Emma Krumbees

It was such a BEAUTIFUL day to visit the orchard and hang out with my 2 favorite girls. Lauren LOVED climbing on the straw. She asked politely, "Mommy, can I climb on that?" Which I responded, "OF COURSE!" I'm lucky I have a polite 2 year old! She's such a sweetie.

Taking a ride in the train with friend Addie!

Tire swings are fun! Especially when they are horseys!

Overall we had a wonderful time. Not the most family friendly place - they didn't allow strollers in their buildings. K, how am I supposed to help my 2 year old in the restroom while holding my 7 month old? Seriously.

Are you ready for some football?!

It's that time of year again! Nope, not Fall. FOOTBALL. I guess I'll just have to get used to the fact that my laptop will now be hijacked every Sunday.

Newest Westerhaus Family Photo

At Joe & Lisa's wedding - what a beautiful place! We had a great time!

I'm a dancer!

Lauren started a Ballet, Tap & Tumbling class a few weeks ago. She LOVES it (and so do I)! I snapped a few pictures of her before her very first class. Here she is practicing her ballet moves, and practicing "heel, toe" tap moves!

Lauren's class. All the girls are checking themselves out in the mirrors!

Ballet time!

Tumbling!

Lauren and Emma

It is so hard to believe that Lauren will be turning 3 years old very soon. I'm just amazed at how she can be so active the entire day. Would love to inject some of her energy into my veins! She is sweet enough to let Mama snap some pictures of her every now and again between playing! "I'm trying to sit up Mama!" Funny this picture was taken about 2 weeks ago, and Emma has come a long way since then. She can sit up nice and tall and unsupported. Next up on her list is crawling. She is scooting around quite a bit and can move herself backward and sideways. It won't be long before she figures out how to go forward, and then look out world!

I really need to keep in mind where I am taking pictures of the girls! I have to laugh, because SO many of these pictures are in bedrooms - you'd think this is the only place we hang out! I guess I just seem to have my camera most handy when we are in the girls' rooms or in our bedroom.

Just for Tara...

Emma was chillin' with her jungle friends today, and she is also sporting a cool blue band-aid after getting her flu shot. Look at that smile; I just love it!I love my sister. She is going to make sure this blog stays updated by reminding me to post more pictures! Love you T!

State Fair '09

Lauren's first bus ride! Auntie Tara, Lauren and I headed back to the fair and had such a great time. Here's Lauren (holding on for dear life...LOL!) getting ready to go!

Lauren would not stop talking about the merry-go-round. She just loves picking out her very own horse and going for a ride!