The way to a kidlet's heart...

Read them a book!

Two of the liveliest, bounciest, "Tiggers"...suddenly slow down, and snuggle in!

And happiness doesn't come from just one book, it comes from "just one more"...and "just one more"...and "just one more"...

Everyone loves "baby holdin"...

'Lyssa & 'Mara
Graeme & Amara

Mommy & 'Mara

Auntie "Yois" & 'Mara

Fun is...going to the playground!

...there's other kids to watch...
...swings to ride...

...faces to make...

...shadows the follow you...

...that stop when you stop...

..."treasure" to be found...

...instructions to give & stories to tell...

...screeching kids to scowl at...

...poles to climb...

...and your buddy to play with...

Some family...in their Sunday finest...finery...

The latest J 5!

*True to life...*
The Grands with the youngest 3 of their Grands!
*Two decided it was truly too bright to look...*

And a true blue 3 generation shot!

*Levi has a cheek full of candy if you can't tell...*

And baby makes...3!

Newbie Miss Amara
Young Master Levi

Kinder-ready Miss Alyssa

Alyssa is F*I*V*E*

Finally...five!

She told us that she has been four for a very, very looooooong time!

The much anticipated age of 5 has finally arrived for this very excited birthday girl!

She has been so anxious to turn 5 because that means that she gets to go to s*c*h*o*o*l!

Opening her presents with lil bro Levi waiting close by in case he could help!

Hangin' out w/ G'ma N

A baseball glove...with pink!...very exciting!

As the gift opening excitement wore down, then it was time to "read" a book...

Or listen to the adults chattin!

Or, tuning it all out and having a nap!

Sweet faces!

Guess who can't upload anything but text again!?!?!

My sweet new neice...

Amara Lynn

(pronounced as Am'ar'a...not A'mare'a)...

She's sweet, soft & fuzzy as a peach!
Amazing Mom & her new "little" girl who weighed 10lbs, 10oz!

Looks like she's making a lot of noise, but so far she really doesn't!

Alert!

Tiny feet...w/ long toes...

Being looked after by big sister!

Being admired by Kristie...

LOTS of hair!

Snuggles w/ Mom...

More crazy hair...

Amusing her big brother Levi...

He first said, "I don't like girls!"...but looks like he's changed his mind now that he's seen her!

Big Sister smiles from Alyssa

And kisses...

Lots of helpers...

Born April 30th @ 12:59am...and 22 inches long!

All are home now and doing great!

Oh Bother...

Snow angel making is tough!

While out in their back yard, I chanced to catch this "kodak" moment...and it's too funny not to share! This kid & his big sis are one of a kind. Take note of his helpless position making "snow angels...and her "helpful destruction" of his snow angel and then his comments after he abandons his 2nd snow angel construction.

It's Springtime & love is in the air...

Actually that would be Puppy Love! And the air...well realistically there's a whole lot of dust in the air!

But do they come any sweeter than this??

They were scolded by their big, mean (harmless) Dad and they promptly went and sat at a safe distance to watch Mr Pig eat right out of the food bucket!

For obvious reasons...I couldn't resist a photo!Getting a little attention from Hannah!

Playing w/ their Mom & surrogate Mom...

Face of an angel...drooling slightly and may chew anything in sight, but looks angelic!