Thursday, September 30, 2010

{blakes 2010}

We went to Blakes Apple Orchard last Saturday. Our Fall tradition. And because Amanda was in town, we felt compelled to go while she was here. If you are ever visiting us this time of year, just know that you WILL be going apple picking. It's mandatory. And you will enjoy donuts and cider. Just saying.....

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I love this picture. And while it's just a nice picture of an Aunt with her nieces, what I love most is that little bit of apple on Emily's right cheek. It's just such a perfect snapshot of our life around here.
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How cute is my Mom?
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There's that apple bit again....
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Don't tell, but seriously, I think we may have consumed more apples in the orchard than apples we actually bought. Is that bad? We did buy $15 worth of apples......

Sunday, September 26, 2010

{what we've been up to...}

eating cereal. and getting EVERY last bit.
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watching t.v.
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helping a three year old take pictures of her mommy with the BIG camera.
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painting pictures and working on writing.
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playing in the rain.
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looking cute.
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opening an orphanage.
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selling an orphan.
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celebrating a birthday.
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and being surprised by a daughter.
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we've been up to even more....but I am so very tired from all of it. more to share later. blog posting for the next month is going to be sparse. it's not because i am mad or anything, we just have A LOT going on. time is at a premium. i am not complaining. i LOVE this time of year. Happy Fall Everyone!

Monday, September 20, 2010

{i heart detroit}

Last weekend, we met up with the Port Huron/Ft. Gratiot crew and went for a little tour of Detroit.

We rode the people mover. It takes tokens!
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We rode the whole route, then got off in Greektown, and ate at a Mexican restaurant. Yeah, I know.
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Then it was back on the peoplemover over to the Renaissance Center.
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Neeto! Glass floors!
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Paige INSISTED on holding Hayley's and Clara's hands ALL NIGHT. Thank you girls for obliging. She's way to cute to say to no to, right?
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That's the Ambassador Bridge on the far right. And those lights...that's Canada eh!
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We had a great time - thanks to Matt, Sue, Hayley and Clara for being such awesome tour guides. And next time, we'll remember to wear our business attire!

Friday, September 17, 2010

{fun with Paige}

These pictures of my youngest don't really need any explanation, do they? This is what a typical morning is like around here. Lots of play, a dose of cuteness, some photo shoots and a whole bunch of silliness.

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I will have to share later the photos that Paige took of ME during this same time. They are actually not bad.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

{more paint}

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Paige has caught the paint bug. Luckily, it's the washable paint bug. A few days ago we spent a good hour painting. I decided to paint her hand and do her 3 year old hand print. She thought that meant she could just paint her hand on her own after that....yeah, not so happy when I told her no. But she got over it, and went back to painting on paper. And on her face as well.....

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Wednesday, September 15, 2010

{school clothes}

Going back to school. It's always been one of my most favorite times. When I was younger, going back to school meant: a new lunchbox, new school supplies, new sneakers, and most important of all...NEW CLOTHES.

I get to relive all of this again with my girls. And it's even more awesome than I remembered. Luckily, for me, Emily could pretty much care less about what I buy for her to wear. It's not exciting to her at all. AWESOME! I have already talked about Paige and her wardrobe on here...but luckily, we have a couple more years before she starts Kindergarten....

Anyway - this outfit, that Emily is wearing in these pictures, is MY FAVORITE....I bought it for her while I was running through Target. It literally jumped out at me and said, "BUY ME!!!". So, I did. Whoever thought of that marketing campaign, GENIUS!

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You can't see it in these pictures, but the pants have little rhinestones that go up the outside seam. So cute! (can you tell that I like it?)
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All the way down to the shoes. Aren't they AWESOME? I am not usually a match-y person, but if they had these in my size, I would have to buy them and match my daughter.
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Holy Crap! When did my daughter's feet become so grown up?

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

{painting with Grandma}

Last Thursday, my Mom came over to watch the girls while Eric and I went to Curriculum Night at Emily's school.  She also helped out with dinner and had it all ready for when we returned. My Mom is a gem.

 After dinner, she and the girls went outside. When they cam back in, they were girls with a plan...and a handful of leaves.

Grandma decided that they were going to paint the leaves and make imprints. Cool, huh? I think all the girls heard was PAINT and they went running inside. They could not get to the art cabinet fast enough.

So here they are, watching Grandma. And, I KNOW, all they were thinking was, "That's so cool! Now, when's my turn?".

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See Paige? She being very patient. She's got her paint picked out and all ready.
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And then it was her turn.
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While Paige was having her turn, Emily wanted to have her turn as well. Of course, we could not find the other paint brush. We ransacked the art cabinet, the junk drawer in the kitchen, even the garage...nothing. Then I remembered that I had a paint brush, that was big enough, with all my scrapbook stuff. So then, Emily was in business.
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Lucky girls. They had a blast.