Playing Referee

Sister is at the age where she thinks that EVERYTHING is hers. Thumper can't touch anything without Sister telling her NO! Sometimes she will take something away and give something else in it's place. The gesture is nice but she has to learn to share and not be so bossy with her sister. One of these days Thumper is gonna get big enough to defend herself and the fight will be on.

Bedtime Snuggles

I love those last few snuggles before putting her to bed. She's such a mommy's girl and I love it. Sometimes I wish she weren't so attached to me but for the most part, it's pretty dang awesome. She's my last baby and I am trying really hard to enjoy every single moment. They are not babies long enough. Time goes by too fast!

Cleaning those pearly whites

She's so independent these days. She wants to do every thing herself. Some times this can be a good thing, other times, well it's not so good. I brush her teeth first and then she does it after I do. That way, we both win!

Cooking 101

She's always wanting to help. She loves to be in the kitchen and help "shake" things. That's her way of saying "stir." Tonight she was helping with the spaghetti sauce. She got a little tickled when Bubba asked us to look at the camera. She can be such a silly girl. I get a little aggravated at her some times when she's trying to "help" but I know that one of these days she'll no longer want to. Sometimes, we take the little things for granted. I'm trying not to do that so much these days. Time goes by way too quickly!

Sick Mommy

Still not feeling well and just didn't have the energy to do much of anything tonight. Hoping that the pukies leave this household soon.

Feet

Lame and kinda out of focus but it's all this momma had today. Bubba has the pukies and mommy has a tummy ache so all we got to show today is our tootsies. Hard to believe my boys feet are bigger than mine now.

Story Time

Story time with the girls can be very challenging. Sister loves to hear the story and actually tell me what I'm reading but Thumper, well she likes to try and eat the book. Sister doesn't like it much when Thumper tries to eat her books, lol. There are lots of NO and STOP being said. Sometimes we have to give Thumper her own book and it distracts her enough to let Sister and I make it through a few pages. Fun Times!

Shoulder Massage

My boy gives the best shoulder massage ever!! He's been massaging my shoulders since he was about two years old. If I'm really tense or have a headache, all I have to do is call on my Bubba to give me a good shoulder massage. He's got big strong hands and really helps his momma out. I love that boy!

Yahtzee

Nothing like playing a little Yahtzee with my boy. Thumper wanted to get her hands on the dice so bad. Bubba and I don't get enough time like this together anymore. When we do, it's loads of fun!

Trampoline days

The girls and I have finally been able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine here the last couple of days. Thumper is really liking the trampoline and Sister has always been a big fan. I have the best job in the world, being full time mommy!

Little Cheerleader

My little cheerleader had so much fun at the games tonight. She sang, she danced, she entertained! She loves to cheer for the Bearkats, especially her Bubba. She had fun playing with Kyndal and Hallie too. Those three girls giggled and screamed the entire 3 hours that we were there. I love my little cheerleader!

Giggling Girlies

Silly girls both had the giggles. They are really starting to enjoy bath time together. I am sure that there will be many more bath time giggles in the next few years. Raising two girls so close in age is going to be so much fun!

Butterfly kisses

There is nothing like sweet butterfly kisses from my sweet girl. I love that girl! She's high strung and has a mind of her own. Keeping up with her, well it keeps me on my toes. There are often times where I just want to pull my hair out from trying to deal with her but in the end, those sweet hugs and kisses make it all better. She's so loving and can be the sweetest thing ever. I'm so thankful for her and her butterfly kisses!!!

Science project

Every six weeks for the last two years Blake has had to do a science project. In the beginning, the projects were pretty fun. Now, they have become an annoyance. We still have fun at times with them but I'd rather not have to do this every six weeks. His science teacher is pushing 80 and really should consider staying home and gardening or something. He's a really nice man and all but his teaching days are over, the class has become somewhat of a joke. Heck, what am I saying, a lot of his classes have become a joke. Teachers just aren't "teachers" anymore. It's really sad!

Tea for Two

An amazing tea party with an amazing hostess! She's dramatic and feisty, bossy and strong spirited, maybe even a little heard headed, but I wouldn't have her any other way. She's amazing and I love her to the moon and back!! Great party with a great girly!

Helping Hand

It was a great day at the gym. Our boys played well in the tournament. I am so proud of my boy. He scored a couple of three pointers and played the best I've ever seen him play. The girls were good, family was there. What a great day!

Computer Time

Sweet baby was so tired. Her brother and sister wore her out tonight. She got her tummy full and sacked out while mommy was hanging out on facebook. Everyone else is finally asleep so it's time for the two of us to go warm the sheets.

Magna Doodle

It's hard to believe that my baby girl is sitting up and scooting around. It seems like only yesterday that I was pregnant with her.

Red Velvet

My sweet girl just had to help mommy make the cake. As soon as we were done with the mixer she had to lick the beaters. Times like these are priceless!!

Play time

She's not quite crawling yet but she's close. She is getting up on her hands and toes and crawfishing. She goes backwards and can move from one side of the room to the other rather quickly. It's really cute but she gets a little aggravated that she can't go where she wants to go. Hitting these milestones are bittersweet. I love that she's growing and progressing but at the same time it makes me sad that my baby is growing so fast.

The child that NEVER sleeps

You can't exactly tell it by looking at her in this photo but this child almost NEVER sleeps anymore. I don't know what is going on or how to fix it but we are both suffering from sleep deprivation. I love her to the moon and back but if she doesn't start sleeping soon we will both be in the looney bin.

My girls

I didn't forget my 365 but almost ran out of time before I got around to doing it. Lame and boring but still a pic with my girlies. Neither of them wanted to sleep last night and their mommy is worn out. My office is a mess and I almost didn't post this pic but the girls are so cute the office can be overlooked.

My MVP

I couldn't be more proud of my boy! The team lost both games in the tournament today but my baby played his heart out. He played the entire game both times. He's often been overlooked for his accomplishments so he and I both were shocked when the coach handed him the trophy. He praised him for a job well done and my boy was beaming. Dirk, look out, Blake is in da'house!!

Sweetness

Look at that face. Is it not the sweetest thing you've ever seen? She's really starting to develop a personality of her own now. She's amazing! And Blake, well I'm going to make a photographer out of that boy yet. He got his finger in front of the flash in this photo but I still thought it was cute and he did a good job.

Catching some Zzzzz's

Catching a short nap with my baby girl. I took both of the girls to the Dr. today, frigid temperatures and errands to run, wore us out.

Warm and cozy

Baby it's cold outside! Claire Bear and I were just relaxing and getting warm by the fire. Daddy is so good about building us a fire every night. Thanks Dude!

Breathing treatment

My poor sweet girl has coughed and snotted for a week now. She hates doing the breathing treatments but sitting in daddy's lap watching Scooby Doo makes it all better.

How about some basketball

Blake had his first basketball game of the new year and the girls and I had to go cheer him on. Now that I have two babies, it gets a little hard managing things but I love, love, love to go watch my boy play ball. He's a great ball player and he really loves playing. I don't know what I'd do without that kid!

Night Owls

We set the timer on the camera for this photo. I think we took about 25 before we finally got one that was half way decent. Either he was unhappy with the way he looked or I was unhappy with the way I looked. Hannah Claire, well she was just getting unhappy all together, lol.

Me and my Claire Bear

Yep, it's January and she's wearing Halloween jammies. I love that girly!! My sweet boy took this photo for us. He's amazing!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year! This is the first photo of my 365 project. It was taken on New Years Day at my mil's house in Laneville. What better way to start off the new year than with the three most beautiful kids in the world!!!

My 365 Project

I have never been one to like my picture taken. I've always been the one behind the camera. My mom passed away ten years ago and I have very few photos of her. Only a handful of photos of my youth exist. I have my memories and no one can ever take that but for my kids, I want lots and lots of photos. My husband laughs at me sometimes because I take so many pictures of the kids. I don't want to miss a single milestone. They grow up too fast and if you're not careful you'll miss something important. My friend Girl is an amazing photographer and she did a 365 project last year. She's an artist and was very creative with her pictures. It was inspiring to watch her from afar and admire her work. She inspired me to take photos of myself with my children. It is going to be really hard and often times very boring but I WILL take one picture a day for the next year. I WILL do this for my children. I'm not an artist but a picture a day with one of my beautiful children should be a doable task. Wish me luck!