Adorable Girl

A more than willing model for Aunt Betty.

Kate - One Year

Sally

Did you ever have a favorite, can't sleep without, comfort bringing, blame your messy room on, fun to dress and undress, make up stories about, always your best friend kind of stuffed animal? Yeah, that's Sally.

My Football Lovin' Boy

Sam is obsessed with football right now. He loves to play it on the Wii, and he just started football practice this week for the youth league. I am less thrilled. Much less.

See, It Gets Better With Age!

The "Veil" shots turn into endearing little photos after age one...or maybe it is two.

Yeah, definitely by age six!

Attempts at the "Veil" shot...

Umm, I think it is slipping.

Yep, I was right. It was slipping.


Okay, that's better. Except I still do not approve of this contraption being on my head.

I am warning you people!

Ha! Got my way and my favorite blankie.

Life is good again!

I started this tradition with Claire (taking her picture each year in my wedding veil.) Her shots were pretty similar the first year but she has now grown to love it. I have the same hopes for Kate!!

Happy 1st birthday Kate!

Kate had a great 1st birthday party. We celebrated on Saturday with a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse party at our house. She received lots of toys, clothes, and books. The weather was beautiful, and it was a fun day.

Claire and Kate before the party

Kate's Minnie Mouse cake

She was a pretty neat cake eater!

After cake and presents it was on to swimming fun in the backyard.

Simple Summer

Vacations are great, but the kids are finding there are lots of simple pleasures in the summer...

Like....swinging upside down...

Or right-side-up in a cool pink swing...

Listening to the NASCAR race with the windows down watching fireworks on the 4th...

Flying!....

Bare feet, green grass, and a cool breeze...

Secret hideout tents in the living room...

With your sissy....

Bustin' moves on a scooter...

Hanging with friends on warm nights...

And keeping cool on hot days!

Definitely Siblings

All three of my babies at the front door

Even More Bubbles

Bubbles

Claire had some bubbly fun today.

Happy 4th!

Boo to taxation without representation!

Yay for America! But if it weren't for the Revolutionary War...

I wouldn't get to wear cute clothes like this on the 4th of July! And I am pretty cute in this.

God Bless America!

Now go away so I can eat this leaf in private.