Melania Maycie & Mishayla Marian

10/5/09

Summer Pictures by Chelsea

A friend of mine from out of town came over to my parents' place to shoot the girls on location! It was impromptu, fun (except for the mosquitoes!) and resulted in some great pictures. I've been horrible about taking the girls in to get their pictures taken, and have relied on opportunities such as this to get more "professional" photos.

What happened to summer?

Nap time - someone ended up in the wrong bed. Someone thought she was very funny!
Another someone liked it too!
How long has it been since a bath shot? The girls are still using the sink, however, they have a new "showerhead" installed by Mommy a couple of weeks ago. Wow!
The carousel. A favorite spot for a birthday party!
Princess and Flower (link on the right) invited us for Princess's 5th birthday celebration.
Thanks! A great time was had by all.
We went last year as well, but Mishayla wasn't quite big enough to ride all by herself yet.
My, what a difference a year makes!
Quilt for "Baby Henry" by June. Pattern by Wanda.
Family picture attempts are often thwarted.
As is the case here,
and here.
Everyone is accounted for; even if you can only see the back of Mishayla's head.
At least for now... My sister Wendy and her husband, Blaine, are homestudy approved, so it's possible that M&M's will have some adopted cousins soon! Most days, Melania happens to think another "chocolate baby" would be nice, but, like the rest of us, she loves all babies.
Attempted photo shoot - 9/06/2009
Two girls, one camera.
Dress-up, anyone? Your shoes will be filled if you take them off at our house!
I love this picture of Mishayla's hands.
Thank you, Piper, for the pretty, pink bug suit!
Thank you, Julie, for the dress-up clothes. The Princess is apt to try and wear them everywhere!
Breaking bread together.
Before meals, Melania likes to sing her grace.
"Lord, our thanks upset (accept),
Humbly, freely given,
May Thy presents (presence) sweet,
Draw us nearer heaven."
In her world, it's all about the presents!
Mishayla and Papa
Melania and papa go for a combine ride.
Harvest 2009

Melania at the Piano - 11 months

Melania at the Piano - 11 months
"Not flesh of my flesh, nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute, you didn't grow under my heart, but in it." - Unknown

The Gift of Life

The Gift of Life
"I didn't give you the gift of life,
But in my heart I know.
The love I feel is deep and real,
As if it had been so.
For us to have each other
Is like a dream come true!
No, I didn't give you The gift of life,
Life gave me the gift of you."
-Unknown