Texas Cowgirl

My little cowgirl. Sometimes we play with hats. Jim invented the hat game a few years ago and the kids love to try on different hats. Recently, Nicholas has gotten into the whole cowboy thing. He will wear his hat, use a jumprope as a lariat and gallop around the living room. It's too cute to see! I didn't get the camera fast enough to catch Nicholas in the hat, but here is Abby. It's really a shame that she hates having her picture taken...not!

Mr. Serious

My little man is such a serious kiddo. I love this picture of him studying his Batman helicopter. There is a hint of the baby he was from this angle. Part of me really misses that little baby. But the little boy he is today, he amazes me. He shows me the most incredible things. He talks about his favorite planet - Saturn. He loves telling knock-knock jokes. And every night he gives me big hugs and kisses. My sweet, intense little boy is so special. I love him so much!

Have two kids...they'll entertain each other

Ha...ha...ha...HA! As those of you with children know, two siblings generally DON'T play together and entertain each other. You are more often than not trying to separate them...ironic isn't it?!

Here is a rare shot of a moment when Nicholas and Abby were happily coloring together. They were sharing markers and not fussing. It was bliss! For about ten minutes...and then they weren't sharing and were fussing. But it was nice while it lasted.

We have a clear top on our washing machine and the other day both kids wanted to see. I had just started a load so I pulled the step stool over for Nicholas and put Abby on the dryer. They were thoroughly entertained! Sometimes the goofiest things are the most fun.

A Mother/Daughter Moment

Abby and I had a Mother/Daughter bonding moment this weekend. I gave her her first mani/pedi! It's a super light shade of pink so it barely shows up, but she loved it. And she let me cut her toenails without a fight! She loves that we have matching nailpolish and keeps asking to see my nails as well.

My little girlie girl is already asking to change the color! Maybe next time I'll give her a little darker color.