From Preschool to Kindergarten

Preschool graduation







First Days of Kindergarten




Thanks, Nonna!


First School Project: Bella's Beauty Shop



And this little guy has been such a big supporter of his big sister. . .



Summer brought much growth. We had one child go from preschool to Kindergarten (with NO naps)! Bella is adjusting well and loving learning every moment of the day--less napping means more learning. Sam has stepped into Bella's big shoes at preschool and has taken the role of leader of the place. We are so blessed that our children are so happy, well-adjusted, and excited about life. It sure makes things easier!



We are trying not to blink. We know it will be high school graduation before we know it!!

Easter 2011

Pre-School Egg Hunt



Easter Outfit Outtakes. Surely there is a picture to suit you in the bunch! It is so hard to harness their personalities and get them looking in the same direction.

I sure would hate to run across these two in a dark alley. Check out the tough looks:













Easter Morning: The Bunny Visit. This year Bella read the Bunny's note all by herself.





Family time at Granny and Papa's

First Offical Picture of 2011

I know this moment has been greatly anticipated by all viewers. It is THE first official picture of 2011. A great big THANKS to Uncle Dave. Here's to a great 2011-

December Moments

Santa Shots.

Sam would not get within an arm's length of the Big Guy. The idea of a strange man coming into his home while he was sleeping kind of creep-ed him out.







Moments in Memphis






Christmas Eve: Birthday Bash for Baby Jesus


Christmas Morning

"Oh! No! Santa brought me panties!"


"Cheese!"






Moments with Granny:



Artist at work:


Sam's "tackle" dummy. Every time I got the snowman built up, Sam would shoulder tackle it and knock it down.


Sam's bloody nose after Bella tried to roll him into a snowball.