Thursday, October 31, 2013

Halloween 2013

Happy Halloween from Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat!

We went to The Rector's block party and had a blast with friends!
Trick-or-treating was quite the hit this year...
Even June had fun...
And I've never seen these girls run so fast in between houses! We've got candy for days at our house!

Friday, October 18, 2013

Happy 3rd Birthday Lucy Kate!


Happy 3rd birthday Lucy Kate Rives! You are our absolute joy and delight in life. What a privilege it has been to be your mama for the past 3 years. 3 years...it's hard to believe. They've gone by in a blink. I pray that we get to celebrate many, many, many more birthdays together, sweet one. This picture was taken at preschool on the day your class celebrated your birthday. And it pretty much brings me to tears. I don't think a picture has ever captured you so perfectly as this one does. Your eyes are filled with such innocence and wonder and your beautiful, little crooked smile makes my heart absolutely melt. I love you, Lucy. More than you'll ever know. Happy birthday Goose!

We had so much fun celebrating YOU on your birthday! 3 dozen PINK balloons were waiting for you in the kitchen when you woke up...
You said, "Mama, is this for my birthday?" It was so sweet!
You and June had a blast with the balloons...for days! 
Cinnamon rolls for breakfast!
You took a morning spin around the neighborhood on your new car...
We celebrated you and Leni-Kate at play group...followed by lunch at your favorite spot, Chick-fil-A!
After nap time, you woke up to your very own bounce house in your front yard...you were pumped!
And bounced your little heart out!
Our family and The Rectors came over for pizza and cupcakes...it was the perfect end to a pretty perfect 3rd birthday!

Friday, October 11, 2013

Fall at The Dallas Arboretum :: 2013

{June 14 months :: Lucy 2 weeks shy of her 3rd birthday}

Thursday, October 10, 2013

June Walking!

June took her first steps on 10.3.13. About a week later, I was finally able to catch her in action. She still prefers to crawl, but she can take 3-5 steps on her own...when she wants to!

Friday, October 4, 2013

August 2013 Insta-Dump

Lucy holding a chicken at summer school camp...
June's first pair of shoes...
Lucy is such a big helper!
June's 1 year well check...
Family ROCK band...
Lucy's "ipstick"...
Bottle weaning was effortless for June...
The Door Church Staff Retreat Day...
Dinner with spouses...
Balloons are the best entertainment...
Just chillin'...
The Winters Crew came for a quick visit....
Kisses for Daddy...
Big girl bow...
Learning to use scissors...
Playing outside...
Dress-up with Eleanor...
I can do anything you can do better...
Book Club pedicure night!
Kalie and Cole's first day of school (6th grade and 4th grade)...
Typical morning...
Meet the Teacher...
Learning to pedal...
Foot to the face...