easter outtakes.

I was unloading memory cards today and found these Easter photos that we snapped right before church. Trying to get these crazies to smile at the same time is impossible. Rowan automatically gives us her gummy, cheesy smile when we pull out the camera. I love these faces too much!

preschool.

I was lucky enough to get Grey into Calvary Preschool right when we moved here. He needed it, I needed it, and we both loved it! Grey grew up so much and learned tons this year. Mrs. Frances was the perfect teacher for him.

On the last day of school, I told him that next year he would have another teacher because he was getting older. He looked and me and said, "mom, why can't Mrs. Frances grow up with me?" So cute how much he loves her.

kidspace children's museum.

We sure do love free days around here. Even though it was packed, the kids had a blast at Kidspace yesterday. Playing in the water, getting filthy and watching the hula dancers were some highlights. There are an abundant amount of girls that are Grey's age around here, so he is often the only boy around. He does not mind! Hayley is definitely on his list of favorite people.

natural history museum.

This last Saturday John, Sarah, Nora & Eve spent the day with us in L.A.  We went to the Natural History Museum (which was a big hit), grabbed some lunch and let the kids play. We love living close to cousins! Grey thinks Nora is "so beautiful" and they are becoming such great friends.

fun friday.

Jeff didn't have school today, so we hit the ground running. We ran some errands this morning, grabbed some lunch and headed down to Santa Monica. We had been wanting to check out the 3rd Street Promenade and finally did. The kids loved the Santa Monica Pier  - so much action and entertainment. Grey got to ride a couple rides, got himself some cotton candy and we had some happy campers. Rowan loved dancing to the trash can drummers. Days like these are my absolute favorite!

memorial camping.

Andrea and I might have started a tradition - Papworth/Williams annual camping extravaganza. We'll see. Now that we live in the same state, we determined that our husbands and children need to be friends and what better way to kick off this friendship then a little camping trip?

I went with a great attitude. Jeff even thanked me for it. Jeff and Brian were in their element with mountain biking and dirt. I was not in my element with the freezing cold night. But the Williams are great company, for sure!

Poor Row feel out of the car and banged up her face right when we got to our camping sight (Dogwood Campground in Lake Arrowhead) - luckily that was our only trip to the E.R. She is sporting a pretty good goose egg and black eye. So incredible sad, but she is a trooper and even smiled for the camera when I was trying to document it. 

We cut our camping trip a night short, but we had fun. Grey loved every single second.

*I should note that neither Andrea or I brought warm enough shoes for our little girls, so we hit up Famous Footwear. We went with the boy hightop converse for Row and Brian insisted on the white Nikes for Jo Jo. Such a great decision.

4 years old. say what?

Grey turned 4 last month and we had a fun superhero party with his friends. We also had John, Sarah, Nora & Eve over for a little family celebration and he requested a Batman cake.

I can't believe my first born is now 4 years old. From the day he was born, he has put a smile on everyone's face and his infectious personality is undeniable. He is growing up to be such a good kid and I love his darling face and his sweet, demonstrative personality. I am so grateful he is mine.

i can't forget.

I don't want to forget her sweet smile and laugh that melts my heart every. single. time.

I don't want to forget the finger point and grunting to get her way.

I don't want to forget her crazy, wispy hair that is always in her eyes.

I don't want to forget her chubby thighs, edible thighs.

I don't want to forget how determined she is.

I don't want to forget how she backs it up, plants it on my lap and wants me to read to her.

I don't want to forget the space between her teeth and that cheesy smile she flashes because she knows she is funny.

I don't want my baby to grow up. Please stop.

beach days.

I love living where I do for so many reasons. One of the biggest reasons being the beach - playing/eating sand, bonfires with friends, perfect winter weather and views like this.

rowan's 1st birthday.

Our little girl turned 1 on January 3rd. She brings us so much happiness on a day to day basis. She loved the chocolate frosting on her cake, but that may be obvious.