Little Artist

I already have boxes full of Lydia's drawings. I just can't seem to part with them. I love that she can write her name. Growing up so fast. 

Big Helper

I give Lydia her TV time in the morning when I put Collin down for his nap. Today as I was walking up the stairs with Collin, I mentioned to Lydia "Why don't you fold that load of laundry while you are watching your TV." I was totally joking. That's why I was so thrilled when I came down and found she had indeed folded the whole load!

15 minutes at home

Shane surprised us by coming home for lunch! If you can call 15 minutes a lunch :)  He doesn't get a lot of time with Collin with his work schedule. There was so much cuteness (and great light) I had to grab my camera.

Watching Lydia dance around. (No photos of that sadly.)

Shane even took some with me! I don't think I've been in a photo since Christmas. Not great, but I will take what I can.

Collin likes to do simultaneous yelling. It's quite adorable. 

So happy that Daddy's home.

Daddy Daughter Date

Shane had to be out of town the night of our church Daddy Daughter Date. We had been talking about it for a year, so we were scrambling for an alternate activity that would measure up. I was so excited to see a formal Daddy Daughter Dinner/Dance being held at a Ritzy downtown Hotel. Of course, the church dance was free and this one boosted $75 tickets + $30 for photos. Ouch! Luckily, Shane came home from his special evening with his girl and proclaimed it was totally worth it. They had a spectacular time. Lydia was as happy as I've ever seen her.

Look out ladies.

Playing at the Park

Finally a warm(ish) day enjoyed outside. Love playing with my kids when they are happy. Always love playing with my new camera!

Trying to get the whole shot (took 4 separate photos)

Lydia's First Primary Talk

I'm SO proud of Lydia! She has been in primary for just 6 weeks now, and today she gave her first talk. She did such a good job! We wrote the talk together as a family during Family Home Evening and then practiced for a few days. We had the talk "written" in pictures. I can't believe that it is me doing the whispering in her ear. It really doesn't seem that long ago that my mom was helping me with my primary talks.

Great job Lydia! My favorite line was the last one. "If we will be like Jesus, we will be happy." The way to a happy life can be understood by a four year old.

P.S. The squeak in the background is Collin finding a toy in my purse.

Not very happy that his eye is swollen

Collin has problems with a blocked tear duct and I was taping him so I could show the doctor how the eye gets really swollen and looks smaller. Collin didn't like the attention.

Opening the BIG gift

Collin's trying so hard...

Baby Yoga

Lydia and I have been working out at home together. Collin likes to get in on the fun too. Surprisingly flexible for such a chunk.

I heart faces week 6- Kissing

Only one week until the Daddy-Daughter Dance. Lydia can't wait! (Me either. I hope I get another photo like this one. It makes me cry it is so sweet.) Collin and I are going to stay home and have our own mommy-son dance.

Loved Baby

Snow = happy