Spring Photos

I had the girls pictures taken on Saturday since Abigail is six months and Emerson will be two this week. I like to do this a couple of times a year and it always stresses me out! I want their hair to be in place and their clothes to stay clean and neat. The girls were really well behaved and had fun...below are the pictures I ordered.

I cannot figure out (for the life of me!) how to rotate the few that are sideways. They saved normal to my computer, but everytime I upload them, they rotate. If anyone has any hints, let me know...

The Day Sarah Palin Came To Visit

Joe got new glasses last week and Ainsley wanted to try them on. He thought she looked like Sarah Palin with her hair all on top of her head, so he had her pose for a picture! :-)

New Hair-Dos!

Dying Easter Eggs

After a LONG day stuck inside due to the nasty weather, we decided to dye our Easter eggs tonight after dinner. Elleanor said it was the "most fun she had ever had!" and Ainsley wanted to hide them right away. A fun family activity on a Friday night!

Time Is Going Too Fast...

Abigail is six and a half months old! Time is just flying by...


She is such a good baby! She just goes with the flow...or the car, as she does a lot of running around for Elleanor and Ainsley's activities! :-)

Trying her first taste of cereal...not a fan!

She hardly ever cries and loves to be entertained by her sisters.


I think because I know she is my last child, it makes me a bit sad to think that I will never have another baby at this age or stage. I really need to take in each and every moment. So many people have told me that I will miss this time one day. It is so hard for me to realize this right now, as our house is SO busy, but I know it is true...

Rachael's Bridal Shower

My baby sister is getting married!



We had her bridal shower down in Portland this weekend and it was so much fun! It was great to meet Brian's side of the family and finally meet all of her friends. She looked beautiful and received many wonderful gifts.

The beautiful flowers I got to take home...

The name tags that I made...

When the shower was over, we accompanied her to the bridal shop so she could try on her dress and pick out a veil. Her dress is STUNNING! I can't wait to see her in it on the big day!


The wedding is on May 29th and should be a great event...especially since Elleanor, Ainsley and Emerson will be three of the six flower girls! :-)

Paging Dr. McSteamy

Joe was invited to speak to Elleanor and Ainsley's preschool classes during "Healthy Kids Week" about being a doctor and keeping their bones healthy, safe and strong.

He went to Ainsley's class last week and will be visiting Elleanor's class this week. The kids had a great time looking at x-rays and bones and Joe gave the kids scrub masks and booties to take home. Ainsley loved having Joe visit and Elleanor enjoyed being his helper.





As Joe was leaving, some of the moms were waiting to pick up their children and thanked Joe for coming. Apparently, Joe overheard one mom say, "Thanks for coming...Dr. McSteamy!"

Ummm...yeah...like THAT hasn't gone to his head! :-) If she only knew...