The Only Way

to keep her from crawling out of the frame;)

Happy weekend.

BIG Sigh

My little guy is having his FIRST Sleep-Over at a

friend's house...

and not just any friend.

Mom, do you think I am going to be shy?...I don't think so

because he's my bestest friend.

Mom, too bad Kyle can't marry Keegan...so then he could live with us.

I know, he can marry Bailey!

Do you think I can sleep on the top bunk?

Why is Red my favorite color?

and my favorite:

When are we going to get to Kyle's??? You are so boring!

Sweet Dreams, Buddy.

xoxo

somedays

all you need is a yogurt pretzel crammed in your mouth..

on your clothes

in your eye

and up your nose

voila-happiness!

surf's Up

in the Pool that is...

Not sure which monster begged for us to take the boogie

board in the pool. Turned out to be a lot of fun;)

While only Bai is pictured in true surfer stance,

all the kiddos were "surfing" and wiping out.

note to self: check batteries in waterproof camera

BEFORE going to the pool.

Check this out

A new resource for all things scrapbooking.

I am loving the format and humor;)

Squeezed

in this little shoot the day before we left MI.

These lovely girls were our neighbors in Michigan.

They spoke fluent French and are part of the

NICEST.

FAMILY.

EVER.

Little James was adorable....with this tiny bit of mischief that

was sweet more than anything.

This little one had a super fun birthday that Keeg got to

attend while we were there.

And Miss Dom could talk incredibly fast while smiling and

showing off those gorgeous dimples the whole time.

I am truly grateful for the friendship and hospitality that

our wonderful neighbors extended to us during our stay.

be well.

Happy Birthday

To Jayne.

So glad we got to visit last week

So glad we are not traveling this w/e*

So glad you are well

So glad to re-connect

So glad I got to take these photos

So glad you remembered my chipati in the fridge.

Happy Birthday

**next year I am thinking Wimbeldon**

More

Twin photos;)

xoxo little ones.

Overdue

For some Twin photos;)

Missing my niece and nephew a bit.

Glad I get to visit them again in 2 weeks

Mostly glad I get to go baby-paparazzi

on them soon;)

In Motion

CONSTANTLY

Rocking

Pivoting

Kicking

Reaching

Scooting

Flopping

Rolling

Creeping...

Not quite a TRUE Crawl....yet.

But every Once in awhile,

I can get a quick shot while she pauses;)

Pipe @ 8 months.

First Day

of School 2009

no Uniforms this year.

Bai moved to the 3-6 year old East Primary Room;

Full day + nap.

Brady returns to his 3-6 y.o. West Primary class;

Now he has to complete a morning project.

Keeg started 3 weeks ago in the Lower Elementary Class.

Reading logs.

math, language, cultural, & spelling each day.

New wood floors.

Daddy Lost the Wii sensor.

Piper is trying to Crawl + managing to get into things;

Not a fan of driving home from school.

Just our randomness.

Puppy Love

For my Lovely friend Jayne...more to come;)

Brady is

MOVING in with These guys;)

My wonderful friend Kath welcomed us into her

home and Brady fell in love with her AWESOME

boys...and all the lite sabers, legos, and dinosaurs

(NOT A DOLL in the house!)

When it was time to go he declared that he was going

to stay---FOREVER!!!

Baby Alex may get a restraining order on Bai, though!

Keeg

SOOooooooooooooooo Much.

Looking forward to seeing you in a couple of days.

xoxo

Takin some photos

of my clan.

Brady is still super-enamored with Piper...

who is NOT so enamored with taking anymore pictures;)

Loved Bai's expression in this one.

Had a great day with the kiddos,...

though will re-think the whole "hot fudge sundae with lunch

before photo shoot" in the future;)

AARrrgh

ridiculously adorable....even when tolerating Bai

putting this hat on her 50 times;)

xoxo

Dog Treats

Mixin it up a bit.

Was asked to take some photos of the canine type.

Got this gem...

And loved this one in color..

When I told Bai I went to take pictures of dogs

the following conversation ensued:

"mom, do puppy dogs have privates?"

-umm...yes. They are underneath...the fur.

"do they pee and poo?"

-yes, baby. All animals eat so they all pee and poo

"huh"

More Twins

Love this. Love it;)

but love the following outtake even more:

xoxo

I am

so pleased to meet you little man.

Happy

Birthday Babe....

and ditto for Brenda;)

xoxo

A wonderful day

with our friends...

Early in July, my other BeSTest friend invited us to her

home for an AMAZING dinner. The kids ran like wild animals

on their acres. Re got to spend cuddle time with her godbaby

the girls were girl-ey, doing their hair and wanting a

photoshoot;)

Brady got to drive the go-cart...I mean REaLLY drive it

while Jeff got his Sprint on;)

Brad and I were reminded of what sincerely beautiful friends

we have, how much my cooking skills stink, and why MI

will always feel more like home...sigh

This

LINK made me SMiLe

Posing

after some serious bribery...

this cost me a cupcake;)

Look Mom...

I'm a Hockey Player!!!

Uncle Chris took Brady skating for the first time and

he had a BLAST. Mini Mite Hockey here we come!

Happy

Camper

Keeg Loved her Summer Camp.

She made crafts, cared for animals, went on field trips

swam, had camp fires, and made friends

Definitely signing up for this one again!

7 mos

and

INCREDIBLY

HAPPY

Lovely

Little Babies......

And finally some quiet moments to take it all in

for their parents.

Scott has been a champ through it all and

my sister is glowing despite her exhaustion.

xoxoxoxo

Happy Birthday

To my niece and nephew!!!!

My sister delivered 2 BEAUTIFUL babies

at 3:33am today.

While it was an insane roller coaster at

first, Holly and the twins are recovering from

said rollercoaster.

Here is my nephew with Scott BEAMING;)

and my niece was getting some help transitioning

into the world but is doing well.

Thanks for everyones well wishes, prayers and support.

These babies are truly beautiful and I can't wait for them

to get a little bigger so Piper doesn't try to eat them;)

xo

no names yet.....baby boy 3# 14oz baby girl 4# 9oz. 34wks