The Joy of Love (Day 1) "What they Do"

I have signed up for a e-class on FB with:

willette {classic children's portraiture}

Day 1's assignment was to capture someone (spouse, children, loved one) doing what they do. I decided to use this picture I snapped of my two big girls taking a bubble bath. Boy, do they LOVE their bath time!

It was taken with my Nikon D5000 on Auto mode, F 5.6, ISO800, 55mm.

Christmas cheer

I can't believe another year has come and gone! We had such an amazing Christmas season this year! We had a couple of "firsts." One was getting to meet Santa Cow! What a cool piece of beef he was! Also,this Christmas was our first to do the whole "Santa" bit. The girls really loved it, and I must admit, so did mommy and daddy! I was given a website that you could go to and create a very personal email message from the big guy, complete with pictures and him calling your child by name! The girls thought it was the COOLEST thing ever! In addition, on Christmas morning, they saw the half eaten cookies and all 9 little nibbles out of our big carrot we left for the reindeer. It was magical! And, just as he promised in the email, he made good on leaving them just what they had asked for.....PILLOW PETS!

Now, it's a new year. I can't believe how incredibly blessed this family is, and continues to be. We are all looking forward to what this year holds for us!

In HIS Grace and Love,

Ali

Happy 6 months sweet girl!

Wow....how has it been 6 months already? Olivia Joy is such an amazing addition to our family! She is talking up a storm these days, eating all sorts of new foods, sitting up, and really enjoys playtime with her sisters. She weighs 16.10 lbs and is 25 inches. (another shorty in the family) She brings our family dynamic to a whole new level, and is ALWAYS smiling! My life is so rich and blessed! Here's a few recent shots of my sweet baby girl....

Blessings in Christ,

Ali

School days

As of September 8, we are officially a homeschool-in family! Things have been good, and I think we're starting to get in a good groove. Kayla can spell/sound out words and write them down, she knows all of her oceans and continents. She can name all the bones in her body. We have also been very blessed to have found and plugged into a great homeschool community/group here locally. On Thursdays, we have co-op classes with the group at a nearby church. This has been really great for the girls as well. Here are a few pics of school at home and Anna in one of her co-op classes. Enjoy!

Blessings!

Ali

Sweet sisters

Just a couple cute sister shots. These 3 little girls are such an amazing blessing in my life, and never cease to keep me on my toes!

Blessings,

Ali

A zoo-rific time!

Last month, we headed to Waco for a fun zoo day! The weather was absolutely PERFECT! I had never been to the zoo in Waco, and we hadn't had a zoo trip at all in at least 2 years. A fun time was had by ALL! Here's a few pics from the day....

Blessings!

Ali

4 months have FLOWN by!

Ok, keeping up with 3 kids, teaching 2 of them, trying to maintain my home in some kind of order, being involved in church activities, etc, etc have really put this blog on the back burner! I can't believe my sweet baby girl is already almost 4.5 months! Here's a quick pic I snapped of her on Oct 22 (her 4 month day)

I will be posting more updates later....I promise!

Blessings!

Ali