Thank you so much for always putting life in to perspective.
thanksgiving 2016
With moving day fast approaching, this year we decided to scale down Thanksgiving. We cooked dinner at our house, and took it all to Abuelita Lucy's house. You girls were so excited to "help" out.
2016 christmas card
Another Christmas card for the books! Every year, I'm rushing at the last minute to get outfits sorted out, places picked, and basically running around trying to get ideas. This year we started kind of early. As soon as the Christmas stuff got put out we got some decorations, then got your outfits...and we waited for the perfect weather.
We headed out to Hermann Park and set up. Ya'll....I LOVED this years pics! You two had so much fun with the glitter blowing and just running around the park. We went to eat Olive Garden afterwards, so I'd call this years pictures a success.
We headed out to Hermann Park and set up. Ya'll....I LOVED this years pics! You two had so much fun with the glitter blowing and just running around the park. We went to eat Olive Garden afterwards, so I'd call this years pictures a success.
I am so thankful for another year with you. I hope that this Christmas (and every day before and after it) finds you happy and healthy. I hope that you feel the same joy as we do every day we get to spend with you. We love you. Forever.
locks of love
Our goal as a parent, is to raise kind-hearted, responsible humans. We do the best we can. We try to show you how blessed we are: you girls are happy, healthy, thriving children. This is all we can ask for out of life. It's also our responsibility to not shield you from some of the sadness in this world. For years, I've donated my hair to Locks of Love. This organization provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged kids suffering from long-term hair loss. The last time I donated my hair was when I was pregnant with Ellie, I like to think a little bit of us is somewhere off making a little girl happy.
You asked so many questions, Belly. I explained the process, the purpose, and needless to say; you were fascinated. You stated that you would let your hair grow and wanted to do the same. For 3 years now, you refused haircuts, you dealt with us constantly griping about your long hair, and all without wavering. You had a mission!
With hair down you your waist, you finally took the plunge and asked us to take you to get a haircut. So off we went, and let me tell you...it was an emotional day for everyone. You held my hand real tight as we walked inside the salon. I asked you if you were ready...and the smile you gave me lit up the entire room.
I watched your dad get a little emotional, as soon as the hair was gone...I kind of felt like our "baby" was gone. You look SO different! Not only physically, but just in making a decision so big on your own. Always be this kind. Always be this gentle, baby.
You asked so many questions, Belly. I explained the process, the purpose, and needless to say; you were fascinated. You stated that you would let your hair grow and wanted to do the same. For 3 years now, you refused haircuts, you dealt with us constantly griping about your long hair, and all without wavering. You had a mission!
With hair down you your waist, you finally took the plunge and asked us to take you to get a haircut. So off we went, and let me tell you...it was an emotional day for everyone. You held my hand real tight as we walked inside the salon. I asked you if you were ready...and the smile you gave me lit up the entire room.
I watched your dad get a little emotional, as soon as the hair was gone...I kind of felt like our "baby" was gone. You look SO different! Not only physically, but just in making a decision so big on your own. Always be this kind. Always be this gentle, baby.
halloween 2016
I think this will be one of the last year's you guys will have coordinating costumes. Ellie, you really wanted to be Sofia the First this year, and I promise that next year I'll let you choose. But THIS year...I can still pick!
Aren't these the 2 best friends anyone could ever have?!
Bells, you were pretty easy. I ordered your costume off the internet. It fit perfect, so you were ready to go. Ellie, of course I had to make you something a little *extra* special. Everything I saw had this huge heavy hat, and didn't quite look Hedwig-ish enough. Soooo...I set off to make yours by hand. The process was very much trial and error. Thank you for being such a team player, baby.
Trick or Treating
