so sorry mom and dad!

I'm so sorry for the lack of posting. I promise to resume regular (and by regular I mean maybe every other day) posting tonight or tomorrow at the latest!

I hope you're all having a fabulous weekend!



{ian, why does your star wars pillowcase always seem to creep in to my favorite photos? love you!}

happy sunday!

We will be spending the day missing Ian (he's at work), coloring, eating graham crackers (Zoe's obsession of the day) and hopefully getting both kids to nap at once. Too much to ask?


*not just a picture of Zoe's butt in her Dora (aka the Devil) PJ's, her socks say Sunday - this note intended for my blind Momma {lol}

check us out!

Milo and I have been featured on Marvelous Kiddo ! Its an inspiring blog featuring daily posts dedicated to all things parenting.




The photo, taken by the wonderful Ashley, is one of my favorites and captures such a sweet,candid moment.

Enjoy your weekend!!

{stay warm and cozy- zoe}

i heart IJD

He is our story teller, french toast preparer, trash taker-outer, booboo kisser, dance instructor and introducer of new/better music.
He is the heart of our little family and the brightest light in our day.
His kindness, patience and joie de vivre inspire me every day.
LYTS

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

we are family...

I was supposed to host a "sibling" party before Christmas, but due to the weather and a mini stomach virus in our house, it was postponed. We were able to celebrate after Christmas and it was so nice to be able to spend some time with all of them. We allowed Zoe to stay up for the party (mistake) and Milo joined us as well (also, a mistake). I put out desserts and drinks and everyone brought a $5 unisex gift so that we could do a small exchange. Really fun!!

The Crew (it was late and we look so tired)


Opening my gift (I got a coffee mug!! My fav)


Fun Times!

Zoe's a Big Girl!!

Zoe pooped on the potty!!



She was so excited (we were too)!! So we took a trip to her favorite place:



She bought "bubbles" at Lush!


(the salespeople thought she was just adorable- we do too!)

Daddy & Zoe



{lets pray that this is the start of something good!}

Christmas Day (in a nutshell)

This day was just wonderful (in a crazy/whirlwind kind of way)!

There's just so much to say, I'm going to try and tell the story with pictures.

First picture, just after waking!



Coming down the stairs!


Santa ate the cookies and drank the milk!!!


Presents!!




Ian & Milo


Phoebe opening her stocking!


{the end}


**thank you to Dobbie, Grandpa Mark, Grampy, Gramma Shells, Nana & Lolo for making this Christmas so wonderful for Zoe and Milo. They are truly loved.

Christmas Eve- pt 2

After the celebration with my family, we headed home to have a celebration of our own. Opening PJ's on Christmas Eve has been a tradition for me forever, so I definitely wanted my kids to experience the same thing. We also let Zoe open a new Christmas book, which she absolutely loved (she's such a bookworm)!! Zoe put out cookies and milk for Santa and we laid in our bed and read her new Christmas book and then went to sleep nice and early so Santa could come and we would be refreshed for all of the Christmas Day excitement!!

Excited to open her first present!


Opening her PJ's!!


Opening her book (Fancy Nancy's Splendiferous Christmas)


Milo sound asleep in his Christmas PJ's

Holiday Recap - Christmas Eve (pt 1)

So sorry for the delay in holiday posting. Things have just been so crazy around here!! Our first Christmas as a family of 4 was very exciting! We began the holiday celebration with our annual Christmas Eve party at Uncle Doug's house. This is my favorite pre-holiday tradition. It's just so nice to have everyone in the same place at the same time. We had lots of good food and we definitely went to bed on Christmas with full tummies! Milo spent most of the evening charming everyone with his cute smiles and giggles and Zoe spent most of the evening chasing after Molly the dog. It was a great way to get her energy out after being snowed in for most of the week.

Siblings (some of them)


Our little family


Kids with their Gigi and Poppy


Milo with Dobbie and Grandpa Mark


Me & Ray