Painting...

We don't usually take on home projects that can't be fixed if something gets messed up. Paint, curtains, etc. are all fix-able. But this time, we painted the brick. You can see for yourself... Luckily, we are pretty happy with the finished product, 'cause there's no going back.

Before:

After:

And sometimes these two act like they get along with each other:

Caution: Caffeine

As we were riding to church yesterday, Chase wanted to spell the word "volcano". Then, as they usually do, the kids took the conversation to another level.

Chase: Let's spell 100 words of things that are dangerous to walk past.

Graham: Volcano! Mount Rushmore! Mountain Dew!

Superstars

The kids have been throwing a lot of parties for us lately. Led by Gabriella, they usually include notes, glasses of water, gifts of coins and erasers in old purses, and concerts using homemade instruments. And a lot of loud singing.