There is this Texan tradition of taking pictures amidst the forever fields of wild bluebonnets. They really are a spectacular beauty that pops up in the spring when we have had enough rain. However, in the near 7 seven years that we have lived here, we I have not ever made myself take the kids out and take said pictures. This year I suppose is different for us. The kids are finally a bit easier to take places, especially wide-open fields that they could run away in.... But also, it's different for me, having spent so much time taking pictures for others and even of my own kids, I really am enjoying it more than I have in past years. 

However, that alone did not mean I was 100% stress free on this little outing. It was trying, to say the least. However, it is DONE. And I have this age and stage of theirs documented, and now if I want to make a second excursion back, well, that's just up to my own craziness! For now, these will suffice. I think I'll try our second outing at a different location. Maybe more bluebonnets of these kiddos next year.... by then I'll have the energy, right?

I really love this little guy. He FUNNY. Seriously, funny. He is learning to talk SO well, he talks a lot, and we understand about half of it, well, scratch that, we understand about all of it, but I bet "outsiders" understand about half of it! He loves to pee in the potty, but only does it right before bath time. He loves his friends and loves to play. And he is SO boy. But, like, nice boy. Somehow he knows he likes cars & trucks and things that growl. But he also severely loves to give people hugs and kisses. Heck, he kisses on my visiting teachers when they come over, it's adorable!!

 And THIS little girl.... she is nothing short of a whole handful. I really should have expected this. And heck, I know it now, and I really should remember it!! But on the flip side, for how awful she is sometimes, she makes up for it in pure sweetness. She doesn't usually do so well for pictures, but I beginning to learn, I believe it's in group pictures. When it's just her and she's the star of the show, she does so much better!! She loves to try and keep up with the older girls, sometimes she thinks she wants to learn to ride a bike, and sometimes, she doesn't. She goes to gymnastics preschool and LOVES it. She really needs to start school, but I guess we have a whole other year of being at home, better bunker down and get used to it!!

How is it that something can make you ridiculously crazy, and ridiculously in love all in the same moment? That's what these kids do to me. Taking these pictures they were driving me absolutely nuts! But getting to come home, look at them, and reflect on what each child's personality expresses, and getting to freeze this moment in time, makes me fall in love with them even more!! 

Do you LOVE that awful face? I don't know why she was making a mean face at me, she just thought it was funny. I think it's funny too! Ha! And when she's an adult and see this picture, she'll think it was less than funny!! She is such a "go-get-'em" girl. She does her homework fast so she can go ride her bike. She does her chores fast so she can go play. She really knows the importance of fun time, and always wants to maximize it. It's precious! She's a great helper, and a super good do-er.

Even though this one seems like the most mellow of the four, she is definitely not lacking in personality, or personal likes. She KNOWS what she wants, and more importantly what she doesn't want to do!! However, she is such a little mother-hen. She makes sure that everybody is safe, helped, out of harms way. She just looks out for everyone, and she loves to do it. I don't expect her to, or make her, it's just the roll that she has taken on. It's cute, and precious, and HECK, very helpful!!!


It's hard to believe that we have lived in Texas for so long, nearly 7 years!! And it's hard to believe that 10 years has gone by since TJ and I decided to start our lives together! I'm so glad we have made this journey together!