Coloring in the lines

Aubrianna used to take great care in coloring and staying in the lines. After being around more kids and seeing them color she tries to color fast and just scribbles. Lately I have been telling her that you are supposed to stay in the lines. This is a picture she colored yesterday and the conversation that we had about it.



When I first saw the picture the sun was not colored.
Me: Wow Aubrianna, you did a good job staying in the lines.
Aubrianna: Thank you momma!
Me: Why didn't you color the sun?
Aubrianna: Oh!

She then found the nearest crayon and quickly colored the sun.

Me: Why didn't you stay in the lines one the sun?
Aubrianna: (shrugs shoulders)
Me: You are supposed to stay inside the lines.
Aubrianna: Right here it says "don't stay in the lines!" (Pointing to the web address at the bottom of the page.)

The big girls

Aubrianna the photographer

Aubrianna always plays with the cameras on our iPhones and loves taking pictures. Today while downloading pictures from my camera I found these that she took while she was "playing a game on the computer."

Uh Oh

Apparently Elmo got into some trouble today. After I put the girls to bed I was cleaning up and found him like this.

The Morton Arboretum

We made our first trip out to the Morton Arboretum with some friends from work and their kids today. The girls had a blast.

Catching tadpoles

Playing with Annie.

More tadpole catching.

Again, anything with water and they are in heaven.

Watering the flowers.

Sliding together.

Swimming

I bought a pass to the city pool in hopes that it will get us out of the house this summer. None of us girls tolerate heat very well so anything with water is great for us. The first day we went it was on the cooler side so the outdoor pool was closed but we still swam indoors.

New Camera

When Aubrianna was born we invested in a very nice digital SLR camera to capture our memories. Over the years as my load has grown (added 2 more children) I've found it hard to carry the large camera and often talked about getting a smaller one. As most of you know Ed is on a missions trip in the Philippines si we decided I couldn't be without a camera for two weeks so we should just get one. Target happened to have one on sale so I scooped it up! These are my test shots. Hopefully now that I can more easily carry it I will take more pictures.

Traffic Jam

The kids all got outside with their "cars today and there was quite the traffic jam. They all had fun.

Lillianna: 2 Months

I can't believe Lillianna is already two months old. I took her for her checkup and here are her stats:

Weight: 12lbs 5oz (85%)
Length: 22.25 in (50%)
Head: 15.75 in (80%)

She is doing wonderfully. She holds her head up well and smiles a lot. She is often on the verge of laughter. Aubrianna and Annaliese are still loving having her around although they would much rather have a doggy right now (see other post).
(The picture was taken on Mothers Day)

We need a Doggy

On the way to gymnastics I saw this lab running in the street. I could see he had a collar on so I stopped and called him. He came right to me and jumped in the car. I took him home and went to gymnastics. He was still there when we got home so I asked a friend what I should do. While waiting on her response Aubrianna and Annaliese fell in love (I have to admit I did too). As you can see from the pictures he was very tolerant and playful. All of them got licked to death at least once!
I know he was someones pet because he had a collar, was fixed and his nails were cut. I called animal control to come and see if he had a micro-chip. Well, when they got there they said they had to take him and my girls lost it. I told Aubrianna that he had a mommy who was looking for him and she said we could all be his mommy! Everyone cried as our little friend was taken away. Animal control said they would hold him for seven days and then he would be turned over to a rescue for adoption. If he doesn't get claimed we would love to adopt him.
We went in and took a nap. Annaliese woke up crying "doggie, doggie." So now everyday they both ask for a big dog. I guess we are on the lookout!!♦

REsting in the kitchen

Best buds!!

Riding the big dog!