Goat-dog and dress up

We now have a goat-dog in the house.


Cooper went to the groomer extra fluffy and came home nice and short. Just in time for the sloppy weather that is supposed to hit us later this week. Our poor groomer though. She is so good with the old dog, but he doesn’t appreciate her attempts to clean him up. She wasn’t able to trim around his face because he kept nipping. I told her not to worry about it. I’m actually thinking of keeping the goatee on him – I think it is hilarious!

Speaking of hilarious, this happened tonight:


It’s batman-doctor-wizard-ballerina boy armed with Need guns. The Shecklets definitely do not lack imaginations, that’s for sure!

Happy 4th birthday to #4

Love this little girl to pieces!


We met Jake for lunch today and ended up eating in the natural light (due to the restaurant’s power going out.) We told the owner our reason for dining there that afternoon and he surprised us with a piece of cheesecake and a candle to celebrate our youngest Shecklet turning 4!

4th bday party for #4

We celebrated Shecklet #4 turning 4 with family and friends, cake and ice cream and temps in the 50s. Unheard of for MN in February. I thought the weather we had for Shecklet #2’s fourth birthday was amazing (when we celebrated outside) but today takes the cake – haha!

Just a few photos from the day.

Little nephew’s baptism day

We gathered to celebrate our nephew’s baptism this evening. He was surrounded by lots of love at the church and didn’t make a peep when the pastor poured the cool water on his head.

I love this picture for two main reasons: one, we’re all looking different directions (at different cameras) and two, because of the sweet kiss my SIL is giving her son. ❀

February break

The Shecklets have been off of school since last Friday. Today we had lunch with Grandma and Grandpa and then went bowling. Fun memories were made!

Bat thumbs

As I was saying good night to Shecklet #1, he said to me:

“Mom, did you know bats have thumbs? Β It’s true. Β I read about it in the strange facts book.”

I learned something new tonight.

100th day of K!

Shecklet #3 is celebrating her 100th day of school today and gets to dress up like a 100 year old πŸ™‚

Surly goggles

Jake pulled the carrier tops off a four pack of Surly and cut them in half for the girls. We added a little duct tape and made them in to goggles. Only problem is, they can’t see out of them. 😎

HBD Nana!

Our family gathered together for birthday dinner (Beef Wellington) to celebrate my mom’s birthday. The meal was amazing, as it is every year and it was great to be able to celebrate this wife/mom/nana who means so much to us πŸŽ‚