Great Wolf Lodge water

I don't clean with bleach very often, but a few days ago I was using it.

Holly sniffed, and said, "Mommy, you are using Great Wolf Lodge water!"

Nice that she can associate such an unpleasant smell with such fun memories :)

Joel's toothless grin

One of the many ways Marie exhibits her wacky and weird personality... This is not an unusual sight.

We are sooo thankful to report that Steve's dad's foot is again responding to treatment and it looks like it will not have to be amputated, as we had previously feared. But it's still a concern and we continue to pray that it will heal.

Jenna must have been pretty tired... It was so cute to see her rest her head on the table! (But FYI, I do try to get them to bed on time... it wasn't ridiculously late)

Holly's first visit to the dentist -- little bags of dental stuff and a toy work wonders for my kids' outlooks on dental appointments. I am relieved to see that they must not be completely spoiled if they can get such delight out of a new toothbrush, floss and toothpaste :)

Not a very good picture, but it's a milestone! Jenna's finally walking for real. She is much bolder and you can see her excitement when she walks around, like she's pretty proud of herself and realizing her new independence.

Emily's 3rd cake. Any ideas? I'm running out of them and don't feel like spending any more time looking. And, *ahem*, these cakes are not helping my dieting or our families eating habits! :)