Fascinating

While blowing bubbles, Cole discovered that our patio blocks changed color when they got wet. He spent the next 30-45 minutes exploring all the things he could do with water, sticks, leaves, hands, and patio blocks.

Sunday morning

You know those mornings that just don't seem to go right. Everyone's a little irritable, you're running late, and you just want to start over? This past Sunday was one of those days for the Smith family. So, as we picked up Emily from a sleepover and knew that we were in no way going to make it to church on time...we gave the morning a U-turn. 

We started with breakfast at a local diner where the kids enjoyed their game-filled placemats and crayons maybe even more than the stack of pancakes. We weren't quite ready to head home after breakfast so surveyed the family for ideas. 

This one was Emily's...

And we had a blast!

Changing Spaces

More than two years ago, Dan and I (more Dan than I) tore down the wall between our kitchen and living room opening up the space and making a huge difference with my level of comfort in our new home. However, what was left was a wall shaped hole in the flooring that has been left poorly covered by a loveseat and a rug. We finally took the plunge and put in new porcelain tile through the kitchen and dining room. Yay, to having both beauty and function. 

Here's the tile we picked out

With carpet in the dining room and holes in the floor.

A beautiful new creation

  And a kitty to pose for you. :)

A Good Day