Remember This.

My wish is for my girls to always remember this and to apply them to daily life when they are adults.

 

1.  Remember to keep smiling and dream big.

2.  Celebrate life as if you're seeing everything new.

3.  Celebrate all the moments of everyday life.

     (note:  this is why I always take photos.  I don't care if it's a photo of them eating breakfast, it's a moment I will never get back.  It's something I always want to remember and something I want them to see when they are adults.)

4.  The best time to live our lives is now.

5.  Always laugh outloud.

6.  Every day is a picture perfect day.

7.  Life is worth living.

8.  Life is always about you.

9.  Just be you.

10.  Don't forget to give thanks for everything.

 

Love, Mom

 

10 Reasons to Remember.

This one's for you McKenzie because I love you so much. I wan't you to always remember this and always know how very much I love you.

10 Reasons to Remember:

1. Because you deserve the best of me.
2. Because faith isn't supposed to be easy.
3. Because you will never be 8 again.
4. Because I have so much to offer you.
5. Because I don't want any regrets.
6. Because God gave you to me for a reason.
7. Because life is for living, loving and laughing.
8. Because I've only got 10 more years before you're 18.
9. Because you were my first baby.
10. Because I want you to remember the little things in life.

note: This photo is of you doing your 3rd grade homework in Gi Gi and Great-Grandpa's trailor.

Callie Stuff.

Some of my favorite photos.

 

and... ten things I love about Callie...

 

1.  Callie loves to make silly faces for the camera now.

2.  She loves Winnie the Pooh stories.

3.  She knows how to open door knobs now and thinks she can go outside on her own.

4.  Her favorite sandwich is PB and J.

5.  She wants nothing to do with potty training.

6.  She hates having her hair washed.

7.  She would ride her tricycle all day if she could.

8.  She loves her GiGi and Great Grandpa.

9.  She still loves the cartoon, "The Wonder Pets."

10.  She hates having her teeth brushed but the dentist gave her a perfect bill of  oral hygiene health thanks to her mom's persistency.

Bad Callie.

McKenzie was so mad at her sister today because she got into her room and messed it up.  Even though McKenzie keeps her door closed, Callie can still turn the door knob.  Matt told me today while I was at work that Callie said "I go outside and ride my trike."  She had her little hands on the front door knob and was turning it and all ready to walk out all on her own until Matt stopped her.  That little stinker.  To smart for her own good.  We have to keep a very watchful eye on her 24/7 or who knows what she'll try next.  I'm afraid to think. 

 

I don't really know what to do about Callie invading McKenzie's bedroom.  I think Callie just misses her sister while she's at school and feels comforted while playing in big sisters room. 

 

McKenzie, even though you say you don't like your sister sometimes, I completely understand and I know I would feel just like you if it were me.  I'll try harder to explain to Callie how it upsets you when she messes up your room and that we need to respect your space.

 

After I tucked McKenzie in bed, I had Callie go into her room and say "I'm sorry McKenzie."  Callie did just that and gave her sister a kiss followed by a big smile from McKenzie.  Priceless.

 

note:  These photos were taken the other day at Grandma and Grandpa's trailor.

Gi Gi and Great Grandpa.

I love it when my grandma and grandpa come up. Grandma (87 years old) was making applesauce in their trailer that is parked behind our house. The girls just absolutely love spending time there. McKenzie has chipmunk cheeks because she has a mouth full of an apple she was chewing.

I just love my grandpa (86 years old) too. My goal that I am going to achieve, is to take lots and lots and lots of photos while they are here. They will be staying with us for most of October while Matt is selling his pumpkins.

I love my grandparents so much. They have done so much for me over the years and I will always be greatful for that.

Please Take A Number.

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Libbi Moore

To: Libbi's Blogger Address

Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2008 10:11 PM

Subject: Please Take A Number.

I love this!  I want one for my house!!  This "Please Take A Number" fixture is in McKenzie's classroom.

 

The puppy Callie is holding is one of her new favorites and the purse used to be McKenzie's.  Lately, she has to have them wherever she goes.

 

Did I mention that I love her new haircut.  It makes her look like a big girl but she'll always be my little tiny baby. 

Third Grade.

She's starting third grade. I'm so nervous, excited and overjoyed all at once. She gets to have Mrs. Gates as her teacher again. She was McKenzie's kindergarten teacher and Matt and I just loved her. She is such an awesome teacher. She is the one who got me into photography. She inspired me into making my own videos and documenting all those wonderful school memories and sharing them with all the parents in a slide show. So much work but totally worth it all. This is going to be such an exciting year. McKenzie, along with Bellview's 2nd-5th grade classes are all over at the middle school this year, while the new Bellview School is being constructed and hopefully if all goes as plan will be ready by the Fall of 2009. Kindergarten and First grade classes are all at Rivergate. I'm so excited and can't wait to post more school day photos.

As for little miss Callie... It's a whole new school for her to explore and so much larger. My biggest challenge, is that I don't lose her in one of the many rooms. She does however feel quite at home in Mrs. Gates class. She new right where to go for all the goodies to play with.