Why.. Hellllloooooo!!!

How are all of you in blog land?? I've missed youuuuu!!!

Life has been busy as usual. I'm still wondering when I became the Mom of a 4 and 5 year old. WHAT? ha! They sure do keep me going and I love it! :) 

My photography has evolved a bit... I'm still wondering how that happened too! It's so nice to be recognized and have people wanting me to capture their memories. Who knew when I bought my camera that I would enjoy it so much? 

We had a rough start to the new year, losing Nana, my Mother-in-Law and just an all around wonderful woman. Those who follow me on Instagram & Facebook more than likely saw how very heartbroken we all were, and still are. She was such a special lady and is dearly missed every single day. 

We will more than likely be moving before Fall into a "new to us" house. There are still decisions to be made and some tweaking but I'm excited. The daycare might ACTUALLY be finished (I won't say too much so it is not jinxed!). 

Other than that, life is pretty normal... the girls are starting SOCCER next month & I can hardly wait! I'm sure I will take lots of pictures.. and maybe even post some! 

That's all for now.. just a quick update! 

Love to you all!

and just because every post should have a picture... here is one of the little cutie I had the pleasure of shooting this morning. Isn't he a doll??

 

Gingerbread Sweetness

I should be ashamed that I haven't been here since Summer... but well, life happens. Sometimes you need a break and that's just how it goes. I missed this place! But, I can't make any promises I will be a regular visitor again so just bare with me.

In the meantime... here are some pretty sweet picture to enjoy! I had a bit of fun with my girls this morning! They are growing up way to fast and this holiday season has been lots of fun already! Can't wait for more!!

Happy 5th Birthday, Jaelyn!

 

 

Though you are growing up fast, I still think of you as the little girl I instantly fell in love with who came to us, scared, wide-eyed and dazed. You were only 15 months old actually. I'm sure you couldn't wrap your head around exactly what was going on and who all these strange people were surrounding you. You quickly adjusted however, and have long since accepted all of the love, caring & understanding you get from everyone who meets you.

 

 

5! You will be entering Kindergarten shortly there after and attending for an entire day of school. I have no doubt you will love school as you are always asking the how's, why's and when's. You are a little sponge ready to soak up as much information as you can.

 

 

In the past year, you have grown right before my eyes, maturing more with each day. You brought up the word adoption to me, much to my delightful surprise. You were laying on the couch with me, your sister already in bed and your mind must have been in overdrive as you looked at me and simply asked "Mommy, what does the word adoption mean?" After my initial shock & gasp, I thought to myself.. "Ok, I guess we are having this discussion now then." I always feared exactly how I would approach that topic with you so thank you sweetheart, for making it easy for me. I explained it to you the best way I knew how. Not only were you ok with it, after telling you how special you were because you were adopted you said "That is just so cool!". Again, thank you. Now when asked how we became your Mommy & Daddy you are very proud to say "I was adopted, isn't that cool!?" and I beam. Your curiosity on the subject has even made you ask about a few babies you've seen.. "Do you think they were adopted, too?" I can tell you will share this with your sister when it comes time for her to understand it and you will help to make her see just how very cool it is.  

 

 

There are times I look at you and think,  when in the world did she grow up? You are such a beautiful girl with a smile that can light up the room. When you giggle and laugh at even the silliest things, my world is brighter.

 

 

I love you very much!

 

 

An Interview with Abbie

I pretty much had to do this since I interview her sister... she rather insisted. So, here are HER answers! haha.

What is your name?
Abbie

How old are you?
3

What is your favorite color?
Purple & Pink

What is your favorite toy?
Jaelyn's Bear

What is your favorite fruit?
A carrot & an apple

What is your favorite tv show?
Higglytown Heroe's

What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch?
Macaroni & Cheese

What is your favorite outfit?
The flower shirt I'm wearing

What is your favorite game?
Blue's Clues (again, no idea we even had a game)

What is your favorite snack?
Mommy ... haha, ok then.

What is your favorite animal?
Mommy (giggles, giggles, giggles)

Favorite song?
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Favorite book?
Backyardigans

Who is your best friend?
Jaelyn  (this caused me to go awwwww)

Favorite cereal?
Cheerios

Favorite thing to do outside?
Slide on the slide

Favorite drink?
Sunny D

Favorite holiday?
Halloween

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?
Macaroni & Cheese

What do you want for dinner on your birthday?
Cupcakes

What do you want to be when you grow up?
A Doctor

What was the best thing you did this Summer?
Going to Sesame Street!!!

What grade will you be in this year?
Hmmm.... none.

What do you want for your birthday?
A telephone that has a sound with buttons (last week it was a guitar)..

Too funny!!!
 

An Interview with Jaelyn

Jaelyn is turning 5 tomorrow. Ahh!

So, we sat down & had a little interview...

 

What is your name?

Umm, Jaelyn.

 

How old are you?

4 but only 1 more day until my actual birthday when I will be 5.

 

What is your favorite color?

Pink

 

What is your favorite toy?

The Lamb (she came with La La Loopsy doll)

 

What is your favorite fruit?

Apple

 

What is your favorite tv show?

After some hard thinking.....    Blue's Clues (we don't even watch this really)

 

What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch?

Sandwiches

 

What is your favorite outfit?

Doggy Shirt

 

What is your favorite game?

Pet Pad (on the Leap Pad)

 

What is your favorite snack?

Fishies

 

What is your favorite animal?

An Elephant

 

Favorite song?

ABC's

 

Favorite book?

The Pooh one..

 

Who is your best friend?'

Nate

 

Favorite cereal?

Captain Crunch

 

Favorite thing to do outside?

Go on the swing

 

Favorite drink?

Milk

 

Favorite holiday?

Halloween

 

What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?

A Pop-Tart

 

What do you want for dinner on your birthday?

Pizza!

 

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A fireman

 

What was the best thing you did this Summer?

When I got to play

 

What grade will you be in this year?

Kindergarten

 

What do you want for your birthday?

A Hamster

 

hehehehe... super cute! :)

Laurie & Devyn

You may remember me taking pictures for my good friend, Gina back in December? Her two little girls are ADORABLE! I had such fun with them!

Well, I recently go to take more pictures for her.. yay! I had such a blast, lol. I'm telling you it is SO much more easier to take pictures of other peoples kids, haha. I just say "Let them do as they wish & I will capture it" whereas with mine, I am more like.. "SIT down! No, DO THIS!" and I wind up bribing them with candy? ha!

Anyways.. Thank you Gina for letting me capture Devyn & Laurie's personalities! :)

Jaelyn's Pre-K Graduation

I did a quick post about Jaelyn graduating Pre-K here. But here are a few more pictures and a little background on the day. 

She attends the morning class at her school so at 9:00am they put on a little program about crayons. It was super cute. She was the orange crayon... and what a cute crayon she was. The play was all about how unique & different each crayon is but when they work together, they can create something beautiful. Adorable! 

Here she is "stepping  up" to Kindergarten... yay! Her teacher said very nice things about her and bragged about how much she loved to read. *so proud!*

After her little play, we went back to her class for some refreshments, sandwiches & cake! Yum!

I am very proud! I know she will do just fine in Kindergarten. I can't believe it! When did she grow up so fast??

With Nana & Mom-Mom

With her friends Eliza & Allie

What a cutie....

YAY! I'm a big girl now!!!

Congratulations my little sweet!! ♥