Simple things

The fact that I have not posted since August says it all about my life right now.  I'm not sure why life seems to be getting heavier and heavier.  The things I look forward to in my day right now are, morning snuggles and hugs with my children, hot morning coffee, when my students go to Art (longest planning time), when I pick my children up from daycare, when my husband so willingly watches a show with me on HGTV (LOL), and easy made dinners with easy cleanup. So simple!

I never posted about our family fun day with our neighbors!  Bowling! Love the shoes, hate putting my fingers into those germ infested holes in the ball.

Has anyone noticed on my side bar, Loving.... it said I am loving my four and three year old.  LOL, well I am still loving them but they are now 6 and almost 5.  Love them more everyday.  As they grow older, I hate seeing my flaws in them but love seeing the own little people they are becoming!

Summer 2012 comes to an end

We started the fair with the "Pig Scramble"  Our boy had a good cry after a good but tough lesson learned when he didn't catch the pig.  He was more upset about losing the $10.  I don't see a future Pig Scramble.  Our little small town fair has such a great feel about it.  The kids were in heaven.  Putting my six year old on some "big kid" rides was a whole other feeling I have never felt before.  I was terrified for him but he loved the thrill. LOL!

 School started Tuesday.  A first grader and my last year of preschool!  Time is going too fast.  Charlie has been asking about the things he did when he was a baby.  I wish that I had my blog when he was an infant.  He kept me busy with sharpies, tin foil and paper towels.  Do I have to say anything else?  I do miss those sweet baby snuggles.  I now have big snuggles but I know that one day soon that too will come to an end.  With each phase there comes great joy, worry and love.  At least it all stays consistent (the joy, worry and love).  Just new surprises.  Can't wait to see what this school year will bring!

Fulfilling my passion

So, I love to take pictures.  Thanks to a few friends that have allowed me to "borrow" their children to practice!  Here are few pics of the photo sessions.  

Minnie pants

I am in love with a new pair of pants. The Jcrew minnie pant!  Stretchy, little higher waist and just downright comfortable!
Minnie Pant-but I got them in royal blue! And at the outlet so they were much cheaper!!

Circus Circus

In one day on Kelley's Island, we accomplished the following...

watched a circus tent be raised by elephants

rode a camel

rode an elephant

went to the park

went to a sandy beach

played putt-putt

ate ice cream

swam in the pool

went to a circus

bounced on a moon bounce

ate cotton candy

...we were exhausted!

Later in the week, we got to spend some time with our new little cousin, Ema.  Emaline wins the prettiest baby in the family award and she is full of sweetness.  We couldn't get enough of her cheeks!!!

His big debut!!

After 5 weeks of summer piano camp and mom making him practice everyday, our little man is a performer!!

Besties

I hope they always stay this close.  Our days have been filled with endless superhero fun and imagination.  I guess having them only 19 months apart wasn't so bad after all.  Today they made a "bat camp" outside that included a miniature fire pit and a pond made out of a yogurt container.  They fought off bad guys in the "jungle" (our over grown garden) and they hid in the bat cave located in Charlie's room.