I love hearing stories from mothers,
the story of the hours surrounding
the birth of their child.
The only way every birth story is the same, is that each story is different.
Grady's birth story was unique as ever.
And here he is...
Mom and Dad are smitten.
How could you not be smitten?
With great grandpa looking on...
Best Wishes to the Kolter family!
Congratulations on your beautiful baby boy!
What's that? It's Monday again already?
I think I'm going to go take a nap...
for about five days...
Oh, and remember: next Friday... is Hawaiian shirt day. So, you know, if you want to, go ahead and wear a Hawaiian shirt and jeans. - Bill Lumbergh, Office Space
It has been quite some time since I first met the members of this family. Our families have known each other for a while. My sister-in-law used to watch their kids when they were younger. Our oldest daughters are the same age and they seem to really hit it off.
I always thought they had to be cool because they were Cubs fans.
We were lucky last summer and our oldest girls were on the same All-Star team for softball. That meant we spent lots of time together.
I've always loved Grace. To me, Grace and my daughter seemed so much alike. I am grateful for all of my daughter's good friends - and I am very grateful for Grace. I love that every time she sees me, she gives me a wave and a big smile. Awesomeness.
And then there is Lilly...
I just love this child.
I cannot get over her awesome personality.
She also waves to me every time she sees me,
but this week she stepped it up even...
and gave me a hug when I saw her.
Melt!
Good thing she isn't my child...she would know exactly how to get what she wants from me!
She's bubbly.
She's sweet.
She eats frozen pickle juice.
How awesome is that?!
I might secretly wish I get one of these girls for a daughter-in-law some day...but I won't hold my breath! These girls will be beating boys off with sticks if they aren't already!
I'm extra lucky again this year to have our daughters on the same team this summer.
So I get to look forward to lots of good conversation on the bleachers and cheering on the girls...and watching Lilly eat pickle slush.
And I am sure you will be seeing more of them on the blog in May!
Happy Friday!
Enjoy those that make you smile :)
Today we are scoping out hiding places for Easter eggs.
This little bunny is as cute as they come!
I hope everyone out there has a very happy Easter.
Hope you are spending the time celebrating with loved ones.
And,
I hope you find all of the hidden eggs.
Happy Easter!
Easter Photos by Fort Wayne Photographer
Now that is a Friday face if I've ever seen one.
Happy Friday!
It's been so beautiful here. We have been lucky to have many sunny days so far this year.
I've been meaning to get outside with the dogs to get some photos,
especially since baby Miles (from our litter) will be leaving this month
to go live with his mommy, Kristi Toliver, in California.
Lucky.
Presenting the Team Puppy for the L.A. Sparks!
He looks just like his mom, but I can tell he has a lot of his dad in him too.
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Here's mom...
She doesn't like having her picture taken. She gives me the "angry ears" when I break out the camera at first...or maybe she is posing, I can't tell.
My husband and I were just talking about how she is the dog of many looks.
And then there is Mumbles.
He loves having his picture taken...but wants to get realllly close to you when you are trying.
He is getting better at Sit & Stay all the time.
I did learn my lesson today with the dogs though.
It's easier to take their pictures with the hubby around. :)
Hope everyone gets a moment to go outside and enjoy this beautiful day too!
Hanging out...
watching the Cubs
on this lovely Sunday.
{Mom is mourning the loss of Aramis Ramirez. I'm just glad we still have Reed Johnson}
{Dad can't wait to see how the Tigers look this year}
Go Cubs Go!
Happy Sunday!
In November we were able to attend a family wedding in Florida.
I had missed too many family weddings and I promised myself I wouldn't miss another family wedding again.
I promised myself that because I knew if I missed the weddings, I would miss things like this:
This is my step Dad singing Dean Martin's You're Nobody til Somebody Loves You.
I know I take a lot of things in my life for granted.
This is one of those things.
Not everyone has a dad that can just belt out something like this!
I'm glad I didn't miss it.
Find yourself somebody to love.
What a wonderful couple of weeks we have had with beautiful weather! It's almost unbelievable how warm it has been.
Not only do we have warm weather, but the trees are blooming - I'm guessing as a result of the warm weather and it's kindness to stick around for more than a couple of days.
We have been enjoying the weather, taking walks and jump starting our spring workout.
{in an attempt to have the most acceptable legs in shorts possible}
My kids have started baseball and softball. That usually isn't able to start until after Spring Break.
With the rain this morning, I bet I will hear lawn mowers this weekend.
Hope you all have enjoyed this weather as much as I have.
Have a wonderful weekend!
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