Family Photo Required

 

For the past two years I have needed to conjure up a family photo for Joseph's preschool.  Last year, since I was with child, I cheated and used a photo pre-pregnancy.  But this year, Charlotte is the preschooler, and since our family grew last year, there was no cheating, I needed a current photo.  

In my usual procrastinating style, I waited until the last minute and was skeptical at the results.  But, I was pleasantly surprised.  I made a makeshift tripod with an old high chair and cook books and waited until evening.  Betsy was tired, having fought her afternoon nap, but I have several shots where she is looking at the camera.

I am looking forward to the next few weeks.  Joseph needs Kindergarten. Where he was once nervous, he is excited. Plus I think a more stringent routine will be good for everyone.

Sorry this post is kind of lame, but I wanted to post the family pic.  Also, I am guessing, Joseph may not be the only person freaked out by Humpty.

Say Hello to My Little Friend

 A few weekends ago, David and I ventured out on a weekend getaway.  We had lots of fun.  I want to post more pictures, but don't have any patience right now.  As I sifted through pics, I found these.  I really liked this guy.  In fact I liked him so much he is the screen saver on my phone, and totally creeps out Joseph.  Which is funny, because Humpty Dumpty used to be Joe's favorite nursery rhyme. 

I really don't feel like making dinner.  I am thinking about baking a peach cobbler, and then let Chik-Fil-A cook our dinner instead!

Summertime

 Remember a post where I beckoned Summer?  Am I silly to say that now I long for Fall?  That was a rhetorical question.

These may be my favorite pictures from this Summer.  How I love this baby.  I try to soak up every minute with her at this age.  I keep reminding myself, don't forget her skin, don't forget her toes, don't forget her hair - the list goes on.

Thank you Mac for taking these pictures.

Keepin' It Real

 Sorry to be Debbie Downer...

But as of lately, I have felt like this. 

Hopefully, soon I will feel like this.

I have been taking pictures of the kids, I just need to upload them to the computer. 

3 vs 1

 This is how we started the week, working on our chalkboards.  David's out of town, and while we have stayed busy, this week has crawled by.  For the past few weeks I have felt this need to stay close to home and not rush around.  As everyone gets older they will get busier, so I am trying to lay low.  Plus, I like that the baby can take naps in her own bed here at home as opposed to napping in the car or in a stroller. 

I tried to post last night,  but blogger was acting finicky.  Our summer t-ball season is closing - we have one make-up game next week.  I love how Joe's shirt is untucked in these pics, because each morning he asks me to help him tuck in his shirts and put on his belt, too funny.

This morning, I heard homeboy tinkering in his room upstairs.  I looked at the clock, it was freaking 5:45 in-the-morning.  For an hour, I heard him talking to himself and walking around, finally he came down to me and asked me to put on his belt.

Not sure if I'll post again before the holiday, so everyone please be safe and account for all of your digits.
Can I put that...? Oh well.

Yes I Did

 I am usually a Nazi when it comes to the baby and the dog.  Dotte gravitates towards anything baby, whether it is the bouncy seat, baby blankets, baby pacifiers - you have to be quick and diligent.  I can be quick, but the diligence part, not so easy.  I hate having to keep the baby off the floor because of the dog, and I hate putting the dog "up" so the baby can stretch out on a blanket on the floor.

Yesterday, Betsy was chilling on the floor, Dotte bee-lined straight for her, I "no"ed her once, and she obeyed immediately, so I decided to relax a little.  Things were fairly mellow, no one was riled up or crazy, I figured the dog would just go curl up in her pillow bed.  I was standing in the kitchen when I heard the baby giggling, not crying and not actually giggling, but even belly laughing.  There was Dotte, perfectly poised next to Betsy and licking her hands.  Hilarious!  I grabbed the camera to video, but like every living creature, once a camera appears their behavior changes, and Dotte quit licking her hand and instead burrowed up next to Betsy's little bum.

Just a Quickie

 Another favorite - I love to wear aprons.  Here is a link to my favorite apron shop.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/pamwares