Brenna really is photogenic when she isn't trying.



Josh got some great shots of Grammy and the girls outside.



We made a tent in the living room one day for Brenna. Piper loved it as much, but loved pulling the door down most.

All smiles...even if they are camera smiles

This first picture was taken on Memorial Day...


Earlier this week, Brenna wanted to give her doll a bath...and guess who wanted to help? They got along very well and made a huge mess in the process. They loved it, so how can i complain?

The BIG day

Saturday was Beau and Julianne's wedding. And what a wonderful day it was. Most of you know that Brenna was the flower girl. There has been lots of hype about this day, in hopes that Brenna would perform as necessary. Before Saturday, she had not put the dress on once without a fight. That alone made me a little nervous.

As the rehearsal, Brenna was a little nervous, but did go down the aisle to Beau. Of course, that came after Julianne told her she could run if she wanted to. And run she did. Right in to Beau's outstretched arms. I was feeling better, but still nervous.

The day of the wedding, Brenna pulled through. I can't believe I ever doubted. She looked like a beautiful princess (pictures to come later). She walked right down the isle looking left and right to see who she might know. She walked confidently right down to where Josh and I were sitting. I was proud I couldnt' help but cry. At the reception (which was at the OC forum), she ran around in her dress and barefoot loving the attention she was getting.

Just FYI...If anyone needs a flowergirl, we got a good one!!!

And of course, we are thrilled that Julianne is finally our cousin!!

getting lunches ready

This morning I was in the kitchen getting our lunches ready. I usually give Brenna a choice between 2 sandwiches and then she chooses her sides. This morning she decided she wanted a peanutbutter, jelly, ham and cheese sandwich. You should not be surprised to hear that I told her no. She decide PBJ would be the way to go. Then she told me she wanted a square (she has figured out that this way she gets the crust cut off, because I don't usually do that). I was about to cut it in a square, when she changed her mind and wanted it in a heart shape. She pulled out the cookie cutter and handed it to me and said, "I want a heart shape because of my love for Jesus." Can it get any sweeter than that? I think not!

And if anyone wondered, she decided on a banana and applesauce for her sides and water to drink. What a good girl!

School pictures are back.

These are not the best pictures we've taken, but they sure aren't the worst! And they do show what sweet girls we have!

Did I mention Piper is fearless....

it's the little things....

Sunday in church we started our worship by watching a video of seven of the 10 baptisms since Easter Sunday. We sang as a congregation while the video was playing. It was very emotional for me. The video was over and we stood to continue singing and I thought to myself, "Whew, can't believe I made it through that without crying." At that exact moment, Piper (whom I was holding) put her little arms around my neck and gave me her first ever hug. I didn't make it through that without crying. It truly was a precious moment. So far, I am the only recipient of them, but I get them often. And they melt my heart every time. I'm sure soon you will all get to experience them!!

And Brenna...well, she just never ceases to amaze us! Last night she was jumping from our ottoman to our big green chair and right before she jumped she said "Here goes nothing." Where do they learn this stuff? We, of course, just cracked up. She is always coming up with stuff like that...uses the 'actually' correctly and with just a bit a sassiness (which usually gets her in trouble)... says 'I don't that is right, mama'...figures out how to do things on her own...etc.

Life is good, and it is the little things that makes it that way.

a few more....

At our house these days it is not uncommon to find pillows lined up from one end of a room to another...or even from one room to another. Brenna enjoys jumping on the line. And she usually wants some company. I say that is Daddy's game.

This is our friend Molly. She is twelve and Brenna adores her! I think she is pretty great myself.

Easter Egg hunt at school

Brenna's class hunted for eggs on the play ground. It was cold that day, but Brenna insisted on her outfit. We battled shoes, but I wasn't going to battle pants. Below Brenna is in the fort with her friend Lindley.


Piper's teachers "hid" the eggs in their room. Most of them had no idea what was going on. Below is Piper and Kailey.

Here comes Peter Cottontail...

Josh took these outside before it became winter around here again!


Damma sent these glass stickers. Piper was pulling them off as quickly as Brenna could put them up. As you can see, Brenna got a little tired of it., haha

Just life...

Piper loves Brenna's babydoll. Soon after this she got her own. Now we just need to get her own bottle.

I love this picture of Brenna. I know she is being goofy with her tongue, but her eyes are so striking.

Sweet faces

PIPER IS WALKING!!!

Who could resist this face? Yes, those are pig tails!

Josh was taking pictures at the shop for our website (www.toogoodtobethroughonline.com) and took a moment to capture our girls.

Family time at the shop.

Big smiles!

These were taken Saturday night during bath time.

THE "Belle" dress

Saturday night as we were preparing for bath time, Brenna announced that she wanted to wear her "Belle" dress. For those of you who don't know, this is the dress I made for Halloween that has hung in the closet since mid-October. Of course, bathtime was pushed back and the dress was pulled on. She love it!!

She looked in the mirror for a long time and then twisted at the waist so the dress would swoosh back and forth. It was very sweet.

So, on Tuesday we are having a Royal Tea Party at the Bailey house. Brenna will wear her Belle outfit and Mama will wear a bridesmaids dress from about 10 years ago. There will be no documentation of this event because as I mentioned, the dress is from about 10 years (and two babies) ago. It won't be pretty, but my 3 year old doesn't judge me!



look at that face!!!

New glasses...

this was taken at the end of the day, so I look a little weary, but overall, it is a decent picture of me...or at least it shows off my glasses.

Brenna got her hair "cut short like mama's".

Piper's first cut. She seemed pretty content with the whole thing!

some sweet moments at our house...

Piper flirting with Daddy

Brenna showing off her fashion sense.

Piper cuddling before bedtime.

sharing a pre-breakfast snack

THE robe!

Need I say more???

First picture with digital camera...

This is the first picture I took with our new digital camera!! It was also the best picture I have taken since. I think I will have to stick to pictures of furniture until I get the hang of it. The girls are too wiggly!!!



and here is the best of about 10 more taken....