I Love My Girls

I'm about to embark on a whole weekend with the girls, without Steve. Another MOM project. I'm beginning to despise them. I must admit I'm a little nervous about losing his help. I've not been getting the sleep I need since Capri is still getting up 2 times a night, and we've had some long weeks with Daddy studying a lot. I'm already a little exhausted. My "Mantra" for this weekend is a simple reminder- "I love my girls". I don't have to have a clean house this weekend, I don't have to make gourmet dinners. I don't even have to get out of my pajamas. But I need to be a patient and loving mother to my beautiful daughters. I know I can do it. I won't lose my temper (too much), I won't have a pity party, or want to pull my hair out. I'm going to have fun with the girls. So- Girls weekend day one: I painted Camri's toenails and put a ton of flower stickers on them. She was so happy. Funny the little things that bring a 2 (almost 3!) year old joy. Then Capri and I took a nap together. I loved getting cuddles from my sweet little chunk. ( This is the one advantage to them napping at opposite times. I get one- on -one time with each of them!) Day one, so far, so good. Wish me Luck. :)

You think Capri likes her Jumperoo? When she's in the mood to jump, there is no stopping this girl. She jumped for 30 minutes in it the other day, and was so tired she took a long nap afterward. Love these girls. :)

Oh, and I wanted to add that the new song by Sugarland I just put on my playlist is Camri's new favorite. She knows all the words and wants to listen to it over and over whenever we get in the car. She loves to sing along. It's hard to keep your eyes on the road with all that sweetness in the backseat.

Finally Done...

Just when I think she can't possibly get any cuter- she does. I love this girl. She is constantly making us laugh. She loves school and playing with her friends. We can't believe she is almost three!

Sneak Peak for Grandma's!

I took some pictures of my Camri today, and wanted to let the Grandma's have a sneak peak. I wont have them done for a couple days (Probably) so this ought to hold you for a while.... :)

Fall Photo Sessions!

I've had several people ask me if I'm doing pictures again this fall and I just wanted to let you know I sure am! I am booking for fall sessions through the end of the year with a special price that is good through the end of the year! So if you need an updated family photo, pictures of the new addition, or a picture to put on your Christmas cards, give me a call or e-mail me for availability! Check out my new photo blog, the link is on the right side at the top of my blog. It's humble, but it's a beginning! Availability is limited, due to a busy schedule and a new addition of my own, so call to secure a spot. Thanks!

Capri 4 Months

Here is out chunky monkey at 4 months! Here are her stats:

Heights: 26" (90%)

Weight: 17 lbs (95%)

Head: 16.5 (90%)

She is a cooing, babbling laugh machine. She is so much fun! We love to tickle her and hear her sweet little giggle. Camri makes her laugh like you wouldn't believe. She is starting to grab at what she wants with her little, but determined hands. She is starting to play with toys and loves anything with lights on it. She still isn't sleeping through the night, but we're working on it. We are so blessed to have her in our family. Love to all our family back home, we sure miss you all!

Camri's First Day of School!

Preschool, that is. Today I took my little girl to her fist day of school. She was so excited, and happy to be going to school. She was disappointed to find that she wasn't going to be riding the bus, but other than that she was pumped! I walked her into her class, signed her in, and she was off. She was so engrossed in the classroom and all the new toys she forgot to hug her Mommy. I think I had a harder time with separation anxiety than she did. Her teacher, Mrs. Mel said she didn't ask about me once! ( Really, I was glad.) She loved school, and all of her new friends in her class. I just can't believe how fast the time has gone. She is such a big girl, but the thought of her at school made me want to cry. She has grown up so quickly. Here are some shots of her before school and with her darling teacher, Mrs. Melanie.

Ready to go with her awesome new princess backpack. She was so excited to take it to school!

Here she is giving me the "thumbs up", she was ready to go!

Camri with her teacher, Mrs. Melanie. I don't know what's with that silly sideways smile- she's been doing that a lot lately.

The Saddest Pictrures You'll Ever See

For about ten days I had the most miserable baby, low and behold she was teething. Yes, my three month old has two pearly white teeth. (The better to bite Mommy with)

She is not a fan of having us look at them... but I needed a shot for proof.

Here is one to lighten the post. I hate posting pictures of my Chubs crying. Daddy thought it would be funny to put his glasses on her. I think with them on she looks more like him than ever... And she looks so smart! Here is our baby genius, now if I could only get her to sleep through the night...