I love these guys.
She said she got a "tweety" (birdie) in Wii golf the other day.
She snaps the elastic straps on my white sandals every time she sees me wearing them and then takes off running (and giggling).
When I told him that I loved him because he is such an emotional guy, he replied "I'm not emotional...I haven't cried in like 2 days."
He came into my office with his guitar the other night when I was mad at him and said "If I sang you a little song, might you forgive me?"
She asked for "more butter" tonight (butterfly kisses).
Her favorite new word is "What?", only she says it with a German accent, so it sounds like "Vhwot?"
He winks at me when no one else is looking and without saying a word, I know it means "I love you" (and whether or not it's true, I'd like to think that I'm the only person in the world he does it to).
He was telling me about a little girl at school who said he's cute. When I asked him what he told her, he said "I told her O.M.G., that's gross!"
I absolutely understand why you love your kids. And why they love you. Greetings from germany!
Posted by:Nadine | April 23, 2008 at 01:52 AM
You have the greatest kids... and they've the greatest mom :)
Posted by:shabbyVTchic | April 23, 2008 at 05:53 AM
well it's no surprise how fantastic they are
with having you for a mom>!
your oldest boy cracks me UP! what a sweetheart!
tara
Posted by:tara pollard pakosta | April 23, 2008 at 06:12 AM
They are all just so stinking cute!
Posted by:Kim | April 23, 2008 at 06:57 AM
I really want to be adopted into your family even tho I'm old enough to be your mother. Problem is I don't think I could compete with your little darlings! You rock, and so do they!
Posted by:Terrie | April 23, 2008 at 07:06 AM
Your posts make my heart happy!
Have a wonderful day!
Posted by:janel | April 23, 2008 at 07:16 AM
Love all the little bit's of life you capture!
Posted by:Deneen | April 23, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Love the comments about Ross. Kinda cracked me up.
Posted by:Mary | April 23, 2008 at 07:25 AM
Karen - your kids are great! I always feel like I relate to you but you are so much better at putting it down on paper then me. Hope to catch up with you sometime!!
Posted by:Erica | April 23, 2008 at 08:18 AM
I love your blog. You never fail to make me smile and you are so true to real life; happiness, frustrations, love, all of it! Thank you for sharing all of that with all of us! I've been a 'lurker' for a long time and I felt like it was finally time to share w/you :) Have a wonderful day!
Posted by:Stephanie | April 23, 2008 at 08:25 AM
How sweet! What a wonderful family you have. You are missing one shot though, yourself. :)
Posted by:Lan | April 23, 2008 at 08:28 AM
your kids are SO cute! love the pics and random tidbits about each child.
Posted by:Dawn | April 23, 2008 at 08:30 AM
I just love how you capture your kids in the moment. You really do must have a camera around your neck 24/7.
I was introduced to your site by JoAnn..Your BFFO.. She told me about your class in CT coming up so I have signed up for it. Can't wait to meet you!
Posted by:Michelle | April 23, 2008 at 09:14 AM
Goes directly to the heart - each and everytime! I LOVE your blog! THX for sharing these!
LOVE! Anne
Posted by:Yoyo | April 23, 2008 at 10:54 AM
why does it feel like I need to comment most days in all caps? OH MY GOODNESS! they are awesome, and so good of you to write down the sweetest quirks that are unique to each of them...I am going to copy you and do that later today, because it's precious, and time moves, and they change, and we forget...booo hoooooo......
Posted by:JoAnn | April 23, 2008 at 11:26 AM
So so so sweet! They are just precious!
Posted by:Melanie | April 23, 2008 at 12:28 PM
I'm emotional...got choked up...
thanks for sharing the love!
Posted by:Karin Canazzi | April 23, 2008 at 01:08 PM
Seriously... I can't read your blog without smiling. You sometimes turn my mood completely around from all the way over there on the other side of the country. All this with just a few sentences masterfully written and pictures that say even more.
Posted by:Colleen | April 23, 2008 at 06:29 PM
That's the cutest. Funny how they touch our lives so.
Posted by:Kristi | April 23, 2008 at 07:39 PM
Adorable pictures, and sweet sentiments. It's why I love reading your blog.
Posted by:Christine | April 24, 2008 at 05:18 AM
what a lucky lady you are!
and what lucky kiddos to have someone like you who takes time to tell the world how important they really are!
Posted by:aja | April 24, 2008 at 06:28 AM
Hi Karen!
I think this is the first time I've commented on your blog, though I've been blog stalking for a while now. :)
Love all the sweet pictures of your kids and your words to go along with them. What little blessings you have in your life.
Just felt like saying Hi today!
Have a blessed day!
Kris
Posted by:Kris Noorman | April 24, 2008 at 01:57 PM
It has been awhile since I've had the pleasure of reading your blog (it is one of my top favorites). I have been caught up with trying to single handedly control the universe to help my sons who have both been going through really hard times. My sons are Beau 23yrs and Steve 21yrs (within a month). Your blog always makes my day and gives me hope. You are an amazing woman and mother. I love how you capture and share the essence of your children through your awesome photos, great stories, and your love for them. Thank you for showing that being the world's greatest mom doesn't have anything to do with being Martha Stewart. Sharing your humanity helps to give a reality check. You are an amazing woman raising amazing children.
Posted by:Susi (dragonflydreamer) | April 24, 2008 at 03:15 PM