End of Summer Blues

Corbin starts kindergarten on Wednesday. Summer 2013 sure did fly by! Looking forward to what the next few months may hold! :)

Winston Wagglenub

We lost our oldest baby today. He was seven this year. He wasn't feeling well on Sunday, so we had him at the vet first thing Monday morning. After running some tests, it turns out he was experiencing kidney and liver failure, most likely from cancer. After being kept on fluids overnight at the vet, he passed peacefully this afternoon. He brought our family a lot of joy, so his sudden passing has been very difficult. Winston was an awesome, amazing, and hyper little dog. He will be greatly missed.

Sprinkles!

Corbin got a new kitten last night. She named her Sprinkles. It is safe to say that they both seem pretty taken with each other. :)

An Interesting Sense of Humor

She is a little on the extra-silly side.

Fifth Birthday Party Shenaningans

All Corbin wanted for her birthday was a piñata. She had a blast as family and friends came out to celebrate her big day (and eat delicious cake). She later told us it was "the best birthday ever." Thanks to everyone who helped us make sure it was a day to remember. :)

Check Up!

Corbin for her annual check-ups at three, four, and five. She is still in the 90th percentile for height! She has always been so tall. :)

Five Years Old

Yesterday my baby girl turned five. Five years that have totally flown by and completely blown me away. I just don't know if I could gush enough about this wonderful girl that brightens our lives every day. She is vivacious, intelligent, clever, absolutely silly, curious, artistic, and so, so beautiful. Every day that goes by is another day that I'm proud to be her mom. It's not always easy: she is as stubborn and hot-tempered as she can possibly be, but I love it. She looks just like her daddy, but acts just like her mama. I would not have her any other way.

Tonight I cuddled up with her in bed after story time and we just talked. Mostly she talked about her ambitions of being on Hole in the Wall and I just listened, but it was amazing. As she closed her eyes and settled in to sleep, she threw her arm over me and snuggled up real close. It was such a perfect moment for me. I know I've said it before and I know I'll say it again, but I LOVE being her mom.

Happy Birthday, Corbi-lou. <3

Happy Easter!

The girls are extra precious this year. :)

It's Almost Spring!

Yesterday when I got home from work, I threw on some shorts, we loaded up or bikes, and we drove to the playground. I was thinking we were having too much fun and I should call and invite my sister when lo and behind, she pulls up with her family! We had a blast hanging out and watching the kids. Corbin is getting really brave and really tough!

Tree Explorers

Corbin makes everything way more fun. I love being her mom. :)

Hipster Kid Rocks Hard

Corbin in all her glorious awesomeness.

Beans and Things

So Many Cousins!

Yesterday was my nephew, Blake's, tenth birthday. Corbin and I counted, and she has FOURTEEN first cousins!! Here are Aunt Aprill's kids: Blake, Cole, and Deven. We enjoyed hanging out and having cake and ice cream! So thankful for the family that does live nearby. :)

Also - playing with little boys? She got filthy! And now she keeps trying to punch people! It was a totally new experience for her.

Wayfarers

She's just too cool for school.

Home for the Holidays

Some of my favorite pictures from visiting family for Christmas last week.