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The little moments with these kids are the best. I have found that I am able to capture the most precious snippets of life best on my iPhone instead of taking the time to pull out the ol' point and shoot. So, I thought I would share the randomness with you. 

Forgive the quality, I have the oldest, freest iPhone there is. 

Hope you enjoy.

Vest day.

Before school.

I melt.

Another before school shot. She's into it.

Out for ice cream after school.

Teaching Jude to blow kisses. Like he needs any help being any cuter.

Hugs to make Ny feel better after she took a fall at the park.

Our beauty.

It's not the beach, but the volleyball court at the park is the best we can do for now.

Home from work party.

This is what happens when I try to shower.  Up to no good.

Always creating.

Pure elevator joy. She got to push the button.

Dreaming.

Umbrellas from Pop.

The new hula hoop star of the family.

How could my life be so summed up by one blog post? This is it, this is everything to me. 

Holiday in Indiana

We are just getting settled back in after a wonderful trip to Indiana. We spent a week at my Mom's and it was the first time we have spent the holidays as a family in Indiana. 

It was so special to watch my own enjoy so many of the wonderful holiday traditions and memories I did as a child. It warmed me right up. It even snowed while we were there (!!), but that is for another post.

We spent Christmas Eve at my grandma's house (Nan) and took photos in front of the mantle like I have a million times before. We enjoyed a candlelight dinner that ended too soon because the kids were anxiously awaiting the moment they could open their gifts, just as I once did.

Christmas Eve morning at my Mom's was as its always been-wake up, open gifts followed by a delicious brunch. The kids were spoiled to the max with the generosity of my family and Santa.

I am so glad our kids (and George) got to experience Christmas in Indiana with plenty of family, friends and food, but best of all, love. Thanks everyone who made our visit so special.

Lately

Lots going on in our normally overly routine life. First of all, we had a wonderful weekend being spoiled by Nana. Food, shopping, new books, laughs, it was great. And we are excited to welcome more company tomorrow. The kids are in heaven with all of these people around to wake up early.

While Nana was here, we gave Jude his first haircut. It was nice to have a third person around. One person to hold him, one to cut, and one to take photos (obviously) and watch the girls. 

I know you all thought the tree hugger in me would just let his hair grow and be but, well, it was getting so long that I couldn't comb it in the 20 seconds he gives me and he was starting to look a bit on the wild side. So after much agonizing (me convincing George), we went for it.

It looks awesome and he looks like such a big kid with his new haircut. I am telling you, if you can, try to have kids with curly hair. It makes for the easiest home haircuts. All of the mistakes just curl up. 

Elsa surprised me the other day (as she always does). I asked her to go sign Grampa's birthday card and when I caught back up with her, this is what I found. 

Her first "E"! I am so proud. And this is what I heard her saying from the back seat while I was driving today, "Twenty seven, twenty eight, twenty nine, twenty ten, thirty." Love the logic behind that.

Keeping watch, making sure Daddy doesn't miss a spot.

And that's about it. We are just enjoying life, the weather, and family until George starts school again. The madness all starts next week. 

Happy Halloween!