Jack is back!

I had the great pleasure of shooting some pictures of baby Jack today. I have not taken pictures of him since he was an infant. He is the cutest thing ever! Poor little guy was cutting some teeth, but he was a real pro. Smiling the whole time! Here are just a few. Enjoy!

Inspirational Speech by Dr. Randy Pausch: The Last Lecture

The story of the Band-Aids

Daddy was teaching me how to swim in Grandma's pool today. He told Mommy that when he was about 4 years old he taught himself how to swim. He told her he used to hold on to the edge and pull himself from left to right over and over and over. He did it so many times, his fingers would bleed and he would have band-aids on every single finger. One day he said he let go and the rest is history. Mommy had his diving jacket framed and he has it hanging in his office. It has all kinds of patches on it that he won when he was on the dive team. He was about 4 years old living in California. Today I did the same thing, I held on to the side and then let go. I guess history really does repeat itself. Daddy almost fainted! Daddy told Mommy to post the story so that Mimi and Pops could read it. Enjoy!

Love to all,

Carly Victoria xoxo

Father's Day 2008

For my Daddy

A hug, a kiss, a big shoulder to cry and sleep on. Teaching me all of the little things. How to water the plants, feed the dog, throw a ball and play. Pushing me on my swing, making me breakfast, teaching me how to swim. Showing compassion, tolerance and unconditional love. For all you have taught me already and all I look forward to learning from you.....I love you Daddy to the moon! HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

Love,

Carly Victoria xoxo

An old soul

Carly was so cute this morning. It's amazing to me how she notices EVERYTHING and is so aware of her surroundings. When she was sitting beside me today she managed to wave and say hello to everyone who passed. She knew when she was finished with her ice, she had to throw it in the garbage. She never yells, hits, bites or acts out. She will greet you with a hug and wrap her arms around your legs and say I LOVE YOU! She can be cautious but also very trusting at the same time. She reminds me of an old soul in a little body. She just seems wise beyond her 2 years. She is so considerate and has been this way since day one. She loves all kinds of animals from worms in the dirt to big ole Billy the dog. She is truly sweet to her core and we love it.

Love,

Mommy xoxo

Sisters with flowers

Mommy was really sick this whole week at one point Daddy wanted to take her to the ER- whatever that means. She went to the doctor at least 5 times and is on all kinds of medications now. She slept for three days straight and every time I went into the room to see her I would scream "Mommy wake up!" She would bring me on the bed with her and we would watch tv. Aunt Kristin brought over some flowers from her garden for Mommy. They were so pretty and made the room smell so nice. I think they may have worked because Mommy seems better. Mommy always says Aunt Kristin is like a sister to her. They may not see each other all of the time, but in the end the loves is there and grows, just like the flowers.

Love to all,

Carly Victoria xoxo