Too BIG....

And then there was a 2 year old and a 1 year old (almost in 2 weeks-ish). We are sadly on a budget these days so I combined Ruby's 2 year old pics with Mads 1 year old pictures. Ruby turned 2 in December and Mads will turn 1 in March.

I felt like a complete failure at the photo shoot. Ruby's cooperation was minimal. Mads was not impressed with the childish sounds the photographer was making to attempt a smile. And then a miracle....10 good pictures...

I hear it all the time when they find out that I have 2 girls..."I am so sorry!" or "I will pray for you" or the classic that I hear all the time "Poor woman has no idea what she is store for when they turn teenagers". Ok people listen up I am fully aware of the drama queens living under my roof BUT I would not trade one moment of the drama. I love being a mom of girls...I love that Ruby is so ridiculous about wanting to accessorize before leaving the house. I love that she will put make up on with me. I love that she snuggles with me when Mads has gone to bed. I love that is amazing big sister! I love that Mads is not going to be part of the back ground. I love that she has found her voice and appears to be developing quite the sense of humor. I love that she wakes up talking to her zebra. I love that she will lay her head down on your shoulder and snuggle you. I love my girls!! PS...Ruby and Mads will you please stop growing...

Gym-Tastic!!

I have been looking for a dance class for Bee...Well I have not been successful. I did find Little Gym! And loved it!! Mads had a class... She was a little hesitant but I blame the raging head cold my babies have been plagued with the last 2 weeks. Mads has definitely come into her little personality and I am not sure that LITTLE is the best word to describe it. She is head strong and wants what she wants when she wants it...But that is balanced with her sweet snuggles and the constant giggling.

She would not release the hoop to save her life...she is the only one not walking in her class but that did not stop her from participating...We tried summer-salts. I was amazed that she put her arms down and tucked her chin automatically...Quite the natural :)

Then you have this ham...Oh really pray for me now. She is fearless. During her class all the children stayed near there parents and Bee was in the middle of the circle...running around...a real life wild woman! I am proud of her independence and sense of adventure. My babies are growing up so fast...I am so proud of the little people they are turning into!

Ruby seems to double her vocab everyday! She is an awesome big sister!! She takes a lot of hair pulling from Mads and does it with minimal complaints. Mads is so cranky with out Bee around to play with. I dread when grand-ma takes Bee out on outings...Mads is not okay with being awake and not having Bee around....I hope this is a glimpse into the future of how they will be best friends!!

This is for you Aunt Bonnie...

Well my cute sister has been missing the children...So here are some pics for you, Auntie Bonnie....I have realized that I am a horrible mother and Maddy needs more pics taken...Bee and Mads start gym classes on Saturday...More to come!

I am grateful!!

Clint and I recently met with the bishop. The bishop made comments that made both Clint and I stop and think. The bishop was very complimentary toward Clint. Let me preface this with nothing the bishop said was brand new information to me....I have always known that I married an amazing man and father to my children. The bishop made statements that there is not many men who would stay home with there children to avoid putting them in day care. The bishop continued to say that Clint is making a huge sacrifice for the family. I agreed whole hardheartedly with his comments. When we got home that night, Clint made the comment to me that made me speechless...Any of you that know me know this is a feat....Clint stated "What is up with the bishop tonight, its not everyday that you find a mother that is willing to sacrifice by leaving her 2 babies at home to provide for the family". I stood there wondering how it was that I was so lucky to have a husband that truly understood how hard the current arrangement has been on me. Clint and I are partners in this thing called LIFE. There is no one else that I would rather go through this life with. Our Christmas gift this year comes in a family trip to the temple to be sealed for all time and eternity. I am grateful that I have a husband that loves our babies while I have to be out of the home. Thank you Clint for loving me and loving our babies....

All right the next gratitude goes to these ankle biters. I never imagined that being a mother would be has hard and rewarding as it has been. Bee is my dramatic clothes guru. I am constantly in awe of the mischief this little person can get into. It dawned on me the other day that Bee is probably exactly how I was at that age. Let me start by saying "sorry, mom and dad"....Mads is a happy bundle of joy. Mads is the most content baby ever. Being mom to Bee and Mads brings me so much joy! I am excited to see the young women these babies will grow into. I love you Bee and Mads!!

I know this seems week to late but...It is as true now as it was last Thursday.

Just for FALL fun....

Well it id my favorite time of year...which translates to lots of new posts. Mads is starting to come into her little voice. I use the word "little" loosely. She is a big fan of her meals...It is not wise to stand in her way when it is meal time....you will be hearing about it for awhile :)

Well miss helpful here is attempting to work in the yard with fall clean up...needless to say shoveling one leaf into her bucket at a time was not super productive. Plus she needed to stop to spend quality time with her pumpkin family. Any time Bee sees a Frankenstein anything she calls it DADA...Makes my heart smile just a little!

Trunk your Treat....

Well this was Ruby's first time trunk-or-treating....Mads was also present but as you will see in the last picture she was quality control more than anything:)

I will probably dress them up again...because I cant help myself!!

Pumpkin pickin...

Well we had an awesome family night at the pumpkin patch...Grand Pa Green, Uncle big Al, Uncle Dave and Aunt Nicole came to play with us. We fed sheep, had a hay ride and picked pumpkins out of the patch...It was a great time. WE ended our adventure at our favorite Mexican restaurant. Great memories for the girls to look back on!

I couldn't resist sharing these!! Mads is growing so much everyday. Grandma Green couldn't help herself and bought this pumpkin ensemble. Mads had heads turning at church. My primary class kept asking "Sister Colby your baby is fatter than my pumpkin". WE prefer to say pleasingly plump!