Thursday, April 17, 2008
Mama's Heart
Valentine's Day 2008
What's this haircut thing again?
I think haircuts are more painful for Mommy than for John. He was a trooper, but I was misty-eyed to see the curls fall to the floor. He's growing up....
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Really....She's not a ham!
My sweet angel practicing her "apres-ski" pose...I can't wait to actually see her on the slopes - will be about the cutest thing I've ever seen!
My Little Skiier...
My heart is melting....what can I say - I adore this little boy! He truly is a "mama's boy" - one day he'll be horrified that I said that out loud, but it's the truth!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
How is this possible?!
Seriously, how is it that we are already 1/2 way through February!??! I mean, I know that I'm slow in my posting, but that is rediculous - almost as though the more I resolve to post, the less often I actually DO it...to those three or four of you out there that actually read this for updates, I apologize. Feel free to flog me mercilessly for the lack of updating that has gone on here.
January has come and gone - amazing. The very first month of 2008 was a good one. We spent lots of time with friends, have had visits from family, and the kids are growing by leaps and bounds daily!!
John has become such a lovebug. There are days that I feel guilty for loving him so much - I know that is never a bad thing, but that little boy melts my heart every second of every day (except the seconds when he thinks writing on the ceiling of my car is a good idea...any ideas on how to get THAT out are welcome!!)
Margaret is ALL drama, ALL the time - I don't know where she gets it...really...OK, fine - she comes by it honestly, as my parents like to tell me often. It is adorable how loving and sweet she is 90% of the time - it's the 10% that gets us. We are working through the bossy behavior - I feel sure that will pass with time.
Outside of that, same ol' same ol'. We are so very lucky to have such wonderful friends and family to share our lives with, and thank you for being in it!!
I guess for now that's all. I promise to put new pictures on here, and SOON. I need to download everything from the camera to the computer so that everyone can share in the "cuteness" that is my children.
'til next time, my friends. XOXO
January has come and gone - amazing. The very first month of 2008 was a good one. We spent lots of time with friends, have had visits from family, and the kids are growing by leaps and bounds daily!!
John has become such a lovebug. There are days that I feel guilty for loving him so much - I know that is never a bad thing, but that little boy melts my heart every second of every day (except the seconds when he thinks writing on the ceiling of my car is a good idea...any ideas on how to get THAT out are welcome!!)
Margaret is ALL drama, ALL the time - I don't know where she gets it...really...OK, fine - she comes by it honestly, as my parents like to tell me often. It is adorable how loving and sweet she is 90% of the time - it's the 10% that gets us. We are working through the bossy behavior - I feel sure that will pass with time.
Outside of that, same ol' same ol'. We are so very lucky to have such wonderful friends and family to share our lives with, and thank you for being in it!!
I guess for now that's all. I promise to put new pictures on here, and SOON. I need to download everything from the camera to the computer so that everyone can share in the "cuteness" that is my children.
'til next time, my friends. XOXO
Friday, January 04, 2008
The New Year...
So....Here we are - 4 entire days into 2008, and I've already failed on my very first resolution. Keeping my blog updated. At least I'm here now, which is better than never. Here's my first question for '08 - why is it that all the words that made so much sense in my head suddenly and inexplicably become a jumble of nothingness once I set about to put them on "paper?" Ugh. Oh well, onward and upward.
2007 was a great year in the Larkin home. It saw lots of changes, lots of growth, and lots of excitement. On the work front, I finally took the big leap of faith and left the cozy security that was Google. Google was great to me, and to my family, but it was time to move on. Time to find something that allowed me to control my own destiny. Now, I'm working for a great company, MUCH smaller, and finding my way. The way won't be easy, but it will be mine, so that's a good place to start. Jim is still doing amazing things with Ameriprise, so nothing big changed on the work front with him.
We took a fabulous family vacation to Cape Cod in late summer - and I think I'm in love. The small town charm, the so-blue-it-looked-fake water, and the beauty of the simple things - I could do it yearly. Perhaps (when we win the lottery :)) we will buy a summer house there so we can enjoy it anytime. I only wish somehow we could transport it closer to Dallas because I will admit that the 4 1/2 hour plane ride is one I could have happily avoided. You know what they say...no pain, no gain.
Margaret turned 3 (I am just now realizing how long it really has been since I posted. jeesh.), John turned 2, and I am one year closer to 35...Jim and I took one of the very first vacations we have taken, just the two of us, since our honeymoon. We went to Vegas with good friends and it was heaven. We missed the kids, and we were ready to get home after 3 days, but it was such a great experience that we hope to do it at least once a year every year from now on.
OK, enough waxing nostalgic on the past year, and onto THIS year. One of my biggest resolutions is to not live in the past, so word after word about last year would be counter-productive. Yet another resolution is to continue to keep this blog updated. I figure I can carve out a few minutes a day...I'm not THAT busy. And, of course the obligatory lose the nagging last 15 pounds, eat better, feed my children better, be a better wife, mommy and friend...so, here goes. Let's hope I can keep it up. I hope each and every one of you have a most magical 2008. We are blessed to get to share our lives with each and every one of you. 'til next time, my friends. XOXO
2007 was a great year in the Larkin home. It saw lots of changes, lots of growth, and lots of excitement. On the work front, I finally took the big leap of faith and left the cozy security that was Google. Google was great to me, and to my family, but it was time to move on. Time to find something that allowed me to control my own destiny. Now, I'm working for a great company, MUCH smaller, and finding my way. The way won't be easy, but it will be mine, so that's a good place to start. Jim is still doing amazing things with Ameriprise, so nothing big changed on the work front with him.
We took a fabulous family vacation to Cape Cod in late summer - and I think I'm in love. The small town charm, the so-blue-it-looked-fake water, and the beauty of the simple things - I could do it yearly. Perhaps (when we win the lottery :)) we will buy a summer house there so we can enjoy it anytime. I only wish somehow we could transport it closer to Dallas because I will admit that the 4 1/2 hour plane ride is one I could have happily avoided. You know what they say...no pain, no gain.
Margaret turned 3 (I am just now realizing how long it really has been since I posted. jeesh.), John turned 2, and I am one year closer to 35...Jim and I took one of the very first vacations we have taken, just the two of us, since our honeymoon. We went to Vegas with good friends and it was heaven. We missed the kids, and we were ready to get home after 3 days, but it was such a great experience that we hope to do it at least once a year every year from now on.
OK, enough waxing nostalgic on the past year, and onto THIS year. One of my biggest resolutions is to not live in the past, so word after word about last year would be counter-productive. Yet another resolution is to continue to keep this blog updated. I figure I can carve out a few minutes a day...I'm not THAT busy. And, of course the obligatory lose the nagging last 15 pounds, eat better, feed my children better, be a better wife, mommy and friend...so, here goes. Let's hope I can keep it up. I hope each and every one of you have a most magical 2008. We are blessed to get to share our lives with each and every one of you. 'til next time, my friends. XOXO
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
February 2007
I know, I know...I've fallen down on the job - my updates have been very sporadic, and for that I apologize. We've had an insanely busy January, and while that's no excuse it is the reason for the lack of updating. I spent 7 out of 14 days away from home - first to Irvine, CA (beautiful weather) and the next week to Chicago and Boston (much less beautiful...suffice it to say that the high in Chicago when we left was 12!!)
Margaret is continuing to do great in school - she is learning new things everyday and keeps us on our toes. She repeats everything and listens to everything, so occasionally Jim and I hear our words parrotted back to us a week or two later and realize that we need to be even more careful about what we say. The funny thing is that she also remembers everything - the other day we went out for pizza, and she kept saying that it wasn't the "right" pizza place and she wanted to go to the other one...after a bit, Jim and I realized she was talking about the pizza place we went to in New Orleans - over a month ago. WOW. She really impresses us! As soon as we figure out how to get her to go to sleep without a fight (yes, we are back to that again), we'll be in business. She is loving her kitchen, her crayons and markers, her new scissors, and anything musical. I think she inherited her father's talent for music! She also loves to sing...one of her favorites being "Hooked on a Feeling" from a kids' music CD that we play on the way home from school.
John (aka: Jack the Destroyer) is continuing to grow, and learn. He is such a lovebug, but he is in a hitting phase - everytime you pick him up, he smacks you in the face...it's such a fun game to play! Jack also had his adenoids out on January 17th - it wasn't too bad...the worst part was being cooped up in the hospital for 20 hours afterwards. We are hopeful that this does the trick and his ear infections and colds lessen as we move into warmer weather. Everyone keep their fingers crossed!! Jack also loves anything musical - his dancing is such fun to watch - pure joy. It is amazing that such a little person (ok, not little...he's tipping the scales at almost 35 pounds now) can love to dance and "groove" so much. It's a lot of fun to watch. We are working with him on new words, it's hard for him to get a word in edgewise with his "chatty" sister - he's got his sign language down though (please, thank you, up, down, happy, more, eat, drink). I will keep everyone updated after his 15 month check up later this month.
One other big piece of news - we had our first dentist appointment for both kids - it was a great experience, and both kids got clean bills of health! Yippeee!! Meg wasn't sure at first, but she came around as she got to watch "Dora" on the ceiling as they cleaned her teeth.
Other than that, we are just keeping busy with birthday parties, and trying to find time for relaxation in between all the craziness. What a blessing to be surrounded by so many friends though. We love it!! I promise to try and do a better job with updates. I hope everyone has a wonderful (and warmer) spring!
Margaret is continuing to do great in school - she is learning new things everyday and keeps us on our toes. She repeats everything and listens to everything, so occasionally Jim and I hear our words parrotted back to us a week or two later and realize that we need to be even more careful about what we say. The funny thing is that she also remembers everything - the other day we went out for pizza, and she kept saying that it wasn't the "right" pizza place and she wanted to go to the other one...after a bit, Jim and I realized she was talking about the pizza place we went to in New Orleans - over a month ago. WOW. She really impresses us! As soon as we figure out how to get her to go to sleep without a fight (yes, we are back to that again), we'll be in business. She is loving her kitchen, her crayons and markers, her new scissors, and anything musical. I think she inherited her father's talent for music! She also loves to sing...one of her favorites being "Hooked on a Feeling" from a kids' music CD that we play on the way home from school.
John (aka: Jack the Destroyer) is continuing to grow, and learn. He is such a lovebug, but he is in a hitting phase - everytime you pick him up, he smacks you in the face...it's such a fun game to play! Jack also had his adenoids out on January 17th - it wasn't too bad...the worst part was being cooped up in the hospital for 20 hours afterwards. We are hopeful that this does the trick and his ear infections and colds lessen as we move into warmer weather. Everyone keep their fingers crossed!! Jack also loves anything musical - his dancing is such fun to watch - pure joy. It is amazing that such a little person (ok, not little...he's tipping the scales at almost 35 pounds now) can love to dance and "groove" so much. It's a lot of fun to watch. We are working with him on new words, it's hard for him to get a word in edgewise with his "chatty" sister - he's got his sign language down though (please, thank you, up, down, happy, more, eat, drink). I will keep everyone updated after his 15 month check up later this month.
One other big piece of news - we had our first dentist appointment for both kids - it was a great experience, and both kids got clean bills of health! Yippeee!! Meg wasn't sure at first, but she came around as she got to watch "Dora" on the ceiling as they cleaned her teeth.
Other than that, we are just keeping busy with birthday parties, and trying to find time for relaxation in between all the craziness. What a blessing to be surrounded by so many friends though. We love it!! I promise to try and do a better job with updates. I hope everyone has a wonderful (and warmer) spring!
A Fun Filled Sunday Afternoon...
We look cute here...
Ahhh....sisterly love - a beautiful thing to see
Well, a few minutes of love counterbalanced with a few minutes of big sister torment...
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