And in the blink of an eye...

...she starts growing up.

Introducing...

our PLAYSET!!!

Yes, we invested in this set for our kiddos. (A nice tax return put to good use!) We've only had it complete for about 4 days, and all of us are delighted! Ella Beth and Landon want to be outside All. Day. Long. and Scott and I couldn't be happier that they are entertained and (for the most part) playing nicely together. :)

Ella Beth loves that this playset has a "restaurant" for her to serve endless meals and drinks. I see a lemonade stand in our very near future!

Landon just loves everything because he is outside!


But, I will say that the airplane/glider is probably his most favorite. (Can you tell it's bright outside?! ;))

And, then, overnight Ella Beth became a true big girl. A girl so big that she can swing all by herself!

So...this is where we will be for many, many days in our future. Come play with us! :)

Dance Time!

Ella Beth had her first dance recital today. It was absolutely incredible watching Ella Beth come out of her shell. No shyness. Not even a hint!

I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. :)

Anna Leah and Ella Beth - best buds at school! (And both girls have double names!!!)





My pretty ballerina. :)














Love, love, L-O-V-E how much fun she had!





Such concentration. ;)














This girl makes my heart dance. Her smile is just too contagious. :)





Tap time! (Wow! Did it get noisy!!!)








Group shot! Ms. Pennie gave all of the girls matching necklaces at the end of their recital. They girls were just tickled!





Have I mentioned that this tiny girl makes me happy?!?! I am one proud Mama!!!

Things I love

There are things I like.

And then there are things I love.

I love Landon's smile when he's laughing.

I love Ella Beth's crazy hair each morning.

I love Landon's morning breath. Still as sweet as ever!

I love when Ella Beth and Landon run up to me and hug me when we've been apart.

I love long days when we get to stay outside and play as a family each evening.

I love putting exhausted kiddos to bed. ;)

I love bed time stories - over and over again.

I love winding down with Scott each day.

I love getting up and doing it all over again.

I love being a mom.