New Hiding Space

We just got our basement fixed & the kids just love it! Kira even found a few new hiding spots.  After she ate lunch today she just went off on her own.  This is where we found her.... in her favorite new hiding place!

Kira's Playdate

Today Kira had her first playdate.  I babysat my friend's daughter, Kaylen.  Kira was just so amazed with Kaylen.  Her face just lit up seeing her new friend.  She kept touching the bow in her hair and saying its cute.  I haven't really seen Kira engage with other kids and it was wonderful to see how far she has come along.  Her eye contact is so much better than what it was 6 months ago, and hearing her trying to have a conversation is music to my ears.  They played so well together, and for once it was great not to hear any yelling and crying because that's usually the case when Kira and Ryu play together.  Thanks Kaylen for such a fun playdate!

They are just too cute!!!

The Hunger Games Trilogy

I received this trilogy as a gift from my cousin Laura, even though my mom got it for me as well, but she understood and I returned it to get some other much needed stuff.  Anyways, I am halfway done with the second book and I absolutely love it!!  It is a good series, subject matter not what I's usually into, because I don't like any future, post-apocalyptic stuff, but it has so much more than that.  I should have listened to Jessie and read it a long time ago.  I'm trying to finish the series, since they are casting for the movie already.  My brother always teases me that I only read books that will be turned into movies, but hey...is it my fault that the books I read are just that good?  Next book on the list....Water for Elephants.

Grandma Sue's Birthday

It was great to celebrate my mother in law's birthday with everyone.  To top it off it was a really nice day, teasing us a little that spring should be here by now.  Like my SIL it's always nice to see the cousins play together.  I love taking pictures of them & how they interact with each other.  Hope you enjoy these!

Rosie & Ron's Wedding Shower

I got a chance to practice taking some photographs at Rosie & Ron's Wedding Shower.  You all know how I love to take kids pictures, so I apologize in advance if you see more kids photos than the actual shower.  Like my SIL said, it's a little tough to blend in, so I totally looked like a paparazzi.  I just love photos that tell a story.  Hope you enjoy!!!