Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Cora's (brief) 18 month photoshoot



This is classic Cora.....she gives us this look whenever she doesn't get her way!











Have I ever mentioned that the 18 month age group is the toughest to photograph? or that my own children are my toughest subjects??? I did manage to get a couple cute ones!

Before and current



I just wanted to post a couple pics here of myself. I know this blog is primarily about the kids, but I've been working my butt off trying to lose weight. The bottom picture was August 2010, and the top one was on my 31st birthday in April 2011. A difference of about 20lb. Not huge, but I can really tell the difference in my face when looking at these two pics. I'm feeling great and looking forward to losing the next and final 20!!



The things that come out of Blake's mouth!

"Do they call him Mr. Messing because he messes everything up?" Blake..inquiring about Dave Messing, my co-worker.

Yesterday, Dave and I had to go on a joint farm call, but I had to first pick up Blake from school and take him back to daycare. So, I told Blake there was a surprise in the car. He asks, "Is it a big toy?" I told him no. When we got to the car and saw Dave, he says, "That's not a surprise." Well, after a bit, Dave gave him a pack of M&M's. Blake replies with, "Wow, two surprises....M&M's...and a guy." It was hilarious!!

Miss Cora is starting to try to talk more and more. She really does understand 90% of what we say to her. She still won't say Daddy though! But she will at least try to say everything else. She's doing good and really starting to develop her personality, along with a bit of stubborness! She still absolutely loves to eat though! She is sleeping great....usually 7pm-6am without getting up through the night at all. She does still use her sucky at night time and is still in her crib.

Tom started a new job 4/1/11 at Lincare. He is currently in St. Louis for the next two weeks. He is liking the job so far.