My friend Julie (www.julieraneephotography.com) told me about this amazing wall that is located just a few miles from my house. We took a little trip to see it today....it is just so cool in person! We had lots of fun looking for interesting alleys to take pictures...Julie, we have to go back to the "retro" wall!
Can you guess who it is?
I love this one! Ignore Reese's head in the corner (I gotta figure out Photoshop!)
The full effect!
I told T that she could pick out an outfit to wear to school tomorrow because it is "dress down" day...and Halloween! This is what she decided to wear...a tutu, a black hat, a black shirt with a pink skull and black sparkly shoes. Very cute...but not quite appropriate for school. I was able to convince her to wear a more casual skirt, and keep the hat at home. She would not budge on the shirt and sparkly shoes. I think this girl is already tired of wearing her school uniform!!
Sweet siblings! Oh, how I love this picture. Reese was a bit upset, and big brother and sister came in for the group hug. I love how D is kissing T's head...and T is kissing R's head! Just the perfect moment in time!
Today was Tatum's first day of Kindergarten (and she rocked a new haircut). Dylan started second grade on Wednesday! They had a great first week, Tatum was most excited that she got to put a "gold star" on her cubby! I think it is going to be a great year!!
Dylan's 7th birthday is on August 13th, so I took him down on OSU campus to take some pictures. "D", as we call him, is very excited for his "Indiana Jones" birthday party in a couple of weeks. He was just as excited to come down on campus with me. He loves the one on one time, and unfortunately with our busy schedules it is not something that he gets on a regular basis. I must remember to carve out more "individual" time for him...he just a totally different person when it is just the two of us! We had fun tucking into back alley's looking for cool graffiti down on campus....then once we were done, we stopped for ice-cream! Dylan is such a funnly little guy, 7...going on 17. There are times I think that he acts so "old", and other times when I can still catch a glimpse of the little boy I that I adore. He still LOVES his stuffed penguin, and sleeps with all of his stuffed animals. But, now he prefers to watch "Drake and Josh" over cartoons. He still wants to put suitcases on airplanes when he is older. He has wanted to do this since he was 3 years old. He just loves airports....he can't wait until he is 16 so he can go work at the airport! He still wants to go down the suitcase aisle at Target...just to check out the new stuff. I used to take him there as a treat...he would get all the suitcases out and just go up and down the aisle...LOL! But, alas, my "baby" is growning up...he starts second grade in just a few short weeks. He is excited to see all of his friends, plus, he just found out that his friend Joseph's dad is going to be his soccer coach...major score. My sweet little man, please do not grow up to fast....I love you a bushel and a peck!!
Dylan thought it was so funny that I wanted to take his picture next to the porta-potty...it just cracked him up...I thought the green background was so cool!
We were just playing around a little with my new camera! I think these have a very "Little House on the Prarie" feel to them. The pictures of the girls together really melts my heart!
I just looked at my last post, and can't believe I have been such a slacker in posting my blogs! I also can't believe how quickly the summer is going, and the fact that my little sweetie is starting Kindergarten in 3 short weeks....I have to admit I am not handling this so well! Tatum has such a funny sense of humor, and just loves to put a smile on anyone's face. Which isn't so hard when she comes up with her one liners! The other evening Tatum was telling knock knock jokes to my Dad (Grandpa Tom)...just cracking us all up....my Dad says to her "Tatum, you are quite a comedian", and she replies "well, your HOT SAUCE" (which sounds like Hot THATHce with her lisp), I thought my Dad was going to fall over laughing! Tatum loves to draw pictures of girls in dresses and fairies and they always carry purses and usually are wearing roller skates. She loves to listen to music, and gets upset if I don't turn on Hairspray or High School Musical on the way to daycare....which is literally a 2 minute drive from our house. I love her silly disposition, and the way she "mother's" her baby sister. She is just such a sweet sister, always making sure her "Reesey" is well taken care of! I know she will enjoy Kindergarten, and in my heart I know she is ready for this next phase. However, that does not keep me from getting a lump in my throat when I think of her entering this next phase of her sweet little life. I love you so much Tatum, thank you for making everyday special with your adorable outlook on life....and your sweet hugs and kisses. Here are some pictures from her "Fancy Nancy" Birthday party a couple of weeks ago!!
Well, actually tonight was Tatum's dress rehersal for the spring ballet! They did a routine to "Oh, what a beautiful morning"....adorable! She loves being on stage! She also loved getting all dressed up, she has been so excited to wear the yellow tu-tu, since it arrived a few weeks ago! Here are a few pictures from the big event!! Love you Tay-Tay!!
"The Yellow Girls...waiting for their turn", Tatum is on the right.
She looks so much like my mom in this picture!!
D&R were so proud of her!
Little Reese's 2nd birthday was on April 13th! She is my second lucky number 13 baby, Dylan's birthday is August 13 (he was born on my mom's birthday, and my husband's birthday is November 13th) kinda cool...I like to think 13 is my lucky number! She is such a character, and totally wrapped around her brother and sisters little fingers. They WORSHIP her, and would do anything for her. I am so amazed and proud of how great they are with her. She is very ornery and loves to make us laugh. She likes to tell knock knock jokes..although as far as we get is "knock knock" "who's there" "Cameron"...that's it. Then it is just repeating that over and over. Plus, she plays a mean game of "hi-five", she is all over it! She also wants to be read to all the time...I love how she backs up into my lap with a book and says "read it". Then she throws her arms around my neck and says "big hugs". Oh, my sweet girl...I love you so much!! I took Reese to a photography studio to get her "2-year" pictures taken. She was so scared, and just clung to my leg and cried. So, needless to say, I decided to do them on my own. I am really proud of the way they turned out. These really capture her true personality!!!
I should probably also mention that in addition to Reese's Pieces and Cup, I also call her "squishy". Just check out those gams....oh, I could eat her up!!
