Aug 16, 2012

Six

What a wonderful 6 years it has been. 6 years of watching her grow. 6 years of developing a priceless bond with her sister. 6 years of ups and downs, but most of all, 6 years of pure joy. Kayla has taught me more in 6 years than I could have ever imagined. Thank you Kayla, and Happy (belated) Birthday.

When we asked her what she wanted to do for her birthday.......pick fruits of course! With temperatures in the low 100's, we started our day picking peaches.

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She needed a few taste tests to make sure they were sweet.

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Yup, sweet sweet sweet.

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The peaches weren't the largest, but they sure were juicy and delicious!

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On to the next farm!

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She really loves her watermelon.

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After a while, Kayla couldn't deal with the heat, and headed for the nearest shade. Kristin on the other hand, stayed out in the sun to pick one of her favorite fruits.

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She was so happy, even in the heat. She almost never sweats, and she had beads and beads of sweat all over her face. Didn't seem to phase her at all.

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Kayla took the easy route and just bought some of the pre-picked fruit.

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After picking fruits, she got her nails done.

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Best part of her day was when she opened her presents. She's a big Alvin and the Chipmunks fan, so Selina got her a few to add to her growing collection. She even invited them to dinner.

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I got suckered into impulse buying this thing for her. She's doing it wrong, but at least she's happy.

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Kayla is not a big fan of cake, so I improvised and made one with the fruits she picked that day. I've never seen a child so happy with a bowl of fruit.

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Happy 6th Birthday little munchkin. This is how I will remember you on your birthday. Right out of bed, carrying your favorite chipmunk, and wearing your mothers t-shirt, a few sizes too big.

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Jun 19, 2012

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I got this card from the K's for fathers day. So sweet of them :)

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Kristin made me a new macbook, complete with charger.

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Kayla made this awesome card that is supposed to be a shirt. Apparently I weigh 39 lbs, enjoy eating spaghetti, watching TV, taking pictures of them, and I'm special at making Kayla famous.

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Kristin also made this hand print for me. Now I can always have a high five from her at anytime.

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Best part of fathers day. nom, nom, nom.

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Jun 15, 2012

Summer has officially started.....

.....kicked off by the last day of school, and these two couldn't be happier.

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Can't believe it's on to 1st grade for Kayla and 4th grade for Kristin already. I still remember taking this at the start of the school year just 2 years ago. Can't believe how much they both have grown (and how dark Kristin got).

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May 13, 2012

Happy Mothers Day!

The kids gave Selina the best Mothers Day gift a mom could wish for.
They hit the mute button and let her sleep in for a morning.
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Kayla made a little portrait book for Selina.
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I particularly like how her hair magically changes colors and styles over the course of 9 months (click to see full size).
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Kristin made Selina a craft of some sort, and I couldn't figure out what it was until she told me.
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If you can figure it out, you get an internet high five from me (hover over the image for the answer)
A candle holder

Happy Mothers Day!
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Apr 20, 2012

You are drawing CRAZY for Kayla L

Yup, pretty spot on for crazy. Who else has spent countless hours on Draw Something (raises hand)?

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Life has been crazy. Kristin still loves soccer, has a shiny new uniform and everything.

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Kayla, well she enjoys pretending to be Taylor Swift.

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And piano. She LOVES playing piano. She's not too shabby.

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Mar 16, 2012

Feeling the pinch

feeling the pinch

I remember growing up, St Patricks day was a big deal. I always made sure to have an article of clothing with some green on it. Now I happily remind them to wear their green, otherwise they'll 'feel the pinch'. Happy St Patricks Day!