happy fall

Boo!

This is definitely one of my favorite pictures of them ever. It is a perfect depiction of their personalities. (Please ignore my dirty windows, I'm having too much fun with the kids to clean!)

Loving the "bad" guy!

Girl Power

Today is Emerson's birthday. It sounds so cliche but I can not believe five years have passed. I remember riding to the doctor's office after she was just a few days old in the Volvo station wagon when we she couldn't keep any formula down. I remember thinking, "Before you know it, we will be celebrating her first birthday." Did that ever happen quickly. When imagining what it would be like to have children one day, I never thought what it would be like when they were no longer babies or toddlers. I'm forced to think about this now. And it's wonderful. Emerson has taught me more about life in the past 5 years than I learned in the first 30. She's become this little person, with her own opinions, dreams and ideas. Now it's our job to shape them into reality. She's taught me to live each day to the fullest, I hope and pray with all of my heart that she always has this cherished quality. Her teachers always tell us how they appreciate her zeal for life. The only thing I did imagine is having a sidekick that could appreciate all the girly things I do, and my wish is coming true. Being a parent to this special little being is truly God's blessing. Blessed are we!

Happy Birthday, my sweet pea...

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2 year anniversary

It's been two years since I started the blog - and not without another very eventful Easter. I found the girls behind closed doors with some scissors looking guilty, but thought nothing of it (maybe because it was 7am in the morning and I hadn't had my coffee yet). Until later when I discovered hair in the trash and examined a little closer. Sure enough, Madison had cut Emerson's hair (at her request) - and let me just mention we were to get our professional pictures taken THAT day. I remained super cool, it wasn't too bad - they were trying to bring the mullet back. Luckily, I had a headband planned for the shoot. Only later, to discover that Emerson had also cut Maddie's (no so abundant) hair as well. I'm sure we will be talking about this for years to come, so a little haircut was well worth the many laughs we had over the the whole "barber shop" incident. Overall, a wonderful Easter full of a lot of memories. There's not much little left in them. Maddie has even lost her two front teeth!

Couldn't you just eat them up with a spoon?

Silly, silly

Our blessed families:



Sissies/BFF's




2 (3 if you ask him) going on 13

Blogging, schmogging

Dear Blog,
I have not forgotten about you. I'm sorry to let you know I have been cheating on you with a newfound love called Project Life . I have a secret crush on Becky Higgins, and you know I have a thing for beautiful paper. Please forgive me, I promise to try visit and post on you periodically.

Aye Aye, Captain

A new fascination with everything pirates, who knew a paper towel holder had so many uses?

So behind, I know

I've been doing another variation called project life, so need to worry - I am documenting it all.

A few pictures from Avery's 3rd birthday party this weekend.

My Favorite Christmas Photos

There will be more, I'm so behind. Just trying to learn how to use my new ipad so blogging will be easier.

Redemption

You may remember last year about this time when Emerson had her mini-recital at dance class and she decided to embarrass the piss out of us. It was unforgettable, not in the good kind of way. We can laugh about it now....because check her out. What a difference a year makes. AND, Bladen (her very sweet teacher) - said she was going to put her CENTER stage this year for the big recital because she follows directions better than anyone else. I'm in disbelief. What have they done with my crazy Emerson?





We are so proud of her. Okay, and I admit I bought her a whole new dance ensemble today.

Wyatt That's Not Chappy!

(It's glue stick)

Much better than last year

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

Nana (or Nanee as Wyatt says) took us to the Museum of Life and Science to ride the Santa train at night. It was so cool, they had lights on it and everything. We rode it to the North Pole to see Santa (which I apparently didn't get a single shot of), we made reindeer food, had hot chocolate and Emerson got her face painted. Wyatt was a bit scared of Santa, and Emerson was really shy. Guess we won't be getting a Santa picture this year. It was brrrr cold outside but totally worth it. Thanks Nana! You're the best!

Umm, it's really hard to eat a candy cane with mittens on, but Wyatt always finds a way!

Fall at Its Best