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Frenemies.  These two crack me up. A total love hate relationship.  Penny wants to love him like a little baby so bad, but considering he weighs as much as she does, he can take her down in one fell swoop.  Their loving hugs turn into wrestling matches in seconds...My babies...

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Three. Last week the twins turned 3. As usual, Tripp weighs 5lbs more and is 3inches taller than his baby sis.  They got sleeping bags and blew out candles.  It was epic!

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Haircut.  I've never been one of those moms who shyed away from cutting my kids hair. Maybe it's because I love a fresh haircut, I love how excited my kids get when they know there will be a change, and also because my kids have hair that grows super fast. So if they ever get a bad haircut, I know it'll be back to normal in couple months if not weeks.  I love Luci's latest transformation...

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Warm. It's been unusually warm this April.  We've spent a lot of time outside, exploring nature and it's beautiful gifts. 



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Tan.  Growing up in S. California, I was a sun worshiper...sunscreen was laughable as I reached over for the pure coconut oil or baby oil...horrible.  I look at this picture, and even though I know that she's slathered in SPF 85, I see the tint of bronze and am mortified.  Maybe it's inevitable, living in the valley. Ohio's looking better and better.

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Bakers. When all else fails, we make cookies.  It might not be the best for the waistline, but it is best for the peace and happiness that it creates in my home. There is one rule to cookie making; you can not lick the spoon with the raw egg mixture.  As you can see, Penny has found a way around this...

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Beauty. As I type this post, I can't help but think of the tragedy that struck Boston today.  I pray to God and thank him for the beauty that he's given me and my family.  I thank him everyday for the beautiful gifts that I wake up to and put to sleep every night...

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 Garden. Every year since we've owned this home, I've tended a garden in our backyard.  What started out as a way to stay busy and in the sun, has turned into a full on family activity.  Luci loves picking out the vegies and showing the twins' how to plant.  But they all love the annual LadyBug release.  Why wouldn't they?  A million friendly Ladybugs swarming around our backyard and landing all over everybody...I can almost feel them crawling up my arm as I type...

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Yummy. I got a new lens the other day and it sure is yummy.  Also, it's been super hot outside, so this watermelon probably tastes yummy too.

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Cars. Intriguing to boys of all ages...

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Nails. You know, girls doin important girl stuff.

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Cousins. This past Easter, we spent the holiday with our cousins from NJ.  We were a little disappointed they were nothing like Jersey Shore... :)  We hiked, ate, played, and hunted.  Best Easter ever!