TODAY! .....just this 'n that.

So, I forgot to include the picture above in last week's (Easter) post....so here are the kiddos in their why can't they make big girl coats like these adorable dress coats.

I warn you, this post will be all over the place. (Just in case you thought I was...umm....scattered or somethin'.)

As we were leaving for school this morning, I usually have a firm hold on Milana's hand (cause she's a wild thang) but this morning I must have been distracted. So, as I was fumbling with the key to lock the front door I hear Dahlia shouting "runaway kid - runaway kid!"

She didn't get far but I find Dahlia's little quotes so funny. She's full of them and if I don't start posting some of them.....well.......you know the rest.

A little art project from Milana's little school.

I love the month of May (and June, definately my favs) but one of the things I like about the winter months is a tree in silouette. I love their bare bone branches and the shapes they form.

And I love the little notes I find all over the house from the first munchkin who made me a "mom".

...here.....need a tissue?

Apparently even Zizi the cat thinks I'm pretty ok.

I warned you, there's no rhyme or reason here.

So, I'll end with a little tease for my upcoming Wednesday's Black and White post.

Have I whetted your appetite?

Today......found.....the......

Easter Bunny.



Yeah.....the bunny definitely made it to our house.

Long live the magic of the egg hunt. I don't remember when I lost "the faith" but I'm glad 8 year old Dahlia is still into it. 'Cause it pleases her Mom to no end.

(Have I mentioned before how I'm reliving my childhood? Or is it "living" it?

Hmmmm.......)

And little Milana is all over this Easter egg hunt "thing". She definitely rises to the challenge of a good competition with sissy. And throw in the bonus of chocolate.....well........ done deal!

Of course, Dahia is the expert at moving quick as a fox, probably having sleuthed out her dashing route in her dreams the night before. She by far got the larger share of the loot and no doubt will dip into Milanas when she's not looking too.

The girl "llouuuuurvvves" her chocolate!!!

Be back on Wednesday with some pretty little dresses on my two cuties.

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TODAY - CABANE A SUCRE (Sugar Shack)

About a week ago we ventured out on our annual 'winter swan song' where we usher in spring with a massive 'sugar high'!!!

I have many more pictures from our day and depending on how fast I can whip dinner up tonight, I may have time to add them before "Dancing with the stars" starts. We shall see.

And...ahem.....speaking of dancing - THIS is Milana "gettin down"! We were just taking a little break from standing in line waiting for the go-carts to free up. Just sitting on a bench - people watching. Suddenly, Milana jumps up and starts to boogy. We were next to a speaker and Jailhouse rock was playing. She had quite a crowd watching by the time she tired of her little Elaine (from Steinfelt) impersonation.

We go at least once every spring and this year we choose a different place. Only about a 20 minute drive from here and we were expecting about the same kind of experience. A few hundred people, some farm animals, the requisite syrup in the snow fest, the pig out, of course and maybe a sleigh ride.

We weren't ready for this place. We had to park about a mile from the main area and take a shuttle bus (some with wheels, some with horses). It took about a half hour just to get in. Another half hour to wait in line and finally we were able to sit down. Hoards of people everywhere. Lots of rides, train rides through the woods, horse rides, animals and lots more. When we left we asked how many people come through in a day. Answer: 13,000 people on that day. (WHAT??) Did I mention this was a sugar shack, not Disney.

Dahlia and her bff, Angel.

While we were taking the train ride through the maple tree woods, we heard some hooping and hollering. We were being ambushed by some wild cowgirls, swinging their pistols. That added some excitment to the train ride for the kiddies.

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TODAY .....in the in-between moments.

I wish I had started the blog back when we brought Dahlia home. Or at least had kept a journal. I do remember thinking "oh, this is so special - I know I'll remember this!"

Ummmm...........no, I don't.

And if I hadn't taken pictures (thousands of them) my "Mommy brain" would have recalled nothing of the little things.

And more and more, I think life happens in the little things!

(Now, here is where I should look up a quote or poem about the little things....

....only a "little thing" is calling my name. The "little thing" is hungry.)

On Friday my long-time friend, Bevy, came over with flowers and goodies for the kids.......just because. We had such a nice, relaxed time and I threw together whatever I could find in the fridge. Nice and easy.

Some of Dahlia's school chums came over on Saturday. They were begging to pose for me - practicing their signing for "peace", "I love you" and "yo"!

This confirms that Milana's going to be a leftie.

Dahlia enjoying the family computer, in the family room (loft), where the mother family can monitor things till she is....ummm....20! .

Just enjoying the in-between moments.

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