Anyway, enjoy some of the pictures.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
photo shoot
I took the girls to get their pictures taken this morning. My plan was to get a bunch of Rebecca for her birthday, and then one picture of the two of them together. My plans were foiled. Rebecca wouldn't smile at ALL! And Rachel took GREAT pictures, unlike she has in the past. Complete role reversal. I ended up getting a bunch of the two of them together, even though I'm not thrilled with them, some of Rachel, and very few of Rebecca!
Anyway, enjoy some of the pictures.
Anyway, enjoy some of the pictures.
Monday, May 30, 2011
a weekend to celebrate
We've been celebrating Rebecca's birthday all weekend around here.
Friday was her actual birthday. Rachel had school and Daddy had to work, so it was a pretty normal day, but after dinner we sang happy birthday to her and she had a cupcake (after Rachel helped her blow out her candle).
We gave her the birthday presents from us.
Both Rachel and Rebecca liked the picnic set and played nicely with it together for awhile.
Saturday Grandma and Grandpa came. We put together her new water table from Grandma and Grandpa. I don't know who likes it more--Rachel or Rebecca! (I think Grandma has pictures of this....hopefully I can get them. We took video, but no pictures.)
Sunday was party day. Both sides of the family were here to celebrate with a cookout, presents, cake, ice cream, and lots of playing outside with cousins (for the bigger kids, anyway!).
Monday we celebrated Memorial Day with a picnic. Later we blew up Rebecca's new pool (a birthday present) and she "swam" for the first time. Rachel's rather big for this pool, but she enjoyed it anyway!
Rachel claimed to be a "water fountain statue."
Rebecca's looking up at Daddy on the deck, but it looks like she's saluting Hitler....
It was a fun family weekend celebrating our no-longer-a-baby girl.
Friday was her actual birthday. Rachel had school and Daddy had to work, so it was a pretty normal day, but after dinner we sang happy birthday to her and she had a cupcake (after Rachel helped her blow out her candle).
We gave her the birthday presents from us.
Both Rachel and Rebecca liked the picnic set and played nicely with it together for awhile.
Saturday Grandma and Grandpa came. We put together her new water table from Grandma and Grandpa. I don't know who likes it more--Rachel or Rebecca! (I think Grandma has pictures of this....hopefully I can get them. We took video, but no pictures.)
Sunday was party day. Both sides of the family were here to celebrate with a cookout, presents, cake, ice cream, and lots of playing outside with cousins (for the bigger kids, anyway!).
Monday we celebrated Memorial Day with a picnic. Later we blew up Rebecca's new pool (a birthday present) and she "swam" for the first time. Rachel's rather big for this pool, but she enjoyed it anyway!
Rachel claimed to be a "water fountain statue."
Rebecca's looking up at Daddy on the deck, but it looks like she's saluting Hitler....
It was a fun family weekend celebrating our no-longer-a-baby girl.
Friday, May 27, 2011
one!?!?!
Oh, sweet, Rebecca, where has this last year gone? They say time flies when you're having fun....and that's just what this past year of fun with you has done. I can't believe that just a year ago I was still dying to meet you. Now I can't imagine our lives without you!
One year ago today.....
The first thing people notice about you (after your pretty blue eyes, like Daddy's!) is your infectious smile. You are nearly always smiling--Joy was certainly the perfect middle name for you, since you're full of it!!!
Here are things I've noticed about you in the last couple of months, as you're developing your own little personality:
*Like I said, you are full of joy. You love to clap, smile, squeal, wave, and shake your hands with glee. Your whole body wiggles with excitement.
*You're a mama's girl, and when you're fussy you only want me, but you definitely LOVE your Daddy. When he comes down in the morning and comes home from work you are all smiles and babbles for him.
*You are one persistent little girl! When you want something, you go for it (over and over and over!). Usually it's a computer cord, or something else you're not supposed to have, so you get thwarted, but it doesn't deter you from trying again (and again and again). I've pulled you out of more tight places than I care to remember--you're constantly trying to finagle your way into someplace we've blocked or somewhere that is off limits. Anytime you can escape up the stairs, you do. Anytime you can make a bee line for your sister's room (where there are many off-limit toys), you're off. You pull everything down on top of you, you fall down constantly, and are turning into a little dare devil. Once you start walking, I'm sure we'll really have our work cut out for us! Here's an example....I was trying to take your picture in the chair for your birthday, and you wouldn't sit still. You eventually crawled down out of the chair and moved on to something else!
*You love food! I can't tell you how many times Daddy and I have referenced the old Life Cereal commercial about, "Hey, ask Mikey, he'll eat anything!" when we're having you try something new. No matter what it is, you eat it and beg for more (well, except for chicken....the other day you started taking chicken out of your mouth and handing it back to me!). We can't keep your high chair tray full enough when you're eating--you buzz through whatever we give you and sign for more. Finally, someone in the family who appreciates my cooking! :)
*You've got a sense of humor. You love playing peekaboo, and whenever you have any sort of cloth in your hands, you bring it up to cover your face and want us to play along. You copy what we do and make everything into a game. Your newest game is showing us your tongue. "Rebecca, where's your tongue?" we ask. And this is your response:
*You adore your big sister. Rachel loves playing hide and seek with you. Of course, she's always the one hiding and you're always the one finding, but you both love it! Daddy and I get tired of all of the squeals that ensue whenever one of these games take place (squeals from both of you!), but it's so fun to watch you playing together and enjoying each other. Whenever you hear Rachel's voice in another room, you start "talking" loudly, trying to get her attention. If she doesn't come, then you go in search for her. If you start fussing in the car, all it takes is one grin and word from her, and you're all smiles again!
*You're just as sweet as they come. You love giving kisses (especially on my arms, now that I am wearing short sleeves, which I can't really understand!) and snuggling with me. Sometimes I hate laying you down at night, because I just love your head on my shoulder or your hand on my cheek.
This year has been both challenging and full of joy, but mostly just lots of fun. This second time around with a baby I've been much more aware of how fast the time goes, and tried very hard to savor every minute of your infancy. I haven't wished the days or months away like I sometimes did with your sister, waiting for the next milestone. In some ways, I dread the milestones, because each time you reach one, we're one step closer to you not being a baby anymore! But it's also so fun to watch you learn and grow and change and try new things--just don't do it quite so fast, okay????
You're still not walking, but it won't be long. You push your walker or the little grocery cart around with such an excited look on your face. You've stood a few seconds here and there on your own. But I'm content to let you crawl for as long as you want to. Once you start walking, I'll be running after you even more than I am now, so I'm in no rush!
Happy first birthday, sweet girl. Daddy, your sister, and I love you SO much, and are so thankful that you're a part of our family.
Love,
Mommy
One year ago today.....
The first thing people notice about you (after your pretty blue eyes, like Daddy's!) is your infectious smile. You are nearly always smiling--Joy was certainly the perfect middle name for you, since you're full of it!!!
Here are things I've noticed about you in the last couple of months, as you're developing your own little personality:
*Like I said, you are full of joy. You love to clap, smile, squeal, wave, and shake your hands with glee. Your whole body wiggles with excitement.
*You're a mama's girl, and when you're fussy you only want me, but you definitely LOVE your Daddy. When he comes down in the morning and comes home from work you are all smiles and babbles for him.
*You are one persistent little girl! When you want something, you go for it (over and over and over!). Usually it's a computer cord, or something else you're not supposed to have, so you get thwarted, but it doesn't deter you from trying again (and again and again). I've pulled you out of more tight places than I care to remember--you're constantly trying to finagle your way into someplace we've blocked or somewhere that is off limits. Anytime you can escape up the stairs, you do. Anytime you can make a bee line for your sister's room (where there are many off-limit toys), you're off. You pull everything down on top of you, you fall down constantly, and are turning into a little dare devil. Once you start walking, I'm sure we'll really have our work cut out for us! Here's an example....I was trying to take your picture in the chair for your birthday, and you wouldn't sit still. You eventually crawled down out of the chair and moved on to something else!
*You love food! I can't tell you how many times Daddy and I have referenced the old Life Cereal commercial about, "Hey, ask Mikey, he'll eat anything!" when we're having you try something new. No matter what it is, you eat it and beg for more (well, except for chicken....the other day you started taking chicken out of your mouth and handing it back to me!). We can't keep your high chair tray full enough when you're eating--you buzz through whatever we give you and sign for more. Finally, someone in the family who appreciates my cooking! :)
*You've got a sense of humor. You love playing peekaboo, and whenever you have any sort of cloth in your hands, you bring it up to cover your face and want us to play along. You copy what we do and make everything into a game. Your newest game is showing us your tongue. "Rebecca, where's your tongue?" we ask. And this is your response:
*You adore your big sister. Rachel loves playing hide and seek with you. Of course, she's always the one hiding and you're always the one finding, but you both love it! Daddy and I get tired of all of the squeals that ensue whenever one of these games take place (squeals from both of you!), but it's so fun to watch you playing together and enjoying each other. Whenever you hear Rachel's voice in another room, you start "talking" loudly, trying to get her attention. If she doesn't come, then you go in search for her. If you start fussing in the car, all it takes is one grin and word from her, and you're all smiles again!
*You're just as sweet as they come. You love giving kisses (especially on my arms, now that I am wearing short sleeves, which I can't really understand!) and snuggling with me. Sometimes I hate laying you down at night, because I just love your head on my shoulder or your hand on my cheek.
This year has been both challenging and full of joy, but mostly just lots of fun. This second time around with a baby I've been much more aware of how fast the time goes, and tried very hard to savor every minute of your infancy. I haven't wished the days or months away like I sometimes did with your sister, waiting for the next milestone. In some ways, I dread the milestones, because each time you reach one, we're one step closer to you not being a baby anymore! But it's also so fun to watch you learn and grow and change and try new things--just don't do it quite so fast, okay????
You're still not walking, but it won't be long. You push your walker or the little grocery cart around with such an excited look on your face. You've stood a few seconds here and there on your own. But I'm content to let you crawl for as long as you want to. Once you start walking, I'll be running after you even more than I am now, so I'm in no rush!
Happy first birthday, sweet girl. Daddy, your sister, and I love you SO much, and are so thankful that you're a part of our family.
Love,
Mommy
Thursday, May 26, 2011
graduation day
Even though she has almost two weeks left of school, Rachel graduated from preschool today! ( I don't know why they do it when school's not done yet, but oh well!)
Each student receives a character award, such as "Caring," "Sharing," "Friendliness," and so forth. Last year Rachel received, "Decisiveness: Able to Make Up My Mind." I was sure it was just a nice way of saying that she knows what she wants when she wants it....in other words, she's stubborn. This year she received, "Eagerness: Being Excited about Doing a Task," and that pretty much sums up Rachel's character to a "T!" Here she is receiving her award.
The graduation ceremony consists of marching in to "Pomp and Circumstance," listening to the kids sing a few songs (which she's been telling us about for weeks), and handing out the awards. Afterwards there is a reception with cookies and punch (Rachel's been talking about that part for quite awhile, too!). Here they were singing a song.
Daddy took off work so he could come. And this year Rebecca was there to cheer her on as well. Last year I was one day away from giving birth at graduation. This year we're one day away from celebrating her first birthday! I can't believe how fast the year has gone.
We're so proud of our little graduate. Here she is with her wonderful teacher, Ms. Lesa.
I'm still in denial about the fact that she's starting kindergarten (in a public school, which terrifies me) in a few short months! Time, slow down.....NOW! My babies are growing up way, way too fast.
Each student receives a character award, such as "Caring," "Sharing," "Friendliness," and so forth. Last year Rachel received, "Decisiveness: Able to Make Up My Mind." I was sure it was just a nice way of saying that she knows what she wants when she wants it....in other words, she's stubborn. This year she received, "Eagerness: Being Excited about Doing a Task," and that pretty much sums up Rachel's character to a "T!" Here she is receiving her award.
The graduation ceremony consists of marching in to "Pomp and Circumstance," listening to the kids sing a few songs (which she's been telling us about for weeks), and handing out the awards. Afterwards there is a reception with cookies and punch (Rachel's been talking about that part for quite awhile, too!). Here they were singing a song.
Daddy took off work so he could come. And this year Rebecca was there to cheer her on as well. Last year I was one day away from giving birth at graduation. This year we're one day away from celebrating her first birthday! I can't believe how fast the year has gone.
We're so proud of our little graduate. Here she is with her wonderful teacher, Ms. Lesa.
I'm still in denial about the fact that she's starting kindergarten (in a public school, which terrifies me) in a few short months! Time, slow down.....NOW! My babies are growing up way, way too fast.
Monday, May 23, 2011
at the zoo, round two!
Yesterday was another beautiful day and we decided to spend some time as a family at the zoo. It was the first time we had all gone together in several years and we had a fun time.
Enjoy the pictures!
Enjoy the pictures!
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