Happy Valentine's Day!

Cousins

Liam and his cousin Carter were born about 4 months apart. It's so fun having cousins close!

My two boys...

Ethan LOVES Liam...almost a bit too much at times. But I know they will be best buds their whole lives...and that just makes me smile.

The First Solids

These pictures almost make me gag just looking at them. (But on the inside, I'm really giggling.:))

Christmas, cont.

I love Christmas time. The sights, the smells, the decorations, the lights, the Christmas pjs, the visits from Santa, the snow, the nativities, Christmas carols...and the list continues. Here is a peek at our Christmas morning. It really has been fun having our own Christmas mornings with just our family and starting new family traditions. Then it's so fun to get together with extended family and eat and play the whole rest of the day.

Christmas Outfits

Wow, I have some cute kids.:) Here are the annual Christmas outfits. Sorry for the hands in your face Liam.:)

Merry Christmas!

The Photo Shoot

My sister Cassi is becoming quite the photographer. We had her update our family pictures, and she did an awesome job. Thanks, Cass!

New Moon

So, I'll admit that I am a fan of the Twilight series. Having said that, I think it's hilarious to go to the first showings of the movies with all the screaming and ooohhing and aaaaahhhing over the characters. It really is a riot.:) So here I am with my sisters and nieces at the New Moon showing. We had a blast and even made t-shirts for the contest before.

The Hair

My poor girls have never been blessed with a lot of hair, so when I got this cool pony tail extension to go with my costume, we had a blast trying it on. Here are a few shots of what my girls would look like with hair. It's amazing how real it looks on Ashlyn.:)

Liam's Big Eyes

Liam constantly has his eyes wide open like he is so surprised. I just love this boy!

Halloween

This is the first year I've dressed-up for Halloween since Josh and I have been married and I must say, it was a lot of fun.:) Here's the rundown on costumes this year: Josh - Spock, Mindy - Spock's girlfriend from the new movie (I can't think of her name), Ashlyn - cheerleader, Emma - witch, Ethan - skeleton pirate, and Liam - Super Baby. One of my favorite Halloween memories this year was Ethan growling "trick or treat" at every person on the trunk or treat route. (You can see the face he made in the top right.) He was a riot!

Happy Birthday, Emma!

My Halloween Baby turned four this year! And for her celebration she wanted bowling with a Bolt cake. What could be better? Maybe if you added presents like a walking, roaring dinosaur and a DARLING Halloween quilt from Grandma. Emma we love you, and here are some of the reasons why:

You have the most vivid imagination.
I love how you quote movies and books 24/7.
You are without guile - you let people know exactly what you are thinking.
I love your soft, serious whisper when you're telling a dramatic story.
I love your rythm.
I love how you wrestle with your little brother.
I love your cute dimple and your "courtesy" laugh.
You love your brothers and sister more than anything.
You are an amazing little artist. I love how you always put eyelashes on the girl stick figures you draw.
You are one smart cookie. You amaze me with your ability to learn.

I could go on and on, but Emma, Happy Birthday and we love you!