Sunday, February 15, 2009

After church pics... with my new camera!

Lance got me a new camera for Valentine's day this year, and it is totally awesome! I wanted one that I could fit in my purse and pull out whenever I needed it to catch those quick and special moments with the girls. You can never get these times back! My old camera was far to big, slow, and didn't take great pics all the time. Our new one is amazing!
Below is some sisterly love! (Olivia doesn't look too thrilled)

The girls in their matching dresses.

My big girl Ava!


Monday, February 9, 2009

Sleeping Beauties...

I just love these moments... my 2 girls crashed on the couches together, in the exact same position!
They are definitely apples fallen from the same tree!

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Olivia's Antics...

Babies do such cute things, and Olivia is no exception. I just thought I'd post a few things (expecially for the family that has barely seen her) so everyone can get to know her a little better :)


-she loves to give extended hugs
-when she wants to eat something, she makes a "slurping" noise with her mouth as she sucks in air
-she demands to drink water anytime Lance or I drink water, EVERY time (she screams if we put the cup down without offering her any)
-she demands a cup of water with every meal, and gets upset if we give her food without a drink
-she loves to climb on anything and everything (the girl can't even walk yet)
-she loves to wave and wiggle her hands in the air to the beat of music
-we've had multiple "strangers" babysit lately, and they all can put her to sleep (I am amazed)
-she tries to "escape" outside any time we open the door
-she hides her head from strangers

It is fun to parent her. She is always such a loveable and joyful baby girl, and I would consider her an "easy" baby (especially compared to Ava :) We are sooo lucky to have her in our family!

Monday, January 26, 2009

Olivia loves cars

Olivia just loves pushing cars around. She does it pretty much all day long. Here is an example of her doing just that.

She is very close to walking, so I'm sure she won't be doing this much longer :)

Just another day....

Pretty much every evening we take the girls outside to play because they both love it. It seems like if they stay inside all day they are much more cranky. Here are some pics of the girls from today playing outside.


Ava is definitely looking like a big girl now.

Sisterly love, fighting over a toy.

This is Ava pulling around the catapillar she named Sherman. Thanks Bobby!

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Just a laundry day...

I felt really guilty because it's been quite a while since I took really good pics of the girls, so I finally did. We go outside and play by the lake behind my apt on laundry day since I have to do all the wash at the clubhouse. They always have lots of fun and today was PERFECT weather.











Ava loved throwing leaves into the water, which I captured above. It was a perfect day with my perfect little girls! Just another day in paradise! Life couldn't be better!


Monday, January 12, 2009

Olivia is 1!!!!

Olivia had her 1st Birthday yesterday. I can't believe how time flies!












We had a very relaxing day... just went to church, came home and took naps, then ate dinner and had cupcakes and opened some presents. Her favorite present was the balloon!
I took her to her 12 month check-up today and everything looks great! She is 75% for weight (22 1/2 lbs) and >100% height (32 3/4 in- basically off the chart). We have such very tall girls!