On Monday Dean's school had Sport's Day. I can't even put into words how PROUD I was of him!!! He is such an awesome kid. He put so much effort into all the activities and took them all so seriously (not in an over serious way, but really concentrated, listened and then put his all into it.) Most of the activities were group activities where everyone got a sticker for effort and participation. There were two races, one was a good old fashioned running race and one was a potato on a spoon race. Dean took 2nd place and 3rd place respectively. (it wasn't placing that made our hearts soar though....it was in honest to goodness whole hearted approach!!) Love that kid!!!
It's amazing how much Dean has changed in the last few months. He has grown a couple inches (his size five jeans are now like capris) and he as really matured into a "boy" as opposed to a little kid. Tomorrow he is having his first sleep over at a school friend's house (he has done sleepovers with neighbors and other family friends and he thinks they are great....so I am confident he will do just fine), but having him sleeping far away (about 15 miles from home) feels kind of strange. Everyone says kids change and grow so fast, but while you are living it's hard to see on a daily basis....but looking through all the pictures from Sports Day and packing an overnight bag really gave me a lump in my throat and made me think....."he's not little anymore....he's really growing up."
Must change gear before I get all teary-eyed!
I love this picture of Addie from Greece
The kids still talk about Greece everyday. Dean really thinks we should move there....he is totally serious! He said if we can't move there he at least wants to have his birthday party there. I had to break the news that it was not likely we were moving there anytime soon and that we would not be going back for his birthday....he was so funny...he said "well I know we can't go for my fifth birthday but we can definitely go for my 10th birthday." What a funny guy!
Let's not talk about how fast Addie is growing up or really I could just lose it and spend all morning pining over my "babies." She has started doing this funny thing where she will ask a questions, like "where is my baby doll" and then tap her head and say "think think think"....only it sounds like "fink fink fink." She cracks us up on a very consistent basis!
I've got a full up busy morning....lots of deadlines to meet in the next two weeks (want to get it all done before my mom arrives.) I've a few articles to write, a class the prepare for, lots of Pencil Lines layouts to do and a review for The Scrap Review. I have to be at home all morning waiting for our new bedroom furniture to arrive, so I plan to get in my studio and GET TO WORK!!
Will post my last couple Pencil Lines layouts and be off!
My super sweet niece Baby Kate.....LOVE my sister in law for sending almost daily pictures of her!!!
Photographing this layout was a nightmare......it has been raining and windy, so getting any shots outside was NOT happening.....had to keep it indoors and the lighting is just never right! None the less, so pleased with how the layout came out!
Can you believe the Laura Ashley delivery guys are here with my furniture....so glad to be at the beginning of their delivery as opposed to the end....now I can run off to Sara's for a much needed (but quick) visit!
XO
Wow, Addie suddenly looks so grown up in that Greek photo, and I love the concentration on Deans face. Also love the lo of Ad's - is that a psalm? Please e-mail it to me as I NEED to use it and cannot quite read it all! Hope the review is going okay - please will you just double check you don't have my copy anywhere?! Thanks hun xxx
Posted by: sara lambert | June 11, 2009 at 18:35
WOW Dean is growing up so fast, and Addie too. Its so hard when they become "big" kids not our babies anymore, so sympathise with you there xx
Posted by: Sandie | June 11, 2009 at 21:06
I hear you on the growing up too fast - there should be a law against that! Dean does look so grown up in those photos. I did a layout last year about the difference the 10 months of P1 made to Patrick and it still shocks me. Lucky you have that adorable Addie cracking you up and staving off the tears:) Let's chat soon xx
Posted by: janine | June 11, 2009 at 21:39
Congrats to Dean! Great photos of your babies too! I love that one of Addie, so cute and the one in the last layout, adorable! I like the necklaces, great taste! :)
Posted by: Lisa | June 12, 2009 at 00:01
Lovely photos - and simply adorable kiddos! :)
So glad I followed your link from SIStv.
Posted by: kim whitten | June 12, 2009 at 03:47
Kids DO grow up so fast! I feel like my kids were this age just yesterday!! Now they are 20, 17, and 16. Your children are just adorable!
Posted by: Shelley Haganman | June 13, 2009 at 02:06
we new he would be a star
great pictures
Posted by: jim | June 13, 2009 at 14:53
Hi Annie,
Just popping by to say hello (been a long while)!
I so miss sports days! Wish they had those here but with my boys in middle and high school I'm sure they would HATE them!
Have a wonderful week.
Blessings,
Sandy
Posted by: sandy | June 14, 2009 at 18:47
Hey cutie - your layouts are beautiful and so are your children! Love the pictures from Greece too. ISn't it amazing how trips like that affect them - our disney cruise was last October and they still bring it up. So fun!
Posted by: Brenda H | June 18, 2009 at 00:22
love, love, love the pictures and layouts. you little guy is too cute racing around. how fun is that?!
Posted by: noel culbertson | June 22, 2009 at 07:06
what a beautiful family! what a treasure! *hugs*
Posted by: sasha farina | June 29, 2009 at 23:27
Hi Annie,
Hope you and your family have a wonderful 4th of July!!
Blessings,
Sandy
Posted by: sandy mctier | July 04, 2009 at 15:31
Sweet looking layouts! They always look great. Greece!!!! Oh, im super jealous! We never made it out there! I hear its beautiful!! The pictures totally prove it! Hopefully we can get sent back to England or Italy! We arent liking it back here!! haha
Hope you and your family are all in good health!
*god bless*
Kariss
Posted by: Kariss Sen | July 06, 2009 at 16:52
My goodness ANnie!! GOrgeous eyecandy again..
the layouts.. the photography .. AND your little ones ;)
Posted by: Mireille | July 10, 2009 at 17:54
Wow these pics are amazing. And kudos to your little athlete!
Posted by: Marlies | July 13, 2009 at 15:24
Your kids are so adorable… it’s amazing how they grow up so fast, believe me, I know. I have a 5 year old son, and he said he already have 2 girlfriends. What I mean is his not a baby anymore. Soon he'll be a teenager and I’ going to miss his hugs and kisses.
Oh! Those layouts are wonderful. It’s nice to layout those baby pictures.
to keep those wonderful moments treasured.
Posted by: Laurimar | July 16, 2009 at 14:06
Well that’s life, the next thing you know it… they’ll be getting married, and then you will soon have your grandchildren. Oh! How time flies. Best wishes to you all.
Posted by: Breast enhancements | July 16, 2009 at 14:07
Please, DO come to Greece and teach us Greek Scrapbookers a few lessons on making a proper layout!!! We definitely need your inspiration and ideas!!!
A scrapbooker from Greece
Posted by: Melenia | August 28, 2009 at 15:27
of course, you're a great beautiful mommy, so your sons will be great beautiful kids!
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