Mommy's Little Helper

Since there is always laundry after a weekend trip, Ezekiel pitched in and helped me out.

Ezekiel is Eight Months Old

Image via Creature Comforts.

Dash Away Home

Ezekiel watching the snow fall.

One of my favorite views.

Crazy icicles along the highway in Idaho.

It was snowing last night, and by this morning we had accumulated a few inches of the powdery white stuff. Since the forecast was calling for more, we got on the road as quickly as possible.

Guest Photographer

Apparently mommy was fast asleep when dad had to change a blow-out. Here is a complete diaper change as shot by budding photo-journalist McKenna.

Blaze King S'mores

Nothing is better than s'mores after a cold day in the snow. Robb and Annaliese ran out for supplies after our walk and came back with Cinnamon Graham Crackers. I don't think I've ever enjoyed a s'more more.

A Winter Walk

A walk in the snow seemed like a great idea. It took quite awhile to get us all bundled up enough to go out in the chill, and then we only made it up to the gate before the subzero temperatures had us heading back to the warmth of the fire.

Caring for Chickens

Dashing through the snow on the way to the chicken house.

McKenna and Annaliese take their chores very seriously. Robb and I had too much fun going with them to feed and water the chickens and check for eggs. These girls know how to work!

Montana Getaway

Jeremy shows off some of his handywork.

The girls impart some wisdom to their young cousin.

A trip to Montana was way overdue, so we packed up the car and headed out last night. We hit snow right before Spokane and the roads the rest of the way there were sketchy, but we made it through. How delightful to be with our dear family for a weekend!

Still Winter

I always get tricked by Walla Walla's late winter weather. My tulips are coming up and it snows. Ready for summer.

Hipstamatic Fun

Here are some Ezekiel samples from a fun little iPhone app (not OUR iPhone). Essentially, it lets you reverse years of technological advances as you hearken back to the good ol' days of Lomography and Polaroids.

P.S. Ezekiel adores Sammy.

Ezekiel Photo of the Day

Auntie Nel lets me chew on Daniel's foot. As if anyone could stop me...

I Heart Aunt Pat

Need I say more?

Ezekiel Photo of the Day

He is so silly when he wakes up, so I've been trying to catch it in a photo. No such luck.

Ezekiel Photo of the Day

Sweet! We don't have to buy anymore toys for this kid. Ezekiel spent a good part of the day playing with packing materials. (I think the cat was secretly trying to barricade herself behind the boxes.)

Mommy's Little Helper

I had a tidy pile of printouts and sketches that I was working on when Ezekiel wiggled over and started rearranging them. Somehow the wrinkles and torn edges only make me smile.

Pecan Pie Perdition

Since pecans are Robb's favorite I decided to try my hand at a pie for Valentine's Day. It wasn't as complicated as I'd imagined, but it was decadent evil so we ate it as quickly as possible. Many thanks to the Bolingers for the sweet stash of pecans.

Lil' Gumshoe

Dear Great-grandma Edna,

Thanks for letting me slobber all over your magnifying glass! You have the best toys. I'll be back for your cane in a little while.

All my love,
Ezekiel

Ezekiel Photo of the Day

Ezekiel gets some very important cuddle time.

Sleepy Time

I don't think there is anything quite as yummy as falling asleep with a baby.