Valentine's Party!

 This was our first Valentine's Party in our new ward.  We used to have these every year in Fair Oaks so I suggested one for out here.  It was a lot of fun and we had a great time with our new friends.

 Nathan ran around "playing" basketball, being loud and crazy

 Addison had a hard time waiting for cookies

 The kids all decorated bags to hold their valentines and then played games.  Last was cookie time and it was the highlight for my little ones.

 At first they only wanted to eat the candies and not decorate them.

 MMMMM:)

 This kid should not be allowed to have sugar some days

When Mommy's away

I can't narrate these pictures as they showed up on the camera when I uploaded. Maybe someone will speak up:)

- from Daddy: no narration needed. Babies in bike helmets is funny in and of it self.

She could barely get up because the helmet was too heavy.

Clean up, Clean up

Kate loves to sweep, and she even sings the clean up song when she does it.

Her picture reminds me of this one...

And I thought Kate had a lot of hair:)  Emma takes the cake on that one. 

What do you even call this post?

I have many titles in my head....All of which state in some way how adorable my kids are.  Sometimes that is odd to say as I'm sure most people think their children are cute.  But with some help from Jenna (the wife of one of the partners in Ben's firm) their natural good looks were amplified!

This year he will be ten(!)  He was ever the awkward boy during the shoot, but Jenna caught those Bailey moments.

The camera loves her, and the feeling is mutual.  

Only a few of Nathan came out because he was moving so fast, all the time!  But that is Nathan-full force.

I never noticed how much Kate pursed her lips.  This is also her favorite skirt!

I thought for sure we would only have serious pics of Addison, but there were quite a few smiley ones.  This one, even though serious is my favorite.

This photo is made up of a few photos and then Jenna changed the background.  I love it as it shows off each kid in their own look.

Their little skirts shake so cutely as they walk.

Come here, Addy

Sandwiched between the boys-this pic imitates her real life woes...

Bailey was irritated he had to hold Emma's hand, but I love how these turned out.  They have always been close, and still have such great moments together.

Addy's skirt, Kate's hand

 Addison flying high

 Her more serious moment:)

 Kate and her cute cheeks

I don't know why she was crying, but I love this picture!

This photo shoot was a definite success and we are excited for the prints to come in..now I just need more frames:)

What Fun Looks LIke

I was filling out my FAFSA for school, printing coupons and making a shopping list for tonight.  I saw this as it was happening but didn't connect all the parts until I was done.  Oh well, at least they were all entertained and quiet...even if I did just mop the floor:)