Sunday, August 18, 2013

an evening at the park

My girlies were all wound up on Saturday evening so I decided to take them to the park to run around for a bit.  The one catch was that they had to let me take a few photos.  Sneaky, right?  Well, it worked and I got them all worn out for bed.  I honestly believe that was the fastest they have ever gone to sleep on a Saturday night.  Yah me!!


sisters

sisters

sisters

sisters
I love this one in Black and White and Color so I just had to share both.
sisters

sisters

sisters

edited with My Four Hens "Happy Helpers" action set

Thursday, August 15, 2013

her new bed

Yup, my little stinker is growing up.  She just moved from her crib to a big girl bed.  I am so glad  I decided to take a photo of her in her crib since that same day the crib was gone.  It shocked me a little at the sudden change from my little baby to a big girl.

This is the last photo I took of my baby in her crib.  She is such a goof.

last photo in her crib

Now, here she is, looking all grown up.  She loves her bed and spent most of today on it.  Reading books, playing with her dolls.  Singing.  I think I might actually like this new big girl stuff.

maybe...


new bed

new bed

new bed

new bed

new bed

new bed

Of course she had to test out sisters bed to see if it was indeed the same as hers.  She said, "mommy look, I'm sleeping in sister's bed.  Take a picture."  I obliged of course.  What a doll.

new bed

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

3rd Grade

I cannot believe I have a 3rd grader.  It's a little frightening to think of how fast time has gone.  Isn't he handsome though?


3rd grader

Monday, August 12, 2013

summer series | Arizona Visit

This summer has been super busy for us.  We have travelled much more than usual as well as just enjoying family time.  It has been nice even though it left me too tired or lacking the time to blog or sometimes even just take photos.  I have been using my phone for capturing memories a lot more, too.  Although they are not the best photos, my memories are at least recorded for the future.  I thought I would come by here today and just share a few favorite photos from the first trip this summer. Hopefully I will get these listed in order. (I realized as I was putting together photos for this that I really don't have a lot of photos of my other two. They just run away when the camera comes out. :( How frustrating. lol)


Our trip to AZ and camping with Grandpa and Grandma cactus flower

sitting in the little pool soaking up the sun

summer fave

coloring by lamplight

Grandpa's truck is even better

campers are fun

creek loving

camping

camping

camping

camping

camping

camping

camping

camping

camping

camping

camping

camping

coloring by lamplight sisters

swinging

climbing the rocks with Grandpa *This post is a mix of phone and DSLR photos but all were edited in photoshop with actions by My Four Hens Photography and Bellevue Avenue.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Letters to Our Daughters April |Kiara|

Dearest Kiara,
 My little princess.  You are definitely growing up way too fast.  This last month I have seen you grow up so much.  I feel like my little girl has turned into a big girl overnight.  Even you don't seem to know what to do with this newfound big girl-ness.  I have seen more tantrums out of you than you ever had in your twos.  I will be honest and say that I am not sure what to do with you.  I think you are just confused as you take one more step in growing up.

  In fact, I just signed you up for kindergarten today.  That was so hard for me.  I have had the last 5 years with you and it has been quite the ride.  You are not an easy little girl sometimes.  I wouldn't trade all of those "fun" things for anything in the world.  You are my first princess and I will always treasure the first few years I got to enjoy you being in my life full time.


goof!


sprinkler fun

pretty girlSand play. Who needs buckets and shovels when you have sticks and water bottles.

This kid and her sense of humor. LOL She is always doing something to make people laugh.

  Oh this girl. Beautiful brown sugar eyes, lip gloss all over, a princess crown and dirt everywhere. I love her. <3


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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Letters to Our Sons March

I am a little late with this post due to March being a bit crazy.  Better late than never.

Kale,
  This month has been crazy for all of us.  With baseball and school there hasn't been much time for anything else.  In fact, I don't think I took the big camera out for very many pictures of you.  Thank goodness for the "good" camera on my phone.


So proud of my boy. Super Reader, honor roll, reading ribbon, and attendance awards today. <3
You did so awesome in school this last nine weeks. Super Reader, Honor Roll, Reading Ribbon and an Attendance Award. I am so proud of not only that but your better behaviour. This last month you have really tried hard to be good in school.


#baseballFirst game if the season. #baseballMy boy at bat. They all did so good tonight. So proud.

















daddy and his boy


handsome


HOME RUN!!!!

Sometimes you scare me with your bravery.  No fear I tell ya.
Brave boy!   Tree Climbing.
jump!
A reminder that you are indeed a boy.  The ripped pants and completely destroyed shoes.

being a boy...lol



I love when you stop for a minute and sit with me. You are so busy and so loud that this moment doesn't happen very often. I think next month we will aim for more moments together. This was nice. Just to sit and talk.
  Me and the boy. :)

I love you my monkey.

Mom

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