the growing kiddies again . . .

We've been having a pretty enjoyable week. I'm getting some time in the sewing room, the kids are getting along, and the sun has been shining . . .

Justin is such a happy little guy. This is one of his favorite places to hang out.

Our little Alyssa - I seriously don't remember the other girls being this cute at this age. It's been really nice having one-on-one time with her on Chantel's kindergarten days this year. She has a great vocabulary for her age and she still naps willingly every afternoon.

Chantel behaving during naptime by making a book (notice the new haircut? She has been asking for it like this for so long, I finally chopped it after her bath one night and she LOVES it!).

Elayna showing off her second lost tooth. But once again the new one had completely come through the surface behind it. Hopefully it finds its' way forward too.

another year older . . .

So this past week I had a birthday - my biggest roundest number yet. And I still haven't decided if I feel that old or when I look at my four kids, how it's possible that I'm still that young. Three of my close girlfriends are all reaching the same milestone within two months of me, so the grilling hasn't been too bad, since they're next :) Last night we hosted a houseful of friends and family to celebrate and I was thoroughly spoiled. Here's also some beautiful flowers that showed up at my door on my big day.

some cute pics of the kiddies . . .

loves her apples!There's just something about this pic that I love.

bed headsuch a cutieSO proud! the things that girls do for beauty . . .

having a snuggleI love this shirt!