Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing everyone a warm fire and a full belly!


Thanks to Nana for the Turkey tshirts.

In Kid News

Windham is now a hands free pee-er!

While this may seem exciting on first read, our toilet cleaning obligation has just increased ten-fold.

Harper is on a reading plan.

Last night she asked me to read a book we had already read multiple times that day. It isn't one of my favorites but it is about 2 moms getting married. So I felt obliged.

I asked her, "When are you going to learn to read so you can read books to me?
"Soon, honey," she replied.

Love these kids.

11:50 pm & he's just out

So weary sick boy refused to wake up from a 5 pm nap until 6. When he finally awoke, he was bright eyed and bushy tailed for HOURS. Finally, he zonked out in Aubree's arms at 11:50 pm!


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Poor Sick Boy

He's been sleeping for 3 1/2 hours after a long rough night.



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Who are these adorable children?

Everyone is sick, & Harper just woke up Windham. Suddenly & briefly, they cuddled so lovingly & spontaneously, we are awestruck. They remained hugging for about 5 minutes while Windham slowly woke up.

He is no longer allowed to sleep because with any amount of nap, he stays up until 10 or 11 pm. At this time Mommies are plum out of patience, energy, & kindness.

These Hallmark moments refuel our souls for those weak times, late in the night.








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Got Bacteria Ball?

We here at The HC are always striving for better health. We have some friends who make there own Kefir. They graciously offered to share some bacteria balls with us so we too could make it.

Here is the start of the first batch. The plan is to blend it with fruit for breakfast. The kids have been smoothie-crazed for the last few weeks.


Exciting isn't it. Full report on our digestive health to follow!

Hummin' While Runnin'

After being sick for the last 3 days, we guiltily took Windham and Harper to OMSI, the phenomenal science center in Portland. We stood in a little earthquake simulation house and a room that had all kinds of air tubes, available for the kids to shoot balls in all directions with long tubes they could attach themselves. Crazy.

Windham got outside and truly let off some cabin fever steam, stopping intermittently to holler and jump in the air, while following the brick path exclusively all the way to the car. The traffic of the highway makes it a little hard to hear that he is humming while running, the whole way. Ridiculous cute.

Laramie to Me

Ugh, it is a great day for a wig.

Sibling Moment

Tired kiddos cuddling in front of Dinosaur Train after W had a major "I won't clean up" tantrum.


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Dino Boy

So tired boy rode Uncle Joey's shoulders for most of the Monster March through Sellwood.


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