The girls are out of school (the boys finish up tomorrow) so they were home at the new, old house with me yesterday.
Didn't get a whole lot of work done (2 girls at home + 3 hours of sleep for me = 0 productivity).
But I did get some pictures.
Courtney Lee on Cole's scooter (something Coley would never approve of...but what he doesn't know won't hurt him).
Annie with my old film camera (I gave it to the girls).
Courtney's favorite pastime is dressing up Annie.
That's Annie picking plums.
And that was breakfast (banana nut bread and fruit smoothies from Starbucks because there's no food at the new, old house).
And that was lunch (grilled cheese, french fries and orange juice from the Yellow Basket because there still wasn't any food at the new, old house).
And then there was singing (lucky me, the girls have a karaoke machine to amplify their voices).
She's so cute I could eat her up for breakfast (especially when there's no food at the new, old house).
That's Annie hiding in the 'dress-up' box that is stored under the girl's bunkbed.
And then Courtney Lee decided that she needed a nap (she needs more sleep than any of the kids) so I made Annie take one too.
They just thought it would be more fun to sleep in Cole's bunkbed than their own.
Coley would never approve of that either...
Love the photos of the girls. They are just so cute! I just really love how you capture their personalities! I really can't wait to take your class which starts in less than 2 weeks! Goodluck with the unpacking and hope you get some grocery shopping done. And I really think Coley wouldn't mind sharing his scooter and bunk bed. ;)
Posted by: Dina | June 09, 2009 at 12:17 PM
I sure hope Cole doesn't read your blog! You have such photogenic kids!
Posted by: kelli | June 09, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Cutest pictures!
Posted by: Julie Pilch | June 09, 2009 at 12:51 PM
why is it that kids never seem to mind having their shoes on the wrong feet?
and everyone needs a day here and there of zero productivity . . . I'm at work reading your blog (smile).
Posted by: Juli | June 09, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Better not let Cole know about this blog posting! The girls pics are so cute!
Posted by: Huyen | June 09, 2009 at 01:49 PM
We have the same kids. Dress up box under the bunkbed (same plastic too, I swear) and an 8 year old who dresses up the 4 year old. No Karaoke machine though. Thank goodness!
Posted by: MichelleJ | June 09, 2009 at 02:06 PM
They are soooo adorable!
Makes me want to have girls. ;P
Posted by: Michelle Bertuzzi | June 09, 2009 at 02:08 PM
We have those bunkbeds (Coley's)! Got them for a decent price at Fred Meyer a few years ago, don't tell him that it's our girls' bunkbeds. Zero productivity, you spent the weekend moving, sometimes it's nice to take a "brain break" after a big weekend, and you did need to make up some lost photo time, since Josh Downs made you stop taking pictures!
Posted by: Kimberly | June 09, 2009 at 02:08 PM
What a great day. So cool that you got photos of all of it.
Posted by: Jennifer M. | June 09, 2009 at 02:11 PM
seriously, you have the most colorful life.
i love it!
Posted by: missanne | June 09, 2009 at 02:15 PM
Annie is going to hate you one day for those pictures.LOL You know somewhere I saw a picture of you as a child and Annie has to be your minnie me.
Posted by: Sandy | June 09, 2009 at 02:30 PM
They are just the cutest and I love how much character you can see in the photos!!!
Posted by: Patty Hetrick | June 09, 2009 at 02:54 PM
That Josh Downs, doesn't he know you need to take pictures of moving everything into the new, old house for all of us to get a bird's eye view.
So happy for all of you!!
Posted by: Mary Ann | June 09, 2009 at 03:33 PM
You were productive--you took pictures! The girls are so cute playing dress up!!! And Coley would probably have a FIT if he saw your blog today!!! It's all so funny!!! ha.
Posted by: kat-in-texas | June 09, 2009 at 03:56 PM
I just had to pop in to tell you how much I enjoy visiting your blog and perusing your photos. You a genius behind the camera and your children are the absolute best photo subjects. They are all simply adorable and I truly love how you can make each and every shot look utterly amazing.
Posted by: Denise | June 09, 2009 at 04:49 PM
Amazing photos! I love the way you capture the kids' personalities! I love the colors in the girls' outfits!!! Thanks for sharing your productivity with us!! :-)
Posted by: Heather Dietz | June 09, 2009 at 05:45 PM
dressing up my siblings was my favorite pass time too. it was a budding photog thing, i guess. :)
Posted by: jen | June 09, 2009 at 05:48 PM
Ummmm.... I thought you had 4 kids :) They are adorable!! I am super excited for you guys to be finally moving it!!! YEAH!
Posted by: Julie | June 09, 2009 at 06:09 PM
Annie and those glasses crack me up every time! I just love the first shot of Courtney...such a beautiful girl.
Posted by: Tracy | June 09, 2009 at 06:10 PM
Congrats on getting into the new, old house! And, even though your day might not have been that productive, you, at least, got some great shots of the girls!! BUT, it really sounds like you need to get to the grocery store!! LOL!
Posted by: Nita | June 09, 2009 at 07:12 PM
Miss you already!!! (old neighbor)
Annie looks like a little "babushka" in the one photo!! Love it.
Cheryl
Posted by: Cheryl | June 09, 2009 at 07:20 PM
Your kids are so cute, if they were mine I would never be able to get anything done because I'd always be taking pictures too. You have such a beautiful family :)
Posted by: Lisa N | June 09, 2009 at 08:20 PM
Simply Adorable! hugs from Conroe, TX!
Posted by: Nancy Wyatt | June 09, 2009 at 08:34 PM
Oh my word, I just LOVE Annie in those glasses. Every pic of her in those makes me giggle.What a fun big sister Courtney is!!! I used to dress up my brother like that. Poor kid!! The pictures you get at the picnic table are always incredible and adorable!!!
Posted by: Jen | June 10, 2009 at 04:01 AM
You made me think of a time I moved, about a hundred years ago, when I had the moving-stress-syndrome too. The only thing I remember about that day is how much fun we had dressing our girls in my nightgowns because everything else was packed, and the only thing we could find for breakfast was a few cheerios and lots of ice cream left in the freezer. Best breakfast they ever had. Stress level went way down and smiles went way up.
Posted by: nancy in ks | June 10, 2009 at 05:13 AM
oh dear, I am getting old. The above comment was supposed to go in the post above this post.
Posted by: nancy in ks | June 10, 2009 at 05:15 AM
Oh my....these pictures just make me laugh out loud and want to come play with those girls! Too, too cute.
And eventually you will get settled and have food in the new, old house...it just takes time to get it all done and we all know there isn't enough of that for anyone. :)
Posted by: MichelleG | June 10, 2009 at 05:54 AM
When you show pics of Annie with those glasses....it just cracks me up. I laugh out loud and then people here in the office look at me! haha... I wanted to ask just one picture question......the first pic, how do you get the background so light. I can't seem to lighten up my pic enough in photoshop without messing up the person in the pic. What camera setting do you use for a pic like that?
thanks Karen!
Nina
Posted by: Nina | June 10, 2009 at 06:47 AM
Your photos are so cute! I love the one with Annie picking plums with her shoes on the wrong feet and the way Courtney Lee is looking up at her!
Posted by: Melissa | June 10, 2009 at 11:20 AM
You do a SUPERB job dressing your daughters, especially Annie. I just so heart her personality. It's simply ornery, yet precious, and SO ME.
Posted by: Cee | June 11, 2009 at 09:16 AM
omg, I just LOVE your lil annie, seriously, she is SO cute!!!
Posted by: Mindy | June 11, 2009 at 01:57 PM