Snapshots of a former life...

Perhaps I should mention that I am using my computer purchased in my sophomore year of college. I have been trying to clean it up in order for things to run faster. As I was cleaning I came across these pictures and thought, "Sister, your life is VERY different now!"

I MISS HER

I miss Grandpa too...

Not the best picture of either of us, but it shows my budding love for the city of Boston. First Red Sox game.

First Boston Pops Experience!

I LOVE MY SISTERS!!!

Sorry girls, couldn't resist! :)

India. My camera died shortly after arriving, so I had to rely on my teammates' pictures.

Clinicals Junior Year

 

Action shot. Wouldn't want to mess with Jimmie on the field. I hear he plays all sports full contact, even to this day.

I don't think Aaron was as pleased as we were with the redecoration of his room. 

Mindy and I thought we would test out the urinals...

 Heartpal

College Days 2003? The things we did to get kids to come to college!

Garey Hall RA's

Puppy Party

Ok, I know I am very behind, but I am going to have to spend the next little while catching up on life lately. Ella LOVES animals, especially dogs, so we found it fitting to throw a Puppy Party for the celebration of her 2nd year of life. I think it might be an understatement to say that I love planning a good party. I tend to go a little overboard, but I tried to keep this one low key. I saw these fabulous Pup Cakes in a book and thought they would be pretty simple to make. As usual the small simple project turned into a much larger and more detailed affair. My very talented and patient mother (who by the way knew that it would be complicated, but humored me) stayed up all night with me making these little creations.



We rented a pavilion out by the lake and the girls had a blast! We had dog bowls and dog ears and do you know what Ella liked the best? The balloons. She took them on the slide and all around the park. It was a very fun day and we were so glad that so many friends and family came up to Lawrence to celebrate. Thanks guys!

Two is not so terrible

Aunt Sara took some beautiful 2nd Birthday photos. We had a lot of fun doing a photo shoot on the campus of OU. Our little princess was fairly cooperative and we got several really good shots.

This is my favorite picture from the day. Sara captured her personality perfectly! Wherever she may be the fun will also be!

My second favorite. Love, love, love the chubby legs in this one!

The Accessory Queen. We are always adorned with hats, purses, Elmo baskets and various other baubles and treasures.

Happy Fall Y'all

We have enjoyed a beautiful and vibrant fall, filled with Pumpkin Patches, Pumkin painting and carving, Gluttonous feeding frenzies and so much more.

A few of the pumpkins from our Pumpkin Patch outing. My favorite is the warty yellow one.These two little Jayhawks were all tuckered out after a fun evening that included "pumpum" painting and a bonfire!


Sometimes you just have to kiss a pumpkin.

Sweet Girl

Rock Chalk Jayhawk. Go KU!

Simpoots and Mermaid Tales

So I used to have a blog, but then my Little Mermaid came along and well I just didn't have time to update it. She says so many hilarious things that I felt it was time to revive the blog. Hopefully this will be a place to chronicle the life and times of our fun little family! Last night I realized that she actually knows how to say swimsuit. I was glad that her vocabulary is improving, but a little sad that she is growing up.

She has changed our lives so much and we are so glad that she has come into our lives!