Embracing the Weather

We just had a lovely weekend full of sunlight with a hint of warmth.  And believe you me we drank it up like we haven't drank before.  We're still fairly new to the Northern California area and are trying to get used to the cold weather.  (Which, I suppose really isn't THAT cold considering how cold it can get in other places!)  But, coming from Southern California it is still pretty cold!  In fact, I saw that it was 80 down there this past weekend (tear drop!).  Non-the-less we took full advantage of the warm sun by going on walks, riding bikes and went to a couple of different parks.  Without further ado here are some photos from our Sunday Funday!

Fairy wings and a tiarra are always a must in this family!

Emily's new thing is to stick out her tongue... not sure of the point of this but at least it's harmless!

Em is love'n some daddy time!

Cheers to you and good weather!

ASLKFJSDAKJE

Do you ever have one of those days where even the toy dinosaur gets a time out?

P.S. Thanks Jim, for the photo!

I Love Being a Mom

Ok... so first of all, I always love being a mom.  However, when my little angels are sick, being a mom is like a hundred times better.  That doesn't sound very good...  Let me be more specific.  I love being able to take care of my babies and giving them the comfort of their mommy by being right there with them. 

I remember as a child (and still today), that when I'm sick, there's nothing better than having my mom by my side rubbing my back, making soup, or just watching a movie with me.  That is what we've been doing for the better part of the day.  We also threw in some puzzle time and cuddling with books.  Gracie, my oldest had a hot little head last night and woke up with it this morning.  She had to miss school and was not happy about it. 

This is how Gracie looked most of the day.  Poor little thing!

 

Emily, my youngest has the sniffles and is a little lethargic as well.  Although, when I brought out the camera she managed to smile and say cheese about 50 times!

Not sure if you can see, but her left nostril is a little runny!

  They are both very quiet and moving slowly; and those who know my kiddos know that this is not the norm for them.  But I sure will drink up the cuddling, nuzzling and caring for that I can during this time. 

Gotta love sisterly love.  Notice that Gracie is still wearing a crown??  A princess' job is never done!

 Get well soon girls... this quietness is really starting to freak me out!

Beautiful Fall Sunset

Jim and Emily ventured off to Trader Joe's this evening to pick up some dinner; which left Gracie and I to ourselves.  We decided to make some Peppermint Chocolate Bark.  While doing so I looked out of our kitchen window and saw an orange glow, which can only mean one thing SUNSET.  I decided to grab my camera and try to grab some shots from our front yard.  Here is what we got...

I hope you have a beautiful day too.

The Joys of Picture Taking

I will be the first to admit that I am no photographer (although that would be fantastic if I were)... but when it comes to taking posed pictures of my kiddos, well they have their own ideas.  Every year, along with most of America we try to get that "perfect" Christmas card picture to send out to the ones we love to show off our little ones.  I decided to take the picture a little suddenly; nothing was planned.  You'll notice the girls have a gold medal necklace on, along with a macaroni necklace they made   And now that I'm looking at the picture again, Emily has a pearl necklace on.  (It's always a good time to have a pearl necklace on!)  I decided not to try to take them off because I didn't want to cause any tears or ruin this so-called moment.  When picture time has been decided, you don't want to do anything to rock that boat.  Oh, and yes, that is a pajama top Emily is wearing!  But like I said, when the time is right, you must strike!   So this is one of the first ones we took.

OK, so things are going so well.  Emily refused to sit next to her sister so I thought, hmm it might be cute if Gracie got behind her and gave her a hug.  Uhhh.. not so much.  Next we got this..

We're getting a little better, but what's up with Gracie's eye??  (Check out those necklaces and pj top!)

Finally we got this one.. the winner!! 

Thank you girls for such a "perfect" picture.  Doesn't it appear that we have perfect little angels and that our life is always so calm and full of rainbows??  That's what I wanted!!

Now we had to have a little fun!

We hope you and your family have perfect, yet silly holiday season!  Cheers!!

Happy Turkey Day

Happy Thanksgiving to all friends and family!  We spent this bountiful holiday at my sister's house along with my parents, and my brother-in-law's family.  We shared many laughs together as well as way too much food!  The turkey was delicious, however Emily still had to have her ketchup up and Gracie had her honey.  At least they ate their dinner!  
I am thankful for many things in my life.  Of course family, friends and my health are always at the top of the list.  Although I do have a few unconventional things I am thankful for.  Those are...
*Gracie wearing "panties" through the night
*Emily taking wonderful naps
*Our new mattress (just purchased today, and yikes are those expensive!!)
*The new drink my mom introduced to me... sparkling water, raspberry syrup and some half and half (can I just say yum?)
*A working heater
*Nice sized playroom
Those are just to name a few!  Now that turkey day is done... it's time to get into that holiday spirit!  Christmas Carols, here we come! 

Lovely centerpiece thanks to my mom and girls

 The girls and I have been on a crafting kick lately, not sure really where this is coming from! 

Little Indians that Gracie created (with a little of mom's help of course!)

Getting ready for feast time!

 This seriously entertained my girls for like 20 minutes!  They also took many napkin rings and were stacking them.  Whatever makes them happy!

Gracie being silly at the dinner table

Until next year....

I HEART FALL