Busy Summer Already

We had a surprise Bridal Shower for Raphaela in June. She flew in from Connecticut and Kristin flew in from Mexico. Minus Anna, all the Myrtle Girls came to share in the fun. It was a great night.

Cameron and Brooke came to love Kristin, Raph and Rachel. They spent a few nights with us. Anyone who shows them lots of attention gets their vote!

Here is milk time. I still can't get Brooke off the bottle. Cameron was no problem. Brooke is a different story. She slapped the sippy cup out of my hand when I presented it to her instead of her bottle. She slapped at me and stalked around her bedroom. So I went and got her a bottle. I struggle with this b/c I want her to have milk. So I allow her to have a bottle at naptime and bedtime otherwise she can have water or milk out of a sippy. She usually rejects the milk in a sippy. What is the big deal Brookers????

Sisterly love.

Happy Mother's Day. I got to go to my favorite restaurant, Perkins! Love their pancakes! We then spent the day at Hayden's bday party.

Cameron got a new big girl bike this summer. She is getting better everyday.

Cameron has found her Kalla love of cards. She is a shark at Old Maid and Go Fish. We give her the option of playing cards or watching cartoons, and she always wants to play cards.

This was Tim's Xmas gift from Beka and me. The day was rainy and chilly, but we loved it.

We took the lightrail in and drank $10 beer and ate $10 hot dogs.

Random photo of the girls chewing their blankets and running around the house. They play well together and then scream at each other and then play again. I try not to get in their way too much. We have a lot of wedding this summer most notably cousin Andy's, brother Dan's, and Bestie Raphaela's. Should be busy and a lot of fun. We have about 3 open weekends this summer...

Jill/Tim

Easter Bunny Fun

We attended Papa and Nana's Easter Fest this year. We have a yummy brunch and then went on an Easter Egg Hunt. It was a great time. The kids love to run and play together. It was warm and sunny too, so that was like icing ontop of the French Silk Pie!
Easter morning we looked for the baskets which were hidden by that silly bunny! And ON MY what goodies were inside! Another attempt at getting four youngins to sit still and smile.

Cameron just loves being read to. She doesn't even have to know you very well and she'll come up to you with a book and tell you to read it to her.

Hayden wearing some stylin' Mr. Potato Head shades.

Waiting patiently for the egg hunt. On your mark, get set, GO!

So proud of her eggs! Should we mention the one that Papa put on a dead mouse? No? Ok.

Brooke found some too. Mostly the big kids just helped her out. Watch out for that shifty man in the back. He looks like he'd steal some chocolate!

Where is that darn bunny? Got any more chocolate?

Finding more eggs with Nana. Can't fool Brooke!

Hayden, Tim and Cameron on the hunt. And opening a few too.

Digging for chocolate and sharing with Nana.
We had a wonderful Easter Day. Beka and Chip got engaged! Congratulations to you both! Apparently they are not joining me in the idea of a summer 2010 wedding.... more like summer 2012... I am an impatient person though.

Kids are great. They are playing more and more together and not needing my attention 24/7. We have had random bouts of puking/fever stuff. But other than that this weather has been great for wearing them out. Nap on ladies!!!!

Jill

March Madness

"Where's your nose, Brookie?"

Cameron falling asleep during dinner.

Matching "Boti" sweaters made with love by Aunt Diann.

Someone thinks she is pretty cool.

Now that the teething and cold season is over, Brooke is one happy chica.

Rock band with Maddie. Went went over to play with our wonderful cousins on one of the most beautiful days we have had.

Later we enjoyed an afternoon snack outside.

Brooke is feeding Cameron.

What mom??? Take the picture already.

Someone became very attached to the bear/blanket this winter.

After snacks we played and I wore them out. Then Tim came home and ran them ragged. I love this weather. The girls were sweaty, dusty and tired. Hopefull April will bring more of the same.

jill

Waiting for Spring

Princess Brookie.

We babysat cousin Carson in early March. Cameron loved having someone a little bit older to play with. Although, she was frustrated because he didn't do exactly what she said when she said it. Sounds familiar...

It was a glorious day out so we played in the snow.

Brooke is still not interested in doing anything other than playing on the cement. Fine by me.

"Where's your teeth Brooke?" Dad gets credit for all of Brooke's tricks. He teaches her all her basics in the tubby. Lately she has been sticking her finger up her nose when we ask where her nose is.

From piles of snow to 60 degrees and sun in 2 weeks. LOVE IT!

Snacks outside.

Sandbox time, sandles, barefeet. Can't wait!

Cameron is 3!

Hugs for Brookie!Waiting and waiting for friends to arrive.Our first guests! Papa and Nana! The excitement begins... Cameron was so excited for all the new presents.Fancy musical cards and stickers, clothes and toys galore. Chocolate Princess cake with chocolate ice cream

Yum.

Get a closer look kids. Cousins Ethan, Hayden, Max and Maddie awaited the arrival of CAKE.

Delicious fun.

There is no such thing as too much chocolate.

Of course Brooke put her messy hands in her hair and when I tried to clean it up a new hairdo presented itself.

You are so tough.

Valentine's Day surprise. Cameron loves Fancy Nancy.

Spaghetti face.

And spaghetti hair

Snow fun

First snowman of 2010

Poor Brooke

Mom and Brooke sledding We made it!

February has been fun. Tim got a job! Yea! Cameron is in swimming lessons which she absolutely loves. She even jumped off the diving board. She swims by herself with a noodle tied around her. We try to tire them out each day and that takes a lot of planning. Thankfully the weather has been great so Cameron is outside a lot. She loves the snow and never wants to come in. I have to bribe her with hot cocoa. Brooke is not as big of a fan of the snow. She'll walk around and look at it, but she won't walk in it or play with it. Maybe next year Brooke!

Hugs to all of you!