Shhhhh...it is a birthday surprise!!

I love the idea of surprising family members with photos! I just think it a sweet idea, and a gift that really will last a lifetime. The following photos are part of a birthday present for dad.

Relay for Life

What a great organization. And so inspirational.

Running With A Unicorn

Written and performed by Ava, age 4:

"Running with a unicorn
Everyone wants to be like me
I know you want to be my friend
and it kind of makes me sick"

I have no idea where the inspiration for this (ahem) "beautiful" song came from, but you can only imagine my surprise when she sang it for me. She is also working on a dance to go along with it...lots of jumping and stomping is involved.

Memorial Park

My kids have been in camp all week and I have been living it up! I met a friend at Memorial Park this morning to get some portraits of her two girls and their new dog.

New Little Baby

I couldn't believe this little baby's dark hair! She is just the sweetest, most adorable baby, and so much fun to photograph. Her brothers and sisters were just as cute and cooperative and I had such a nice morning with them!

A New 4th of July Tradition

This year for the 4th of July we participated in the first annual Villebois 4th of July parade. It was the cutest, most fun, best organized parade we have ever been in. All of the kids (and many parents...gosh some of you parents are so wonderfully festive) dressed up and decorated their bikes, scooters, and wagons. Dogs (including Holly) dressed up and came out to enjoy the walk. We followed a decked out, bubble-blowing mini van for the loop and ended at a park for an amazing potluck picnic. You all know my passion for cake, and OH MAN was there some good cake there!!!!

So, yes, I took a lot of pictures during the parade. I am in the process of trying to figure out how to best to get those pictures your for y'all to see. Stay tuned!

For now, here are a few pictures of my girls, and also a couple of "chicken," who was the "hood" ornament on Ava's bike.

[hand-me-downs]

My daughter, Ava, use to wear this sweater. It was hand knit for her when she was two years old. I am so happy that my niece Zoe is able to wear it now...hand me downs really are a wonderful thing!!