Lil can't touch her toes,

but don't worry, the girls have her covered:

For comparison:
I wish I were even remotely that flexible.

I've been thinking a lot the last few days

There's a song that keeps coming to my mind: "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by Garth Brooks. I can't help but think what if this is the last day I get to see Ray? I may be wrong, but I think Ray's thoughts have been running the same way. I know I've been trying a little harder and I think he has, too. Patrick, Ray, and I are all the same age. Right now I'm very grateful my girls aren't old enough to understand the concepts of death and age. It's hard enough for me to be scared and worried, I'm glad they don't have to feel that yet. My thoughts are so jumbled it's hard to put them down. I've typed and deleted a lot of different things. I don't know how to put into words what I'm feeling. I want to know why, but I probably never will. So I have to rely on my testimony. I know Heavenly Father loves Beth, that He knows what is best for her, and that He will help her make it through this trial and be a stronger person in the end.

For those who knew him:

My brother-in-law, Patrick, was killed in a car crash last night. I don't know any more details than that. I just wanted to let people know.

It's a slow way to travel...

Exciting Happenings at our house

A new (to us) stroller. The babies had to try it out.

Who needs toys?

We have chairs.My girls were very entertained with their maze. As they climbed from one chair to the next I was hearing, "Up I go. Down I go." Over and over again.
When they tired of that configuration, they tried something new:
Did you notice anything about Ruby in that picture? Need a closer look:
I didn't realize until I had the pic up on the computer that Ruby was midair. Yes, that chair has springs.

Safety First

I made the girls some "stick" horses. I didn't use sticks. I feel that sticks in the hands of my children are dangerous. (If you follow the link and the video doesn't work for you, I apologize. It was working, but I can't get it to right now.) So I made my own sticks, out of fabric. These sticks bend. Much safer.