The Secret To Better Sleep

Clockwise from top left: Julia made many attempts, Lauren is a pro, Emily likes to show off and Olivia looks good holding the jump rope.

Bedtime comes early at the YD household: usually before 8 p.m. most nights. But it's a rare occasion when the four older girls are actually asleep before 8:30 p.m. But tonight was one of those nights.

We have the jump rope to thank for wearing them out. Most of the afternoon, the girls skipped, hopped or simply tried to jump rope in the driveway. By the time Dad got the camera out to take pictures around sunset, Lauren had it down better than anyone. Not bad for someone who has had to wear leg braces much of her life.