9 Months Ago!

We became a family of four 9 months ago yesterday. In some ways it feels like yesterday, and in some ways it feels like Snapdragon has always been with us. We are so proud of both of our beautiful daughters. Buttercup is so sweet with her baby sister and Snapdragon just adores her. We can't believe how well adjusted Snapdragon has become. She is funny, lovable and stubborn! She knows what she wants! She is talking constantly now and repeating everything we say. Everytime we light the candle on the dinner table she sings "Happy Birthday" and wiggles her little bottom. Yesterday, she even said "sghetti" when we were eating spaghetti for dinner. We are blessed to have the gift of our daughters!

19 Months Old!

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

At The Library

Buttercup read to Snapdragon at our visit to the library today. Buttercup really enjoys being the big sister. It is wonderful watching her spend time with her baby sis!

Mama's New Van

Here it is, for all of you back home. My new van after almost 11 years with the old Windstar we bought a Honda Odyssey two weeks ago and we love it!

Taking a Break

We went to Kernville today for a picnic and a hike. The girls had a great time playing in the Kern River. I took these two photos just before I dropped my camera in the river. The SD card is still good, but the camera is not so good! Oh well, we had a great time anyway.

First Day of School

It is hard to believe, but school started today. I have taken her picture in front of our tree each year since kindergarten. My she has grown up! Buttercup thinks she is going to have a great year in the fifth grade. Snapdragon enjoyed eating her breakfast at her new big girl seat at the table. We all had a great day!

Watching the Olympics

We all enjoyed watching the opening ceremony of the Olympics. Buttercup and Snapdragon are watching Michael Phelps go for the gold! We are all enjoying our last days of summer as we prepare for school to begin again.