Tuesday, July 26, 2011

{trophy time!}

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You know how I said in my last post that Emily was my beautiful one? See above photo. Now look below.....Yeah, sometimes, you just have to take my word for it.....

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We attended her softball banquet this evening and had such a lovely time. The most exciting part to Emily, other than getting to hang out with her friends, was finally receiving her trophy. Actually, it is a plaque - but it's still pretty cool.

She loved playing softball. She's super excited about going back next season. And we did sign her up for fall softball. She begged - although there was no need. I just LOVE that she loves it.

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Friday, July 22, 2011

{Paige is four!}

My youngest daughter will be four on Sunday.

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She was a very fussy baby. Not easy at all. Didn't sleep through the night until she was almost six months old. And even then, it was a battle. A battle she almost won. It was a foreshadowing of her fiercely independent streak she still has today. If she doesn't want to do something, she doesn't. End of story. Kind of. She has a very stubborn Mom.

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On the other hand, there is no one more affectionate. She is always good for a hug, a kiss, or an "I love you Mom." Melts my heart on a daily basis.

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Where her big sister is beautiful, Paige Elizabeth is C.U.T.E. Just stinkin' adorable. Some days, it's almost too much to take.

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I thought that she wouldn't talk for a long time, because she was the little sister...I thought she would just sit back and let her talkative big sister, Emily, do all the talking. So wrong. She doesn't quite have the vocabulary yet, but she's is trying her best to stay in the conversation. And if you don't quite understand what she's saying....yeah, she's not to happy about that. Miscommunication is quite the frustration for her.

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Her favorite thing to do is whatever her big sister is doing. Other than that, she loves stuffed animals, dolls that have many different outfits, and coloring. She is also a bit obsessed with the Nintendo DS lately.

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She is ready for school to start. Ready to grow up.Some days she is four going on ten. She is my little girl. My baby. My baby who is almost four.

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Happy 4th Birthday sweet Paige.

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Sunday, July 17, 2011

{my source of amusement}

So, I could totally lie to you and tell you that these pictures were from the fourth of July. Um, yeah, no. On the actual fourth, Paige was parked on the couch with a red bucket by her side. No, she wasn't feeling overly patriotic...she had a stomach bug. Not very picture worthy.

BUT I BOUGHT MATCHING SHIRTS!!! So, as soon as Paige felt better - a couple days later - I really wanted them to wear their shirts and take a picture. Well, THIRTEEN days later.......

Happy Belated Birthday America! Do you think Hallmark makes a card for that?

This was the very first picture I took. And then only got crazier after that.....
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Seriously - I don't tell them to give me smiles like that.
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And I didn't tell them to do that either.
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Almost.
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WHAT is THAT face about Miss Paige?
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Oh, my girlies. I love you so!
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And that's just the seven that I felt like editing. There were MANY more!

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

{backyard softball}

We had a little catch session in the backyard - which has been happening more often. These pictures are from a couple of weeks ago. Emily and Eric wanted to practice for the game the following day - and unfortunately, that game was rained out. But it was still good to practice.

I LOVE her face in this one. There's a little bit of fear mixed with really wanting to catch the ball.
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Happiness after actually catching the ball.
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This one CRACKS me up! I think she must have been ready to move on to batting practice - which I don't have pictures of because I was too busy helping her out with her batting stance. It's a lot to remember for her.
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And this one was just being goofy and cute while her big sister was practicing.
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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

{kicked when down}

Well, I was just beginning to feel better a couple days ago, and then Paige went and got herself sick. Fever, stomach pain - and lots of sleeplessness. FUN. Really - was I bad in another life? This summer so far, has not been the most fun. But luckily, it's not over yet. Hopefully, in a couple of days, all the bad will be gone, and only good things await us.

I have been a bit behind in my blogging - so I am going to start a couple weeks ago when Eric's Mom was visiting. We went for a hike at Stony Creek one day, and also spent part of Father's Day at the Farm. The weather while Pilar was here was not the best. Lots and lots of rain. Great for the grass, not so great for doing stuff outside. But we made the best of it.

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More tomorrow...