it was a happy father's day

i think everyone reading this blog knows how great john is...he has patience for days, which is needed in this household. although he may not have a smile on his face when he's sticking lyla's pacifier in her mouth at 4am or when he's about to step in the shower but is sidetracked to change (livi's) wet sheets, i'm (50%) sure he wouldn't have it any other way. i know that he probably can't imagine life any different - the kids love him dearly, and i couldn't have wished for a better partner in this whole parenting adventure.

our three little cuties

everyone painted their own letters

lyla did get a little hep from sheila

we let john sleep in on father's day and
headed out to pick him up a special treat

chocolate old fashioned, please!

soccer time...every dad's dream on father's day!

finally old enough to ride the little red school bus!

they get to go out on mini-fieldtrips, like the park, beaches and museums

buckled up and ready to hit the road

exhausted after a fun and active day

summer swinging

this is where we leave her in the morning and where we
pick her up in the afternoon

trains outside...what a glorious morning

bye daddy...see you after school

i love my friday afternoons

running errands 

scootering builds up an appetite
(jacks chose hot cocoa, and livi chose an applesauce)

john's favorite thing to see when he gets home from work

entertainment for lyla

a little scared of the finding nemo opening scene

strolling the neighborhood

what you looking at?!?

love that smile

around and around we go

it wasn't too long ago that she refused to get on the carousel

to get in a run, i've been known to run to soccer practice

morning stretches

watching me get ready for work

only john would work like this

who needs beds??

good morning everyone!!

6am saturday morning - it's never lonely here!

can't get enough of the facial expressions

john and lyla at a birthday party

bones hit the jackpot

happy baby

look at that face

she loves the swing!

party with debbie!

shenanigans with sheila

looking too cool, lyla

sheila pushes this whole gang around town

our very own cowgirl

calmness at home...a rarity

puzzle time

baby lyla meeting baby chase

lyla and chris - she's not too sure...

lyla joking around with lindy

sticker time

they managed to decorate lyla with a few stickers too

my aunt hosted a great family get-together, complete with bubbles!

john even got in on the action

so proud

so excited

so sleepy