Meet C.J.

Is he flippin' addorable or what? His mother let me come over and snap a couple shots for a photo class I'm doing. I need models! My little one either cheeses out for the camera or hides. Either way...its not pleasant.

White River Gardens

I've been a bad blogger...I have lots of things to share but I haven't been doing it! We had a wonderful weekend that included taking Elaina to the zoo. My friend Michelle was kind enough to go with Elaina and I. Her son is bigger than Elaina but is 11 months younger. And is he a ham! We had a good time. Elaina had one melt down for no apparent reason. When this normally happens I just let her have it out. Normally there isn't too much I can do. This time was a little different. She started pulling her pants down. What is that about? Anyone ever experience that? And of course everyone was staring because she was screaming. Very very embarassing. Needless to say I survived it and she got over it within a few minutes. Has anyone else ever had that happen?

Quirky Kid

Is it possible at 2 to be so quirky? It cracks me up.
She has been scared to death of the lawn tractor for the last year or so.
Well, all of a sudden she loves it. If dad is mowing she must be on it with him.
This also goes for the 4-wheeler. She loves it to now and asks for rides all the time. This picture is of her and dad today.
Before it was time to mow it was time to put the babies down for naps. Each baby has thier own pillow. She lines all the pillows up and they all have to lay face down on them. Funny stuff.
They just got down mowing (before the rain) and she is now re-arranging them and rocking them. Cracks me up! She got into a kitchen drawer with dish towels and is covering them up.
The last picture is of her room. We re-did it months ago. I just haven't shared any pictures. It really turned out cute.

Family Members?

Here are a couple of Lucy and Desi. They are definatly members of our family. I'll never forget when I told a friend that I was pregnant with Elaina she asked what I would do with my dogs. Well, the answer is nothing. Keep them. I'm a believer that when you get a pet you have a pet for life. I know there are a few execptions...I'm sure if they were to bite Elaina or pose a threat to her we would have to get rid of them. But not these two. They are both very tolerant of her. Desi (the dark one) more so than Lucy. Poor Desi, the kids just woller all over her and it doesn't seem to phase her. Lucy will get a little p'eed off and leave the room. But all in all they are good with kids. Both are Elainas best friend when she is eating. I can't tell you how many times Lucy has stolen some 'treat' from her.
I also added another picture with Elaina and her pretty dress from yesterday. The other is my 'model.' I was working on improving my focus and exposure. How did I do? The dogs were my other models. I think Lucy is a little 'underexposed.'
One of the things I wanted to do on vacation was take more pictures! I haven't done squat. Tomorrow I am designated as 'picture day.'

My Cutie!

I just love this little dress. M'maw got it for her and she thinks she is beautiful in it. (and I think she is too!) This was taken this morning before school. Hopefully we can get a few more this evening.