Fingers and Toes

 

Omi and Papa have arrived

Omi and Papa arrived safely this evening after a long car ride from NY. We are very excited to have them with us

Natalie's Dance Recital

Natalie had her big dance recital last Saturday. She was very excited to wear her costume and put on Mom's makeup. she did a great job up on stage

Audrey's Assessment of Katie

Swinging and Sliding

 

 

 

Natalie learned how to swing this spring so I took her over to the BIG swing at the playground. Remember teh pure joy of a super-high swing, and an old fashoined metal slide

FREE! You Haul

Anyone have need of some kids

 

Butterfly and Cheetah

Tori and Natalie had their faces painted at Natalie's preschool end of the year Carnival.

 

Katie Elizabeth Shepherd

Katie was born the 12th of May at 11:53 am. She and her mom are doing beautifully.
9 lbs 1oz 21 inches.
See more picture of the day at our web album link/slideshow to the right

Audrey's first attempt

 
This was Audrey's first attempt at a smile for the picture below. They both had their mouths full of Doritos

The Girls

Some updated pictures of Audrey and Natalie
 
 

The Load

Just under one month to go. We are due the 19th of May. Nicky looks a beautiful as ever and is handeling "the load" quite well. We are excited to welcome baby girl number three. This is Lindsay one of her Laurels.

 

Spring has Sprung

 

 

 

Easter visit from PAPA

 

Papa came to visit this weekend. We had a great time with him visiting the Jelly Belly Factory in Milwaukee, coloring Easter eggs and doing a few home improvement projects. We loved having him here, but wish he could have stayed longer.

Just some more photos

 
 
 

Make a Funny Face

 

Sledding

 

Toddler Bed

 
Audrey made "the big move" last night...into a toddler bed in her big sister's room! (Thanks again to my awesome friend Sara for letting us use it). She was so excited to get to sleep in the same room with Natalie. (Natalie has her own bed, she just wanted to snuggle in Audrey's for the picture). It makes Audrey seem so grown up! But it will be good for Audrey to have some time to get used to the new sleeping arrangements before baby #3 arrives in May. Yes, in case the rumor mill hasn't made it your way, we have another on the way. We will know Jan 3rd what it is, so you have till then to cast your vote on the new poll I added!

Christmas Pictures

Ah, yes. With the holidays here, that means it's time to attempt to wrangler the little ones in for "that one perfect picture" which will convey to all friends and family the love, warmth and happiness we feel in our home. No pressure. Well, for anyone who has attempted this awesome feat, you know well that there are like 30- something other "outtake pictures" that others rarely see (which are really a better indicator of the family wellbeing- ha ha). While you will have to wait to receive your holiday greeting with the "perfect picture", I'm rather fond of some of the outtakes. 1- Notice Audrey's red eyes and nose, due to the recently ended battle to get Audrey in the dress. She wasn't going to smile if her life depended on it. Nat's such a good sport! 2- "I'll make this even tougher mom, I will refuse to even look at you!" 3- So Audrey finally decides, after tremendous effort to bribe and entertain her, that she will smile. Only one problem...you tell a 2 year old to smile and you get this face. Back to the drawing board. 4- Mom finally figured out the trick to get real smiles, I love this one! I think this picture is the real definition of "joy", don't you. Happy Holidays! I need a nap. 
 
 
 

Tetris 3

I couldn't resist... here's another one

Human Tetris

I found this video on Mitt Romney's son's blog. Every friday they post their favorite youtube videos. A good tradition that I may copy.