Falling for fall...

Elena having some fun in the leaves.

I think I'm alone now... doesn't seem to be anyone around 

Why don't you make like a tree....and leave

Gap Model Photoshoot

We have been preparing for this day for so long... Elena's chance to be a baby GAP model (see previous post with "GAP" sweater photoshoot with Lila Shea)! I found out about this contest Oct 4th and the deadline was the 9th, so I didn't have much time. These pictures are super cute, but Jason didn't think they were GAP worthy, so I didn't submit them. He thought she I shouldn't have put her in blue bc she looked like a boy. We'll try again next year and by then she will have more hair and I can put bows in it!
GOOD LUCK LORNA AND LORELEI! We voted for you guys!

BORED


LEAVE ME ALONE FACE


STANDING!

CUTE


Ecstatic!!!


I AM SO HAPPY!!! LOL!


LOOK AT MY TEETH! I GOT TWO!


SERIOUS MODEL POSE

Happy Birthday MA MA!!

Some Random Pics...

girls being girls...

Elena and Cousin MAX

Having a swing...

Check'n out the newly painted house... nice job dad

Play'n in the Pen

Fun fun fun fun, fun fun fun fun

like my dress? I got it at the art fair

Elena hits the ZOO to see her favorite animal... the giraffe!

I see you...I see you moving big girl...

Elena and Da Da.....da be hang'n.

Pounding the pavement....

We were like Elena, we REALLY don't feel like a jog today, it is too cold... but she wouldn't have it.

Bundle me up fatties... let's get rolling.    She's always right.

(mary could not stop laughing when she ran)

Trip to Lake Huron - Port Austin, Michigan

This past weekend we went to Port Austin, MI with the Dale family as a gift to Jason’s mom for her birthday. We had a wonderful time and had great beach weather! It was very hot and sunny. Best of all the grandkids had a chance to hang out together and play. Elena and Lila are finally at similar stages where they can interact with each other, which was fun to see. They are going to be the best of friends as they grow up… 2 blue eyed beauties!!! Please enjoy these few pictures:

Two Homegirls – Wuz up?!

We are hittin' the skizant! Yo!

Playtime!

Poor baby Max is like “WHERE IS MY MAMA?!!”

Kelley's Island

Elena took off to the islands this weekend to see Grandma, Grandpa and Uncle Rob.

We didn't get the weather we were hoping for but still rocked out KI style.

Can't believe the summer is already coming to an end!!!

Yes, this is my bathing suit, and Yes, I know it has sleeves!

A few weeks ago we went swimming for the first time and Aunt Marie's pool. Leni really liked it! At first she was nervous, but she splashed around more and more as she got comfortable in the water. These pics were taken after the swim. She is looking happy!

Kissy Kissy Kissy

How long can you watch a little lady laugh?

VOTE FOR ELENA!

MOD4 the place we got our pictures from is having a cutest picture contest. The winner gets their picture put on a tote. Vote for Leni #13 for us to win! Comments must be left in the contest blog post on the Mod4 website. Whoever has the most comments - wins!

http://mod4.com/blog/2009/07/help-choose-the-winner-of-a-boutique-photo-handbag/

PS - I got the information that the contest started on Friday night on my work email, so I didn't get it until now. So we are VERY behind in the contest. Help get us all caught up!

So busy...

It's been a while since we took the time to write a note of substance on the blog. I suppose the responsibilities of having a baby has something to do with it OR are we just being lazy....and using little Elena as an excuse?

Come on,  that’s crazy talk – We’ve certainly been waaay to busy to find the 5 minutes it requires to write a paragraph or so on the “adventure of baby D” blog...NO WAY are we lazy.

You do, however, quickly realize as parents that on that magical day when your child was born you didn’t just receive a sweet little angle to love, support and nurture.  You also received a prevailing excuse for getting out of doing ANYTHING you don't want to do. No matter what the situation, from work to church, all you have to do is lay down the trump card - "Sorry, but sweet little Elena isn't feeling well and requires my attention"  I mean BLAMO....what can you say to that?  But whatever, this is all really a moot point.  What parent in their right mind would be so shallow as to actually use their child to get themselves out of an undesirable situation?  You know?  I mean that would be pretty shameful.  Just think about it.

Huh.  Well, gots to go, I hear Elena crying…

Bald and Beautiful

6 Month Phototshoot!

Hi Everyone! Recently we got 6 month pictures done of Elena by a local photographer in the area and they turned out amazing! They had a special going on where they were offering a free sitting, so we decided to take advantage. We not only brought Elena there, but also Koney!! Here is how to get into the gallery...

go to www.mod4.com
Enter the PORTRAIT Site
click on " info&pricing", then "proofing"
click on her name
the password is maryann

PS - they will ask for your email address. They won't send you spam, but if you want, just put in my email addy.

Let me know if you can't get in. Either call me or email me

Check me out...

Elena and Daddy Chill'n in the hammock

Mommy prepping Elena for the Mod4 photoshoot..."show me sultry cute"

Quit it with these pictures and just feed me already!!!

Elena hogging the hammock 

An old TV and some dusty VHS tapes anyone?

Sorry that we haven't posted in a while. A few weeks ago we participated in our neighborhood garage sale - it was a success! We made a few bucks, got rid of some junk, made some friends outside of the neighborhood (just kidding- interesting crowd...) Most of all we had fun doing it. Leni was a big help during the sale. She was our security guard, if anyone tried to steal the rabbit figurines we were selling for $2, she would yell out! Here are some pictures of the event below. Some of this stuff is still left over, so if you want, please make us an offer- we negotiate :)