Randomness

The 500th sheet of paper was used this morning. It's done and gone. It took 4 weeks and 2 days to use it all. Every single piece was turned into a work of art. 

A couple weeks ago I tagged along with Kristal to assist her in photographing a wedding. I'm not sure how much assistance I really gave her but it was VERY good practice for me. 6+ hours of practice actually, coming right off that photography class I had just attended. Go HERE to see Kristal's favorites. This is was my favorite from my camera...

These are bunny suckers from Easter that were enjoyed today. After Heidi ate the entire thing she told me she didn't really like it. Another random note: I recorded American Idol and let Heidi watch Casey Abrams sing, "Heidi Ho" this morning. She thought that was pretty cool

Swimming lessons are going great. They remain the only three in the class. The little boy who was there the first day has remained a no show the last 3 times. The girls are non stop smiles and shivers in the water.

That's all for Thursday.

bunny hop

Easter Sunday

We had a wonderful day celebrating Resurrection Sunday at church and then later with family and friends. He is RISEN! I am so thankful for all that Easter means. Here are a few photos from our day. Yes, we have on Easter bonnets.

{springy and bright}

just like today!

a family picture...

It's rare that the WHOLE family is in a picture together. And this is the very FIRST picture of our family of 5. Yep, that right, with ALL the pictures we have and take around here there hasn't been one with all of us in it EVER.

This is from the Easter mini-shoot we went to last weekend. I will be posting the rest later.

one of my favorite things.

turning this...

 ...into this

I don't know why I like it so much but I do! It's fun and colorful and I can't wait to do it every year. Now we have a carton of 18 hard boiled eggs. I don't like egg salad and I don't like deviled eggs...I guess we'll just pull em out and look at how pretty they are for the next couple of days.

back to swimming

These girls were over the moon to get to go to swimming lessons today. Bonus that their cousin Pearson would be joining them. Heidi was mostly excited that I let her wear one of her new swim suits, hand-me-down flip flops, and last season's bathrobe in the car to the lesson. That girl is ALL about the outfit. Kyla couldn't stop smiling, except when she remembered that her friends Taylor and Addison wouldn't be joining them this time. Oh and the locker room scenario wasn't as bad as I had pictured. Luckily our three girls are the only girls in lessons at this time so we have have it all to ourselves, which makes it way less crazy. A few photos for their first day...

Weekend Update

Soakin' up the last rays of sunshine today. Looks like the clouds are moving in again. I am so ready for it to turn to real Spring, warm Spring, non-rainy Spring! Isn't it time yet? Today was a nice change. But I guess its supposed to snow. BOO.

I had a busy busy eventful weekend. My most busy since Molly's been born I would say. Lately I've just been busy at home.
Friday I got to tag along to another wedding with Kristal Joy Photography! It was a lot of fun. I can't wait to see how the pictures turned out. It was a long afternoon/evening and I felt bad for poor pregnant Kristal with her huge camera and lens. My back hurt and I'm not pregnant anymore. Can imagine how she felt. Thanks again to my mom for keeping watch over the home front for me.
Saturday we traveled to Puyallup to Kristal's mini-shoot. The whole fam, dressed in Easter attire. CAN NOT wait to see how those pictures turned out. The girls were beyond thrilled holding real chicks and sharing a bench with a bunny. Kyla trying to hold slumped over Molly in pictures might not be as cute but still can't wait to see what comes out.
We continued our Saturday with one of our family members taking a trip to the Emergency Room. I will spare you the details but lets just say we are thankful with the outcome of that ordeal. The rest of us went on to Harper's Pirate Party. Little Miss Harp was NOT impressed with all the attention on her. Usually she's a little ham. It was a darling party though and we had lots of fun. On to Mexican food with the in-laws. Why can you never stop eating the chips and salsa? So good.
Sunday has been more relaxing. Heidi and I went for a run today. She really ran with me down the street for a while in her little Pumas. Then hopped in the jogger. I have a few Easter projects to work on after this post. Excited about those.

The week ahead doesn't look any less busy. We start swimming lessons twice a week. That ought to be a bit crazy. Not looking forward to the locker room part. Last year with two kids was hectic. Now throw a baby who has to nurse every two to three hours into the mix. Woooooo! A fun playdate with Miss Katie K. and Co. is on tap for tomorrow. We'll also be dying eggs and going to an Easter party. A fun week....a busy week.

It's my party...

...and I'll cry if I want to! (I think she likes her cupcakes outside.) Happy Pirate Party Harper!

i love this girl

{so sweet.so funny.so creative.so loveable}

Harper is ONE!

Today is Harper's 1st birthday! We had a little cousin celebration at the park with cupcakes. The cupcakes were thoroughly enjoyed by ALL Bell girls {all 6 of us} Molly celebrated with a nap. WE LOVE YOU BABY H!

See HERE to remember Haper's BIRTHday!