Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
18 Months
A year and a half. 6 months away from being 2. Turning into little girls more and more each day and inching slowly away from being babies. Simultaneously heartbreaking and astounding. My BABIES are growing up!
I am constantly amazed, exhausted, overjoyed, blessed, slap-my-knee entertained by these two unbelievably hilarious, strikingly different little people. They keep me on my toes (did I mention exhausted?) and on my knees each and every day. I am so so very thankful to have them in my life and alternate between wishing I could freeze time, praying some days would never end and wishing that some would! But mostly the first two. :)
These two rascals have personalities that have really blossomed over the past several months and are having endless amounts of fun exercising their independence.
Here are some highlights and vital stats:
KATE
She is a mama's girl who looks just like her daddy. She spends all day saying "Dada" and as soon as he gets home, promptly reaches for me and hides her face. This, of course, lasts for all of 2 minutes when she realizes again how awesome he is. She still loves her thumb and her bunny and has recently starting blabbering SO MUCH. It's the cutest thing - I just wish I could understand her. She has the cutest round belly that she likes to stick out as she walks around the house, swinging her arms and pursing her lips. So funny. She is so loving and sweet and has started giving the best arms wide open hugs. No one can make her laugh like her Daddy, who she takes after not only in her looks, but her sense of humor as well. She giggles when she burps. She loves to stack cups, line things up and collect leaves, rocks (anything really). If she turns out to be a math genius, Tyler and I are in trouble. Hi, Liberal Arts majors. She cuts her eyes at you in the funniest way, kind of like "What are you looking at?" and then will cackle about it. She's a homebody, and yet a social butterfly once you get her out. She makes me laugh so much with her quirks, and melts me with her sweetness.
Height: 31 1/2 inches
Weight: 24 lbs 10 oz
ELLE
She is the older sister who takes herself seriously, cherishes her independence and loves fiercely. As you've seen before on the blog, she enjoys playing the harmonica. She is also a fan of dancing, which she does by bouncing up and down, throwing her hands up in the air and spinning in a circle. She (and Kate) has recently discovered how fun it is to stand on my feet while I dance. She continues to love books. And also, when it's on, loves TV like her Mama. She and Kate both love Dora the Explorer and "backpack" is a recently acquired word thanks to our little Spanish friend. She gets so excited & happy in the morning when we come into their room - it's like "OH MY GOSH! It's you guys! I love you! You're here!" So cute. She loves to give Lily her treat when she comes in from outside and pets her sweetly when she walks by. She says "Poo" now because she knows I think it's hysterical. I know, I shouldn't encourage it. She will randomly come up and just lay her head on your shoulder and give the sweetest hugs. She is passionate, kind, thoughtful and I could squeeze her to pieces.
Height: 32 1/4 inches
Weight: 24 lbs 14 oz
I am so thankful to be with these two each day. A special shout out to their Daddy for making that possible. They teach me daily, challenge me hourly and make me a better person every minute of every day. Darling girls, I love you so.
I am constantly amazed, exhausted, overjoyed, blessed, slap-my-knee entertained by these two unbelievably hilarious, strikingly different little people. They keep me on my toes (did I mention exhausted?) and on my knees each and every day. I am so so very thankful to have them in my life and alternate between wishing I could freeze time, praying some days would never end and wishing that some would! But mostly the first two. :)
These two rascals have personalities that have really blossomed over the past several months and are having endless amounts of fun exercising their independence.
Here are some highlights and vital stats:
KATE
Height: 31 1/2 inches
Weight: 24 lbs 10 oz
ELLE
She is the older sister who takes herself seriously, cherishes her independence and loves fiercely. As you've seen before on the blog, she enjoys playing the harmonica. She is also a fan of dancing, which she does by bouncing up and down, throwing her hands up in the air and spinning in a circle. She (and Kate) has recently discovered how fun it is to stand on my feet while I dance. She continues to love books. And also, when it's on, loves TV like her Mama. She and Kate both love Dora the Explorer and "backpack" is a recently acquired word thanks to our little Spanish friend. She gets so excited & happy in the morning when we come into their room - it's like "OH MY GOSH! It's you guys! I love you! You're here!" So cute. She loves to give Lily her treat when she comes in from outside and pets her sweetly when she walks by. She says "Poo" now because she knows I think it's hysterical. I know, I shouldn't encourage it. She will randomly come up and just lay her head on your shoulder and give the sweetest hugs. She is passionate, kind, thoughtful and I could squeeze her to pieces.
Height: 32 1/4 inches
Weight: 24 lbs 14 oz
I am so thankful to be with these two each day. A special shout out to their Daddy for making that possible. They teach me daily, challenge me hourly and make me a better person every minute of every day. Darling girls, I love you so.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
National Champions!
In case you hadn't heard, the Auburn Tigers are National Champions. Oh, you have? Silly me. I just like to say it out loud sometimes.
The hubs and I were able to go to the National Championship celebration in Auburn in January thanks to awesome Aunt Khaki. We had such a fun day together - walked around the campus, which, HELLO has changed so much; ate lunch at Momma G's; sat with good friends in Jordan Hare; got some fun souvenirs to bring home. We missed the girls, but truly enjoyed the time we had together. Auburn is the place that brought us together and it's just full of sweet memories in general. And in light of everything going on these past weeks (from Toomer's to recruiting investigations), I'm proud to to say that it's still GREAT to be an Auburn Tiger. War Eagle.
The hubs and I were able to go to the National Championship celebration in Auburn in January thanks to awesome Aunt Khaki. We had such a fun day together - walked around the campus, which, HELLO has changed so much; ate lunch at Momma G's; sat with good friends in Jordan Hare; got some fun souvenirs to bring home. We missed the girls, but truly enjoyed the time we had together. Auburn is the place that brought us together and it's just full of sweet memories in general. And in light of everything going on these past weeks (from Toomer's to recruiting investigations), I'm proud to to say that it's still GREAT to be an Auburn Tiger. War Eagle.
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| Despite the jackets, I left with a sunburn. |
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| Hello Auburn fans - thanks for coming! |
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| Hey Cam. Nice trophy. |
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| The National Champions flag. Good stuff. |
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| Tyler is so artsy with his framing. |
Monday, January 24, 2011
Elle's taking her act...
...on the road.
And she's clearly committed to her craft. She's not sure who the yahoo is that shouted "Free Bird", but she is not amused.
Auditions for the new band will be held soon.
And she's clearly committed to her craft. She's not sure who the yahoo is that shouted "Free Bird", but she is not amused.
Auditions for the new band will be held soon.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Happy New Year!
2011. Twenty-eleven. 2-0-1-1. It's a New Year everyone! And we spent it on Isle of Palms, SC with our friends Brenda, Jo & cutie pie Charlotte. Not that Brenda & Jo aren't cute too. Totally are.
ANYWAY.
After we got back from our Christmas travels, we did a little (read: a LOT of) laundry, re-packed our bags and hit the road. 5 hours later, we arrived at our cute little rental on Isle of Palms, dropped our stuff off and managed to pick the most expensive restaurant there for dinner. It really wasn't that bad, but we totally thought it was something different and after trying, unsuccessfully, to vacate the premises, settled in for our fancy dinner. I wish I could explain the awkwardness of it: mumbling excuses, Brenda actually turning around to leave, me breaking out into a light sweat and trying not to make eye contact with the host... But the she-crab soup? Was delicious.
Only being about 15 minutes from Charleston, we of course went into the city, walked around the Market, played in the park, ate some more crab and did some window shopping. We went to the beach. We ate in (after we finally found the oven. Don't judge. Did you know that a microwave can also double as a convection oven? Yeah, neither did we.), watched movies (maybe Eclipse, but let's pretend it was something cooler like Star Trek. Oh wait - what's that Jo? That's what you wanted to watch? Pipe down, buddy. Edward & Bella 4EVER), drank Jingle Juice and and hot chocolate and just relaxed and hung out.
Was that the longest run-on sentence ever?
All this to say, we had a great time! And here's hoping that Brenda and Jo don't refuse to travel with us anymore because Kate refused to sleep at night. You still want to travel with us...right guys?
Guys?
*Tap tap.....is this thing on?*
PICTURES!
ANYWAY.
After we got back from our Christmas travels, we did a little (read: a LOT of) laundry, re-packed our bags and hit the road. 5 hours later, we arrived at our cute little rental on Isle of Palms, dropped our stuff off and managed to pick the most expensive restaurant there for dinner. It really wasn't that bad, but we totally thought it was something different and after trying, unsuccessfully, to vacate the premises, settled in for our fancy dinner. I wish I could explain the awkwardness of it: mumbling excuses, Brenda actually turning around to leave, me breaking out into a light sweat and trying not to make eye contact with the host... But the she-crab soup? Was delicious.
Only being about 15 minutes from Charleston, we of course went into the city, walked around the Market, played in the park, ate some more crab and did some window shopping. We went to the beach. We ate in (after we finally found the oven. Don't judge. Did you know that a microwave can also double as a convection oven? Yeah, neither did we.), watched movies (maybe Eclipse, but let's pretend it was something cooler like Star Trek. Oh wait - what's that Jo? That's what you wanted to watch? Pipe down, buddy. Edward & Bella 4EVER), drank Jingle Juice and and hot chocolate and just relaxed and hung out.
Was that the longest run-on sentence ever?
All this to say, we had a great time! And here's hoping that Brenda and Jo don't refuse to travel with us anymore because Kate refused to sleep at night. You still want to travel with us...right guys?
Guys?
*Tap tap.....is this thing on?*
PICTURES!
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| This may be one of my favorite pictures of Elle. She loved running up and down the side porch of the house. |
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| Kate enjoying the beach! |
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| A motley crew. Oh look, Elle's running up and down the porch. Imagine that! |
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| I could squeeze her to pieces. |
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| Love this picture of Charlotte. She totally stopped and posed for me. |
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| Burns' Family pic |
Ho Ho Ho!
Prepare for some back to back posts, everyone. We are snowed in here in the ATL leaving more time for blogging and drinking hot chocolate. First up? Christmas! Hope you all had a very merry one!
Ours was great. We were able to spend it with both families and to top it all off, it snowed! The girls didn't have to wait long for their first White Christmas. They were troopers with all the traveling and were thoroughly loved on and spoiled and showered with attention from all their grandparents, great-grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. It's exhausting being so adorable and fabulous. :)
Both celebrations were wonderful and filled with lots of laughter, joy & great memories.
Pictures below!
Ours was great. We were able to spend it with both families and to top it all off, it snowed! The girls didn't have to wait long for their first White Christmas. They were troopers with all the traveling and were thoroughly loved on and spoiled and showered with attention from all their grandparents, great-grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends. It's exhausting being so adorable and fabulous. :)
Both celebrations were wonderful and filled with lots of laughter, joy & great memories.
Pictures below!
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| Tell me again about this "snack trap", Dad |
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| Elle & Kate loved Gabby's light-up snowman |
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| 4 Generations |
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| LOVE this picture of Elle & Uncle P |
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| Christmas morning fun |
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| Annual Burns Christmas pic! |
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| Elle - show me "Dazed & Confused". |
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| I love that Papa & Kate's expression are the same. But let's not talk about Elle's hair. |
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