{ARI GRACE is 2 MONTHS OLD}

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I CAN HARDLY BELIEVE MY LITTLE ANGEL HAS ALREADY
BEEN WITH US FOR 2 MONTHS. SHE IS SUCH A GREAT BABY,
VERY MELLOW AND LAID BACK.
SHE IS A TINY PEANUT AT 10 LBS 5 OZ (25TH PERCENTILE)
23 INCHES (50TH PERCENTILE), SHE IS A WHOLE POUND
LIGHTER THAN SKYLAR WAS AT 2 MONTHS.
SHE IS VERY ATTENTIVE WHEN SHE IS AWAKE WATCHING US USUALLY
WITH A LITTLE SCOWL ON HER FACE :) SHE SMILES AT US BUT YOU HAVE TO
WORK FOR THEM, SHE DOESN'T GIVE THEM UP FOR NOTHING.
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WE LOVE HER TO PIECES AND FEEL SO BLESSED TO
HAVE ANOTHER HEALTHY, BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL!!

lessons taught ... then learned?

For all of you parents out there, you can appreciate how sometimes our lessons come right back at us! I'm sure you can all relate to a moment where something comes out of your child's mouth (that you said) that you never
thought they were paying attention to...(thank goodness this is a clean one :)
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I'm sure there are many things that I say like I am stuck on the replay button, one of which sorry to say is to my wonderful hubby...I try not to nag but the clothes hamper is right there in the bathroom. It may just be a 'man' thing, because everyday he puts his clothes on the floor next to the hamper, I don't know maybe he thinks it is full, maybe sometimes it really is. But I have tried to not nag about it and just hope that some day maybe in our future he would put his clothes in it. I guess it really does not matter if the clothes are in the hamper or not, its just my thing, you know?
So (this is where it gets me) last week as I was getting ready to get in the shower, I removed my clothes and just left them on the floor (I was going to put them in the hamper after my shower, I swear)...my very smart and very attentive 2 year old came in sighed (yes for real) and started putting my clothes in the hamper, then looked at me and said "mommy you pick them up, put in here!"
WOW, a couple of things...so even when they don't seem to be listening, they are (I am sure this goes for Chris too); if I preach it I must follow through, all the time (great overall life lesson, huh?); and I must sigh to much or way to dramatically (because Sky had it down pat)!

I love that parenthood puts life in to perspective for me on a daily basis...reinforces things I know to be true, is always shining light on new truths, and never ceases to amaze me how my little girl's smile can make the day so much better, its like God's rainbow for parents. God has given me an amazing gift in being a mom, He is good!

Skylar I love you so much thank you for being such an amazing little girl!!

Caberfae Spring Carnival 2009

WOW, another carnival come and gone...and it was a great time! The weather was AMAZING! Almost 50 degrees and sunny, couldn't ask for anything better when you are out at the ski hill!! Most of the Winquist clan was there and all decked out in costume...here are some pics from the day!

our failed attempt at a family photo, yes the girls are there!

the pirates

great grandma Ariadne, me & Ari

the clan

Sky & KJ

Sara & Avery

Great Grandma Ariadne & Ari

funny or what?

KJ holding Ari

getting a little love from MIchael

Ari & Avery

here are a few quickies with the girls, they are a month a part! I am excited for the
cousins to grow up together, they will be great friends!

oh yummy, its good...

Skylar and I made cookies and she got to lick the beaters...what a happy girl she was. I know that when I was younger that was my favorite part of baking too (ok it still might be :} ) She is priceless and brings so much joy to our lives, look at her smiles, she is perfect!! I love these mommy moments with her, it is so much fun!!

Poppa & his girls

Dad wanted a pictures of himself with the girls...Skylar was not so in to being photographed.

MIss Ari

she is such a love

BUbbles, bubbles, and more bubbles

I think I put a little too much bubble bath in....

Costume Dinner - Disney style

Last weekend the ski club held a Disney theme costume party...Skylar was a princess and Chris a pirate, aren't they cute!!

Happy 3rd Birthday Tyler Luke!

Last week we helped Tyler celebrate his 3rd birthday! We had a lot of fun...Skylar loves to blow out candles and kept climbing on the table and blowing the candles out before Tyler could! I think Aunt Boni had to relight the candles 3 times, oops:)

silly face

a red head??

can't quite tell but its looking like we may have a red head on our hands!!!

me & my love

chris and i got out skiing this past weekend (thanks to mom for watching the girls)! It was so great! Since Ari arrived we haven't really had anytime for just the two of us and it was so nice to have a little time!

The girls

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Still can't get Sky to take a picture with Ari, but here are my sweeties, separately of course! :)

Winter Beauty

I really do love winter! When we have tons of the white stuff it truly transforms the landscapes! These are from up near cadillac one morning after a good storm, I just love how the snow coats the trees!