This Oz Life

Dear Larkyn, It is so hard to believe that you are four years old. But at the same time, we can't imagine what life was like before you.  You absolutely sparkle. You love anything to do with sweets, tea parties, and princesses, but also adore playing outside whenever possible. You loved having this little party at home with just us around the table and a special candle that you put in yourself. You are learning to share with your brother and that is hard, I know. You are testing … Read more

The past week was filled with my favorite kind of weather; warm, breezy, and sunny. It may have made up for everyone in the house getting sick and having to apply for a home equity loan (fun!) to pay for the water damage in our basement (FUN!) Oh, and five seconds before we realized the basement flooded, I got a new car !  No more car-owning for me. I'm just not cut out for it. I am hard on cars and hate to pay for maintenance. So, leasing it is. We downsized a bit, which is totall… Read more

When the sun is shining around here, everything changes. Most notably, our basement begins to dry out from flooding (minimal damage but a MAJOR problem we are going to have to fix...yayyyy).  But we also have the chance to enjoy some of our favorite things...  Bath time without freezing cold air  He loves baths...  Obviously he loves them, because he is subjected to her whims and puts up with it.  Bare feet come back out  Petting the goats at the zoo New shoes for walking! And stretch… Read more

Didn't I just finish explaining how Peppa Pig loves to jump in muddy puddles on Larkyn's beloved TV show?  Well, guess who noticed our backyard had turned into a mud pit? The plan was: "We are staying on the deck and blowing bubbles"... Yes, she always puts them on the wrong feet. Love the braids my mom put in. Love this messy, outdoor-loving girl. She is exhausting, but exactly me at age 4. Oh, and the Hunters?  Best $50 we've ever spent on a kid's item. She… Read more

In the last 6 months (maybe Halloween flipped some sort of switch), Larkyn has become a full-on sugar junkie. That means that Easter was her THING this year, and not a 30 minute interval went by without her a) asking for candy b)asking if we want candy so that she could "share it" or c) sneaking candy.  It was still a fun, beautiful day! Quite possibly my favorite picture of this child's life.   The kids' baskets. I usually go pretty small since both grandmas bring t… Read more