How cute am I?

We've got snow and we're HERE!

2011-02-24T15:59:00.000-08:00

So, after multiple snow events in our area while we were traveling during the holidays, we finally are around when it snows and the girls got to play! Amber has been super excited, and we're already on vacation this week, so not adding more snow days. ;) We don't have lots of snow, of course, but that's just fine as hills and snow aren't too much fun when you throw in cars as well. :) What a fun way to hit the end of winter!

And still more....

2010-10-13T13:51:00.000-07:00

Amber and her teacher at the end of Kindergarten.

:) Tickles and giggles.

"Super Reannie!!"

Best friends on twin day at school.

Getting ready for recital.

Way too long!

2010-10-13T13:44:00.000-07:00

Wow, I was recently reminded that I have not updated the pictures here for a VERY long time! So sorry about that! Life has definitely been interesting getting used to having a first grader. ;) Anyway, here are a some highlights.....

Snuggles in the rocking chair

2010-04-18T15:44:00.000-07:00

A relaxed Sunday morning... :)

Fun at the Family Fun Center

2010-03-02T17:22:00.000-08:00

A couple weeks ago we had beautiful, unseasonably warm and sunny, weather. Of course, when presented with sunshine on a weekend in February, we had to go out and enjoy it! We took a family trip up to the Family Fun Center in Tukwila.

Amber enjoyed playing mini golf, riding a go-kart with Daddy, bouncing with bungees on a big trampoline, and playing in "kidopolis." Reanne slept through part of it, but by the time we got to playing in kidopolis, she was totally ready to get out and do things too! Lucky for us, children 2 and under get in to that part free with a paid entrance!

Anyway, enjoy!

Christmas 2009

2009-12-30T20:42:00.000-08:00

Looking back a bit.... Amber was very concerned that Santa might not really know how to do his job correctly, so we had a few places where Amber helped. :) We also managed to have lots of presents! I guess we thought that there wouldn't be as much since we weren't going to be with all the extended family, but boxes kept showing up with more stuff for the girls!!!

Long time!!!!

2009-12-30T20:36:00.000-08:00

Wow! It's been a rather long time since there were any pictures here! We'll work to remedy that. Life has been very busy.... Amber loves kindergarten and all the new friends and activities that go along with it. :) This picture is the girls playing with one of their many Christmas gifts. :)

Hard Work!

2009-10-06T12:39:00.000-07:00

I guess taking apart the house and trying to keep up with Amber is terribly hard work. :) This is Reanne after she finished eating her lunch. Too bad that we still have to take Amber to school! I guess it's just one more part of being the little sister.... ;)

Fun with paper

2009-09-13T12:18:00.001-07:00

Reanne is becoming a very strong willed little girl. I'm afraid that she's trying to be big and do everything that her sister is doing, whether or not it's actually appropriate. These pics include lots of papers that were waiting to be shredded that she decided needed to be played with instead. :) It was a big mess, but fun.

Amber artwork!

2009-09-11T22:31:00.000-07:00

Thanks to a wonderful new thing! Can you guess what it is?

Walking!

2009-08-10T13:29:00.000-07:00

Here's a video of true walking! Reanne is getting very adventurous when she's in a place that's familiar, and outside Amber's dance class is one of those places! :)

Ways to stay cool

2009-07-27T14:31:00.001-07:00

Well, it's very hot in the Seattle area these days. Luckily for me, the girls are totally willing to be silly and enjoy what cool they can find. :)

We have a super "cool" superhero, and fun with the fan. Amber was definitely experiencing a Marilyn Monroe type moment.

Video

2009-07-26T09:10:00.000-07:00

Reanne is doing lots of practicing standing and taking steps. Thought you might like to see. :)

We've got a climber!!!

2009-07-23T14:32:00.000-07:00

Today Reanne began her climbing adventures at a whole new level. I heard Amber saying, "no, no Reanne" from the bathroom and went to check on them. This is what I found! She's so very pleased with herself, but doesn't like the getting down/falling part much. :)

Hard work

2009-07-20T19:49:00.000-07:00

Finally some pictures of Reanne standing! This evening she decided to take 10 minutes or so to practice. There were lots of ups and downs, but also some steps and plenty of clapping. She's definitely getting motivated to move on her own two feet! :)

Steps!!!

2009-07-15T14:22:00.000-07:00

Well, yesterday evening Reanne decided to take her first steps. She does not seem to be terribly anxious to do a repeat demonstration, but we will have the video camera ready when she does! Hopefully it will be soon! :)

Cute!

2009-06-16T12:33:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm afraid that there has been a lot going on in the last month, so we are very behind. These are some recent pictures, and then later we'll post the videos (I hope) of some of Amber's end of school concerts. :)

Reanne was so tired that she just plain went to sleep on the floor! After having a nap!

First Birthday Cake

2009-05-16T20:01:00.001-07:00

Today we did our party for Amber and Reanne. I'm happy to say that it was nice; around 70 degrees and sunshine! :) Unlike her big sister, Reanne was absolutely happy to dive into cake. She had her first cake at the park, and happily devoured a second helping after dinner!

Comparisons

2009-05-06T16:17:00.000-07:00

We've been looking back at pictures and it's amazing to see how much Amber has grown and where the girls look similar and where they don't. So, here's a picture of Amber and one of Reanne at about the same point in life, just before their 1st birthdays.

Amber is 5!!!

2009-05-06T16:04:00.000-07:00

It's so scary. The girl who was my baby not really that long ago is now five, and her little sister is almost 1! Where did the time go????

Jenn's wedding

2009-05-04T17:41:00.001-07:00

I'm afraid that since I was in the wedding, I don't have too many pictures, so I'm collecting from others, but here are a few. Amber had a great time being a flower girl, though she did get very tired of the "flower crown" that she was wearing. Everything was wonderful until the bride and groom made their getaway, and then Amber was upset for a very long time. I'm afraid she hadn't really understood that she'd be saying "goodbye" while there were lots of other people around. All in all, it was a beautiful day and a beautiful ceremony/celebration. :)

Pics from CA

2009-05-04T17:35:00.000-07:00

After spending 2 1/2 weeks in CA, it's taken a long time to get back into our normal routine. At least for me. :) Anyway, there are WAY too many pictures to post them all, but here are some cute ones.

Snow in March?

2009-03-09T15:21:00.000-07:00

Our weather is definitely strange.... As someone I talked to said, "weather in this area is bipolar." I had to laugh because this is so true! Anyway, today we had snow on the cars when we got up, and snow falling pretty heavily while picking up Amber from school. Happily, it's pretty wet snow so it's not really sticking on the ground. :) Amber was very pleased with her homework today, they had to catch a snowflake on their tongue. According to 4 year olds, snow tastes funny!

Officially Crawling

2009-03-07T15:41:00.000-08:00

Reanne is definitely making progress. :) She's working on cutting her 6th tooth and definitely crawling!

Silly Girls

2009-03-01T21:09:00.000-08:00

We've got silly girls. :) Hope you enjoy the pictures. We have Reanne playing MarioKart with Daddy and Amber in the baby car seat.