New Clothes

I bought theses new clothes the other day and Presley could not wait to wear them. I thought they were too cute and had to show them off. Prelsey's head band was one of my purchases on my girls trip. Doesn't she look adorable. I love it becuse it keeps her bangs out of her eyes. I will be glad when they grow out. Her hair grows so slow. After I looked at this photo I had to wipe down my fireplace because the finger prints were awful in the picture.

First Day Of Preschool

The girls were so excited to go to school today and I have to say mommy was just as excited. My plan was to take pictures in the classroom but because we took these at home it made us run late so it never happened. We got at school at 8:00am and Chapel is at 8:05 and we do not want to be late for chapel at this school. Presley wouldn't smile for me so daddy gave her a baby like Brooke and that helped a little. I can't believe another school year has arrived, it means they are growing up.

When I picked them up they rambled on about their day and were really excited about the green frog they made in Spanish class. Mrs Drummond said Brooke was very helpful during chapel with a little girl that was crying, she hugged her and made sure to show her the ropes. That is my little Brooke, she has such a mothering spirit. Presley was also a big help as well. Mrs. Lilley was so excited to have them both in her class so they could show everyone what is expected.

It sounds like my two sweet girls had a great first day. I am so thankful I have two well adjusted kids.

Silly Sisters

The girls have been sick all week. I took Brooke to the doctor on Monday.

It started with Brooke having pink eye, then Presley ran a fever and then got pink eye. Brooke started coughing and I mean bad coughing to where she was choking. Presley complained of ear pain. So, I took them both to the doctor on Wednesday. Brooke had bad allergies, breathing treatments 3 times a day sometimes four. Presley has swimmers ear. We haven't even been in the pool, it's from laying down in the bathtub. I know, it's crazy. So we are on eye drops, ear drops, medicine, and breathing treatments.

These pictures were taken this week and looking at them they don't look sick at all. Why can't we all be like this when we are sick. Life would be so much easier.

 Tomorrow is Field Day at school and Brooke is still coughing really bad. I will take her to field day but not sure she will be able to do much. Presley is fine and could have gone to school today. We are at our wits end with Brooke's allergies and coughing. She will be fine for a week or so and then it comes back  and last for a week or two. I think we are going to request to see an allergists and see if we can get this under control. It is so frustrating. I know Brooke feels the same way. We are hoping the diagnosis isn't asthma but seems to be steering in that direction.

It was fun to spend time with them but am ready for things to be back to normal.

They were so cute this day and Brooke is so lovable and sweet to her sister. She takes up for her all the time and Presley will take up for Brooke as well.  Presley is my little showboat. She constantly says, "Mom, watch me." She will do something silly or just wants the attention.

We met daddy for lunch today and that was a nice treat. Gary took the girls to get my mother's day present and Presley was trying to show me in a catalog what they purchased. Too funny! Never trust Miss Presley with a secret because she cannot keep one at all. She was holding the presents in the car and told me she wanted to show me once we got in the house. I told her it was a surprise and I would open it on Sunday. You got to love that sweet innocence. To love a child is by far the best thing in life.

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers.

Happy Birthday Aleck

We had a great day at the park for Aleck's birthday. We love our play time with Aleck but when cupcakes are involved it's even better. The girls got kites from Aleck and they loved flying them for a short time, the attention span doesn't last long at this age. The dad's had more fun flying the kites than the children. We then headed to the playground and that is always a blast in Brooke and Presely's eyes. They could go to the park everyday if I would let them.
The card I made was the Tim Holtz technique I used on the last card. I love the look it makes, it is my favorite at the moment. Have I told you I heart Tim Holtz? Oh wait, I have and I will probably say it again. I love his style and can't wait to try more stuff from his new book.

Silent Saturday

Mrs. Kari

Well, this is the last week of school and this will be Mrs Kari's last year because she is retiring. She is an amazing teacher and the girls absolutely love her. But the good news is we will still see her because she lives in our neighborhood. She has such a way with children.
These pictures were taken by Mason's daddy Gavin, he is a professional photographer. I cannot take credit for these pictures. Although it makes me want to take better pictures. I have been reading photo blogs and websites and am on a mission to learn more about my camera and to understand photography more. I also need to learn more about Adobe Photoshop Elements.
Today was the last day of BSF but I was unable to attend because they had no childcare and I didn't have a babysitter. We ended up meeting Brenda and Aleck at the zoo. It was such a beautiful day to be outside. The girls really enjoyed themselves. Sorry, no pictures because I didn't want to take my camera today. The girls fell asleep in the stroller on the way out and slept the whole way home. They also went to bed so easy tonight. I must have wore their little bodies out today.
The girls have really taken off with their language and sentences in the last couple of weeks. It is so sweet to listen to them have conversations with each other. I catch myself laughing at them all the time while they are playing. They say the darnedest things. I had someone tell me this weekend that when your children are babies you just want to eat them up and when they are teenagers you wished you would have eaten them up. I'm sure it is so true but at this stage in my life I can't imagine thinking that about my sweet little girls. I will probably eat these words some day. I cherish these moments because I know they will be grown before I know it. I love you Brookie and Presley.

Booty

The girls wanted to eat their snack in their room the other day so I had to snap these pictures. They love to eat Pirate's Booty but will call it "booty". They will say, "more booty please." It makes me laugh but the other day we were in public and they were wanting more "booty" and saying it loudly. I got a few looks so I think I should call it popcorn in front of them. I hope I can break them of saying, "booty."
I am such a bad mother teaching my children such words.
I am so sad because my retreat is the end of Feb. and I am not going to be able to go because Gary will be in China. :( I had been planning what I was going to work on during that time. So sad. I guess I will have to save it for next time. I will miss all of you. For those of you going it will be quieter since I won't be there.
Have a great week!