Summer's End

Sarah loves going to the store Garden Ridge to look at Halloween decorations... She calls it "The Big Store". I can't believe they have Christmas out in September! If you are oddly in need of a black Christmas tree, they have it here...


Marco started crusing this past week, and is fearless with his newfound mobility.


Battle wounds on the forehead: the lovely bruising that comes with crawling...


Sarah checking out the end of summer deals...


I'll take this photo as a hint that he is ready to eat...


Resting on the princess chair...

Dress Up

We went to get professional photos of the kids the other day. The photographer suggested prior to the shoot for the kids to wear matching solid colors. (Did you know that prints on clothes takes away from their faces? Neither did I?) I actually went out and bought something for Marco for the occassion. (I know, I know... frugal-penny piching-all money must be saved for the kids- cheap mom broke down and didn't use a hand me down for this one!) On the shopping trip, I was bummed that I couldn't get a cute sweater vest because they all had prints on them. But, I ended up loving Marco's button down shirt so much that Chris is surprised I ever took it off him. Who says buying for boys is not as fun as it is for girls?



9/11/09

Happy Second Birthday, Sarah!

The second birthday is fantastic! It was awesome to Sarah so happy about it, and see the light in her eyes on her special day. Thank you to all who came to her party to celebrate!

For the second year in a row, Sarah declines a birthday hat, putting it on Nonna instead.


Nonno's love sure is special to her.


Sarah adores her friend Abby, who shared in her fun.


Opening gifts and cards, this girl was in heaven!


Sarah was so excited when Chris brought over her princess cake as everyone sang Happy Birthday. (And I admit, I surpised myself by tearing up a bit here!)


Yep, it's true... We let her eat cake and ice cream! Grandma was in her glory!

Sarah loves her aunts!

The other Birthday Boy, C.J., and Marco. Cousin C.J. and Sarah share the same birthday, 24 years apart.


Mr. Smiley

Playing Together

Crawling Around

Marco has been officially crawling. He is also pulling himself up from sit to stand. I now need eyes on the back of my head...