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Brooke and Jada started this thing this week where i'm beginning to wonder if they are morphing into one person.  here's how it goes...

b: "oh for Heaven's"
jk: "sake"

not just once...every single time.  from the other room, in the middle of a conversation, whatever.  cracks me up.  i love that they love each other...they just need to be a little less freaky about it!

Sofie is on the move...how in the world did that happen?  when you are 22" and 13# you should not be able to move around so much!  she looks so funny and adorable...notice all the afghan's strategically placed where she is playing...i swear i don't normally have odd colored blankies all over the place {wink}

And a strange thing happened this week...it's called the "i never thought it would happen to me thing".  i went to hug paige (13) and she looked at me like i was a criminal.  it's no longer okay for me to show affection in front of family either.  ok...i will be okay...i think.

what says love more than Nanna and Papa with their girls???
this just makes me happy.  i love my parents (aren't they cute?) and they will do anything for us or the grandkids.  they are such a blessing...
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all the cool kids are doing it!

Comments

black betty said…
your kids are beautiful.

it's the little ones you have to wonder about. they have amazing speed and agility. too cute!!! :D
Claremont First Ward said…
Oh, I know my heart is going to break when public shows of affection are no longer accepted.

Love that the girls have that little special saying together!
Caitlin said…
your family is beautiful! I can't believe that your baby is getting around when she is so small! That must be ADORABLE!!
How sad that your daughter is entering adolescence when you/your affection will not be cool!
I dread the day. Although, for me, it will be more like my son growing up, getting married, and never calling me!!! WAAAAH!
Joy said…
I dread the day of having teenagers or even preteens
Mrs. S. said…
This is absolutely the most adorable blog I've seen in a long time!
Wep said…
SO CUTE :) :) :)
Cecily R said…
What BEAUTIFUL girls you have! I am so not ready for the day that I know is coming where I am no longer cool....so sad!
Carrie said…
Your girls are so adorable! I'm on cuteness overload with this post!
Shelly said…
Just stopping by to thank you for your blogathon comment. :) You have a beautiful family. I too am the mother to four precious babies. Although my almost 14 year old would beg to differ on the "baby" part. Looks like you might have yourself one of those too. ;) I can't wait to read your stories and your blog. I can already tell that you have a heart a big as anything. Happy Wednesday!

Shelly
Anonymous said…
I'm going to shed some SERIOUS TEARS on the day that my kids don't want to hug me back.

so sad.
Lori said…
your kiddos are so cute... and don't you just love the teenage don't go there with me attitude. I say keep hugging and she'll get over it
Pennies In My Pocket said…
I'm so dreading the day when my 17 month old looks at me like I'm crazy when I give her a hug! lol LOVE all these photos...especially the one with Nanna & Papa -- everyone looks SOOOO happy!

~melody~
Jen - Queen of Poo said…
Aw, what a beautiful family you have! I love that Brooke and Jada finish each others' sentences. How sweet!
tiarastantrums said…
great pictures - and I'm say, I better not have to deal with no hugs from my kids! I will break in two!
GypsiAdventure said…
Eveyone looks so happy - it's such a blessing to have a wonderful family!
~K
Anonymous said…
Your kids are beautiful. Way to cute..
Gaspegirl said…
I love your blog... so real! Awesome!! I have a 12 yr old so I know what look you are referring to ;)

Make it a great day!
Susan said…
I used to be like your girls are with my sister. We are only 11 months apart and we could finish each others sentences and even thoughts. Most people assumed we were twins though we didn't look exactly alike.
Sorry about the end of PDA. That must be a hard one to swallow!
Chris Kauffman said…
Thanks for commenting on my blog , so glad I was able to find you , wonderful news for your adoption finalization , that is great , you have a beautiful family , and your baby having that bath , well done, who knew something so taken for granted could be such a long road for some , I agree adoption is great , my brother adopted from china , we are so lucky to have our niece .
WOW,
Chris
Michelle said…
Those are great pictures! And I love the title of your SIT's day post. Wasn't that an awesome day??
Thanks for coming by today! The kids haven't stopped me from the hugs or kisses yet. My son (13) still tells me he loves me in front of his friends. I hope I never lose that with them. Loved all your pictures -- I really love the one with the grandparents. That one needs to be put in a frame. Much Love

Anissa
debi9kids said…
What a beautiful family! I just found you through Angie and I will certainly be back to see what th girls are up to :)
Melisa S. said…
What a beautiful family!! Looks and sounds like you have little bit of every age group to keep you busy!
Mamarazzi said…
oh the cuteness!

i am so afraid of a moment that i won't be able to squeeze my kid. *sob* *sniffle*

please....i pray that never happens!!
larkswing said…
Fantastic photos! These are great. Hang in there with the hugs, they start up, a little different, but they will be back.
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KatieZ said…
You have a beuatiful family, and from the looks of things and what you say, they must also be very special! Kudos to you!
Anonymous said…
Tween and teen, such a hard age for everyone...especially us moms. Mine does the same. *sniff*

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