Collier Party of 5

Saturday, May 11, 2013

A Girl, and Her Dog

Nora loves Max. She loves all dogs, or doggies, as she says. She plays with him, she hugs him, she lays on him, she lets him kiss her, she makes him growl from time to time too and she feeds him...

So proud of herself :)

We are blessed to have such a patient dog!

Friday, May 10, 2013

Photo Friday...Week 34

These are some pictures from this afternoon. It was a, hold the phone out and take lots of pictures, kind of photo shoot.

Talking and laughing together

It quickly got goofy. But that's ok :)!

Happy Friday, everyone!

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

I realized that I haven't posted any normal playtime pictures for a while, I haven't, actually, taken any for a while either. The kids were happily playing (in separate corners of the room) this morning, so I grabbed my camera and snapped a couple pictures.

He's pretty serious about his playtime!

She is too, today.

And now I've disturbed her, so shes coming to check out the camera...drool, snot and all!

Soon we will be off to the outlets! Yay!! Have a great Wednesday :).

Saturday, May 4, 2013

Some Nora Talk

I've taken a couple videos of Nora recently and wanted to share them! She is learning so quickly.
Animal Sounds

Applesauce and Thank-You

Friday, May 3, 2013

Photo Friday...Week 33

I'm not sure if cooking qualifies as a daily chore...but it does for today's purposes :).
Homemade pizza night!

Doing a daily chore together

It was a yummy chore! Ethan really is a good helper :)

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Basketball

We were given a basketball goal for Christmas this past year, and today, we put it together. Actually, Ethan and Jared put it together. After it was all put together, we aired up the old basketball and shot some hoops!

The builders after it was all set up

First dunk!

Coach Daddy, giving Ethan some pointers :)

Having a blast

Nora played some too!

Thanks Grandma and Pop! I'm sure we will get good use out of it for years to come!

Friday, April 26, 2013

18 Months

Our baby girl is 18 months old today. A year and a half?!? How did that much time pass already? She is developing quite a personality. She is into everything. She is sweet. She is happy.
She is so very ornery.

She loves 'doggies'.

She chased this one down the sidewalk a few times.

She loves to do anything her brother does. And most of the time I love watching them interact with each other.

Our little golfers.

She's not always happy :)

But still cute.

A few more pictures from today...

Looking so big here.

"Cheeeese"

Applesauce face.

We love this girl more everyday (if that's possible). Happy year and a half sweet girl.

Photo Friday...Week 32

This is something I do everyday...but it isn't a usual photo op :).

Wiping sticky faces

...and hands.

All clean!

Chocolate cake face. He is big enough to wash his own hands and face.

Busy Days

Jared has been super busy the last couple of days, so the kids and I headed to Salem. My Grandpa Bob was also in town, so it was really great to spend some time with him too. The only pictures I have were from my phone, so I don't have a lot.
We stayed pretty busy...
First, Ethan and I got haircuts. And Ethan is pretty excited about being able to spike his hair in the front :).

We also, both got our teeth cleaned. Ethan did so well! He had some trouble warming up to the idea on his last visit, but no problems this time!!

During nap one day, Ethan and I went to see a movie, The Croods. It was cute and a fun time for us.

Nora spent some quality time with Grandma Terri while all this was going on. The van had a few things that needed addressed at the dealership, so we accomplished that too! I was also spoiled with a massage and a trip to Produce Plus for a couple topiaries and a plant stand.
Here they are on the front porch, with some added color :).