Gum Disaster

Well I always knew if one of my kids was going to do it, it was going to be Brooke. Call it mother's intuition, or call it a self-fulfilling prophecy, but that child has been banned from scissors for most of her childhood in an effort to avoid this situation. Can you see the teensy wad of gum in the gigantic pile of hair? Luckily, it's not really obvious, she did an admirable job blending it with her bangs that are growing out, and the shortened portion still fits into a ponytail, so it could've been worse.

Some of My Favorite Pictures

The kids after making wooden spiders from Lowe's.
Andy's making sure none of his siblings get to his Smarties.

Ellie just being Ellie.

Cutie Patooties

Ellie and Andy on the quilt Pook just finished for Ellie:

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween everyone! Here are some pictures for everyone to enjoy.

The Hill family:
Ellie -Poor Cinderella
Andy - Cow


The Bevans Family:


Sophie and Phoebe - Hermione and Dobby the House Elf (Harry Potter)


Brooke, Janelle and Claire - Arwen, Galadriel and Frodo (Lord of the Rings)


Todd and I - Nacho and Encarnacion (Nacho Libre)

Michael had to be his favorite hero for Halloween (and every other opportunity). Talk about getting your money's worth out of a costume!

Michael having fun at the trunk or treat. He had a really hard time not using his hands for this.

India in her 'scary bones' costume - the eye shine was a nice effect don't you think?

Phoebe Jane Muggle Bevans

Here are some pictures of our little girl - thanks so much Meg!!! We're really enjoying her. Working on the housetraining stuff, so I can't not pay attention to her unless she's asleep. She's doing well with "sit" and "come" and is walking well with the leash. And next to Brooke, she's the best Bevans snuggler around here.

Happy 6th Birthday Johnny!

Pook made these cupcakes for Johnny's classroom to help celebrate his birthday today - that ought to win her a few points for coolest mom.

Favorite Missouri pics and moments