Sparkle Shoes

If you looked up my daughter in the dictionary, you would probably find a picture of these shoes:

The Spin Dance

This moment just couldn't be captured with a single photo:

My World

Dance Party

An impromptu dance party in the kitchen:

The Laundry

This is what awaits me on my day off tomorrow...

The Goodnight Kiss

She likes to sneak up from behind for her goodnight kisses - Owen is less likely to shove her away then.

This One's For You, Grandpa

(My grandpa collected these figurines and I used to make him tell me stories about each one whenever I would visit him. My daughter asked me recently what they were and I told her they belonged to Grandpa Ed, to which she responded "Does Grandpa Ed play in a marching band with the rabbits?" Maybe he does, Lainey, maybe he does...)

Nature's Ice Sculpture

The Kid Loves Baths

Baby Anika

Lainey loving on Baby Anika...

.....aaaaaand then there's Owen...

Insurance Loves Us!

Owen's current arsenal of medicine, including two for asthma (his diagnosis of the week).

Fun With Harmonicas

Alternative Title: I got a new haircut today.
And then, as an added bonus, a cute video just because I can:

Concerto on Pots

Real Estate: A Dinosaur's View

After 7 long months of having their house on the market, Pterodactylus and Spinosaurus are feeling pretty sad for our neighbors, too.

Let It Snow

Lost In Thought

What Happened To...

....my dining room table? I'm pretty sure it was there when I left this morning...

The Art Show

My two entries to the local juried art exhibition.

My Loves

The Pig

My daughter made this today - it's probably about the coolest pig I've ever seen.

You Talkin' to Me?

Jurassic Train Table

Between dinosaurs and a giant Brobee, this tiny town doesn't stand a chance...

Busted!

"Take My Picture Again..."

....and I'll eat your face."

Ok ok, she can be sweet too:

Death by Cheese and Pineapple

U of I Children's Hospital

Crappy cell phone picture, long day of waiting, cute little boy despite it all.

Bathtime

My Night, In One Photo

Forget the Purse...

....the toolbox fits so much more stuff!

Don't Touch My Robot!

Project 365

I recently read about someone who is embarking on a 365-day challenge - to take one photo, every day, for the next year. And since this Common Goddess received a nice new camera for Christmas, I thought "Hey, that sounds interesting. Maybe I could attempt that!" Maybe it'll last a week, maybe I'll hang in there for a whole year. Either way, I definitely need some practice with this camera.

Here is my first entry, titled "I Spent New Year's Cleaning Up Baby Puke". Enjoy.