1. hearing Baby Blueberry's heartbeat - not the first time, but always exciting
2. making dinner with Will
3. an early bedtime after too many late nights

1. waking up to Quinn doing the laundry
2. Circus Flora
3. no tears!

1. the boys' dentist visit - no cavities!
2. advice from moms who have been there
3. watching the lightning this evening

1. completing my costume task (52 wolf paws) for The Jungle Book
2. feeling Baby Blueberry swimming around inside me
3. kind words from Quinn's speech teacher

1. an early spring snowfall - just a dusting
2. the always positive and kind Mrs. Debbie at Dayspring
3. baked potatoes

Will at 9 . . .

• spends his money on candy and snacks
• spread the news about the baby one Dierbergs-Manchester associate at a time
• finds ceramics class to be the perfect combination of creative outlet and sensory experience
• likes breaking the ice along the frozen rivers and creeks
• laughs out loud at Judy Blume's "Fudge" series
• reads about the Titanic and volcanoes - specifically Pompeii
• loves his big, black, clunky snowboots
• takes steamy hot showers
• has discovered his artistic side in Mrs. Janet's class
• wants to be present for the birth of the baby
• loves the music of One Republic, Pink, JT, and Bruno Mars
• is enjoying the Kate Klise "Regarding the . . . " series
• gets messy
• sings along with the soundtrack of Frozen
• knows no moderation
• loves to explore the creek
• has a love for animals 
• looks forward to Wolf Camp
• is extremely caring and sensitive
• hates to write
• wants his own backyard chickens
• has improved his bowling since getting his own ball
• is very curious
• will play his 4th year of baseball this spring
• carries random items in his pockets, "Hey Mom, guess what's in my pocket today!"
• has outgrown the need for "midnight" snacks
• catches frogs and fish with a net
• has an adventurous spirit
• prefers shirts with a hood and a pouch pocket
• cheers for the Cardinals
• is extremely helpful 
• was excited to share his birthday week with the end of Baby Blueberry's first trimester
• collects rocks and sticks
• studies the calendar and memorizes JJ's schedule each week
• baits his own hook, but lets someone else unhook the fish
• lives out loud, but can also be quiet and introspective
• has an amazing relationship with Quinn
• makes pancakes on the griddle and scrambled eggs on the stovetop
• is often camera shy
• enjoys physical labor
• has the sweetest little freckles across his nose and on his cheeks
• dreams of living on a farm 
• will be double digits next year
• has a mama who feels blessed to travel this journey with him

1. Will's attempt at a Peanut Butter Cake
2. a lovely drive through Lone Elk Park
3. remembering the lemonade hidden in the basement fridge

1. spilling the beans just a bit
2. my Tuesday night phone conservation with my Uncle John
3. a dusting of snow

1. sleeping in 
2. my husband getting me completely caught up on laundry
3. playoff football

1. Mrs. Gnome helping us to navigate the Ice Festival in The Loop
2. human dog sled racing
3. warming up with crock pot stew and biscuits

{this moment} - A Friday ritual inspired by Soule Mama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

1. baking cookies with the boys
2. a quick (albeit 2 hours) and productive appointment to my Mom's neurologist
3. the return of my husband tomorrow

1. sunny and 60 degrees
2. a morning with Cousin Tony
3. paper marbling - a fascinating process with a really cool end product!

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual inspired by Soule Mama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

1. catching up on sleep on a snowy day
2. starting book 2 in the Growly series
3. quilts, blankets, and heat during this bitter cold

1. the people and the opportunities at the Endangered Wolf Center
2. six hours to myself
3. the possibility of thundersnow tomorrow morning

1. finding that 15% off coupon just before hitting the "PLACE ORDER" button
2. catching up on downloading, uploading, and sharing photographs
3. starting a "Temperature Tree" 

1. the first snowfall of 2014
2. leftovers for dinner
3. reading just one more chapter of Growly at the children's request

1. the smoldering fire left behind at Sherman Beach - smelled & felt wonderful!
2. anticipation of the first snow of 2014
3. staying under budget at the grocery store

1. buying the last Christmas gift
2. Quinn's joyful yelling as he sleds down the hill
3. Will volunteering to fold the kitchen towels