So He Says to Me, He Says.....

"Passport photos are going to be really expensive for all six kids..."

I groan with dismay.

"What?" he says.

This is not mamma's first time at this rodeo.  That's what.

Wannie Smiles

These are the last of the black and white photos. Turns out I am more utilitarian than artistic behind a camera -- I'd like to get into photography more, but I don't really have the time, as I found out.

Anyway, Wannie was and is a very, very introverted child. She took a long time to start smiling, and she doesn't smile easily at any time or for anyone. She and the Gater are just almost polar opposites in temperament. So I was really pleased to get a few b & w shots with her smiling.

Of course, our Wannie is so colossally cute with her perpetually slightly-worried expression and those huge round eyes. I love her.

Here are three little kids, sitting in *my* chair, playing with *my* little laptop mini, just like three naughty little Goldilockses.

Speaking of a naughty Goldilocks, how do you like this one? Gater -- you, with the marker-striped cheek -- you are SUCH a naughty girl! (Can't you see the guilt and remorse! Ha ha.) This closet will be the death of me. It's the homeschool/kids closet in the family room, and it pretty much always looks like this, no matter how often I clean and organize it. Something I need to do again, right now, as a matter of fact. I guess you all know where I'll be today! :-)

Toby F.P.

He's Bert's best doll friend. Bert named him, himself.

His name is Toby F.P.

He used to be a girl, but Bert doesn't know that.
Apart from that, the two are alike in almost every way.
Can you guess what Toby F.P. stands for?
I don't know if I should tell you. It is not very polite, but neither is Bert, and I know some of you have heard stories (they are all true).

(F.P. stands for Farter Pants.)

Making Donuts is Easy

First, you get your donut seeds.

Put them in a nice place where they have room to grow.

Arrange them neatly so there is enough space.

Sprinkle them with donut powder so they will grow nice and healthy.

Now they are ready to grow.

Put them in a nice dark place. They grow like mushrooms. Five minutes is long enough.

Look, they grew into big donuts! Aw, all except one little dud.

The rest of them are real tasty though.

See? Making donuts is easy.

Getting the Perfect Easter Photo -- how to

Wash your children squeaky clean, and dress them nicely.

Matching clothes are a must.

Check smiles.

The perfect location is one filled with flowers and a symbol of the season.

Delete middle child.

Jr Spragus, Number 5

Picture, if you will, a small boy, newly turned Four Years Old.

A small boy, of unusual talents.

Soccer rules, not being one of them.

Following directions, also not being one of them.

Running, also not being one of them.

Chasing a ball, ditto.

Kicking a ball towards the goal...not so much one of his talents.

Picking his nose with his tongue, definitely a talent.

Entertaining a crowd on the sidelines, yep.

Chatting up the opposition's coaches, absolutely.

Marching to the beat of his own drummer, for sure.

Falling down dramatically and spontaneously, definitely.


Now, just for fun, have him play the all-sibling dream team.

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