Before...
After...
March 29, 2010
March 16, 2010
Best Buddies
As we watch our girls play together, we're overwhelmed with pride. They're the best of friends and truly love each other.
In this picture, they're getting ready to play in the snow...by licking the cold window.
The laundry baskets have become one of their favorite toys. Lauren doesn't even mind that Sami can't push her.
Just hanging out and watching a movie. They often end up in the same chair.
The day we brought Sami home, she became Lauren's baby.
Beyond lucky...don't you think?
In this picture, they're getting ready to play in the snow...by licking the cold window.
The laundry baskets have become one of their favorite toys. Lauren doesn't even mind that Sami can't push her.
Just hanging out and watching a movie. They often end up in the same chair.
The day we brought Sami home, she became Lauren's baby.
Beyond lucky...don't you think?
February 19, 2010
Snow Angels
What a snowy February it's been! In the past two weeks, we've had three snow days. The girls and I have tried to make the most of it. Take a look at what we've been up to.
"Wait for me!"
Right back at you, baby.
"I'm ready Mom!"
"Wait for me!"
Right back at you, baby.
An angel in more ways than one.
Sampling the snow, but not sure she's a fan.
I couldn't get this one to stop though!
Snowball fight!
"I'll show you, Lauren!"
The wind up...
...and the hit.
"MOOOOOOOOOOOM!"
Showing some love to the snowman.
Sampling the snow, but not sure she's a fan.
I couldn't get this one to stop though!
Snowball fight!
"I'll show you, Lauren!"
The wind up...
...and the hit.
"MOOOOOOOOOOOM!"
Showing some love to the snowman.
January 22, 2010
Winter Break
Has it been a month since Christmas already? Perhaps I shouldn't have had quite so much fun during my winter break. Brandon and I had two weeks off, and we certainly kept busy. I've had a lot of catching up to do at work, but I've finally gotten around to posting some of our Christmas photos. Enjoy!
This is how Sami spent her Christmas morning. She opened the first gift from our wonderful sitter, Manisha, and she sang her heart out while the rest of us dove into the pile.
Lauren asked Santa for doll clothes and toys. Here she is unwrapping a beauty shop chair.
My gift to Brandon was a short ski trip. Needless to say, he was a little surprised, especially since I've never been skiing. Unfortunately, we both got sick and had to postpone the trip. We're looking forward to it in February though!
My parents got Sami this little coupe. What a great big sister...pushing her little baby around. 
Lauren got this American Girl from Nana and Papa. She and Ruthie have matching pajamas thanks to my Grandma Garrott.
Joe, Susan, Debbie, Robin, and Dana visited Cincinnati for a few days. We all went downtown to Via Vite for dinner one night. It's become one of our favorite places.
Here's another favorite...Toots! Who doesn't like fried dill pickle chips, free hot dogs, and video games?
My sweet Lauren.
We also visited the Children's Museum during the break. Here they are suspending a ball in a gust of wind.
Our little construction workers. I'm sure we could apply these skills to yard work too. We'll find out in the spring!
Sami spent about 30 minutes going up and down these stairs by herself. "Self Mom! Self!"
The water area was a huge hit. The aprons kept their tops dry, but their pants and shoes were soaked for the ride home. It was well worth it.
"Look Mom! It went down the waterfall!"
This is how Sami spent her Christmas morning. She opened the first gift from our wonderful sitter, Manisha, and she sang her heart out while the rest of us dove into the pile.
Lauren asked Santa for doll clothes and toys. Here she is unwrapping a beauty shop chair.
My gift to Brandon was a short ski trip. Needless to say, he was a little surprised, especially since I've never been skiing. Unfortunately, we both got sick and had to postpone the trip. We're looking forward to it in February though!
My parents got Sami this little coupe. What a great big sister...pushing her little baby around. 
Lauren got this American Girl from Nana and Papa. She and Ruthie have matching pajamas thanks to my Grandma Garrott.
Joe, Susan, Debbie, Robin, and Dana visited Cincinnati for a few days. We all went downtown to Via Vite for dinner one night. It's become one of our favorite places.
Here's another favorite...Toots! Who doesn't like fried dill pickle chips, free hot dogs, and video games?
My sweet Lauren.
We also visited the Children's Museum during the break. Here they are suspending a ball in a gust of wind.
Our little construction workers. I'm sure we could apply these skills to yard work too. We'll find out in the spring!
Sami spent about 30 minutes going up and down these stairs by herself. "Self Mom! Self!"
The water area was a huge hit. The aprons kept their tops dry, but their pants and shoes were soaked for the ride home. It was well worth it.
"Look Mom! It went down the waterfall!"
December 30, 2009
Let it Snow!
We had a great time in Boardman with Debbie and Ken just before Christmas. The girls were endlessly entertained by Pap as Mr. Napkinhead. They requested it every time we sat down at the table. 
Debbie taught the girls to make Jello cookies. Lauren was in charge of the green, and Sami did the red. They were delicious!
Lauren created some of her own shapes. She carefully chose a few of these to leave out for Santa the night before Christmas.
After baking cookies, we took a walk at Mill Creek Park. This picture was taken before the walk, although Sami looked exactly like this shortly afterward.
Debbie taught the girls to make Jello cookies. Lauren was in charge of the green, and Sami did the red. They were delicious!
Lauren created some of her own shapes. She carefully chose a few of these to leave out for Santa the night before Christmas.
After baking cookies, we took a walk at Mill Creek Park. This picture was taken before the walk, although Sami looked exactly like this shortly afterward.
We started our walk at the old mill. It's a beautiful building next to a waterfall. With the newly fallen snow, the whole experience was breathtaking.
At the end of our walk, there was a clearing where we played in the snow. It was perfectly packed, and we had a blast throwing snowballs and building snowmen.
Ken played the photographer, but should have been in these pictures too. He was essential to the building process! Aren't the snowmen great? It only took us about 15 minutes to make these. Best snow I've seen in years.
At the end of our walk, there was a clearing where we played in the snow. It was perfectly packed, and we had a blast throwing snowballs and building snowmen.
Ken played the photographer, but should have been in these pictures too. He was essential to the building process! Aren't the snowmen great? It only took us about 15 minutes to make these. Best snow I've seen in years.
December 29, 2009
The Christmas Ranch
A few days before Christmas, we ventured out to The Christmas Ranch. It is essentially someone's property that has been opened to the public. To say the owners love Christmas would be an understatement. Clark Griswold has nothing on them. Lights as far as the eye can see and lots of little buildings full of Christmas displays. We enjoyed a bon fire, horse drawn wagon ride, and lots of hot chocolate. It was a great night with the family!
Lauren and Kaitlyn love their Papa.
This is a great picture of my mom and dad with their four granddaughters. It's a miracle that no one crawled out of the photo!
These pictures don't do the place justice. You simply can't imagine the number of lights covering every inch of the property.
Lauren strikes a pose.
Lauren and Kaitlyn love their Papa.
This is a great picture of my mom and dad with their four granddaughters. It's a miracle that no one crawled out of the photo!
These pictures don't do the place justice. You simply can't imagine the number of lights covering every inch of the property. 
Lauren strikes a pose.
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