"The Perfect Picture"

I have been working hard at trying to get my two littles to sit together for "that perfect picture."  And I was getting frustrated that Nolan wouldn't hold Avery, and I couldn't get them both to smile together, and the list of the just not "right" picture continues. Well, this morning I was taking their pictures, and I had an"ah hah" moment.

The reality is my "not so perfect" photos, are the REAL ones.  The ones that capture my family at this moment the best.  And I absolutely LOVE my littles, and my family.  Of course I had to capture my other child, "Wrigley" in the mix too.  So here are my flickers....hope you laugh and enjoy as much as I did taking them.

The set below are my favorite...watch the progression in these next few pictures.

 Okay, so he agreed to sit next to her...well he then wasn't so sure about it...to cute!

Do you think that Avery too....is going to have a great friendship with Wrigley?  I do...

Adventures in BOWLING!

Today we met my friend Lisa at Pinstripes Bowling Alley.  I went to nursing school with Lisa at Rockford College.  She has two children, Maddie and Brennan--so we took the kids bowling.  They all had a great time, but Nolan LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it!  Here are some pictures from our adventure.  I certainly LOVE all of the memories Nolan and I create together.  It is so much fun to watch him interact with others, and his excitement with the activities.  I Love my little man so much.

 Nolan and Brennan

 Lisa and Avery

 He was so proud that he could put the ball on the ramp, and watch it go down and hit the pins!

 Maddie and Nolan

Bocce Ball Fun!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Nolan and Avery had a fun day.  We went to the Y to play, and we had lunch at Nolan's favorite, "Old McDonald!" We took a walk with Wrigley outside, since it was around 60 degrees. I treated myself to a shamrock shake, there is nothing that says St. Patty's like a Shamrock Shake!

I of course had both my little leprechauns dressed up for St. Patty's!

St. Patrick's Day Rainbow Cupcakes

I had found this cute idea on the Disney Family Fun Website for Rainbow Cupcakes.  Nolan loves CUPCAKES, so I thought this would be a fun project for us.  He had a great time with the mixer, and then he enjoyed putting the food coloring in each bowl, and pouring the batter in the cupcake holders.  But he would tell you the best part was eating his cupcake!

St. Patrick's Day Activity Fun

This morning we had some fun with finger paints.  With St. Patrick's Day around the corner, I thought it might be fun to have him create something in the spirit of the green holiday!  So we made a finger paint rainbow, which Nolan thoroughly enjoyed!

The Many Faces of Avery

Some cute poses of Avery in her Christening gown!

At 3 Months Old.