the outsider

Life is like this for our baby girl. There are so many things that she can't join her sisters in...for now. It won't last long. I just saw this photo and thought it documents this stage of her being a bit of an "outsider." I look forward to the day when she can romp, play & keep up with them (I think). I say that now...

from vacation

1st day of the 1st grade

Here she was this morning. A little excited, a little nervous...looking cute and very accessorized. That backpack looks huge! First grade...I can't believe it. This seems like we are really in school now. We stopped and prayed with her this morning & I took as many pictures as I could before I got the exasperated looks. I know she's going to have a lot of fun. I already can't wait to hear about her day.

this Little Peach is 4!

We celebrated her 4th birthday a week ago today. More photos to come about that soon. Instead of a birthday party we went on vacation, which is a brilliant plan I think. And I don't think we damaged her psyche too bad either...sweet, middle child.

See? She's having fun...

Here's a glimpse of our lake vacation last week which ended much too quickly (more photos to come soon too). I am already dreaming of another getaway as I stare at my chaotic house and the reality that school starts up in 2 days. Nnnoooo!

my girl

at 13 months

just barely taking steps & loving it

what a mom has to do to get a shower

In a little moment of desperation for a shower, I turned my bathtub into a pack-n-play. Here is all you need: one very active baby, a soft towel, a few tub toys, a little silly interaction through the glass...and voila! Doesn't she look happy? Who knew? I think the jury is still out on whether this idea was brilliant or bizarre. What do you think?