Name this movie

"I have spoken. All depart."

(This sweet shirt was found years ago stashed in Grandpa Pederson's closet with it's original tags from the late 70's. We assume it was ment for Jon or Dave maybe Ryan, but I think Kurt pulls it off quite well. Even a little stylish...maybe.)

Art week

This year for Christmas I wrapped up a blank canvas and painting pallet each for the three older kids with a note that promised them one week of private painting lessons during the summer with Mom as their teacher. Nicole had hers in June, Nathan in July and Derek just finished his up this past week in August. Their art week was monday through friday from

8-10pm with me helping them step by step to complete a masterpiece. We had so much fun and ate so many late night bowls of ice cream and Lucky charms.

I can do this

I never knew that deep down under all my layers of anti-pet that I actually might be a dog person. I find myself having the urge every couple of hours to go outside and throw a squeaky toy around the yard. Daisy comes running back to me with the toy, rolling onto her back waiting for me to rub her puppy belly so she knows she did a good job. Rub a dog belly? Are you kidding me? I'm actually doing this willingly? We have all made adjustments here and there and I have had brief moments of "What was I thinking???" but overall she has been a wonderful addition to our family...and she is so cute.