red berry's birthday

Paige and I did a little photo shoot to celebrate Red Berry Photography's 1st Birthday.

wee school

At the urging of several people and as a last-ditch effort to preserve some of my sanity, Brooke started the Mother's Day Out program at our church this morning. Not a tear was shed by either of us, which makes me feel better about the decision.





Hi Ho Hi Ho....



Proof that I love her:

cheaper than $29.99

Today was picture day at school. I cheated and took these pictures before she went to school. Save myself $30 and I think they're much better anyway!

hello, my name is bob

Brooke finally got her first haircut. Bye curls and frizz...hello big-girl bob!

before:


before and afters:


She had SO much fun watching herself in the mirror. She sat perfectly still and even helped Marcy style it!


And one last "before" with big sis:

the first day of at least 16 years of homework.

She's so intense!

first day of first

Paige had her first day of school today. She said it was AWESOME, except they don't get as much playtime as the kindergartners!

camp paige

Paige's much anticipated Camp Paige party finally happened yesterday! I got this idea from my friend Kelli who hosted Camp Kenedy last year. Thanks for all your help Kelli!

When each girl arrived, they changed into their Camp Paige t-shirt, then went outside to make pinecone birdfeeders and friendship bracelets. After a dinner of hotdogs, Justin helped the girls roast marshmallows in the firepit he built and then I helped them smush the marshmallows into their smores. We all had a great time!

Here was the invitation:


The cake:




And the fun!