Yes. It does get better than this!

In case you are unaware of this, I am the "meanest mom in the world." Hmmm . . . such a sad face. We are both working on our attitudes.

Does it get any better than this?

I had an inkling that Ronald McDonald would be at our local McDonald's as he was scheduled at the two elementary schools that day. Last year we stumbled upon him quite by accident, this year the neighbor's and I set out in search and we were rewarded with a private show! How exciting for the kids. What a riot this guy is! We all laughed until our bellys hurt!

Who wouldn't love this face?

What a photogenic little guy, I have! Jack is as delightful as he looks; however, I fear he is getting spoiled. He can play that baby card like no one I have ever seen, but when it is to his advantage, "I AM A BIG BOY! I HAVE A BIG BED!" Okay then.

Church photo by Olan Mills

It gets harder and harder to coordinate this family for a photo, but I was pleased with how it turned out. The timing also made this great for the Easter outfits that Grandma bought them. The days of the girls dressing alike are really over; Marney put a blouse on top for church so she and Tracy didn't look the same, but boys love to match! and my dress . . . I have probably had this for 10 years, and 20 lbs. later it still fits. Good thing I was never much into form fitting clothes. I have become my mother though. I refuse to buy new clothes until I lose this weight . . . hmm . . . when will that be?

Happy Birthday, Tracy! 9 years old!

Birthdays are fun. This one was extra special because it fell on Grandparents Day which meant my mom, sister and her fiance were all here to share the midweek celebration. Very cool!

Woo hoo! I got a new bike!

Wow! What excitement! The boys used some birthday money that Grandma had given them, and I had tucked away for something special, to buy their new bicycles. Neither had ever had a brand new bike so this was even more exciting! Thank you, Grandma!

It does "take a village."

It is just not possible to mother 4 children without accepting help once in a while. I have been so blessed with very supportive family and friends. You can imagine it takes a lot of coordination to get 3 other kids settled for an outpatient procedure that takes me away from home for 10-12 hours. Thank you to all of you who pitch in to make sure my kids are taken care of. I don't have to worry about them while tending to Tracy and that relieves so very much stress. I am so grateful!