Joel's New Perch.

So one day I was in the kitchen doing the dishes (as always) and Joel came in to join me (as always.) He loves to help. And he is very good and taking the silverware and throwing it on the floor. Best helper I've ever had. :)

But this particular day I was concentrating on the dishes and the next thing I new his little head was peering into the sink. He's discovered that he can now climb into the dishwasher and reach anything on the counter. He's learned that there is always water to play with in there (and makes a big mess with it). But as you can see, he's proud as can be of his new found talent.

More about the house...

Just us as we live each day enjoying each other.

I feel like we have so many photos like this. These two are often on the couch "snugging" each other. (as Amelia would say.)


Joel recently discovered our swing on our little patio, and he LOVES it!!! He's learned to open the screen door and will crawl out there and I'll find him lounging like this. It cracks me up.


Amelia loves to swing with him too.


Playing the drums. (Amelia took this photo. I thought it was so good, I had to post it.)


Joel also recently learned to climb into the toy box. Amelia will climb in with him and sing "row row row your boat." They love it!

Natural History Museum

We visited the Natural History Museum at the beginning of this month. The first Thursday of every month is free and it seems like EVERYONE in LA new this little secret! This place was packed. But Amelia still had fun with her two best friends from nursery!



Yes, we made them pose a lot so we could take photos.

Have you seen this??

This is an absolute crack up! I've watched it so many times now...it'll never get old.

Our Sweet Girl!

A few months back we had family photos taken. Amelia was not very cooperative. We didn't get any good ones of just her. I finally made it back there to take some of just her. Here are some of those shots that I took. Isn't she beautiful? (Oh yeah, and I made that dress. :))

I love moments like these!!

Being a mom can be VERY overwhelming sometimes. Sometimes I feel like I am telling these kids the same thing over and over and over and over and over and over until I am blue in the face. (I also remember my mom saying the same thing about me.) :) Sometimes I get so frustrated that I can't keep this house clean because all they ever do is play and leave their toys everywhere. Then I get mad at them....

Then I see moments like these, and I'm over the madness. :)




She thought she was putting make-up on like mommy...but with markers. :)


This is a very typical sight at our house.








And one of these days Joel will get the upper hand. :)




This is the best. When I find them playing so nicely in their bedroom. Amelia bosses Joel around about everything and Joel eats everything Amelia gives him. Perfect combination!!