Fun at Nana's

Hannah in the tent

Hannah's two favorites: Aunt Kirstin (pronounced "shirshin" by the sweet girl) and a book!

Burke and Hannah watching Peter Rabbit- Burke claimed he wasn't scared but he hid behind the couch for the scary parts!

Nana has a huge downstairs area that is a perfect spot for playing!  There is a super tent for cousins to play and hide in, a basket of books and toys, large windows and a door to watch all the snow falling outside, and a big tv to watch your favorite shows.  Great job, Nana~ Hannah loves your house!

July 4th Parade

We went to a really fun parade this morning- and the kiddos had on matching outfits.  Thanks Aunt Kirst!  Happy Independence Day to everyone!

Family time in Colorado Springs

Here are a few pictures of our time at Evette's home in Colorado Springs.  The weather is great!  We have been relaxing, eating ice cream & frozen yogurt, visiting with Adam, Kirstin, Burke, Piper Jane and Evette.  We even ran into a friend from Colleyville at church this morning!  Stay tuned for 4th of July parade pictures . . . matching outfits are involved :)

Ikea

We made a brief visit to Ikea of Dallas last week.  Here is the only picture I took: it shows Burke trying to hang on the basket and talk to Hannah.  Unfortunatly, Hannah felt the need to push him away.  That actually happened all week long!  I guess she needs personal space.

Aunt Kirstin has an obsessive need to visit Ikea while in the D/FW area- and I must say I completely understand!  We purchased some shelves for Hannah's room but they were out of our 1st choice brackets (and 2nd and 3rd choices too!) so we will keep looking for some we like.

For Aunt Kirstin (or what to do when your dress is too small)

Here are a few sweet pictures that I took of Hannah a few days ago. She is wearing the sundress that Aunt Kirstin made for her a few months ago when she so much smaller! So we have made the dress into a shirt. . . a super cute shirt indeed.

While most of the pictures I took show off the dress turned shirt, most of them do not show Hannah smiling. She was much too distracted by everything outside. Airplanes, butterflies, falling leaves- any noise or moving thing really. And of course there are the "no mama- I will absolutely not look at the camera" pictures as well. :)

Valentine's Special: Kirstin

I recently found this in my photos from Prague and it reminded me of Kirstin (it might even be why I took this picture): Kirst loves milk, loves fruit and loves chocolate!

Kirstin and Burke, last Christmas.  I love her smile!

Well my friends, we do not celebrate Valentine's Day around our house.  Aaron has a thing against "forced romance mushy-ness where flowers and chocolates are all but mandatory."  That being said, I thought I could celebrate other people this week. 

First up, my sister-in-law Kirstin.  She is uber-crafty, loves reading, and is all about frugality right now.  She loves her family and shows them how special they are to her.  Kirst has a super sweet spirit and is always encouraging someone.  She loves her husband and is never shy to say it!  Kirstin is devoted to her son Burke- she loves loves loves him and is a great mother.

I love how she loves other people, in big and small ways.  I always look forward to family holidays, in part due to Kirstin.  I am so glad that we are in the same family.  I love you Kirst!

One final note: Kirstin has even inspired me to do some of her great crafts!  Now that is what I call talent.