Let's Shop

 E had gotten some birthday money and she was super excited to spend it. So off to Target we went. She carefully looked up and down all of the isles, and continually asked how much everything was, comparing prices and making choices. After about 20 minutes she decided that she wanted and Moana doll and a Moana necklace to complete her costume that she had gotten at her party. 

 She was pretty excited when it came time to ring up her treasures. 

 The total came out to a little more than she had gotten for her birthday she she opened her purse up and used some of her saving to cover the rest. One nickle at a time. It was just the cutest!

 And here is our girl all dressed up in her costume and she couldn't love it more! 

We had such a wonderful Mama daughter day shopping, going out for lunch and Slurpee's, and spending some much needed time together! So grateful for this sweet girl! Happy Birthday my darling!

Novemeber Phone Favorites

Did November even happen? I know i say this all the time but seriously.... where did the time go?! Here is a round up of my phone favorites!

I just love matching with my little man!

We lock the fridge (for obvious reasons) but one afternoon while Duke was hanging out with Daddy, Duke stole a couch cushion and drug it over to the fridge to reach up to the freezer so he could point out that he wanted ice cream. This boy is a smart one!

Duke is convinced that shoving his foot into a woman face is a sign of endearment. He does it to Gretta allllll the tiiiiime! I'm not exactly sure what the logic is behind it but I think I have a thing or two to teach this boy about ways to woo women before he starts dating. 

Nothing makes me happier than watching Daddy play with the babies Saturday morning.

Shoe love. 

You know it's been a long day when you have to drink the apple sauce straight from the container. THIS is why we lock the fridge. 

Hard at work!

Daddy had to go to a four day conference in Dallas this month and Duke decided to catch a cold. No big deal.... unless you are Duke. He gets a infection that acts like both croup and asthma and he can't breathe. It is terrifying and so this little man spent the night in bed with me for four days. I don't like sleeping alone anyways but it was a long and scary four days. 

This is why Mama can't do Yoga when the babies are awake.

 That's okay, I didn't want to work our anyways :)

Beautiful bridge in Houston!

Doughnut holes for everyone! The perfect way to end a morning of airplanes! Aunt Janet is the best!!!

 The most amazing sister anyone could ask for!

Park days.

 "I'm just using my tools to fix my bike Mom!"

 

Reading to this boy was my favorite part of the day! I could eat you up I love you so!

Barbies anyone?

Dance/ workout/ stretching party!!

Happiness is family! It was a wonderful November now on to snowflakes, reindeer, and Christmas trees! What a busy and fun December it will be!!

Imagine

One day for no reason at all Jakob sat down at his horribly ugly but fully functional desk and started drawing. Boy, my man (sorry Stefani I couldn't resist) can paint!

Of the three he's done this one is his favorite. He's getting all fired up for his website Studio Stew which he's still creating. I'm sure once we find a place to make copies for a good price he'll be up and running!

We have yet to name her but I think she's stunning. I can't wait to see what his next one will be! He's almost got Robert Best's style down so he'll be creating his own soon enough. I've already found pictures of gowns I want him to create. It'll be really hard to sell the originals if we ever get to that point. I want to keep them all!

Raw Talent

It was my friend Jenna's birthday back in August however with so much going on in both of our lives we weren't able to see each other until this past Friday. Crazy!! Anyways, one day she came over and saw the painting that Jakob gave me for Valentines Day and she said she wanted one. Perfect birthday present. I'm so excited to finally be able to show off what Jakob's done!

I love watching Jakob paint. There is something so calming about it. I love seeing how talented he is! He boggles my mind. Yes, I am crafty but artsy no way. I can hardly draw stick figures. Some would say it takes a degree of talent to paint a screaming child's face which I would have to agree, but at the end is just a face paint, it in no way compares to what my husband is able to accomplish with just a pencil and some water colors.

The image to the left is "Robert Best's" version of Barbie. We loved the green dress so Jakob kept it fairly similar.

The mini girl to the right was his trail and error girl.

Tada! Here's the artist with the final embossed and signed copy for Jenna. She loved it which made him oh so very happy. He's now starting to organize his own website so he can sell paintings. I'll post more information on that as it unfolds.

Isn't she stunning? I'm so proud of Jakob! It was really hard to part with the original but she was painted specifically for Jenna and I know she'll love her. I can't wait to see what Jakob decides to do next! Happy Belated Birthday Jenna!!!

Happy Valentines Day < 3

As you can see, I love these. Trystan and Seven both have a few in their rooms and I adore them. I had to show Jakob. Upon looking at a few he smiled and said "I think I could do that." Then and there I decided that I wanted some. These are some samples of Robert Best's work.

Fabulous I know. Jakob however painted me my own. And it is perfect in every conceivable way. I am so impressed with how talented Jakob is! He's decided to call his line "Ethnie" (the name he has chosen for our very far future daughter.) I am so happy with my Valentines gift! Jakob did an amazing job. I think he should sell some of them in his new business. We shall see. Fabulous!