Strawberry PIcking

We had a good time picking strawberries. After explaining that we really did want the strawberries and not the flowers, the girls and I began the picking. Kerri lasted for about a whole 30 seconds. After that, she took her first bite and did not stop eating the entire time. I told the people there that we should have weighed her before and after to pay for all the ones that she ate! Emma Lee was a little more dedicated in her picking, but she still took the time to eat her fair share. Somehow, between Kerri snatching them out of the bucket almost as fast as I could pick them, we ended up with 13 pounds of strawberries. Yummy! Here are a couple of pics, to see them all click on the facebook link.
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The Beauty of Spring

Although, normally, I claim not to have favorites, the beginning of each new season always has a special feel to it (I'm glad I live in a state where I get to enjoy all four!). I love the first really hot day of summer where it feels wonderful to splash in some cool refreshing water. I love the first cool, crisp days of fall that just beg for you to come outside for a walk. I love the beginning of winter where you can get all cozy in front of a fire with a mug of hot chocolate, and wake up the next morning to peak outside because, just maybe, you might see some snow. Spring, however, might have to be classified as my favorite beginning of a season. This year, I've been exceptionally amazed at the beauty of God's creation. Typically, I'm not a big lover of flowers, but there is just something about seeing the first new buds form and burst into shape that fills me with joy. Here are a few awe-inspired pictures I've taken while trying to soak up as much of this glorious time of year that I can.

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Happy Easter

We had a wonderful Easter!
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My Dancing Princesses

Recently, one of the girls favorite movies has been Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses. They could watch it a million times (or maybe they have) and still love it. They quote from it, dance from it, and ask why they don't have 12 sisters! While there are "only" two of them, sometimes it does seem like 12! : ) I thank God every day that he gave them each other to play with. They are so sweet, and I love them to pieces! Here are a few pictures of my dancing princesses.

Anniversary Trip!

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Andy and I spent a week and a half in Florida celebrating our 5 year anniversary. We had a wonderful time, but were sooo ready to come back home - that's way too long to be away from our girls. The great thing is that we planned another family trip to Disney World for the girls' birthday next November. They'll be turning 4 and 5, which will be so perfect! I'm so glad that we had a chance to experience it first together, but I'm already so excited about our next trip there with the girls. We took our video camera around the park and had the princesses tell the girls that they are excited about them coming and can't wait to see them on their birthday. They also have a semi-new thing called Bibbity-Boppity boutique where girls can have "make-overs" done to turn them into "princesses." They go all out and do their hair, make-up, nails, and all the accessories and clothes you can imagine! So, those ladies got all excited about our plan and sang the girls a little song and said that were looking forward to their visit. Anyway, Andy's going to put a movie together and we'll give to it them when we are ready to leave for our trip. Can you tell I'm a little excited - I only have to keep it a secret from them for a year and a half!! No problem, right? : )

Christmas Celebrations

Wow, what a season! Our Christmas pretty much lasted a whole week, which was perfectly fine with the girls. They had such a blast this year. One thing that I learned this year is that Christmas with kids is even better than Christmas as a kid!

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Little Update on the Girls

Two days in a row "riding the potty train," as Kerri calls it. So far, she is accident free! WOW! I can't imagine no diapers!

Look at what Emma Lee calls her "new hair." So Cute!!