How to Eat a Donut

(Ah, yes! This is the life!)

These photos speak for themselves.

Life has been a bit overwhelming lately, but today was so nice and chill for the most part. 

Went to the beach for the first time this summer. Great end to the week :)
Pictures coming!

In honor of my Dad

I'm so lucky to be loved by this man. Thank you for always being there for me, Daddy!

Just one more minute

Life is crazy busy, maybe more crazy than busy. Crazy to the point of being overwhelming enough to feel much too busy to me! We have way too many things up in the air at the moment, and this state of limbo has lasted much too long and is wearing on us. But life marches on and our girls are growing and bring us some trouble and much joy! I am up way too late and should totally go to bed, but just wanted to post a couple recent pictures of my cute growing girls for my grandma and theirs to see! I'm sorry I haven't been blogging more often. Will try to do more soon - in the meantime - love from CA!

Showing off their new & beloved animals (stuffed parrot & meerkat) at the Zoo

They love to match - we'll see how long that lasts!

Trying out ponytails

Busy Mom Moment

So I realized tonight I had been wearing my daughter's 2T-3T socks all day. --The funniest part is that about halfway through the day I took off my shoes, and as I was going about doing things I kept thinking I was stepping on some sticky spot on the floor, but then I looked down and felt my sole and it was just the rubberized writing to prevent skidding. I did this at least 5 times without connecting the idea that - doh - My socks don't have rubberized writing - only my girls socks do... I guess I just didn't have time enough to stop and think that far until after dinner :)  I can't believe they stretched enough to somewhat fit my feet! -They were those long ones that could fold down a couple times, and that part started before rounding my heel. But they didn't get holey or anything - Old Navy socks are really good quality! I still can't believe it took me that long to notice. I guess we'll see how amazing they really are if they stretch back to fit Sierra after being washed! Incidentally...those rubbery spots are aggravating on hard floors - not surprised now my kids always shed their socks the second they get the chance!

Getting Ready for a Very Special Day!

I can't believe my baby is turning 2! I've been getting all sentimental thinking back to this time last year as I go about getting ready for her birthday party.

I can't believe a whole year has past so fast! I couldn't be more grateful that this little girl is part of our family. We sure love you, darling Sierra!