and there he goes

Jack is off to preschool and I'm pretty sure he loves it!  He started a couple weeks ago, 2.5 hours two days a week.  My baby is growing up! 

the best of both worlds

Yep, It's Hannah x two!  These two crack me up and are the best of buddies.

Time

Where does it go?  Sometimes I feel like my babies are growing up without me.  In a blink of an eye they're bigger than the moment before.  I'm determined to soak it all in.  Slow it down.  Eat every moment up.  Even the difficult ones.  They will pass.

Easter morning.  The few snapshots I took before they headed off to gather eggs.  They patiently waited for daddy to get home from work and were ready to go!

it's spring

and this is by far one of my favorite parts!

coming home

It all started when we began looking for a house earlier this year.  I mentioned to Scott how I wanted a place where we could have chickens.  Not a big farm, an urban farm.  A cozy place with about an acre nestled within a neighborhood.  So before be bought the farm we decided to get the chicks.  It was important to be sure we could all get along.  So we found the chicks and brought them home.   The cutest babies ever!  They were just fuzz so they nestled together to stay warm.  Today they are all feather and almost full grown.  I'm pleased to say that we are now one big happy family.  So we've decided to keep them and add a few more when we get to the farm.  This was the day they came home, January 31st.

umm.....

February....What happened there?  It's been quite a blur so I'll just start here.  Valentines weekend, the Father daughter dance.  Lily and her daddy on their special date.  Just like last year, she fell asleep on his lap before it was over.  And in case you didn't notice....yes, she had all her beautiful hair cut off.  She loves her short cut!

rest

It's been quite a month.  I'll be back soon.

52 weeks of my babies

We've been sick here.  Sicker than I can ever remember.  I'll be back with more on that but first.....

I've decided to change things up on my 365 this year.  I am photographing my 365 from my phone, it's easy and always there.  I've also decided to photograph my babies every week and our family every month for the year.  So far I'm on track!  Woo Hoo!  I've already posted 1/52 so here's 2/52.....before Flu 2011!

squeaky clean

It's a new year.  Time to clean up.  food, household toxins and clutter are at the top of my list!  I'm feeling good about this....

my buddy

He's my buddy, my boy, my little monster and I can't believe he's two and a half today. 

happy halloween

my little monsters.....

today...

Today she's five!

the seventh year

This was her at six. No teeth. Independent. Sassy. Heart of gold. Growing up.

Lily's choice of music:
Party in the USA -Miley Cyrus
Hey Soul Sister-Train

almost five

It's a rite of passage in our house, getting your ears pierced.  Mine were pierced at five, Lily had hers pierced just before her fifth birthday and now Ava, who will be turning five in only 12 days.  She's been looking forward to it since her sisters were done.  The past few months she said she was scared and wasn't going to pierce them ever! But last week she changed her mind.  There has been quite a bit of anticipation around here with her birthday coming up.  It's all she's talked about for days.  So daddy and I agreed that Saturday would be the big day. 

It was the first thing she talked about after waking.  She was giddy with excitement all the way to the mall.  She chose the crystal flowers, held her daddy's hand and closed her eyes.  Pop! She opened them, with a delayed "Ouch! That hurt." And cried. 

My baby girl is growing up :)

seven

Waaaaaaay back on July 31st Lily celebrated her seventh birthday!  Can you believe my big girl is seven!  This is her on her birthday eve, seconds before a monster monsoon rolled in.

1. What's your favorite color? pink
2. What's your favorite thing to eat? stroganoff
3. What is your favorite toy? dsi xl
4. What do you want to be when you grow up? photographer
5. Who is your best friend? taryn
6. What was the best part of your summer? spending time with my family
7. What was the best part about turning seven? going to wet n wild!

Slideshow coming up next :)

first days

School already?  I must say, the first week of August in AZ is way to hot for school.  We belong in the pool until mid September!  But with no choice in the matter, both girls started school this week.  I love the lazy days of summer and will miss sleeping until 7am, but I'm excited for the routine of being on a schedule again. 

Monday Ava started pre-k!  She's at a new school five days a week.  So far she loves it!  I think her favorite park is bringing her own snack.  The hardest part is missing her old friends who started kindergarten.  Definitely a negative of starting preschool early.

Thursday Lily had her first day of the 2nd grade!  She is thrilled to have her best friend from kindergarten in her class again.  2nd grade is going to be a big year of change.  No characters, no yo kids, no mommy styling the hair. She's growing up!

 

pre-k

Having a girls night so blogging from the iPhone. Ava had her first day of pre-k today! She has been   quite nervous the past few week. New school, new teacher, new friends. She walked in brave and had a fantastic day! The big highlight of pre-k is bringing her own snack and going to school everyday just like her big sister. What a big girl she has become. 

Back to School Shopping

Only three weeks of summer remain.  Did I just say that? How is it even possible?  This one seems to have just started.  Ava will start pre K three weeks from today and Lily starts the 2nd grade a few days later.  I guess it's time for some shopping. 

Ava picked out this Barbie backpack and lunch box from Toys R Us.  Right now the lunchbox is FREE with the purchase of a backpack.

Lily has finally outgrown the character backpacks and is ready for a rolling one.  She chose this pink critter backpack from L.L.Bean.  The wheels even sparkle as they roll.  This particular backpack only allows monogramming, so I will have our embroiderer add her name.  And of course, the matching lunchbox. Free shipping code came with the catalog.

the second year

His stats to come this week after we see the Dr. but for now his slideshow.  He asks for  "Dackie show" and will watch over and over throughout the day. 

Music:
We are the Dinosaurs - One of Jack's favorite songs
Little Brothers - Lily sings this song to her little brother
Hot and Cold - Jacks favorite song from his favorite movie

Jack's second year

in, out and growing up

vacation, birthday, daddy spoiling, eating out, food poisoning, laundry, swimming, cute cupcake making, celebrating, late night movie watching, sleeping till 7, pinkeye, dentist, toy story 3,    

Last week was a blur.  Birthday post coming soon!

But just in case you're not on facebook or checking my photography blog....

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