rainy days and randoms.

rainy days call for lots of peek-a-boo.

and a game of searching for any possible ray of sun to sunbathe in.

and modeling.

and so many smiles and giggles.

and freaking mommy out that all this scooting was going to turn into crawling today!  You are too little!  (she decided to leave that for a later day)

Who are we kidding? 
We do all of these things on the sunny days too. :)
well, except for the crawling scare today

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Quinn and I snuck in a visit the other day with great friends.  My Sammy, Meghan and Charlie (and mom and dad, Susie and Kevin).  I have known this family for 12 years and started babysitting for the kids when I was 17.  Over the years I've turned into Auntie Lisa, because babysitter Lisa just didn't seem to fit after becoming a regular part of this very special family.  I love and have always loved my time with them.  They are the best kids.

summer 2009

Sammy was almost 2, Meghan was almost 4 months, and Charlie was yet to join the family when I first met them.  Sammy became an official high school student today. wow.  Crazy to think these girls are now old enough to babysit for me. Charlie's lack of interest in all things girly and cutesy (like babies) I don't think he would quite jump on the opportunity like the girls, but I know he would be a wonderful helper too.

Then

Now
with my little girl

this is the sweetest moment. i just love this moment.

It was not a surprise at all that these girls were absolutely amazing with Quinn (and loved her to pieces too). I'm so glad they could meet, and I look forward to more times together with them.

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other random recent events:

A visit with my Uncle Mark, Cousin Zac, Zac's girlfriend Jen, and Noah (who has recently joined the Rogal family from Africa) 

So glad we could catch them and meet Jen and Noah.

The start of building forts and new playtime adventures in the works. It's these new moments that make it so much easier to see her getting so big.

oatmeal. yum.

what her mouth is saying behind this box... "mama, I could so be this cute baby on the box"

finish detailing the crown moulding. check.

major kudos to my talented and hard-working husband.

discovered these hands a long time ago, but now seeing them in a whole new light

it's like she just realized all the amazing things she can do.


and amazing things you will do my little love.


Have a wonderful week and weekend. Do amazing things.