Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Transitioning

We are in transition mode.
We have transistioned to a new state, a new town.
Brad has tranisitioned to a new job.
The girls have transitioned to a new school, new friends, and new beds.
We left Columbus, MS on Lillianna's official birthday and moved into an apartment in Union City, TN.
Before we moved our things in though, we had to celebrate Lillianna "officially" turning 5.


They thought it was a hoot.
And it's a bit of a tradition since we celebrated Ellenie's 1st birthday
 the same way when we moved to Columbus on her official first birthday.
I'd love to keep the Sombrero tradition...just not the moving one.

When we got back to our new home, Lillianna got to open her present from Mom and Dad.
She had been so patient waiting and didn't mind a bit that it was wrapped in a sheet since real wrapping paper had been forgotten in all the craziness of moving.

She loved her very first Barbie dolls.
Mainly because they were all Princesses.
Now, all of them line the bottom of her bed, in a specific (only known to her) order with 15 other princesses.
They hardly get moved or played with...by choice. 
She would rather stare at them and keep their beauty perfect.
  Of course, her sister would rather they gallop on horses, switch dresses, and get their hair done regularly.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

the princess is in the pool

It was the best Princess Pool Party she could have asked for...

It's great to be Five!

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Happy Birthday La La!





Dear Lillianna,
I can't believe you are FIVE!
Recently, the thought of how fast you and Ellenie are growing up makes my chest tighten, tears come to my eyes, and a panic rise up in my heart.  Then, I look at these pictures or recall my favorite memories and remember that it has been five VERY FULL years.
Five years
Full of laughter and full of learning
Full of sweet, sweet, sweet moments
Full of hugs and kisses...
and tantrums and time-outs
Full of walks and treasure hunting
Full of tea parties and hand-holding
Full of naps and bed time stories and singing songs.
Five years...
Full of loving more than I knew was possible.
Full of watching you grow and grow and grow
Full of bursting with pride and drowning in humility
Full of realizing I know very little and yet learning so much
Five years...
Full of princesses, pink, and pretty, fancy things.
Full of cupcakes, cookies, and "special treats"
Full of old friends, new friends, and precious memories with both.
Five years...
Full of incredible, beautiful, amazing
YOU!

I love you sweet girl and couldn't be more proud of you!
You are a gift every single day.
Love,
Mama

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

It's hot in Mississippi!

We spend most days trying to new ways to stay cool...

Thursday, August 05, 2010

Trying on her new shoes for school...

I can't believe how big her feet have gotten!

Wednesday, August 04, 2010

Where troubles melt like lemon drops

Somewhere over the rainbow


way up high,


There's a land that I heard of


Once in a lullaby.


Somewhere over the rainbow, 
skies are blue,


And the dreams that you dare to dream
really do come true.

Friday, July 30, 2010

A new pet at the lake

What?! What is it Ellenie?!


Oh my!  That is a BIG grasshopper!  He seems nice though.


Oh!  Maybe not!


Your big sister will protect you.


She LOVES things like this.


I'm so glad you have eachother.