Finally Catching Up!!!

WOW I know I am so behind on blogging. There have been soooooo many changes in my life recently. I have a new position at work, my baby started school and my oldest is in PreK-3. Our life is crazy with trying to get a good routine in the mornings. Stevie has started to have some strong independent issues lately. She is back talking, throwing fits, being a bit rough with Scout. We have moved the bedtime up, being more consistent at home with rules. Children really do test your limits. Thank goodness they have a sweet spirit that makes you laugh more than anger. WOW!!!!

One moment where Stevie is being nice to her sister.

I LOVE THIS PICTURE!!! This tells the story of Scout Elizabeth. Her face says it all. She is so laid back and has such a sweet presence. I am truly greatful to have had two really great babies.

A face says a thousand words. I was playing with my camera and took this picture. Stevie is such a strong child who has a love for life, make believe, spiderman, and a love for dance. I am excited to see what God has planned for her. She is a determined little girl.

She loves to be a pirate with her "boyfriends" at school. She asks me is she going to a boy when she grows up. Then she named her imaginary dogs "whiskey" and "cola" not sure where that came from. Since she was about 2 she named her baby "kula" or "Coola" Not sure how you would spell that name.

This was taken after her 6 months shots. She had to have 4. There are two more shots to get at the end of the month. Her weight is 17.8 pounds, 27 inches long, She is a growing baby. IT'S GREAT BEING A MOM OF TWO!!!! Can't wait to see what is to come.

The car ride home from the shots made her sleepy. I love how peaceful she looks. There are days I want to have that much peace.

Last Days of Summer!!

I am sad that the summer is coming to an end. I have tried to spend as much time with my girls as I could. We have been to the library, swimming, and just hanging out at the house. Scout is growing like a weed and is able to sit up by herself. She is trying to move around in her walker. She weighs 16 pounds. Her hair is starting to get thick. This week she is trying to do a raspberry. Stevie is loving the library and getting new books. After reading the book one time she will read it to me and Scout. Stevie is in love with playing with babies and playing dress-up. Here are some pictures from the summer I love painting

This is a look when she is up to something.

Trying to take the picture myself.

Mommy's Girls

I sit by myself!!!

Best Friends

She loves Popsicles!!

Too much fun!!!

Updating on the Girls

This was the yearly summer trip to Branson with my mom, sister, Alexie, me and Stevie. Scout will participate next year. We had a blast. Shopped til we dropped. Of course the adults came back with not one thing and the kids are ready for the fall. Stevie kept saying we were at Branson's House. She thought it was a person.

Anything Alexie did Stevie did it too.

Stevie loved to pose for the camera.

There was a playground at the hotel we were staying.

Also last week Stevie decieded to put a sequin in her ear. I had to take her to the doctor to have it removed. On Tuesday nite she was digging in her ear saying something is in there. Of course there was.

She is holding the sequin in her hand. When I picked her up from school that day she said "Mommy I didn't put anything in my ear."

This is us at the lake. Thanks to the Earles for letting us stay up at their place while they were at the beach.

Stevie in the sprinklers.

Stevie and Mason on the boat. What great friends/cousins they are?

This is the redneck pool. This is what Scout swam in on the boat. It was perfect it would not let her tip over and she loved putting her feet in the water. She stayed in the shade.

She looked like a marshmellow. She was a trooper and did not cry.

Stevie's 3rd Birthday Party!

Today was Stevie's Birthday Party. She was so excited all last night and this morning. It's amazing to me how fast time goes by. To think I now have a 3 year old is hard to believe. I love to see the excitement in her voice and actions. She came into the dinning room last night and all I had put on the table was the table cloth and the cupcake stand. She ran and gave me a hug and said "Thank you, Thank you, Mommy. It's beautiful! I love it" Break my heart to hear her say that. She had a blast with her friends. They all played in her room with dolls, guns, kitchen set and balloons. Stevie loved all the gifts and was bouncing off the walls. She is getting swing set from us on Tuesday her birthday. She does not know about it and I am excited to see her face when we put it together. What a joy it's been the past three years. I can't wait to what lies ahead for us during the three's.

Stevie's Birthday Banner and Shirt I made her.

The Tinker Bell Cupcake Stand.

He has grown so much!

Adelaide loved the Kitchen and House Cleaning Toys.

The Family of 4 now.

Mouth full of cupcake!

Patterson eating like a dog.

What a sweet face!

They all loved the icing and juice.

Sydney loved the purple Tinker Bell Cupcake.

Stevie loved her Tinker Bell doll.

The whole gang. Thanks to bribing with M&M's.

Everyone but Brooks he did not want to participate.

Stevie loved the cupcakes also!!

She loved the Tinker Bell costume as well as the Sleeping Beauty.

What's been going on?

Here are a few new pictures of the girls. Scout is 4 months old now. She loves to play with her feet. She has the cutest giggle when you talk to her. She is alway cooing and trying to talk to you. Stevie is having a blast dressing up and sing and dancing. She makes up songs and dances. We are enjoying the summer by swimming in the backyard. I can't believe Stevie will be 3 in a week. Doesn't seem possible. She is having a Tinkerbell party. I am busy with making a birthday shirt banner, and all the decorations. The things you do for your children. It seems crazy at first but it is all worth it in the end.

New pictures of the girls!

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2009 Dance Recital

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