Dance instructions...

I can never get enough of Arika doing this. It is too cute!
I had a really hard time getting her to do it when the camera was on her. She has become quite the little teacher. She has shown many little girls how to do this dance. It's called the HOLLY DOLLY!

Freedom...

LOST! As a mom I have mixed emotions. Excitement and pride swells my heart as my son hits new mile stones. I clap and tell him how excited I am and that he is such a big boy. I want him to excel and continue to grow. At the same time, it's so crazy how fast time goes. Time is flying by and my baby boy won't be a baby for long. I love how a little at a time he gains some independence, but hate it at the same time. Pretty soon he won't need me as much. I want him to need me and yet not all at the same time. How is that possible? This weekend I've lost some freedom. Lincoln is officially on the move! He isn't to quick yet, but I'm sure in the next week he'll have it down pat.
Out will come the pac-n-play. I can no longer leave him sitting in the middle of the floor and go in the other room to do something! He is on the move. Even though he is my only boy, from what I see he is pretty much ALL boy! I'm sure there will be some exciting stories ahead!

Pictures!

Here are a few pictures I've taken lately. I have fun when I get the time!
The first two were at Greenfield village.

Lincoln just chilling

BECAUSE, I said so...

Is something Arika has been hearing a LOT lately! Her favorite Question to anything and I mean anything you ask or tell her to do is, "why mommy?" I find myself throwing my hands in the air frustrated and saying "BECAUSE, (quite loud) I said so" (getting softer). I'm sure all mommies are use to this. And then I think, how can you! hahaha. So if anybody has an idea or suggestion on how to handle the "why" Questions, I will gladly take them. Just leave a comment!

Flipper Giggles

Thought you could use a smile today! He is so adorable!(course, I'm not biased at all;-)