all hallow's eve...family style

the princess, the queen, and the lumberjack.



metaphorically chopping me down...isn't that what kids are for?

Fun at the Beach

Payton raises a good question - why do we have to wait a whole year to go back to the beach?

Welcome summer!

We've been outside enjoying the warm weather and the holiday weekend!
We went to a strawberry festival in The Plains, VA.

...invited friends over to play...

Benjamin remains a photography challenge. He either gives me his "serious " look or closes his eyes. Stay posted for better photos of the little man.

Our little houseguests

Check out our guests! Aren't they cute?

Big sister is 5 1/2. The little brother is 1 1/2 but he eats like a 12 year old.

Our first attempt at a group shot. Thanks for the outfits Foster Grandma!

kitchen reno 2011

ahhh, renovating a kitchen is sooooo easy. just watch the video.

finally, the last room in the house is FINISHED!!!

before :(
after :)

before :(

after :)

Our awesome trip to Yunnan

Check out Blake's kick-ass film...Its worth 10 minutes of your time.