Leave it to the Pros

The results from the annual trip to Portrait Innovations do not disappoint. I'm always amazed at how well the photographs turn out considering how all over the place the girls can be.  This time it was Ruby who was not really having it - but Luci was way into it and set a good example for her to pose.

TWO!

The Ru is Two! Celebrations involved fun at the pool (note that Kai really seems to be enjoying himself on the slide and not pictured is a minor mishap with Mimi and Ruby going down the slide involving the lifeguard jumping in - thankfully all was well), bounce houses and face painting, opening lots of awesome presents and cupcakes galore!  Ruby is really starting to shine - she always makes me laugh with her silly expressions and she has a sweetness to her that can catch me off guard.  She is also extremely fond of her big sister, and their bond is incredibly strong.   Happy 2nd Birthday to my littlest ray of sunshine. We Love You!

recent shots & the wheel in the sky

Luci's 'all about me' project for school.  She was very excited that she got to use a pointer to show the class her poster.

Trying on life jackets before we headed out on a successful canoe trip at Jordan Lake

Ruby helping make blueberry muffins. Ruby  loves to help cook - any time I'm working in the kitchen she pushes over a chair and says 'mama me help'.

we took a recent weekend trip to Myrtle Beach

boarding the Sky Wheel in downtown Myrtle Beach