No, really. He does. Doesn't yours? I don't mean to brag... but... wait... Well, I guess I DO mean to brag...Because, let's face it, if YOUR baby pooped on the potty, wouldn't you be...

Maiya...looking older, and acting older, too! The girls have discovered that some of their crayons work for body coloring. Ella exited the bathroom the other day with this butterfly she created. Poor baby boy......

For several months, Ella's school has been collecting mandatory Easter Eggs from each family. We were required to bring 1 cereal box, wrapped candies, and at least 30 empty eggs per child. Mind you...these...

In our married life (8 years this week), Jared and I have never stayed in a hotel for more than 2 nights, and never been on a vacation where we have truly just relaxed...

Ella had her 6th birthday party last month. I was not about to invite 100+ people over (Mexican style), and instead allowed Ella to choose 5 friends to invite to our house. Parents don't...

I attended my first circus since my childhood (Mom---did I ever go to a circus? I'm thinking maybe...), and it was quite the experience! This flat empty property became a large circus arena almost...

How to make a swirly/colorful birthday cake!Mix the batter, divide it into bowls, and dye them different colors.Pour them into the panDon't forget some fun swirlies at the end....And bake! When the cake is...

I'm constantly amazed by how much work is being done on the Ajijic Malecon each day. They are painting and fixing up the concrete walls, sweeping the cobblestone (daily), watering the lawns, and now...

But don't tell him that. He's still happy as can be! Ella was mad about something...perhaps my insistence that she remove the girls clothes after the photos!

We purchased a raft from Costco last month, and have enjoyed taking the girls out onto the lake. We pack up the raft in the back of our van, drive down the street and...