Bunny Ears

 Grandma Bunny hopped by our house this morning. The purple ears even matched Camille's outfit today!

 Not sure if you can really tell here, but Camille got her first ponytail this evening from Mommy...Daddy thought it looked precious when he came home! :) As a side note, Camille got her top two teeth last week, bringing her grand total up to 4 teeth now. And for some reason, she thinks my shoulder is a teething toy...um, I think not, sweet girl. :)

 Claire (3 and a half) and Camille (9 months old tomorrow). This will be Camille's very first Easter! Everyone is getting excited over here at our house...only a few more days until General Conference, and then Easter Sunday!

Spring Happenings

 Claire started Primary this year, and so I decided she was big enough for a very special magazine...the Friend! :) Here she is with her first copy. She absolutely loves reading it together. :) I can't believe how grown up she is getting! She loves Primary, and is trying to choose the right every day. :)

 So excited!

 Tonight Claire also had her summer hair cut. I cut a TON off!!! She was very excited about her new "hair-do." I bet it will feel nice and cool now that we are having true spring weather these days. :)

I just love this adorable girl. Every day seems to pass by so fast, like I'm living in a dream world...or maybe that is just because I don't get as much sleep as I like these days. Oh, well. My two girls are worth EVERY BIT of my time, energy, and love. :) I'll have to post a couple of pictures of Camille tomorrow. :)

Happy Spring!!!

My 2 Favorite Girls

 Sisters forever...Claire and Camille, my sweethearts. They love each other so much, and are always snuggling and smiling and being sweet to each other. I know this won't last forever, but I sure am enjoying the newness of this life-long relationship. :) It is so heart-warming to watch them show their love to each other every day.

 This isn't the best picture of Camille, but I love how natural and happy Claire looks in it. Today was BEAUTIFUL outside--over 70 degrees! Of course I packed the girls up out of the house as soon as naptime was over so indulge in some much-needed relaxing play time outside. I spread out a big blanket for Camille, and Claire and I ate oranges for snack time while Camille played with her toys.

 Camille has been a little cranky and fussy today, but I think at least one tooth should pop in here pretty soon...if not more than one. I just love babies in sun hats! :)

 Look at those bare toes...ahhh! I cherish remembering beautiful moments like this when I have to put up with the exhausting days of 100+ heat  through September and October.

 Is there anything more precious than your own children? I don't think life gets better (even if it is harder, sometimes) than this. :)

Lest anyone think our "relaxing" afternoon was completely comprised of laying back and looking at the clouds, here is a silly picture for you. :) Claire relaxed for about as long as I took these pictures, and then she was up and RUNNING her heart out around the yard, kicking the ball, swinging and sliding, and telling me all sorts of fun stories she thought up. :) All the while Camille played...and then started crawling backwards!!! I was not prepared for that, although she has been up rocking on her hands and knees every once in a while. Later tonight while I was giving Claire a bath and letting Camille play in the hall with her toys where I could keep an eye on her, she crawled/scooted backwards almost into the living room, and then rolled herself into the doorway to my room. Watch out! This baby is going to be going places all on her own here pretty soon. :)

All in all, today was a perfect day. I'm tired, but happy. I'm very thankful for such wonderful girls to call my own. I'm especially thankful for a sweet and amazing husband who is so very helpful and good to me and these little sweeties! :) I can't imagine my life without them.