from the backseat

while driving these 2 crazy kids of mine around, i have the distinct honor and pleasure listening to some very interesting dialogue. they go something like this:

james: i smell something stinky, i smell dog poo poo, mom, i smell something stinky.
scarlett: dog poo poo, dog poo poo dog poo poo, stinky stinky.
james: mom is the sun takin a nap?
scarlett: nigh-nigh sunshine!
james: (from the movie toy story) buzz you're flying, you're flying! no woody, we're falling with style!
scarlett: wanna watch toy story, watch buzz pease?

enjoy these pics of a little mermaid, and darth vader

birthday girl!

time really does fly, i believe it. today my little sunshine, scarlett was born in the wee hours of the morning, on her u.joels bday. and now she's 2. she's going potty on the toilet. she has her likes her dislikes and really nothing in between. she's a lover of her brother james, and her daddy. her bubba, her poppas. and even sometimes me. she likes to get her own shoes on, even if they are on the wrong feet. she would eat pretzels until she turned slightly brown with specks of salt on her. loves 'pretties'(dresses) and veggie booty. she puts a smile on your face and will melt any icey heart with a flutter of her lashes. happy birthday baby girl. we wove you!

breakfast of champions

This is really orange juice, who would know? What do two superheroes drink for breakfast anyway? surely you weren't thinking coffee? delish.

funky town

went to ft worth this weekend for a quick trip to see my sister. and her beautiful baby girl.
we giggled, danced and smooched. loved it.


i also saw this horse on my drive...doesn't this look like 'the' life...well, what a way to travel anyhow!

First day of School

This is James and his teacher on the first day of school. This pic was even taken at the end of the day, so I think its good that they're both smiling. True to form though, James has my photo taking genes. If you know me or anyone else in my family we always close our eyes for photos. Some very important photos too, weddings, and graduations, first days of school..James is no exception. You say "cheese" our eyes instantly close. He had a great day and I think that I was more excited for him than he was. I know that he's going to change right before our eyes.