Guess who got themselves ready for church without any help from Mama? I put him in the bath and the next thing I knew he was dressed and had his hair gelled to perfection.
He then insisted on a mini photo-shoot for the blog. Is it weird that my kids use the word 'blog' in everyday conversation?

I insisted on one non-pose for g-ma. (It's the only way I can get him to stop and smile)

I can't remember if I put Austin with his faux-hawk up. He demanded on after I refused to cut off his curls for the real thing. After about 10 minutes all he had left was a superman curl in the middle of his forehead.

I painted my toenails for the first time since Lora's wedding. Alaina begged to have 'matchy-match' fingernails...so I gave in. (I have no will power.) Here she is showing off her new gorgeous nails.

When I was taking her picture I looked down and couldn't believe how grown up her little hand was. Sometimes I want to document every little detail of my sweet babies before they completely grow up. Every part of them is just so perfect and sweet and beautiful and alive. I hate to see them change so quickly but I love every new adventure. If I could hold on to these moments now when they are so individual and independent and yet they will spontaneously smother you with kisses, hugs and i-love-yous, I would. At least, I'd stretch it out a few extra years. Like 20.