You Gotta Keep Them Happy

From tiny toy fire engines to snacks, my diaper bag is packed with all kinds of goodies to keep the children happy during our outings. I usually don't have to break out the toys, as the children are curious enough about whatever it is that's going on to keep them occupied. But they've come to expect snacks and juice during the car rides! (In fact, that reminder is how I can get them to come down the stairs just a few seconds quicker. Usually they tarry around the windows at the halfway point and scream "Hot!"at the floorboard heater.). Whatever it takes. Here are photos from two weeks ago during a trip to the office-supply store.