Maggie has been pretending to be a monster a lot lately. She hunches her back, holds her hands up, and tries to sneak up on people – usually while giggling and saying, “I monster, I monster”.

The boys went to an auction with Uncle Steve, Uncle Rock, and Aunt Amanda.

No, they didn’t buy a tractor.

My friend Shannon spoiled them with play-doh, Lego sets, and a new baby for Maggie.

My Aunt Cathy spoiled them with new pillow cases. Luke’s have Thomas the Train and Batman on them, and Maggie adores her new Minnie Mouse pillow.

Uncle Steve helped them build a door out of pipes.

And Maggie is just cute – even when she’s breaking the rules and standing on a chair.