A little gun shy...

Sadly, I haven't done pictures with Julia since she was 10 days old.  Well, we have done family ones 3 times, but none of just the pop tart.  The ones when she was just days old made me sweat.  I didn't know what in the world I was doing, and I certainly didn't know what to do if she freaked during these pictures.  Looking back, I should have chilled and LOVED that phase.  You can fix ANYTHING pretty quickly.  Needless to say, I've been a little gun shy since.  Anxiety wise and monetarily wise.  It's not cheap to gather up some pictures on a disc.  Should have been a photographer...

Today we did the mall situation.  I had no idea if that would be a cheesy, fatal mistake, but figured it was worth a shot.  Our photographer shouldn't be judged by his appearance because I was positive this was all going up in flames.  And for about 3.5 minutes it did.  She was a WRECK.  But then Mr. Photographer came through!  Making strides!  She finally warmed up, and I think we got some winners.

Staycation with the Fam Damily

We had a little staycation with my family here at home over the weekend.  It was full of eating, drinking, laughing and playing...good memories were made!

Friday started with a little water time at Mimi and Pops's!

Then it was onto lunch at Benihana's.  That's been a tradition with my brother since he was a pre-teen.  It was appropriate that we take the kiddos for their first hibachi meal.

We headed home for some nappies and then it was some more fun in the sun!

And our besties came over for some "airplane hotdogs!"

The princess found a cape...and loved on her Mimi.

And we wrapped up with a visit to the train.  Big, big weekend!  Now it's time for this momma to go night-night!

Zoo

We took the babes to the zoo for the very first time this weekend.  It was HOT, to say the least, but we had big eyes seeing lots of animals we've only looked at in story books.  It was a fun time!

Hand me downs

Yes, I'm still here...we're still alive.  Barely.  I think at 20 months, on the day, we began our very spirited journey of the terrible 2's.  Pray it doesn't kill me.  Yes, I'm very desperately asking you to PRAY.  

In the midst, I did catch these pictures today at a disastrous trip to the Arboretum.  This dress was given to me by my Aunt Becky and I absolutely LOVE that I captured Julia in it.  I cut off her feet, but given the circumstances...I can't complain too much about that.  The second picture is SCARY.  That face is absolutely mine.  Yikes!  You want your children to have your best features....that's certainly not it!

Beach Pa-lease

Hello??

I recently watched the Lionel Richie concert on tv. Yes, it was a Friday night and I was in my bed at 8:00 pm, watching Lionel. It's hot and spicy around here. But since, I've rekindled my love affair with Lionel. It's been on my pandora non-stop. But have you seen this? Cracks me up. Really.


So...in the spirit..."Helllllo? Is it me you're looking for?"



Currently OBSESSED with the phone. I said I'd never let it happen. Guess that was my first sting with "Never"

Easter

We hosted my in-laws for Easter this year. We had 13 people for lunch and I will say, the husband and I nailed it. We made a great team in the kitchen and served a lovely meal. We were legit big kids and had a big kid gathering!

My mom would be proud that she instilled a belief that a nicely set table (or two) and a well-planned menu has become of importance to me. And as the icing on top, the tot looked precious and very Easter-egg like in her pastels. The only sad part is the Wal-Mart bow made all the pictures and the chosen, shopped for, perfect hair ornament that I spent an exorbitant amount of money on was no where to be found. The way it goes, I guess...