The day before her 8th birthday...

From this...

To this...

In just 8 years! 

Always beautiful, full of laughter, 

this girl of mine.

This one is for me

When times are tough and kiddos are pushing the envelope... 

http://creativewithkids.com/64-encouraging-things-to-say-to-kids/

Season starts again!

I didn't get any posed pictures before our first game, but Scott was able to capture some shots of the twins in action. Running Eagles won their first game!

And Jude's off!

Jude started preschool today at the ELC. He wasn't too crazy initially about it, but eventually the idea settled him.  I love the picture of his teacher, Miss Kim, and him-- that's about as close as he would get. :)

It's been a while...

Packed a a picnic breakfast and headed down to the arboretum this morning. The place was empty except for all these gorgeous models in the garden...

Birds in the Back

We've been getting some gorgeous birds in the backyard!

Mama Cardinal at the feeder

Black chinned hummingbird

At least 16 hawks soaring above our house

Baby cardinal

Mississippi Kite

Scouting time!