Family Portraits - April 2012

Warning: Picture post. (aren't they all?). 

My fiend Natalie from Sez Me Photography took these great pictures of us early last month, and I wanted to get them posted before the kids change too much more than they already have.  It completely amazes me that she can get any good shots of my completely uncooperative kids.  She's a pro, I tell ya.  Enjoy.

One

It's been awhile since i've been on here, but I need to document that our little Andi turned ONE yesterday. Unbelievable...

Andi has been a total joy and blessing to us. She started walking about 3 weeks ago and keeps us chasing her all the time now! Her personality has started really coming out recently and she is starting to mix it up more with her older siblings. I can't imagine life without her! We love you, Andi! Try not to grow up too fast...

School pics

Don't they look so big...?

Andi - 6 months

Well hello there. Surprised to see me? (All one or two of you). I'm still here. Sort of...

Andi turned 6 months old last week. Craziness... She has been a pure blessing and joy, but I definitely don't have much free time to get blogging done these days. I did want to get these comparison shots up, though.

Andi - 6 months

Tessa - 6 months

Eli - 6 months

And just for good measure, here's one more of Andi. Just cuz she's cute.

I just realized that I did a birthday update for Eli and now a 6 month update for Andi, but totally forgot to post anything for Tessa's 2nd birthday (back in July). Poor middle child.... Tessa, if you read this one day, please know that we love you very much! I promise to post something for your birthday next year. :)

Oh yeah…

I do still have a blog.  Good to see you, old friend. It’s been awhile.

Here’s a brief glimpse into our Saturday evening.  It’s pretty close to perfect if you ask me.

3 years old!

I can't believe that my sweet boy is 3 today. Happy birthday, Eli!

Introducing...

...the newest addition to our family! Andrea Morgan (Andi). 8 lbs 2 oz. 20 in. Born May 8, 2011.

Happy Easter!

It's times like this when it's nice having a dog around...

And yes, I know chocolate Isn't good for dogs, but sticky chocolate residue...? No mop needed.

Daddy's Helper

Fun at the park

Two posts in 24 hours. Impressed much?

For the lunch ladies...

Since it's been over 3 months since I've posted anything, I figured it was time to give my 3 loyal readers a little something.  Here are the latest snapshots of my two crazy kiddos.

Now that I have a fancy new phone that will allow me to take pictures and post from the same device without the whole downloading to my computer song and dance number, I'll try to do short little picture posts more often. No promises, though...

And if you're confused by my title, those who it's intended for will get it :).

Daddies…

You can guess who got her ready for bed last night…. ;)

Box O’ Fun

Apparently the plethora of toys in our house don’t hold a candle to the fun to be had in a giant cardboard box. 

This should make Christmas shopping a lot easier!

Superman and the Queen Bee

Wanted: Minivan

Reason: Need more seating.
Needed By: May 17th, 2011

;)

Another picture dump

Here’s another one my typical posts - random recent pictures with short captions.  It’s all I’ve got these days.  Enjoy.

Eli recently enjoyed his first corndog. 
I think he liked it.

This is the face Eli makes these days when I ask him to smile for the camera.  Lovely…

Tessa has the right idea.

New fashion trend?

The weather was beautiful on Labor Day, so we decided to go to one of our favorite outdoor spots – Tannehill State Park.

We took a walk on our trail.

And splashed in the springs.

         

Disclaimer on the following videos:  My house is a disaster.  Garbage is overflowing, drawers and cabinets are open, random things are strewn on the floor, and counters and tabletops are covered with stuff.  Not to worry, though.  My house only looks like this about 85% of the time.  10% of the time it’s probably worse, and maybe 5% of the time it’s clean(ish).  I am ashamedly giving you this little peak because I want to document these memories of everyday life for myself.  Judge away about my domestication skills.  I judge myself all the time.  Just please don’t call child protective services :).