my sister came back to visit.
twice in one month…we are so lucky.
our orignal plans were cancelled due to weather.
we decided that taking 7 children to an outdoor concert
in a tornado watch wouldn't be the best idea.
we managed to find plenty to keep all these kids busy.
annie dressed herself.
it was very unique.
after the storms passed the weather was beautiful.
look at those cute pants!!
hand-me-downs ROCK.
the rabbit hated the trampoline…imagine that.
check out macy's toothless grin.
love it.
keeping maya busy while we cooked and cleaned.
we added cocoa puffs too.
mmm…stale goldfish and cocoa puffs.
who needs toys?
just sort old food in muffin tins.
party like a rock star.
thanks for coming lorel.
it was so nice to have you all again.
and now maya likes me.
it was all worth it.
it only took some donuts.
and my dad got a kick out of all your comments.
and so did i.
Liz - oh oh oh those puppies are tooooo cute. i love it. we are picking up a puppy in the next week on our way back from a road trip. sooo cute.
traci - how wonderful to be able to spend some more time with your sister and her girls. they are adorable – just like your kids!! your father’s day posts to your husband and dad were very sweet. great pictures added too. i bet annie used to fall asleep in her high chair too. so cute.
Linda - Your little Annie is the funniest kid!! My youngest son could sleep like that…anywhere, anytime!! Did I mention she is scrumptious??
PamperingBeki - Hey, I found you! 🙂 Great blog!
Drew was completely excited that Talby’s mom has a blog just like his mom. haha!
Jennifer P. - Are you sure you didn’t slip something into Annie’s drink? That’s one CRASHED kid :)!
It looked like such a fun visit from your sister.
And about your dad post (which I loved!)–I think that that’s the second time I’ve seen a picture of you as a child and you and Lauren look soooo much alike!
Julie K. - Oh my – Annie cracks me up. Kiana may be something like her – painting on the tv – and on and on – and sleeping standing up. Hilarious.
Thanks for the great idea of the zipper jammies. I’ll have to try it – and change her into them at naptime too! :o)
Heather (aka Digby's mom) - Lorel — you look so great and your girls are so beautiful!! (Megan — you know you always look great and your girls are gorgeous too — and your boys are so handsome!) I love the photos!
Lanny Stanard - meg, that is so funny, I wish I could sleep like that LOL… Thanks for entering my drawing only 2 more peeps have to enter then I’ll have 20…
Lanny:)
southernseven - I thought your comment on Annie dressing herself and it was unique was funny because Annie is always unique and just as cute as a bug. The toothless grin niece looks like Lauren in that photo with her coloring. I wish I could tell the story with photos like you. I always have them smiling at the camera, I am trying to study you to see the angles and way you capture them so I can be like you when I grow up.
Jenn - They say the best pictures are taken when people are sleeping…..I agree.
Jilly - I LOVE the picture of Annie!
Liz - Those photos were too precious, I feel like I was there! So glad you and your sister had fun… what fabulous moms and aunts you two must make!
Mrs. Fox - That last photo is priceless.
Mrs. Fox - That last photo is priceless.
traci - all the pictures are great but the last one of annie is just crazy funny and sooooo sweet!! My kids have fallen asleep in some odd places but never standing up. I have a sister and I agree…they are the best.
April - Woooo….Annie done fell out…that is Great !!