Future Fashionista...............

Baby girl has really come into her own in 2010..............She is now VERY confident in EXACTLY what she will be wearing daily..........I have loved dressing my baby girl for the last four years.........Loved every second of it......Every pink bow.......Every smocked dress...........Every monogram.......Had I known how quickly that would stop, maybe I could have savored it a little longer...........but alas, I am now blessed with a beautiful little girl with an interesting sense of style. Each day must begin with a short sleeved dress that must twirl. Then tights of any color or design. Then special "clicky" shoes. no matter the color. Then the layering process begins. We add a sweater. Then a coat. Then a hat. Then gloves. Then Sunglasses..........

I have occassionally been able to slip in a "Well, Ms. Julie really wants you to wear pants today since you might go outside" or "Your best friends are all wearing skirts today so why don't we match them and wear this!" Ok, I am very aware that this isn't going to last long. But since her closet is full of very cute clothes that are NOT all "short sleeved dresses that twirl"..........what is a mom to do?!?

Smile..............Smile as we get to school and laugh as she begins the removal process..........One lovely item at a time.............

SNOW DAY!!!

As everyone knows, we had some snow 'round these parts.............And while most of the kids enjoyed their day off from school and bundled up to play in the snow.............My kids wanted to go SWIMMING........So, when it is in the middle of winter and we don't own a hot tub, we swim in the bath tub!!

Bathing suits and all...............

And while daddy played lifeguard, I spent the day taking down the Christmas tree.......yes, that's right folks, it was still up....

Final Christmas pics.....maybe.....

Here were some from Christmas day...........The good thing about visiting Orlando, is how well we are fed...........They are all excellent cooks and keep the yummy treats flowing.......Even if it means spending most of the time in the kitchen!!

And then we stayed for several more days enjoying all of the cool toys that the cousins have !!

I know we all will cherish these memories forever and having families now, it's always a challenge to get together. We talked about the last time the hubby and his sister were together at the holidays and we think it was 7 years ago............That is a long time! Anyway, I thought I did a better job at picture taking but am hoping my MIL will mail me some of hers.........She's the expert and will have a lot more group shots.....We had many blessings this season and the kids may not remember them when they are older, but I know we always will......

Christmas in Orlando 2009.....Part 3...

First, we had to feed the reindeer............

Then, we had to feed Santa.............

And holy smokes look who came................

Christmas in Orlando 2009......Part 2...

My sweet baby girl was born a month early on Christmas eve......2005.......at 11:28pm weighing 6lbs 1ounce and was 19 1/2 inches long......That's right.......a month early..........I was having a January baby............but SURPRISE!! So, Aunt Shelley had us a special birthday cake for our little princess......I can't believe she is 4 years old!!

And boy did she love it!! She is a bit fond of attention :)

Girl loves her some icing.......Another trait she gets from her father.....Good news for her is that she also has her fathers metabolism!!

And the best birthday present ever was the box of princess dress up clothes!! For someone who only has boys, Aunt Shelley did a great job on that present!!

Christmas in Orlando 2009......PART 1...

Boy, were they happy to be out of the car !!! Also, cute outfits compliments of Tinsley's Closet........ Now, we usually stay close to home for the Holidays, but this year we mixed it up a little. They hubby's family were gathering in Orlando, so off we went. We left bright and early (a ridiculous 4:30am) and arrived by lunch time........The kids did great, other than 16 movie changes, one soaked through diaper, and a cheerio spill !!

We had lots of sharing..............jelly beans, of course..............

Lots of smiling..................

And plenty of swinging...............

Already a bust.........................

So, one of my New Years Resolution's this year was to BLOG every day.................

damn........................

Already a bust...................