Okay, seriously, how adorable are these kids?! I know I’m biased, but come on! We were hanging around outside on our front lawn today and they were having the best time:
making silly faces,
jumping around and then falling dramatically to the ground,
running,
laughing,
making more silly faces, and most importantly,
giving crazy squeeze hugs and then checking to make sure the little guy is still having fun and not screaming.
I sure love these little crazies!
The boys, in their respective uniforms (E in his underwear and W in his shirt from yesterday because we got home so late they were both asleep and I just carried them into bed), play Nick Jr. this morning.
Yesterday it rained quite a bit, especially in the morning. I was caught off-guard and had the kids in shorts and sandals. Awesome. At least we weren’t going anywhere outside.
But then once we got home and settled into the afternoon and then evening, it started turning beautiful. The clouds changed from grey, dull blankets to puffy white marshmallows surrounded by gorgeous blue sky. So we headed outside to hang out for a while.
Don’t worry, I get ‘attacked’ by all sorts of boy inventions. I think this one was a laser beam, but I’m not sure. Judging by the sound effects, it probably was.
Then there’s this photo that just captures the little guy so well right now. He’s a handful, that’s for sure. But he’s MY handful.
Even when he’s running around outside in his skivvies. Or running around inside with his skivvies. Notice a trend? Getting him to put on pants is like trying to keep sand in a bucket with holes in it – good luck!
The light was just beautiful and I love our backyard’s lawn. I’ll take a blanket out there and just chill out for a while. I highly recommend it!
Little goober. This look says, “Mom, really with that camera again??”
But then he’s okay because he’s just chillin’, drinking a Sunny-D, and making funny faces. That’s how he rolls.
Hope your day was (is) fantastic!
I have recently had some bursts of creative energy and so I’ve gotten a few digital scrapbooking pages done and wanted to share them!
Layout by Laurel Lakey uses Blessed Be Collection Biggie, ScrapSimple Tools - Actions: Mega Lift II Circular, Serendipity Collection Biggie, ScrapSimple Digital Layout Album Templates: 12x12 Life Everyday, and Tres Bon Ami Collection.
Layout by Laurel Lakey uses So Elementary Collection Biggie, Dynamic Brush Set: Paper Piercing 8201, Ragamuffin Collection Biggie , ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates: Retro Frames, and ScrapSimple Paper Templates: Doilies.
Layout by Laurel Lakey uses Jiffy Easy Page Album: 12x12 Fleur Moderne, Fleur Moderne Solids Paper Mini, Fleur Moderne Collection Biggie and ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates: Bows to Go II.
Layout by Laurel Lakey uses Life Detailed Alpha Biggie, ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates: Notebook Journal Mats, ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Bokeh 6401, ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates: Photo Masks - Winter Magic, Dynamic Brush Set: Bead Spills and Sequins 6301, ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates: Ribbon Initials, Sun Kissed Collection Biggie and ScrapSimple Embellishment Templates: Velvet Ribbon.
Layout by Laurel Lakey uses Brush Set: Junk in the Trunk, and Here Comes the Sun Collection Biggie.
Layout by Laurel Lakey uses Being With You Collection Biggie, You Are Collection Biggie, ScrapSimple Paper Templates: Vintage Engravings, ScrapSimple Tools - Styles: Artistic Paper 8201, Dynamic Brush Set: Unusual Stitching, ScrapSimple Paper Templates: 12x12 Damask, Defining Moments Collection Biggie, Juliet Collection Mini, Souvenir Collection and Rusty Treasures Collection.
I’m so glad I’ve had this burst of creative energy – some of those layouts were started more than a year ago! It feels good to get them finished and ready to print. I’ve got a credit for a photo book that I have to put together tonight in time for a deadline (dang procrastinator blood in me!) so I’ve been glad to get some of these finished up and ready to print. I can’t wait to see what they’ll look like in a bound book. That’s something I’ve never done before.
Oh, and can you tell the running theme that these layouts have in common? I guess I’m not one for a ton of color! I think I like to keep things generally neutral with a pop of color here and there. If I could transform my house into those types of colors overnight, I’d love it!
On a separate note, I’m really excited to get to see one of my bestest friends tomorrow and her adorable little baby LC! I can’t wait, we’ve got some major catching up to do!
Well this post is a little overdue, but I’ll put it up anyway!
I have a wonderful friend named Tracy whom I love dearly and I don’t see nearly often enough. Luckily, we got to get together for our birthdays and celebrate a fun-filled day at the Irvine Regional Park. It was my first time there, and I couldn’t believe how much it reminded me of being back home in Texas! The trees were so similar to those in the Hill Country and the day was warm and clear – just a perfect experience.
We started the day at the small zoo they have there, and saw lots of fun animals (including our own crazy kiddos)!
We got to visit their great little petting zoo where this one deer was loving all the attention our boys gave it! It especially loved trying to ‘kiss’ the boys, who would dissolve into a fit of giggles as the deer surprised them. So funny to watch.
And this sweet little girl was having a blast! She’s going to be the princess with two older brothers to take care of her. :)
After the zoo and some lunch, the boys found a great climbing tree and had a great rest of the afternoon just being boys – climbing, running, exploring, building forts, and hanging out together. It was so fun to get to watch them together, we sure miss our friends when we’re far away!
And don’t ask me what E’s face is doing here. He’s got his own ideas on what to do when the cameras come out, and none of them have anything to do with looking normal, ha!
Thanks for the absolutely wonderful day of fun, Tracy and kids! We have to do that again real soon.
PS: A disc of these images is coming your way soon! :)
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