Twas A Merry Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT.

"She gives me love, love, love, love, crazy love"

ny ny

one year old with a pen

 time for a bath

 someone else wanted wrapped up in the towel

yes, we know your 3!

gift revealed

your close

getting closer

whala

The view-master toy with the 3-d images + your personal photos = retro badass.

I, as no surprise, gave brandon a christmas gift early and was so excited to share it with you all.

One of the employees told me some of there recent request had been for pictures with 

"will you marry me"  messages. how cool!

If you want to give (or get) a badass gift too click ME.

ok, that's it

ok, that's it. it's over.

she is 3.

and just because i feel like i haven't said enough.......

she glows

she dances

she has a fitting beauty mark

she is loving

she loves to draw

she is loud

she sings everyday

she is smart

she has 3 adorable dimples on one cheek

she is a true blessing

a HAPPY birthday

instant love

her cake

"and your face will really show" (if your happy and you know it)

cake

a visit from this little guy

austin in the city

leaving 

Interview with a 3 year old

Interview with Cora

Cora how old are you going to be?

I'm 2 and I'm 3 not yet.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

tooth fairy

What is your favorite animal?

rooster (i don't know where that came from?)

What is your favorite food?

vegetables 

What is your favorite book?

monkey book

Who is your best friend?

Nya

What is your favorite show?

Yo Gabba Gabba

What makes you happy?

When I feel better

What makes you sad?

When I don't have a drink

What is your favorite song?

ABC'S

What is your favorite game?

running

What is your favorite toy?

tea party

What do you want for your birthday?

cake

If you had one wish, what would it be?

tooth fairy 

We will ask the same questions each birthday, it will be fun to see how they change.

this one

what little (soon to be) 3 year old gets to fly into chicago for a american girl doll birthday lunch?

this one!

i wonder if the grandpas are thinking...

so our family 

is heading to chicago in the morning for a super quick weekend trip. 

happy weekend/drink it up!

santa baby

2010

2011

the little things

the doorbell rings often here and us girls get excited.

i can't wait to see the gift we ordered and they can't wait for

it doesn't take a lot to have a lot of fun!

darla, if you ever read this...i think of you all the time when i pop bubble wrap!

captured