Apple Joey!!!!

Even though they don't really call him this anymore...

he will forever be an Apple Joey!

Somethings just come out of nowhere....

While cleaning up the kid's bathroom I looked in the corner and saw these willows. I had to stop and for a few minutes memories of a blond hair, freckled face, little boy came flooding in... Devon picked these willows for me when he was about 3 years old. A lot of the willows have fallen off over the past 12 years as I have done my best to keep them safe. I don't hold onto a lot of things, but these willows.... well they are still hanging around!

100 days of the first year of school

My girl is a school lovin' fool!

She absolutely loves everything about it right now.

She was very excited to celebrate in the 100days of school.

I can't believe her first year of school is almost coming to an end!

Don't ya just love the outfit!

Valentine's Day Ritual

Avery's first Valentine's Day

This guy has had his picture taken with Reegan, Quinton, & Neala on their 1st Valentine's Day.

Avery gets her turn!!!

Happy Valentine's Day...

from the littles

Avery celebrates her 1st Valentine's Day

Reegan is already planning for her big day

Every little girl dreams of her big day, right?

Reegan's already picking out the necessities...

Watch out she's already thinking BIG!

Daddy is in for trouble!

First trip to the dentist

All smiles and good vibes here until....

that damn hygienist decided to count her teeth! LOL

Despite the tears, the squeals, and the almost bitten off finger of the dentist Neala has perfect baby teeth. We will try again in 6 months.

Sssshhhh.... I think we've got this!

Undies all day & no accidents!

*Fingers crossed*

A-Berry Grapes...

Each baby has a nickname and it seems Avery has one that is sticking...

Quinton had a hard time remembering Avery's name when she was first born. Often asking "What's her name?" 100 times a day. We said the same thing each time... "Avery Grace" and he would repeat back "Aberry Grapes?". He quickly stopped saying it that way but it was just too cute to lose.

I now say it 100 times a day...

This is A-Berry Grapes!!

Avery's First Day of "School"

Thank goodness she is baby #5 because I had no time to be sad about dropping her off at "school".

With two other littles to get ready...pile into the car...

stop from fighting with each other...

juggle lunches, coats, hats, mittens, toys that need to stay in the car and not be smuggled in with them...

all while balancing an infant carrier ~ enough said!

All this really means is...

that my poor little baby girl went to her first day of school

without any tears from Mommy.

She did great too! They just love her there!!

I absolutely HATE when the kids are sick...

Look at this face! Is there anything worse than this....?

Poor Noogs. 105 degree fever. Not FUN!

4 MONTHS!

Our little snowbunny turned 4 months the other day!