Saturday, July 23, 2011

Cupcakes for dinner!

In preparation for a First Birthday Cake Smash photo shoot today, there was lots of talk of cupcakes in our house this past week. I promised the kids that we would go to Gigi's and pick out cupcakes and today, I lived up to that promise. MmmMmMmmmMMMMM!

OK, we really didn't have cupcakes for dinner, but we were totally going to (until Violet fell asleep in the car on the way to Gigi's Cupcakes)! Instead, we took them home to enjoy.


Friday, July 22, 2011

Beating the heat

It's hot as Hades outside and we have been going stir crazy in the house. To beat the heat and the boredom, the kids decided to build a fort on Wednesday. Today is Friday and it is still taking over my living room.

There is not a chair or cushion to sit on (including in the dining room) nor a blanket to spare (not that we need them for warmth right now). They have slept in their fort for the last two nights and intend to sleep there again tonight.

I love how they collaborated to build this monstrosity. It took them several attempts and a few hours to get it just right. It even has two rooms. It is very creative and quite cozy, I must say. I spent a good deal of time in there yesterday hiding out from Violet.

The back view.
Sadie and Violet's room.
Jonah's room.
The front.


Friday, June 10, 2011

Our Journey Together

That is the title of the poem Jonah wrote for his 5th grade graduation from the Waldorf School last Friday, June 3, 2011.

Here is the rest of the poem:

Finally our journey through the Waldorf School has ended.
For eight straight years, it is where I have attended.

It's a wonderful school full of freedom, learning and fun.
Seems like yesterday was kindergarten and now we move on.

In first grade I arrived on the playground.
I was so scared, I did not make a sound.

Called up to the platform to receive my own rose,
Tingling with excitement from my head to my toes.

In second grade we learned of saints, dragons, and knights.
Went on a trip to Clifty Falls – twas a magical sight.

In third grade we learned how the world was created.
And when Eve picked the apple, Eden dissipated.

In fourth grade we studied the land of our home.
It's a beautiful state with hills wherever you roam.

We also learned how the Norse gods met their downfall.
Odin fell to Fenrir while Thor lost his brawl.

In fifth grade we studied the great gods of Greece.
Some are unsettled but others render peace.

We also competed against other great schools.
At the Pentathlon, there were three simple rules.

Five Greek sports where truth, beauty, and grace were key.
The events were fun but javelin was for me!

Graduation's come and we're leaving here at last.
After reading this poem and looking into the past...

We head into our future without any concern,
Because we realize how much fun it is to learn.

Friday, April 15, 2011

My Baby is FOUR!

It seems impossible that my baby is four. I feel like she was just born. How can it be?

To sum it up in her own words, she's a "bid duwl now" (translation: "big girl now"). She has grown up so much in the last year. She's speaking amazingly well. She still has trouble with some sounds like V's, G's, L's, hard C's, Sh and Th. But considering where we were at this time last year, it's like night and day! In fact, we have a hard time getting her to be quiet because she is ALWAYS talking. Quite honestly, it is exhausting most days but I'm just so thrilled that her language has come so far!

She's potty trained. She sleeps in her own bed all night. She loves school. And she loves making new friends.

She is strong-willed, joyful and full of energy. She adores her brother and sister and they adore her. She likes coloring, playing outside, dancing, baby dolls and music.

Most of all, she makes each of us laugh every single day! She is the light of our family!


Happy Birthday, Little V!

More Spring Break Fun

Daddy took Friday off to spend the last day of spring break with the kiddos. We went to Cave Hill (yes, the cemetery) to feed the ducks, then to the park to enjoy the glorious weather!








Circus Fun

To kick off spring break, we took a family trip to the circus! It was fabulous. Here are some photos from our day...


Friday, February 25, 2011

Best. Mom. EVER!

Oh yeah! That's me. Why, you ask? Because we had ice cream for dinner tonight!





Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Lots of exciting things have been happening around here!


In case you didn't know, I started a new photography business in January called nzaPhotography. My specialty is pregnancy, birth, baby and family photography (or bellies, births, babies...and beyond)! For more information, please visit my web site www.nzaPhotography.com and my new photog-blog: www.belliesbirthsbabiesandbeyond.com.

I am so excited to start this new adventure in my life. It's something I've wanted to do for a long time now and I feel it is a natural fit with my background in graphic design and my passion for all things pregnancy, birth and baby related!

Please help spread the word. A few things that set me apart from other photographers: I come to you! I think this is especially important and valuable for new parents. It's very difficult to bring those new babies out during those first few weeks. It's also stressful to get anywhere on time with a little one. My sessions are very low key and relaxed. I factor in plenty of time to account for the inevitable diaper changes and nursing sessions that will take place. And my experience in the birth business gives me a unique perspective when dealing with expectant and new families. As an added bonus, I'm also very affordable!

So if you know anyone looking for a photographer, please send them my way!

Friday, December 24, 2010

It's Time to Getcha Merry On!

Merry Holidays to one and all! Here is the Christmas Card (if I actually sent them). It only took 75 takes to get one good picture of all three children and of course, it was the VERY LAST one I took! And I don't even love it but it's the best of the lot. Enjoy!


And as promised on Facebook, here are the rejects. (You can clearly see who the trouble-maker is in all of these)...

















That's not all but you get the idea! I'll spare you the other 50 or so rejects.

Here are a few more nuggets of goodness for your enjoyment. Merry Christmas from our house to yours!!!