Summer Lovin

Oh what do you do in the summer time when all the world is green.... I want to remember these moments forever.  Being with family is just what I need sometimes.  Being an Auntie, a Mom, a Sister, and a Daughter makes me so so happy. I feel super blessed to call these people mine.  I wish everyone could have been there.

Lil

Oh goodness...I could eat this girl up.  I took family pictures for my sisters family and I couldn't keep myself from take pictures of this little lady in the car on the way back to Grandma's.  The picture we tried so hard to get her to hold during the shoot ended up in her hands and she stared.  Then she was pulling on her shoes and I couldn't help but document those little chubby hands that won't stay like that forever.  She's going to be such a sweet big sister! 

Later that night My Dad was doing what Grandpa's do and handed Lily some cookies.  She was memorized by her Grandpa; trying to raise her eye brows just like he did.  We were all laughing so hard because she was doing it so well.  I wish we lived closer and could be apart of family time like this always.  Maybe it's a hidden blessing though, because I find myself being so grateful for the fleeting moments because they don't happen everyday.  Every day with my Dad and Mom and any of my siblings is a precious gift to me.  I love them all.  

Paul's Birthday

These two are two peas in a pod lately. As soon as Paul gets home Audrey wants to have nothing to do with me.  She prefers absorbing every minute she has with him.  I get ignored.  Tonight I asked her why she doesn't want to spend time with me after her daddy gets home.  She said, "It's okay Mom, I just really miss him and I don't get to see him very often."  I love that she loves him.  That bond is going to serve her well in her teenage years.  I don't know what I would have done without my Dad, and I'm so glad Audrey has a really good one.  

Paul once again bought something for himself for his birthday before I had the chance to.  We went simple on the day of his birthday.  Paul said he didn't want gifts but what's a birthday without a gift or two.  Audrey helped pick them out of course.  When we hit the birthday isle she begged to get some things to make her Dad's day more special.  She thought batman was the best choice and I would have to agree.  She was so excited to dress up and Paul was so good to oblige.  I'm not sure we will ever out grow themed birthdays while this little one is around.  To finish off the day we went out to eat and ate some really good cake.  Happy Birthday Love!  I'm so glad that I was lucky enough to spend the last year with you!