Taking a breather

Day 30.  Today we went to a friend's birthday party.  There were a bunch of kids there and my three were a bit overwhelmed with all the noise and excitement.  We stepped out for just a second to take a breather and I couldn't resist getting a photo of them against this wonderful black background.  I know I say this all the time, but they really do love their little sissy.

Under construction

Day 29. I am so excited! Mike and I have been spending some time making much needed changes to my home studio. I have been wanting a better way to store my props and hang backdrops, etc. It will be a little while before we get it all done, but keep and eye out for updated photos along the way.

My girls

Day 26.  Lorelei has always been very fond of her little sister.  She couldn't wait for Ember to come into the world and has snuggled her constantly since the day she was released from the hospital.  The instant Ember wakes up, Lorelei races to her side.  She brings Ember snacks, diapers, toys, or anything else she thinks Ember needs.  I thought it would be fun to post one picture of when Ember came home from the hospital and one of now - nearly one year later.  So, here they are.  My two beautiful girls.

Time out

Day 25.  I have been told many times by my mom that Lorelei is the spitting image of me when I was a little girl.  I love that.  She is beautiful, independent, smart, sweet, head strong, always singing, tests life's limits, and is so full of life.  Who wouldn't want to be that?  Of course, some of those qualities can land you in trouble.

Daddy's arms

Day 24.  I remember when Ember was a new baby and I was the only one she wanted.  That has stayed the same for the most part.  Except for when it comes to sleeping.  Mike is the one she wants to put her down for naps or bedtime.  She will push and squirm and fight me until I hand her over to her daddy.  The minute he takes her, she melts away.   She is literally usually asleep within minutes.  He has the magic touch.

Thank goodness for electronics

Day 23.  My weekend mornings are a bit more restful now that the children are getting older.  Tyler is great about letting me get some extra zzz's on Saturday mornings.  He is fairly self-sufficient.   He can turn on the TV, DVD player, or the PS3 for video games or movies.  He can even get himself (and his little sis) an easy breakfast.  My room is right off the family room so I can keep an ear out for them, but still get to "sleep in".  This is how I find them a lot when I get out of bed.

You must be this tall...

Day 22.  Ember is growing every day.  It is hard to believe that she started out at a mere four and a half pounds.  She is now the size of an average 7 or 8 month old (I am guessing based on comparisons to my other two little peanuts).  Her one year birthday is in just 2 weeks and she is finally big enough to see over the edge of the seat in the infant swings at the park. That is why this picture makes me giggle.