Texas Bluebonnets 2008These are just some of the Bluebonnets in my backyard. After church today, we took Suzy out for some fun poses.

I've mentioned previously how hard it is these days to get Suzy to sit still or smile for pictures. She is just constantly on the go. So, my new photo secret?....

M&Ms - at least I'm using the mini ones. Less mess and I am trying to convince myself that it really isn't THAT much sugar.
Here is one of Daddy shaking the container overhead. "Looky here, Suzy!" "Do you like the M&Ms?" "Mmmmmm what color is that one?" You get the idea. Much more hysterical in person, especially if you know Daddy. He really does love me. Such a trooper.
So, what happens in the absence of M&Ms with our dear little one?


You get the idea. :) We took some other photos in the front yard as well were she dissected many of my pretty new Irises. I don't mind her picking my flowers. I think it's great she is learning and exploring her environment. I love how seriously she is studying this bloom here.
Suzy, I hope you know what a great Daddy you have. He thinks the world of you, sweetheart!


I feel so blessed to live in such beauty and love.

Have I ever mentioned how much Suzy likes shaving cream?I think I'm safe to say that I'm not detecting any sensory issues here! As one of her best little friends likes to say, "Suzy makes a mess!" What fun!

Guest Post from Gwyneth


My friend, Gwyneth, took these pictures during a recent playdate.

Poor Suzy had slipped and fell and needed a little lovin'.Poor sweet girl. "I'm Okay."
But my Mommy is a mess! :)

Finger painting with my friends from Small Group


Thanks Mrs. Diana for letting us make a big mess on your driveway! I had so much fun!

Easter with Grammy and Pawpop!This is the ever coveted "Chocolate Bunny!" She saw them in the stores (how can you miss the entire row of bunnies). Seriously, marketing sometimes drives me crazy. Well, to head off the plea while in the grocery cart, I explained simply that chocolate bunnies were for easter baskets. So, when she found out she was getting a basket at Grammy's, she talked about the chocolate bunny non-stop for about two days. I tried my best to find the smallest bunny possible!
Small as it was, she ate the entire thing, ever so slowly, until completion. Of course, that is ALL she ate that day and we paid for a few days with the sugar high, but it was so fun to see the excitement that something so small can bring to one adorable little girl.
PawPop made a great Easter Bunny and Suzy had a wonderful time collecting the eggs.
It was a little chilly that day, so Grammy let Suzy borrow a poncho that her Aunt Barbara used to wear as a little girl. I'm hoping to get some good pictures of Barabara's little girls wearing it as well when they come for a visit this summer.

I just love the curls and the beautiful colors of the poncho in this photo.
She liked the stickers and M&Ms, but was not as impressed this round with the Cheerios. When we hosted the egg hunt at our house, there was quite a bit of scatter left out in the yard after the mass of toddlers had eaten their fill. I explained to Suzy that we didn't need to pick up the discarded puffs and Cheerios because the birds would get them. So, she would clap and get excited when she found "candy!" but simply dumped out the snacks and said, "This is birdie food!"

Splashing around in my ladybug raincoat.

This little piggy was a photo op....

So sorry to publish to the world, sweet Suzy. I just couldn't resist! You are so much fun!

We had our annual New Parents Church Easter Egg Hunt this past weekend at our house and I think everyone had an absolute blast. Just like last year, the eggs stuffed with the "Puffs" were the biggest hit. It was funny to see the maturity from last year and watch two year olds actually pick up and shake the eggs to identify which ones had food. The stickers were often simply tossed back! I remember my grandparents hiding money with little candies. As a kid, I wanted the eggs that DIDN'T shake! :) Here's Suzy helping hang the backdrops for our little photo sessions. Unfortunately, I missed on the lighting for most of the photos. I guess I need to review the classes Vickie has been sending me!

Suzy had a better idea of how the hunt should work this year and it was so fun to see her scurry around to find the eggs with the goodies inside. This is, indeed, such a magical time for her.

Sorry I still can't figure out why some of these photos are sideways, but Suzy's friend, Brynna, brought her bunny ears and the kids really had fun trying them on.
Here's my attempt at Suzy's Easter portrait in an antique chair from my Aunt Mary. I need to ask her again just how far back in the family it goes. She refinished it beautifully and the children really enjoyed it. It's just so difficult now to get a good shot of Suzy. She's so "busy" all the time!

You think I should break down and buy this poor girl some new shoes? ;)

Platinum Gymnastics with Miss Jenny and AddyWe went to an open gym today with my friend, Addy. She's a daughter of Miss Jenny, a friend from Mommy's work. We had a great time and I really liked the trampoline.

I also really liked the parallel bars. I even put the chalk on my hands and lifted my feet up a few times. It sure was a ton of fun! Thanks for inviting us Miss Jenny!


Future gymnast... if I could just figure out the whole, "following directions" part....

After we finished gymnastics, we headed over to Mommy's clinic for a few minutes and Miss Cindy helped me learn to drive. Daddy, I'm gonna be a convertible girl - just like my Mommy!

Rub a dub dub, there's a Suzy in my tub!Bubbles, anyone?

Sloppy Puppy kisses!
Katie gave me a kiss the other day and her nose was very wet and cold. Well, we've had a bit of that around here with Mommy's allergies and my teething, so I knew exactly what needed to be done.
Blow, Katie! I'm not sure she "gets it" just yet. But, I'm gonna be a good big sister and am already practicing how to teach new skills!