learning curve

The title applies to me...not only as a mom but in my attempts to learn the art of photography. Oh my blog-followers...you will be seeing alot of pics soon as I try and figure out the balance between ISO, aperture and shutter speed...among other things. I love feedback.

Happy Spring!

AAAAAHHHHH! Spring weather!!!! The girls and I have really enjoyed having short sleeves this week and the warmer breeze! I love seeing the daffodils and tulips poking their leaves through the dirt and mulch. I love being able to open my windows! What a difference it even makes in your mood! It didn't take long for the pesky gnats and flies to wake up either!

I could just munch on those cheeks and chunky arms all day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Isabelle looks a little green in the face...this was her day to catch the bug!

Juliette learned to smack her lips when you said "kiss kiss". Sooo cute!

Playing with Grandma

The cousins

Allie and Grandma

We were all very excited for the arrival of our Iowa guests on Saturday. We had high hopes of sunny weather, the zoo, Children's museum, good food...among other things. I won't name names, but a certain someone unfortunately had to share the worst *expletive* virus that our house has seen in awhile. After Sunday, it swiftly went through about everyone...except Allie and Braedy. I succumbed on Wednesday and I still don't feel normal. It was a doozy.

Yes...those are Allie's fingers.

Her "Tangled" theme cake.

Make a wish birthday girl.

Last day of ballet class, winter session

Isabelle tagged along to the last few ballet classes with Allie and they both had such a wonderful time! Miss April is great and they really look forward to it every week.

Happy 4th Birthday Allie!!!!

Little Allie 1 week old.

On Friday, March 13th, 2007 Alexandria Dianne decided to make an early arrival! I truly was in complete denial that something was amiss as I was not quite ready for her to come. As with the day of her birth, Allie continues to do things when she wants! She is a spirited, sweet, talkative little girl who loves to sing, dance, emulate big sister Isabelle. She is a meticulous when it comes to coloring, loves to do crafts, she still enjoys playing princesses, going to her dance and swimming class. She likes to spell and be silly. She never ventures far from Mom during the day and really misses her playmate, Isabelle when she is at school. She is great with Juliette and loves to make her giggle...it is so cute.