Mug Shots

One of these suspects was taken in for the crime of excessive whining.  All day.

The other was charged with using unkind words.  All day.

It was a long day trying to get these two into custody.

But...I have a feeling they are going to get out on good behavior.

Southern Roadtrip {part2}

So I got to paint with my precious friend Rachel,

and we all had a blast with The Pylants,

then it was time to hit the road to play with some cousins.

The girls were so excited they danced up the front steps of their cousins house.

(Love their in sync steps.  Love L's crazy face even more.)

Then they didn't waste any time getting down to business...playing with cousin Connor.

It was fun just hanging out together.

Lots of smiles.

Perfect fall weather.

So much to be excited about.

So much to see.

For sweet, precious, beautiful Evan, there was so much to see...for the first time.

So much to discover.

So much to show.  (grasshopper here)

So much fun.

That pretty much sums it up.

So much fun.

Southern Roadtrip {part 1}

Last weekend, the girls and I took a whirlwind of a trip.

We had a fabulous time!

So many things to do, so many people to see, all in so little (4 days) time.

First, we made an overnight, much too short trip to Decatur...

so these two best buds could get together.

To compare tiny stuffed animals, exchange gifts like acorn necklaces,

 and talk about how silly their little sisters are.

 

Man, those little sisters sure do want to be around those big sisters....all the time.

Ellenie thinks Bibby is the coolest.  Especially because she has a pink guitar.

She loved getting to spend time with Ba-Ginia.  And she really loved getting to meet Baby Jackson.

Can't you tell?!

I loved seeing these three together.  Virginia and Caroline have such a special friendship as cousins but they were so sweet to include Ellenie in everything they did.  I love how kids have that immediate sense that someone is their same age.  Like, oh you're one of us.  Let's play!

Might be my favorite moment.

Actually, I wasn't there for it though.

  Sweet Ginny kept my girls while I met up with another friend (from Columbus) to paint!

How special is that!?

  One of the benefits of moving around so much!  Amazing friends everywhere!

Looks like she hosted one great slumber party...so much fun they were totally worn out!

Trick or Treat 2010

Warning:  Following Halloween pictures are super duper ScARy!

                             

What were they..you know, besides adorable?

Why, a "Princess riding a Unicorn" & a "Ladybug Princess" of course.

 

The Princesses were very successful in their treat pursuits...no tricks for these cuties.

Well, maybe one tricky Ya-Ya.

The (2nd) Most Wonderful Time of the Year

It's beginning to look a lot like...

AUTUMN...everywhere you go.

Especially at pumpkin patches and petting zoos...

Happy Fall to All!

Cuteness

Overheard today:

L:  (looking at a quarter)  I love bald eagles.  Ellenie, I have something important to tell you.  This is a bald eagle.  Bald eagles are the birds of the country.  They are special and they are United States birds.

E:  I am allergic to Bald Eagles.

Cute picture of the day:

New Home Tour

Welcome to our new home!

Come on in!
 We'll be right with you...

We're still getting spiffy for our company...

Here is the front porch...

Isn't the view gorgeous?

Here is the bathroom ...

and family portrait.

Well, that's it.  Front porch and bathroom.  That's all you need right?

Thanks for visiting!  Come back soon!

Precious newness

So when the day came to move,

we were sent off in style...

I wish it had been that easy, fast, and fun...but it wasn't too bad either.

We are mostly out of boxes now and starting to make precious, new memories in our new home.

Several years ago before a move, someone told me that "moving makes a family grow closer together."

At the time, I was barely hopeful.

Now, I am a full believer.

During these first few months, when we don't know anyone but our realtor,

we have to depend on eachother for everything...laughter, listening, love, and lots more.

Of course, we still feel lonely and feel sad when we think of the people and places we miss.

But it really, really helps to have eachother.

 

And these two, well, these two have gotten super close through this move.

Two peas in a pod.

Thick as thieves.



They shared a room at the apartment and now can hardly nap apart.

They share a room at our house and LOVE it.

Each night, each and EVERY night, Ellenie asks, "May we talk?"

"Yes, you may talk but only for a few minutes"  we answer.

Then Lillianna says, "Ok, but then you have to come tell us when we have to be quiet."

Then we come in somewhere between 3 and 7 times before they finally get quiet and fall asleep.

 

Precious new memories I tell you.  Just precious.