I *should* be working on Christmas photos

But we did this today instead. Maddi REALLY thought she was getting away with something. She was painting. In the livingroom. She kept looking up at me, as if I were trapping her or something...ha ha!

Sweet Baby F- 10-26-08

Just a teeny tiny sneak peak for the grandmas!

My precious Allie Bug

It has been nearly a year since we have been blessed with Allison. As each day goes by, her personality shines a little more. My baby is quite a lovebug...she loves to hug and give HUGE open mouth kisses. She ADORES her big sister...and sissy is quite smitten with her as well. She is WALKING! Oficially, 100%, full out destructive walking. We love it.

Wow. Almost a year. I can't believe how quickly time has passed, and at the same time I can hardly remember the days when she wasn't a part of our lives.

While it doesn't QUITE feel like Fall outside...

We headed to the Arboretum yesterday to do the girls' Fall pictures. Note to self...never again visit the Dallas Arboretum on a Saturday. HOLY SMOKES. The few times I had them both in the same spot for a picture, lo and behold someone walked through my shot. Hello? I am courteous of others...do you NOT see me with a camera trying to get two uncooperative kids to look my way? Anyway...I digress. Here are a few that I DID manage to capture.

And, a post just for Maddi

I don't think I have mentioned that we have put Maddi in dance.
Cutest. Thing. Ever. Really...there is nothing cuter.

So, the day we went to buy her first ballet and tap shoes, Daddy took a half day from work and met us for lunch at Red Robin.



Yes. It is preciously adorable.


Then off to the dacnce store.





And a few weeks ago we took Maddi to Practically Picasso in Waco to paint a plate. We had no idea this would be so much fun!

Say it with me now, guys...AWWWWWW....

Allie loves to help me load...erm...unload..(?) the dishwasher.

Mommy puts them in...Allie takes them out.


And shows it to me...just so I don't miss how helpful she is (and YES...that is a butterknife. I never claimed to be Mother of the Year).


And drops it. On the floor. Because ya know...that's where things go in this house.


Yep...her work is just about done here.


She is seriously into things like Maddi never was.

10-4-08 Shoot

Sweet Baby B...I could eat her up! She was a perfect little model!

10-3-08 Shoot

Beautiful family, beautiful location, beautiful evening. I didn't have to work at all!