The Richardson's

April 12, 2011

Spring is here!

Is it really spring already? How did that happen. These girls are growing up so fast. Here are a few pictures from the last month.

Layla at 7 months

First solid foods (sweet potato and pear)

Lilly's bath-time fun

Enjoying the beautiful spring weather

A night out to celebrate our 6 year anniversary!

March 6, 2011

A month of celebrating

February was a month filled with celebrations . Valentines Day, Layla turning 6 months and Lilly celebrating her 3rd birthday. Here are a few pictures to sum up the month.

Valentines Day

Layla at 6 months

Lilly's 3rd Birthday

February 11, 2011

A few weeks ago we attended a family friendly outing with some dear friends. We had attended "God Gave Us Senses" around this time last year and Lilly loved it. We knew that this year would prove to be just as much fun for her. It was a pure joy getting to watch her play and explore while taking in the world around her. Mike and I value every opportunity we get to watch our children grow and learn and it's even sweeter getting to do so while they learn about Christ in the things they do.

Looking for animals in the ice sculpture.

Painting with shaving cream.

Looking....

Oh, I found her... my best friend, Alea!

I wonder if she can find me in here?

Walking through cotton, beans, sand and even jello.

Layla enjoyed the morning too.

...but eventually wore out from all the activities.

January 31, 2011

Where has the time gone?

It's hard to believe that Lilly will be 3 and Layla will be 6 months at the end of February. How can that be possible? Here are a few pictures from the last month.

December 23, 2010

Holidays and more

Today Layla is 4 months old. Quite the young lady she is becoming. Her little personality is starting to show. She loves to smile and coo and will often turn her her head in embarrassment when talked to. Personally, I think she is just working on the skill of flirting.
Lilly continues to be a delight and honestly makes me laugh every day. She is always saying the most hilarious things and definitely keeps us on our toes as to what we say when she is around. She is starting to be a bit more challenging when it comes to discipline. If there was ever a doubt as to whether or not she has a strong will, it has definitely been determined that she does. Not necessarily a bad thing but trying to figure out how to parent her in the most effective way is another story. She continues to enjoy books and puzzles and has recently found an enjoyment for taking care of her dolls (feeding, bathing, diapering, etc.). Wonder where she got that from?
The last few months have been busy, busy. We traveled back home for Thanksgiving and then had Thanksgiving at our house with Mike's family that weekend. My mom had her 60th birthday and retirement party a few weeks ago. Of course we made the trip home to celebrate. The following week I celebrated my 33rd birthday (by the way, my husband went above and beyond to make the day special). Last weekend we went to Mike's moms for Christmas and then will be leaving later today for my parents house to celebrate our family Christmas.
With everything that's going on it's amazing how God has blessed us with a sense of peace and calmness during this season. We haven't felt obligated or stressed to be anywhere or do anything and have managed to find the right balance of spending time with others and just being together as a family. As the year comes to a close I honestly can't even begin to count my blessings but I know the One who can and for Him I'm eternally grateful!