Bluebonnets 2014

It's no secret that I love bluebonnets! I feel such at home here in Texas, and I have definitely adopted the state's love of its state flower.  The highlight of my Spring is taking the kids' pictures in the bluebonnets.  This year, since it's our last here in this great state, we took the tripod and got some family shots in the bluebonnets.

In the past, I used the field across the street from our neighborhood, but the owner didn't open this field up until late this year.  I had to find another spot to shoot (for my business bluebonnet minis), and I found this adorable field with the cutest red barn in the background.  I was so happy to have this spot this year, especially since I didn't have to deal with the crowds this year!

Easter Bunny Visit 2014

Grant's first Easter Bunny visit was very successful.  Everyone was well-behaved, stayed close to me (as I was by myself with the kids), and even smiled for the picture.  It is our best one yet!

Alli: 31-33 Months

Alli is the silliest, craziest, messiest little girl! She is a tom boy and is as tough as nails.  She goes after what she wants, and she is very determined.  We love our sweet girl, and love watching her learn and grow!

January 13-February 13, 2014 (30-31 Months):
*We started potty training this month, and you did awesome! It took you a while to start going while out in public, but you caught on pretty fast.  You had to get over your fear of the big potty first.
*You still love your ballet class, and you get so excited when it's dance day.
*Obviously, you still have your paci.  We plan on getting really tough about taking it away when you turn 3!

February 13-March 13, 2014 (31-32 Months):
*You call the airport the "airplane pork", and you LOVE to ride on your airplanes.
*You had a blast going to visit Yeye and Edaddy this past month, but Uncle Bbup and Uncle Ralson are still your favorites.
*You are so independent and love to dance. At dinner one night, there was live music, and you didn't hesitate to get up and dance all by yourself.

March 13-April 13, 2014 (32-33 Months):
*You weigh 27.4 pounds and are about 34 inches tall.
*You still say "cowlore" for cowgirl.
*You really love the Disney show Jessie right now, as well as Sheriff Callie.
*You still love dance class, and you were so excited to see Ms. Naomi (or ms. Mami) back after her foot injury.
*You have gotten to be very strong willed and you fight us on naptime almost daily.
*You are doing very well with your potty training! You are fully in big girl panties (although you favor your little boy underwear) during the day.  You still wear a pull-up at night.  You do poop in your panties most of the time though.
*You are going on an eating strike here lately, but you will eat: waffles, raspberries, blueberries, bananas, squeeze blueberries and oats, yogurt, cheetos, doritos, and most other chips, cookies, Mcdonald's chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, and crackers.
*Your favorite food these days are grapes (aka "Glapes")
*You love to act out Frozen with Lila every day and night.
*We have officially started to take your paci away.  It doesn't bother you at night or during the day, but naptimes are hard now.
*You have entered the terrible 3s, and it is not so much fun! Trying to find the fun in this new stage :)

Grant 6-Month Pictures

I had Kelly Roth Photography take some pictures of Grant for his 6-month milestone since she was running a special, but I also did my own.  Of course, the business has been crazy this month with bluebonnet pictures, so I have yet to edit all of the ones that I took.  However, I will keep adding them below as I finish them.  The first three are from Kelly, and the others are by me (KBG Photography).

JLGC Flashback 5K/10K

The Junior League of Galveston County put on a 5K/10K run in late March.  It was our first annual Flashback 5K/10K, and it was super successful at raising money for our league to help fund our various projects around the community.

I signed up to participate in the 5K run, which probably was a mistake given that I hadn't run a 5K since before Lila was born.  I finished in 47 minutes, which was actually dead middle :), and I'll take it! I couldn't walk for a few days afterwards as well.  The girls and Josh did the kids 1K run, and Lila ran her little heart out because Josh told her that there were snow cones at the end of the race.

It was such a great event, and we all had a blast!

It was a little chilly for Lila that morning, but we were all excited to run!

ready at the starting line

proud of herself for finishing

Before the race

Before the race with Ronnie, Dana, and Ashlee

love this lady!