PreSchool and Photo Shoot

Princess Claire started school this week. Corbin did too, but this was Claire's very first time at school. We talked and talked about school with Claire. She would say she was so happy to go and paint. I was a little nervous about her first day, because at times she is very shy.. especially around strangers. Let's just say the first day was a mess. Chris and I finally peeled ourselves off of her and left her screaming. We called all day long, and she was upset and crying on and off all day...At one point I called and was talking to the owner asking how she was doing, and the owner said your husband is on the other line with the director asking about her too. I laughed when she told me that. Chris and I are those parents... oh well. We just love our babies. I am happy to report that today being her second day went MUCH better. Drop-off was still horrible. I took them by myself and Claire was kicking and screaming. I called once early this morning and she was happy. When I walked in the second she woke up from nap the teacher was so happy to tell me what a better day she had. I almost cried. I hope tomorrow goes even better. I know it is just going to take some time to get in the swing of things, but seriously it breaks my heart. I am a total fan of Chris being th eone to take them, and me being the one to pick them up!!!
Mowing the grass with Daddy after a long first day of school!
We tried to get them to take a first day pic. Not so lucky.
My pretty girlies.
Corbin started school Monday. He wanted his picture taken with his baby sis! I wish you all could just see how sweet he is to her.
Today my sister-in-law called me and said come over and lets take some pics. It just so happened I was going to be down the street for an appointment. We only had like 45 minutes, and luckily Caroline was already looking cute in this dress. These are the adorable, sweet, priceless, heart melting pics she took. I love them SO MUCH. In this one I am kissing this sweet baby like I do all day long, after you look at these you will see why. There are more, but these are some of my favs. Thanks Aunt Nat...times a trillion!
Her blue eyes, sweet skin, and little puff of hair equals perfection.

Where did July go?

Where in the world did July go? I cannot believe my summer break with these babies is almost over. Makes me sad. I can honestly say we did have a pretty fun time together this summer. We kept very busy, and really enjoyed playing all summer long. Caroline is such a happy kiddo. She smiles and laughs a lot.
What is wrong with this picture? The big kiddos have taken over our bed!
It doesn't get much cuter or sweeter than this. This week she learned to go from crawling to sitting up. She is pretty proud of herself. She is still toothless, but does like sticking her tongue out at everyone!
Corbin LOVES his Sissy. He calles her Sissy, Itty Bitty, Cutie and Sweetie. He loves to tell people he has blue eyes like her...
This face gets kissed all day long... ALL DAY!

My little fire cracker. She goes a mile a minute.
Claire starts school this week. She is a little nervous, but talks a big game about going to school and being a big girl. We will see how Tuesday morning goes. We went this past week and she spent a little time in her classroom. This is her masterpiece she created. I am a little scared about her first day, but she is soooooo ready for school. She is a smart cookie, and will totally thrive with structured learning time.
I tried to put all 9 of Caroline's hairs in a pony...
Hanging with one of their BEST friends Channing. My kids LOVE Channing. They play all the time, and enjoy every second!
Nothing like a sister.
Check out this hair! He needs a haircut! The kids have been swimming A LOT lately, and their hair is lightning up.
I love this picture. Corbin loves manly things like Batman, Spiderman, Sports, dinosaurs, tools, but is not afraid to sport some heels. He plays girly things with Claire, then she fights like a Power Ranger with him. All a part of having sisters I guess....

This baby is a definite crawler now. She is all over the place. She is a mover and a shaker. She has to be to keep up with her brother and sister... No worries, she still wakes up a few times a night. Sleeping through the night is for the birds!

feeling better...

My little bitty is feeling a little better today! She loves the pink meds! I did have to take Claire to the doctor this morning for a yucky looking rash which she got some good meds for, and while we were there they looked in Caroline's ears and he said looks like the meds might already be working! Yea! Now we just need to get this rash off of my princess and we will be in business...No worries none of these little issues have slowed the crew down! They are still little party animals rashes and all!

Beach, Birthdays & other fun things

My handsome boy! Just ignore the popsicle all over him... He had a very fun time at the beach! He has become a little fish...
This time at the marina, not only did he want the dead dish but he also wanted the little baggies on rubber fish lures. He carried them around all weekend in this festive heart container. They even went to the pool with us, and sat on a bench. Good thing Claire just wanted m&m's at the marina.. not sure I could have kept up with two sets of these little things.
Little stinker Louise. Stinker was a little under the weather this week/weekend. She got her 6 month shots on Tuesday which left her cranky for a few days. Then she got a stylish little rash to go with the crankiness. To top it all off she was The. Crankiest. Ever. at the beach Saturday. Saturday night she puked ALLLLL over Chris, then continued to be a fussy little baby today. I took her to the urgent care place tonight and sure enough she has an ear infection. Poor baby! We got her some good smelli, good tastin amox so we should be back to good in no time!
this little bossy girl just makes me smile. Even when she is being bossy I could just kiss her sweet face. She has the best little personality, it gets her in trouble a lot, but it also gets her what she wants. LOVE THIS GIRL.
Corbin and his friend Jack earlier this week
Sophie and my three kiddos ready to go to the beach.
After a day of swimming a the beach and pool, and a bath they were ready to get their nails painted! No worries Aunt Celine brought boy nail polish for Corby.. he has manly blue and green nails.
Cousin love
Caroline at June's party today.. One of the few seconds she wasn't crying.. This was Claire's party dress, loved it on her and love it on my baby too.
Chilling at the pool. Each night Caroline went for a dip at the pool. She is SO fair, that she only gets to be a pool baby once the sun goes down. She really did like the pool!
My sweet smiley niece Shelby with ear infection crying little girl Caroline at the party today.
Baby play time at the party! Camilla, Caroline and Shelbs were all born within 2 weeks of each other.
A very special happy birthday to June Louise. You had a super fun Nemo party today! Your crafty mama did it up right! Happy birthday sweetie.. your aunt sunny loves you
eating cupcakes. Not sure why this is turned, but I am to lazy to fix it.
Look at these creative cupcakes Natalie made... I am impressed!

Chris/Caroline

When Corbin was born I was really amazed at how much he looked like Chris. He has a few features that I say look like me, but he looks a lot like his daddy. Then mini-me was born, Claire, and from the second I saw her I was shocked at how much she looked like me. People comment ALL the time on how she looks and acts like her mama. Then Sweet Caroline was born. When I first saw her I could not believe how identical she looked to her daddy. SHE looks JUST Like CHRIS! Sometimes I look down at her and just have to laugh because it is as if I am looking at him. She even has his facial expressions down! Not sure if you can see it as much as I can, but here is Caroline then Chris then Caroline again!


I think it is pretty adorable! One thing is for sure... she loves her daddy.

6 months old...

Baby Caroline you are growing up way to fast! I mean girlfriend, you are already eating push up pops!!! Caroline LOVES popsicles, but push up pops are her favorite. I think because the cardboard helps her little hands not get so cold. Please don't judge me for giving my kid a popsicle. I have done this with all three, and look how great they turned out. I am all about making baby happy! This seems to do the trick! I am all about making all three happy to be honest!
So good! Bad news is now when the ice-cream man comes by I am going to have to buy three. These kids are getting more expensive by the second.

I wish I could remember al lthe funny things Claire says to us throughout the week. She is so funny. SO funny in a very bossy kind of way. She tells it like it is, thats for sure.
We framed pics in our kitchen of all three kids in the highchair when they were babies. It turned out cute, and it makes me smile every time I look at them.
We hit up the splash park Friday, and Caroline was all ready to roll...
Caroline and Grace.
A friend is letting us borrow these leg warmer knee protector things for Caroline while she is in the crawling phase. Corbs decided he needed to match her.. Claireb had some on too, but she couldn't be in the picture because she was naked except for the leg warmers...
My goal is to take my camera on some adventures next week. I am just glad to get out of the house with the necessities. I haven't mastered the camera as well. Today we went to a fun b=day party, and I left the darn camera at home. GRRR. I will work harder at it next week.