Life Through A Different Lens

When R was first born, I feel like I did nothing but take pictures of her all day. (Well when she and I weren't both sleeping!) I would get out my nice, fancy camera, make sure the lighting was just right and wait for just the right facial expressions. Then she started moving and I started using the fancy camera less. Then her sister came and I have to admit that most of my pictures now are taken on my iPhone. However, I am not very good about posting those pictures and they are often the most like real life. So here you go! These are some of my favorites! 

What happened to my docile little girl? Her sister tried to take her ball :)  It's her favorite new toy.

We took a visit to one of my favorite places -Utica Square.

R and her sweet friend love Utica as well. 

We spend so much time in the water these days. It's too hot to do much else!

This was our Daddy's Day treat. Ice Cream! I'm pretty sure they got more of his ice cream than he did.

Sadly we have had lots of sick days lately. This little girl NEVER falls asleep on Mama. 

I found a Cookie Monster in my bed nestled between all the folded laundry : ) 

R and I had a little date at the zoo. She is still trying to decide if she likes the animals, but she did love the carousel.

Her new favorite hobby is pulling EVERY SINGLE pot and pan out of the drawer. Often times she will drag the entire pile across the house to our bedroom. How thoughtful of her :)

Well those are some of the highlights from our house for the last couple of weeks- no fancy camera or editing needed. Just the girls!

A Puppy & A Prayer

Other than the word "no," the two phrases most commonly heard in my house are - "uh-oh" and "bye-bye." So when I heard those two in succession I barely even paused before continuing on to my next train of thought. After a second, I glanced up to see R perched on the back of the couch peering out the upstairs window that looks out on our backyard (and our neighbors). She was waving. Now she had me curious.

I walked across the room expecting to see nothing, perhaps she was waving at one of the many planes that pass over our house since we live close to a small air field. Nope, that wasn't it. As I followed her stare, I noticed a small puppy wiggling through a hole in our neighbors fence and before I could blink he was gone.

What a perceptive little girl!

I stood there momentarily before realizing that I need to "quickly" run next door and pray someone was home. (I say quickly with a bit of tongue-in-cheek since I had two barely clothed babies that I needed to tote/drag along.) Our house backs up to businesses and a fairly busy street and it was rush hour, so I didn't want to waste any time. We made it over their and found someone to tell. I haven't heard yet if he made it home safely, but I'm hoping he did!

I'm sorry if that story is a bit anticlimactic but I am just amazed at the perception of my little girl! She's not even two and she knew exactly what was going on. So if/when that little puppy makes it home, they don't need to thank me. They can thank my baby : )

And the poor girl has really had a rough time these past few weeks. She has had two stomach bugs, one that lasted over two weeks. We have been to the doctor twice in the past week alone. She's (still) teething and all-in-all she has handled it like a champ!

A moment I'll always remember... This past week R clobbered me for a hug, buried her head in my chest and began talking. It took me a minute to realize that she was praying for me. Her eyes were tightly closed and the look on her face was very intense. It was the best prayer I have ever received. And I'll admit I may have shed a few tears. I am not sure if there is anything as powerful for a parent as their child laying hands on them and watching what you've poured in to them come out as a blessing on you.

It's so fun to watch her grow. Right now it is often hard to see past her "phase" to her heart, but I get to catch glimpses of it during moments like these and I can't wait to see all that God has in store for her.

My little world changer, puppy saver and intercessor. I love you baby.

Stuck in a Rut

In the past month, we have lost OVER TWO WEEKS to two different stomach bugs. So far only Jeff has remained unscathed. Not only did I not want to get out of the house because the girls (and I) were so miserable, but you would have thought we had the plague! Of course I don't blame anyone for not wanting to get sick. I wouldn't want to either, but it sure does make for a mama who it very close to the end of her rope and often in great need of adult interaction. For the moment, we are getting back to having happy, healthy babies. They are almost there... I hope. But for now, I will just catch you all up on the pictures I've taken over the past couple of weeks.

I'm not sure why, but for some reason I can see this photo being remade when they are 90 and sitting on a porch together. 

Humm.... I want that phone.

No phone. No kisses!

These girls are serious about their phones.

Hey, Cheeks : )

Thankfully these girls are acting like their normal goofy selves even when they are under the weather. I hope to have our house back in full force soon! This thing seems like a never ending cycle, but I'm believing it is over and done with so we can fully enjoy our first summer as a family of four.