Putting the Pieces, Together

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Summer Pix

Emma slipped on conditioner and fell in the shower, biting through her lip. She had a rough couple of days but has completely recovered from this accident - yes, that means there have been others.

Emma working the water shooter at the pool.

Annie on the carousel.

Annie wants to do everything Emma does. It's so sweet - annoying for Emma - but sweet.

My beautiful girl, Emma

My lovebug, Annie. Or as she was calling herself that day, Mustard-head.

Emma and Annie going bowling with their friend, Ani.

Soaking up some summer sun with a popsicle.

Summer is hard work for a dog. Noah had to curl up with a stuffie at the end of the day.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

I've been a bad (and very busy) blogger but here are some pictures. More are coming. I'll give some details at the end of the post.

These are from Easter weekend. Emma, Annie and Noah took a nap together in Mommy's old room.

Imagining the possibilities of the Easter doughnut Mimi got them.

Noah and Bella are the best of friends. They both mope and act depressed after one leaves the other. It's really sweet.

Spending some time at Daddy's. I love this picture.

Spending time at Daddy's, feeding the squirrels.

Annie with the mullet.

Details
Some of you know and some of you do not know that Kurt and I have been separated since February of this year. We were very good at playing our parts so I know it's a shock for some people. It is something that we've struggled with for the last few years and although it has not been easy, I truly believe it is the best decision for everyone. Lots of people have been very forthcoming with their opinions about the separation but the bottom line is that it's a decision that can only be made from within the relationship and it's something that both Kurt and I have thought about for several years. Thankfully, Emma and Annie are handling it quite well.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Annie's First Haircut

I am ashamed to admit that I let my daughter grow a mullet. I know there are parts of the country where they have never gone out of style (were they ever really in style?) but, no. Tonight after baths, I admitted that Annie needed a haircut. Since she was sitting quietly on the floor and her hair was clean and wet, I figured there was no better time than the present. She played with a bottle of hair cream the entire time and did beautifully. For a kid who I call "The Flash," she sat remarkably still. Emma watched in anticipation as much as in fear. Annie really couldn't have cared less. She was too preoccupied with unscrewing the lid from the hair cream bottle. Emma and I styled her hair with cream and mouse after the cut and tried to blow is straight. Let's just say straight hair is not in Annie's immediate future. I better begin apologizing now for passing on the curly hair genes. Anyway, Emma and I are quite pleased with our work. I have, of course, saved her curly, (reddish) golden locks.