I’ve told you guys before, I probably take pictures at about 1/3 of the outings/play dates/things we do, mostly because of time and energy.  I know I do a lot, but I’d like to do more…

And then I got an iPhone, and all of a sudden, I’m taking pictures I never would’ve taken without it!  Most of these pics I took with my new phone, so maybe I’ll capture even more of our memories on film for the girls to see, remember, and enjoy! (and all of you guys who read our little scrapbook blog)

 

Noelle and Chloe are great play mates, and it’s so easy to get together because we’re neighbors! 

 

We had a play date a couple weeks ago with Ysa and baby Teige… the cutest little guy on the planet!!!

 

And these gals are pretty cute too, if I do say so myself! 

Noelle loves art classes at Van Grow!  It is one of her favorite things to paint and create.  I think this is actually Noelle’s strongest talent so far… and she loves doing it!

These are some phone pics from the Sea Life Aquarium when we were on Noelle’s field trip!

These little guys are sharks that clean the floor beneath the sting rays.

Noelle and Emily in a fish tank!

They had a color changing light in this tank, so these jelly fish kept changing colors.  It was beautiful to watch, but confusing for the kids because they thought the jellies were doing it on their own and that it was a special thing jelly fish do… oh well, it was pretty!

When we left, we asked the girls what they learned, and Noelle said that the sea horse males carry their babies in their tummies.  That made a big impression on her.

Sweet picture of my daughter looking so much like my brother at Easter.

I made necklaces for the 4th graders at Noelle’s school for a girl power program I’m helping out with… so excited about that!

Noelle makes her bed every single day.  We don’t make her do it or even ask her to, she just does it all on her own!  What have I created?  She’s a neater neat freak than me… and I love it!

Havin’ fun at Noelle Stout’s birthday at Pump it Up!

 

We took a picture of Shiloh and Anna Kate because they suck the same two fingers on the same hand and are the same age… crazy!  Anna Kate was very scared in the wind machine… right after this picture, she got out and wanted to go right back in, of course!

 

Dress-up fun with Autumn!

                             

Rose had her first play date all by herself at Lesleigh’s house a few weeks ago.  Here’s Rose hanging out on Lesleigh’s bed! (Lesleigh’s 9 years old and loooves baby Rose)  Rose looks so proud of herself, like she’s getting to do something really special!

We love our story time with Mrs. Peggy!!!  We call her Anna Kate’s teacher, because she practically is!  She has taught Anna Kate so much, and I get to be a part of her learning experience.  We love it!!!

Mike’s been on a cooking streak, and I’m all about it!

This was the best chicken I’ve ever had!

 

The girls and I had errands to run at the mall one day this week, so we had a little fun along the way!

My big girl rode the horse all by herself!

 

After a couple more stops, we headed to the play land to get out a little energy!

This was the first time I’ve ever let Rose out of her stroller at the play land, and she made a loyal friend in no time.  This little buddy followed her around the entire time we were there and played really well with her.  It was so cute.  I texted this picture to Mike and said, “Rose made a friend!”  That’s my girl.

 

Anna Kate and Ava were excited to see each other, and Anna Kate made friends with Landry’s grandma, Ms. Jackie.  The friendship began over a shared love of the color purple (and the rest was history, as in, she sat in her lap for the entire game)!!!

Anna Kate was showing Carson her purple Care Bear necklace that she bought with her piggy bank money (Wilber the pig!)… girls love a good piece of jewelry!

 

Go Skittles!

 

Sisterly love!

 

These girls crack me up!

Noelle had her first kinder sleepover with Autumn last weekend!  It was awesome!  They had a blast, and then fell right asleep and slept the whole night.  Easy peasy!

Night night girly girls!