Spring Photo Shoot

Lunch With Lucas

Today we had a lunch date with Lucas, Ana & Elizabeth (Lucas' grandma). We met at Old Orchard where it was so nice we could enjoy our lunch outside.


And, I managed to wear my "Live Aloha" t-shirt. This is one of a set of three from when Julie, KT and I all got matching shirts when we visited Julie in Hawaii.

After lunch, and a little time running around on the dragon, I dragged the girls off for pictures. Picture People didn't have any appointments, but I took advantage of all the beautiful flowers around Old Orchard and we did our own photo shoot. (More pics to come.)

As you may have noticed, it can be tricky to get Calli to look at the camera. So gave in, and bribed the girls that after a few more good pictures, I'd give them a cookie. When I pushed them as far as they would go, I loaded them in the stroller, gave them each half of a chocolate chip cookie, and headed for the car. When I arrived at the car, this is what I found :)

Tip-toeing in the tulips

With tons of BEAUTIFUL tulips popping up all over, I can't help but try to capture some of these great photo oppertunities!Unfortunately, Calli is not at an age where she wants to sit still and pose for any length of time. And did I mention, she HATES looking at the camera. So we weren't surprised when she wouldn't sit with us for these shots. But the funniest part was when she stood behind Rich, using all my tricks to get ME to smile.



"Look Mamma", "Say CHEEEEESE", "How many fingers am I holding" and even "Look Mamma, Silly Hair". I was cracking up!




Thanks Grandma and Grandpa for picking out these adorable dresses! And thanks Tia Julie for living in Hawaii and introducing us to muʻumuʻu and Hawaiian attire.

I'm usually not a fan of peas

So today was my first Peapod experience.I like it. I have a hard time not getting the cheapest price for things :) that is the Dutch girl in me. I think I'll get my refridgerated goods there, but some paper goods and things from Target. But I think it is good because it is more difficult to impulse shop. You get what you came for, and that is it.
Well, unless you see a bunch of pretty tulips. I thought that would be a nice way to brighten the room. It makes me happy every time I see it there.