Sunday Best

Noelle looked precious for church on Sunday, but the little stinker would not stand still for a picture. she kept running...

Back...

...and forth

She stood still for about a nano-second and I got this one.

Thanks Liz for the outfit!

Free Street Sweeper

Aaron was cleaning out the garage on Saturday afternoon and, of course, he had a little helper. Noelle created this little contraption all by herself. I think she's pretty smart!

After all the hard work she and Daddy went and got their usual Berry Smoothie (she actually got her own and had no problem drinking the whole thing!)

Funny

Funny Things Noelle has been saying:

She bites into a very ripe, brown banana, "MMMMMM, this tastes very fresh!"

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Noelle: "Ummmm, Mom?" (when did she start calling me that?)

Mom: "Yes?"

Noelle: "There are BEES flying in the tree!" (our orange tree is in bloom)

Mom: "Ooooohhhh, they are really neat! Do you see them getting the pollen?"

Noelle: "Oh, the bees are very hungry for the pineapple!" Turns to the tree: "You bees keep eating the pineapple, I'm going back to Mommy. OK, then? See you later! Bye bees!"

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Noelle: "Sister Jones?"

Mom: "To you, my name is Mommy."

Noelle: "No, I call you Sister Jones."

Mom: "Actually, I'm Mommy."

Noelle: "Sister Jones, what are you doing? I'm hungry."

American Idol's Youngest Fan!

She just loves watching it. Look at her, she's glued to the screen!

What? It's a good show!

Duh, Mommy!

Noelle: "Mommy, can I go outside and play?

Mommy: "No, baby. You already have your jammies on and it's raining outside."

Noelle: "Welllllllll, I just need my umbrella then."

I just looked at her for a minute. Where did the little baby go and how'd she get so smart? I got her an umbrella and she was giddy that she got to go outside in the rain with it. Of course, she had to get her sweater with a hood on, too.

Matchie-Matchie Photo Shoots

The best thing about having girls? Well, besides them having a best friend to grow up with and all that. Matching clothes! I love it! Aaron does not. I said "Too bad, buddy! I gave birth to them, I get to decide what they wear." I'm so reasonable, Aaron is lucky to be married to someone like me.

I got these cute dresses at Gymboree for $3.99. Yep. Could not believe they had both of their sizes. It was meant to be. Noelle is a stinker when it comes to sitting down and taking pictures when I want her to. After taking about 50 of Madeleine and making her think it was her idea she finally sort of did it.

Noelle throwing a toy because, "She need to pway wif it!" Picture caught it mid-air.

Renee (family friend) got them these matching outfits. A rainy Monday is the perfect day to wear a shirt that has a little chick wearing rain boots and holding an umbrella. Right? Madeleine's is way too big but we worked it out.

Thanks to the outpouring of support from all my friends and loved ones regarding my, let's call it, 'moment.' I'm really fine now! I love them and no one at our house is in any sort of danger. I'm glad to know that you all have my back, though.

I Might Freak Out *Updated*

I am having a crappy day. I had a horrible dream last night and woke up frustrated. I wasted $20 because I'm dumb. Noelle is driving me absolutely batty and standing in the kitchen sink in her panties trying to wash mud off. Talking to her is like talking to a brick wall. If I had one wish is would be that she would heed the word 'stop.' She would not get out of Madeleines face so she spit up in her eye. I want to go shopping alone. I have no patience. I need to do laundry and my house feels cluttered. Aaron has basketball practice. Telemarketers keep calling.

Grrrrrrrrrrrrr.

I was hoping this would make me feel better. We'll see.

**Aaron got home around 8:00 and I went to the fabric store (alone!) and found all kinds of cute fabric for 50% off. Really made my day. :) Last night and a lot of today has been spent making cute things for cute babies. Including this sweet blanket for my sweet baby Madeleine. I have made many, many baby blankets and such for so many of my friends but never anything for my own girls. Here's the first. I love it!

Playing At The Park

3 Months Old

I am going to start a petition to extend the length of the brand-new-baby phase. Madeleine is growing way too fast.....gone is the sleepy, snuggly newborn. She's awake a lot, wants to kick her arms & legs, and is always looking around for something interesting. It just goes too fast! But, it is so fun and exciting to see her develop and learn new things. I am loving every minute of her sweet life.

She's even wearing fleece footed jammies to bed. Come on people!

She Fell Asleep...

She takes after her Uncle Jo-Jo who used to fall asleep in the shower.