Moody Weekend Photo Shoot

Today I asked the girls to pose for some photos. I was hoping to get a few good shots to use for Christmas greetings. They did it, but not willingly. It has just been one of those weekends. I don't know if there is something in the air, but my girls have been bouncing back between a good mood and a bad mood. They can't seem to say a nice word to each other either. I have felt like packing them up and shipping them off somewhere.

Anyway....

Here are a few of the better pictures from today's photo shoot. I will try another day to see if I can snap one to use for this year's Christmas greetings. Wish me luck! :)

Learner's Permit

Emily has had her learner's permit for at least a month now. Since receiving the "piece of plastic", Tommy has taken her driving once. I have taken her numerous times. I always thought that Tommy would be the one to teach her to drive since he is more patient. Turns out - she prefers me!! I guess Mom isn't so bad after all! :)

Words I Would Say

I was driving to Lebanon on Monday (Sept. 28) to be with Dad during Mom's knee surgery. On the way, I heard this song by Sidewalk Prophets. WOW! What a great song.....this will become my theme song for my girls. It says it all!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9cYcMbmbzk

Sarah in a Million Words or Less

Sarah's mini school teachers asked parent's to write about their child in a million words or less. Below is what I wrote about Sarah.

Sarah Walker… in a Million Words or Less

Sarah is a daughter, sister, cousin, niece, grandchild, and friend.

Sarah is 12 years old and will turn 13 in December.

Sarah is the youngest in her family.

Sarah has an older sister, Emily.

Sarah is not shy. It seems that way because she is quiet at school and in groups where she doesn’t know many people.

Sarah loves to talk, but don’t worry she mainly talks at home.

Sarah’s favorite color is yellow.

Sarah is sweet, caring, and sympathetic.

Sarah has an incredible ability to reason. At times she is wise beyond her age.

Sarah enjoys reading.

Sarah is currently cheering on an all-star competitive cheerleading squad.

She will compete in her first competition in October.

Sarah has a natural athletic ability.

Sarah is a homebody and would rather be at home with the family than anywhere else.

Sarah enjoys playing card and board games.

Sarah wants to be a teacher.

Sarah’s favorite subject is math.

Sarah is just Sarah and doesn’t try to be like anyone else

(except maybe her sister, but then she comes to her senses)!

Waiting

When I'm stressed I listen to WHILE I'M WAITING by John Waller. Check it out on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bb7TSGptd3Y

Vacation - Perdido Key, Florida (Part 2)

The water was choppy today.

My beautiful daughters, Sarah and Emily

Looking for shells

Sisterly Love

Emily Katelyn (age 15)

Sarah Louise (age 12)

Tommy did something that made the girls laugh.

My sweet girls and me!

Tommy and Me

Peaceful Sunset

Vacation - Perdido Key, Florida (Part 1)

Isn't the water beautiful!

Sarah and Tommy

Emily and Tommy

Emily

Emily floating in the ocean - having fun!

Sarah working on her 1st sand castle

Sand castle #1

Sarah at the pool

Sarah, Emily and Tommy working on sand castle #2. The first one was knocked down by a cute little blonde headed boy. He had fun stepping on it.