This means NO in Gemma speak!
I can't believe that she is already 22 months!

Bluebonnet beauties!


Springtime in Dallas means wildflowers!!

Bluebonnets are everywhere and the perfect backdrop for my cuties! Happy April...we are already in the 80's and the kids have already braved the pool.

It has been absolutely to long sine I last posted photos or any updates as to the goings on of the family so here is a brief snip-it!!

Gemma is already nine months and Ryan and I are amazed at how quickly it has gone! All the girl wants to do is stand up and in the last week she has gotten very good at dive-bombing to the floor only to catch herself before she hits! She laughs the entire time...it is really infectious! We had her check up last week and she is 23 pounds 13.5 ounces and 29 inches long! She has 7 teeth...three top and one bottom that are all coming in at the same time! I am amazed that we haven't even had rough nights...very different from big brother! I am just excited that she isn't a snaggle tooth anymore with just one side top tooth showing!! :)

Ewan is being quite a good big brother these days. He helps me keep Gemma standing if I need to do something...usually get him juice or food! We are so excited that the spring weather is starting to consistently show its head. Ewan is having so much fun playing outside, chasing the dogs with his swords, playing super hero, and swinging super high in the swing! He is really enjoying school and talks about his friends and randomly breaks out in the songs he is learning...so cute! His teacher thinks he is "sensitive"...I think he just knows how to get special treatment!! Last night at dinner he informed us that it was better if he didn't have chocolate milk every night because it wasn't good for his teeth...apparently he listened to the dental hygienist that visited his class that day!! An ironic statement since he was the one that asked for the chocolate milk!!!

Below is a sneak peek at some photos that my friend and amazing photographer Laura took of the kids today at the Grapevine Train Depot...hoping to get somemore soon and will definately update again soon!

Gemma holding herself up!

Ewan is Mr. Model...he was so excited to take pics today...of course after everyone he wanted to see and get one with sister! I am just excited that his haircut doesn't look too bad...not his best but we managed to keep the "page boy cut" under control for the pics!

Becca, Brian, Connor, and Avery...and soon to be baby Jessa!
We have this exact same shot with Ewan three years ago...so fun! They do have similarities in this photo but are really looking so different now!
I told you Ewan has a crush on her...at least I can say I witnessed Ewan's first kiss!
Daddy and Gemma
Buddies....

The balloons start to take off..
Ewan taking a break...
Cooling off with some refreshing water!
Our girl, Avery! We love the Arant's...they are so fun and I think Ewan has a little crush on this cutie!
Mom and Gemma

In September we went to the Plano Balloon Festival and had a great time with some friends, the Arant's! We first went to the Festival three years ago when Ewan was Gemma's age so it was fun to take both the kiddos. Of course once we got there we remembered why we hadn't been back...hot hot hot!!! This was basically the last warm event of the summer and man are we glad it is cooling off!!
Ewan had a blast listening to music, watching the sky divers, and chasing balloons!
Gemma chillin'
Daddy and Ewan taking a rest from the activities!
SMILE!

Brooklyn Bridge

The South African clan

Central Park on a sunny day...people laying out in bathing suits with no water to be found...I guess you do what you have to!!

Strike a pose...

just kidding...hahaha