Day 66 of 365

Lillian is full of personality. We got to swimming about 10 minutes early today, and she put on quite a show in that short time. I couldn't resist posting a few of her many expressions.

Day 65 of 365

I'm not a fan of wall-mounted animals, but somehow this buck seemed quite right keeping watch over our log cabin. Today I really slept in, rolling out of bed at 8:30. I think uninterrupted sleep is one of the best parts of weekends away from home.

Day 64 of 365

Sleep in (well, 7:15 is sleeping in to me), quick workout, leisurely three hours at the spa, delicious lunch, shopping, hanging out, Glee marathon, wine and snacks. I need a girls' weekend every month! It was a beautiful afternoon on Gull Lake. This shrub was covered in ice and the setting sun made a beautiful backdrop.

Day 63 of 365

4:30 cannot come soon enough. I am headed up north with four friends who date back to elementary school. Despite living within 20 miles of one another, we don't see nearly enough of each other. Can't wait to catch up with K, K, K & S!

The 365 Experiment will be back on Monday. I'll be taking pictures each day, but the laptop is staying home.

Day 62 of 365

I'm caught off-guard by how big McKenna is as she walks home from the bus stop. For now, she's happy to see me; I'm still greeted with a big smile and hug. I'll have to revisit this picture when she's 16 and not so happy to see me.

Day 61 of 365

This snapshot represents what our house looks like currently. Being sick last weekend and busy every night this week makes for a neglected home. At least this mess is in the basement. If I shut off the lights and close the door it's almost as if it doesn't exist. Wish I could do the same for the kitchen, family room, playroom, bedrooms...

Day 60 of 365

I'll admit it. I fed my children dinner in the car. Oh, and when I say dinner, I mean a bagel with cream cheese. Lillian seemed to enjoy it, although I'll be cleaning cream cheese from her 5 point harness indefinitely. It was just one of those days; straight from work to Lillian's gymnastics to McKenna's karate, with an oil change squeezed in for good measure. We'll have to double up on the fruits and veggies tomorrow.