Thankful

Happy Birthday Lily!

Lily had a really fun birthday party at Fliptastic Gymnastics on saturday night. Sadly this was the best picture we took all evening. Lily We Love you!

I just loved this photo!

Thought I would share. If I could capture childhood this would  be it. Yes, I am a little on the sentimental side this morning. Lily is having her birthday party tomorrow. She will be three on Monday and I can hardly stand how fast last year came and went.  It goes too fast. So anyways, here is to capturing childhood!



Apple of My Eye

Dear Apple Hill,
   I love your apple doughnuts, and caramel dipped apples. The fresh pressed apple cider and the smell of baking pies. I love the crisp autumn air and the crunching of leaves under my feet. And I love that you bring new memories every year.
     XOXO
       Jackie

It's Pumpkin Time!

Yesterday we made our third annual trip to the pumpkin patch out in Wheatland. If your curious to see how we have grown over the years feel free to see here and here.

Ryan and the Giant Pumpkins

Waiting for the train

Family shot on the train

Lily and Ethan and the pumpkins

All of us. My mom was taking the picture. Which is why she forgot to make sure the pumpkin I was sitting on was actualy in the photo.

First Haircut!



I finaly broke down and said the little dude could get his hair cut. I was very sad at this prospect because I was afraid that he wouldn't look like a baby anymore.



another "Before"

Esmerelda started at the top

And then she cut his gorgoeus curly long locks in the back. I almost cried!

There's my little man and thos AMAZING eyes!

Lily was next

nothing dramatic. Just her bangs and a trim. I definietly couldnt stand the thought of cutting her blond locks.

and niether could she.



My little bohemian baby.



Happy Birthday Addie!

My amazing little niece turned two today and here are a couple of pictures from her fun Minnie Mouse themed party. We Love you Addie! Hope your day was wonderfull!

Such a cute outfit!

Minnie mouse cake

and cupcakes

My girl

opening presemts

Papa and "diddle"

Happy Birthday Addie

Watch Out Ladies

I drive my bike backwards!

Art Beast

So there is this art studio for children here in town...and in an attempt to be a more outgoing and activity centered mom...I convinced Adrian to go and we took the kids.

Painting! What could be funner than mommy letting you make a mess.

they have a fun outdoor area where the kids can ply in water and sand

and chalk

Lily climbing through a tunnel

The make-believe area

always a princess

Ryan on the drums

Hawaii

We returned a few weeks ago and as I haven't posted any pictures on my blog a will share a few.

My brother William. He likes to think of himself as an acrobat.

At the Luau

View from my mom's time share

Parasailing! It was so much fun!

At the aquarium (since three out of four of our little family do not swim yet.)

Now for some of the flora and fauna of the island

Bird of Paradise

Luau performer

                                                     A Hermit crab we found on the beach

It was a fun trip and I have more pictures posted on facebook.