday Stella (right) started soccer with some kids in the neighborhood. Charlotte is not quite sure why she can’t play. Doesn’t understand not being old enough. She was sad at first but then loved cheering for her “sissy”. Here’s Charlotte’s proud moment afterwards… Getting her picture taken with the “soccer star”.