Heeho!!

these two love their Heeho!!!  these pictures are some of the few i have on my camera from our time in Colorado with Tim's family.  we loved being in Colorado, except that the girls took turns getting really sick.

i love it that every time the girls pray they always thank God for meema and heeho - we are truly thankful.

10 years!



Tim and I celebrated our ten year anniversary on June 14th.  Tim's mom was in town giving us a huge hand and so we were able to go to a movie and out to eat!  Here we are looking as cute as we get.  

 Then my parents, with the help of many others watched the girls for a long weekend and we were able to get away to the Oregon coast.  Days of being together, where every part of the day felt like a gift - it was incredible. 

Ten years and I love Tim more today than I ever imagined possible.  The ten years have not always been easy but they have been good and so we are thankful. 

 





clara...

loves to smile

 loves c.s. lewis

 and looks super cute with painted toenails (our housemate Kellie's idea!)

meema!

Tim's mom came for over a week in June and it was lovely having her!  She gave and served and gave some more.  Tim was able to catch up some much needed sleep and the girls ate up the time of endless playing - Meema never says no to a cup of tea or a search for the magic key.  We love you Meema!!

silliness

sam got a scratch on her nose and insisted on wearing a band-aide for days.  she was also very excited about a sleeping mask the moser family sent us.  

paying close attention to daddy reading before bed

 at least sam seems engaged...

 jumping!

 meema came and brought us a box with some baskets and an awful lot of packing popcorn 

 time at the park

 I am not sure what is happening here. 

the girls

i am not sure when sam became a little lady, but pre-school is around the corner and she is ready.  sam is thoughtful, observant, loves to sing and dance, and constantly pretending.  

clara is happy to be messy.  anytime.  bring the mess.  she is also hilarious and loves to make jokes.  she is quick to smile but also quick to push the boundaries.  she loves cuddles and reading books.

easter hunt pictures

lately

lately there are princesses around every corner....

 hugs from sisters are the best...

 dancing can get silly....

 and happens often...

 she just seems to get cuter... and funnier...

 these two are such a source of joy

the gift to mother these two wonderful little ladies is something i am grateful for everyday.  sure sometimes they drive me crazy but in these simple days i find such joy in being their mom.  and to see them love each other is beyond beautiful.

thank you Jesus for Sam and Clara.  they are gifts from you.  and today i again say thank you.

clara's faces

Clara's words

Clara Louise is beginning to speak in words.  Her little voice is delightful and I love when it is used to speak and not scream :) 

Her first word was up - of course.  An appropriate choice. 

Quickly following have been - mama, dada, hi, bye-bye, baby, na-na-na-na (no), wa (for water - aren't you glad i am helping explain), and owl. 

She is definitely more mischievous than Samantha was at this age.  She is super cute in a time-out - putting out a huge lower lip.  She is smart.  I wondered whether she would sit in a time-out and sure enough - worked like a charm.  She is always wanting to be in her sister's business.  Like now for instance, so I should probably cut this short. 

Clara Louise - we love your voice and are listening to what you have to say.  :)