It's been a while!

I can't believe I haven't updated since the first day of school! A lot has happened since then for sure! Christmas will be upon us before we know it. This fall was spent running between gymnastics practice for Ashlyn, football practice & games for Jake, numerous photo shoots that kept me busy, and various school activities. We have all been plagued with numerous sicknesses- this is the most unhealthy fall we have ever experienced! I was sick three times, Eric at least once maybe twice, Jake 3 times, Ashlyn was constantly sick for about 2 months, and Ellie was sick twice. I am so tired of cleaning up after sick people!!!!

The kids are doing well in school, Ellie still loves going to day care once a week, and life is good! Will update with new photos in the next day or two...

First day of school!

Today was the first day of the '09-'10 school year for Jake & Ashlyn! Jake is in 5th grade, Ashlyn in 2nd grade. Hope it was the start of a fantastic year!

some flowers and fun!

we love the lake...

Pics of the kids

Tonight I took some new photos of Jake, Ashlyn, and Ellie. I posted them on my photography blog, on my Zenfolio proofing site, and on Facebook. Hurry now and go check them out!!! You know you wanna!

www.lifesongphotography.zenfolio.com

June 30

Boring post title, but there was so much going on today I couldn't fit it all in the subject line! First of all, Aunt Jackie, Uncle Todd, and Michelle are visiting this week from North Carolina! I am thrilled to have them here, and so are the kids! The moment we walk in the door, both girls run for books and a lap to sit in!
Then last night was the Orrville 4th of July Parade. Ashlyn 's gymnastics team was in the parade and she had so much fun! She did cartwheels and flips throughout the entire parade and was exhausted when it was over! Here are some photos from throughout the day!

Manicure....gone wrong!

Apparently Miss Ellie decided to give herself a manicure this evening as I was cleaning in another room. She snuck into my nail polish and painted her nails...and her hands, and her hair, and her face, and my bedroom carpet!!!!
Thankfully, despite our frustration, Eric had the brains to tell me to grab the camera and get some proof of her crime!
It looks like blood!!! I promise you, this is only finger nail polish, NOT blood!
I seriously have my hands so full with this child.....I don't know what I'm gonna do with her!!!