Photo Overload

So basically I just downloaded all the pictures off of my camera. They are in order, oldest to newest, with captions. Enjoy!

Emily asks me almost every day if she can paint. I give in about once a week.



Jason's visiting right now (more pictures from his trip at a later date). It's been great having him here. When he first got here, he wanted to see if both of the boys would fit in the baby swing. It worked...sort of





(Fake) Baby Uggs


Happy boys


Spoon wars! Dominic and Liam are constantly fighting over things, and they are only 7 months old!! Here they are fighting over a teaspoon that Emily gave them.


Liam's got it


Dominic's go it




Dominic fell asleep while eating bread. By the time I found the camera, he was awake...


The boys LOVE this new carpet. Liam lay down on it and was asleep with in minutes. Dominic is laughing and having a great time.


Liam asleep


Dominic playing on the floor.


Em playing outside


For Didier's birthday this year, Emily, Didier and I went to the circus! Unfortunately, I forgot that I had my camera while we were outside and didn't get any pictures of the circus people, but I got a couple of Em and Didier before the show started.


Tired girl


I watched my friend Jess' baby boy Aiden the other day. I put all the boys in their carseats, and with in several minutes, all 3 were asleep!!


Em hiding from the camera


There she is


Dominic reading a book


Liam


Liam and Dominic sitting up


Liam waving

I am grateful...

...for my beautiful girl who loves to speak her mind, even if we can't quite understand her.


...for my crazy boys, who remind me that everyone is different, even within the same circumstances.


...for my wonderful husband, who is always there for me, even when I'm cranky, tired, and monstrous, and helps me through my problems and trials.


...for my family -the one who raised me, dealt with me, endured me, supported me and helped me to become the person that I am now, as well as the one I married into.


...for my friends, new and old, who help me, support me, lift me up, and continue to be there for me.


Jennifer

House Pics

I realize this is later than I promised, but I just haven't had TIME!!! Not all of the rooms are here, but enough to give you an idea.

Living room.


Tv nook, off of the living room


The back of the house (there's nothing special about the front). The double doors on the main level go into the living room.


Emily standing in the entry hall.


I LOVE my nice big kitchen! I can fit the table in and everything!


The boys' room. The double doors in the back go out onto the balcony (my room and the guest room/playroom do as well)


Emily's room. It's smaller than her old room, but she doesn't seem to mind! I want to do something fun with her room, but I can't decide what.


"Party Room". Basically an extra room in the basement, but all the furniture was there already. We can take the table out and put in a bed for when guests are here.


My new Food Storage. Since we now have the room, we have finally started buying in bulk.

NEW HOUSE!!!!!

So one of the many reasons I haven't posted in several months, is the fact that we have been in the process of moving. As of last Friday we are officially living in Kanton Schwyz and are in a HOUSE. That is correct. A house. I'm a bit sad to leave the old apartment behind (I really liked our landlady. She felt like part of the family) but I'm so excited to be where we are now. And we are now living in the same town (5 minutes walking) as Didier's younger brother Michael and his family which is a HUGE plus. I don't have any pictures of the house yet, but I promise to take some (and post them) within the next couple of days.

Three's Crazy Fun

The boys love looking over the back of the couch when Emily's behind it. She jumps up to startle them and they both start CRACKING UP!!! It is so fun. Here's a few pictures:

Em behind the couch and the boys standing


All three

Dominic and Liam

Park im Grueen

We went to the park a while back with Jess, Kelsey and Aiden and had SOOO much fun. It was just when the nice fall weather started, so it was a bit chilly, but so beautiful out.

Em climbing the stairs of the play structure. She didn't get much higher than this, but it was a good start.

The boys chilling in their stroller. They amazingly didn't sleep at all and just watched us play

A little overexposed, but I love this picture of Emily

Em LOVES these wooden horse rockers

Peek-a-boo

Emily playing in the playhouse at the park

Emily and Kelsey

Busy, Busy, Busy

I know that I haven't actually posted anything since Emily's birthday, but I want you all to know that I haven't forgotten about the blog and that we are still alive. I've just been really busy these past couple months. I do have several posts in the works, and I hope to finish them next week (or so).

As Time Goes By

Happy Birthday my Emily! Two years ago, I was waiting for my precious little baby to join our family. Now I can't imagine our lives without her! She has brought so much laughter and joy to our lives and to the lives of everyone she meets. Sure, she has her "bad" days now and then, but so does everyone else on the Earth. And the good days more than make up for them. Thank you Emily for being my best girl!

Opening the presents from Grammy (G.G.) and Annie

"WOW!"




Putting her new vest on like pants!





(Grammy, the pictures of her wearing the dress are coming)



She pulled out this raincoat and said "wow! cool!"


Running away from us in her new vest


She loves her new Backpack



Opening Grandma's Presents

A Book!




Its a Potato Head Family!


Playing with Mr. Potato Head




Unwrapping the Gantner's present


New Sandpit


Sitting in the incomplete sandpit


Emily's new helmet


Gantner's, Didier and Emily between the House and Shed


Eating




Liam was happy awake and Dominic slept nearly the entire time we were eating


Playing with her cousins, best friend Kelsey and her new water toy (from mama and papa)


Em with her cake(s)



Once the candles were out, Emily didn't have that much interest in eating the cake. But Dominic was trying to get Mika's in the background!


All and all, with the weather as the exception, it was a great day with family and close friends.