A brother from another mother

And... the title really says it all.   I have "weekend adopted" this wonderful little guy.  I think my boys would be lost without him.  They talk to each other like brothers, they play together like brothers and they sometimes fight like brothers.  I wouldn't have it any other way.  Its great!

Thanks again, Lib, for your wonderful boy and your beautiful friendship!

always your friend,
April

little Gurl

Its only taken me MONTHS to earn this girls love.  whew.  and it was hard work.  But she loves me now... and that is all that matters. :)

J family,
I am so happy to have found such great friendship.  We appreciate you so very much.

Happy Belated Mother's Day, Lib.

Lots of love,
April

M Family {Oplove}

Your family is absolutely beautiful!  I can't wait to get you all in front of my lens again :)  You guys added to my wonderful Mother's Day, thanks so much for that.

Thanks again for the wonderful morning!

Inspiration {an M4H challenge}

All 4 of my kids inspire me with just a look, that perfect sparkle of light in their eyes, their silly grins,  the look that says exactly who they are.

My daughter, bless her heart, is my "go to" always.  Mostly because the boys aren't interested in sitting for long periods, or seeing what beauty comes from the end result.

Now, K is always beautiful!  some days its the mood she's in, or how she did her makeup or her hair that day-- or no makeup at all, or the crazy outfit she came out of her room in, or her school uniform-- or the mood she's in (lol)...  my list could go on forever :)  She is just full of MY inspiration.

edited with Match Stick

Until the next challenge <3

April

Easter Lilly's

Happy Easter !

A growing Family

A baby girl brings worlds of joy

By merely being there.

Within the shelter of your arms,

The comfort of your care,

And may this joy be just a hint

Of happy years to be

Not only for you, Baby,

But for all the family.

-Author unknown 

Thanks so much for coming all this way for lil 'ol me :)  I look forward to seeing you all again.

April

Shadow {I heart faces} weekly

One of his most beautiful features on his handsome little face (i think).  Genetics played a part in these glorious lashes, so sad it skipped me.

Please check out all the other great entries at i heart faces!

Good luck!

Until next time,
April

all about K {photo bliss}

14.  I can't believe how time has just flown by... makes me sad to think about-- My girl is growing up.

However, age has not stopped her from acting, looking and wanting the way she did when she was little.

still innocent and full of wonder, still asking for things like pillow pets for her birthday and still crossing her feet the exact same way she did when she was little. 

still making me laugh

still able to charm with that sweet face and those baby blues

with a smile just as bright

AND... way too big for her britches.

Some things never really change.  :)

K.,  

We are so very proud of you and love you so very much.  You are so special and a one of a kind.  Stay honest to yourself,  wear your brightest smile and always walk with your head held high.  And remember how terrific you are.  Happy 14th!

Love, Mom and Dad

until next time,

April