2009 Recap in Pictures {July-December}

Finally!

The rest of my 2009 recap in pictures!

The fact that it took me so long to get this posted gives you an idea of just how many pictures I take. I think I may have a slight camera obsession.... but that is for another post.

I feel, however, in twenty years, when my girls have grown up, they will appreciate all the camera clicking and blogging. Every milestone & memorable moment (literally) will be binded up for them to glance at anytime they'd like.

Here are a few pictures from July through December, 2009......

In July....

many s'mores were eaten....

Mia had her FIRST ever pedicure.....


Maggie posed with Gracie on the 4th of July....


and we also celebrated the 4th of July at my Uncle Keith & Aunt Cindy's amazing house.....There was a lake for fishing, trampolines for jumping, a baby deer to pet, and sparklers to wave.

Mia & Sophie posed for me, yet again!

Mia had her LAST day ever as a four year old. Tear.

And we celebrated her 5th birthday at a water park the next day!


She had a HORSE themed party for some friends a few days later.

Sophie loved riding the horse!

Mia made a wish.

And I did as well, at the end of this month.... I turned 30!

I celebrated with my family that night at a yummy Mexican Restaurant, then later in the week a fun party at our house!

In August....

Aunt Maggie took Mia horse back riding....

And Mia lost her FIRST tooth!

Mia also had her FIRST day of Kindergarten.

Major tears.

Maggie & Gracie posed at church after Meade's baptism.

In September.....

Mia & Sophie had their FIRST day of Dance Class together....

and hugged yet again.

We cheered as we watched Daddy coach softball.....

and Sophie cried on her very first day of school EVER.

Our family went to the annual fair...

and the girls and I made a SPOOKY banner to get ready for Halloween!

In October...

Gracie tested Daddy's new ear protectors...

and the girls posed by a haystack in Augusta, MO for our annual "every second Sunday in October" trip to the Sausage Supper and wineries.

A few days later we had our very first ER experience.

Poor Gracie had pneumonia.

We were back in action for the annual Rodeo though!

Yee Haw!

I made Mia a Michigan recycled t-shirt dress & Sophie a Halloween dish towel dress.

They posed in our living room showing off our awesome fall leaves view.

The girls had one of SEVERAL trampoline parties with Daddy.

And Maggie came in town for a fun party at Mom and Dad's house!

We posed in our hats from dad :)

I got a great group shot of almost all the cousins on my husband's side after baby Maddie's baptism. They are all too cute!

Gracie showed some MICHIGAN spirit and posed in Daddy's old (and dirty) hat!

We celebrated Halloween at Adie's house.

(This is the ONLY group shot where everyone is somewhat looking.)

We had a Daphne, a Dorothy a cat & a very grumpy Tiger.

In November....

Mia was "BIG CHIEF" at her elementary school.

And we had several super warm days to enjoy outside!

We went to the Zoo and the girls posed at the amazing entrance!

I made my girls some special Christmas pillowcases that they will get to use every year at Christmas time! They loved these.

Steve and I teamed up to make Mia & Sophie some fun shirts.

The girls posed in their fun Christmas gear after celebrating Mimo's birthday!!

Hats and shirts were gifts from Julie and Sophie's poncho was from one of her fabulous preschool teachers. So cute!

Speaking of preschool, Sophie celebrated Jesus' birthday and sang some special songs during her Christmas program.

Gracie helped hang candy canes.

And we celebrated yet another wonderful Christmas with our family and friends.

We even had a semi-WHITE Christmas this year!


We wrapped up the year 2009 in style at my sister Haley's house.

All the cousins posed in their matching skirts, made by Haley, and tie shirts that I made the boys so they could match the girls.

Mia, Ella & Sophie.

MODELS.

Gracie & Meade.

ADORABLE.

The Viefhaus sisters got together for a cute shot.

Maggie, Marta, Adie & Haley

And here is an action shot of randomness & laughter.....

LOVE. THIS. PIC.

Haley & Adie posed with their fun hats!

Happy New Year!

Steve and I have been so blessed this year. We traveled, celebrated birthdays, spent time with our families and loved life.

We can only hope that 2010 will be as rewarding, memorable & joyous as 2009 was for us.

Here is to a healthy and happy 2010 filled with laughter and love to all!

2009 Recap in Pictures {Jan-June}

Welcome 2010!

We are so happy to finally meet you.

We hope you will bring us as much joy, laughter and love that the year 2009 did.

(Since I did not start my blog until this past year in March, so some of these pictures are never before seen.)

Here are just a few of the highlights from January through June that we will always cherish.....

In January....

Mia and Sophie posed as usual....

and hugged like they do so many times a day.

Thanks to Aunt Erin we went to see Disney Princesses on Ice!

It was beautiful.

We helped Mimo and Grandpa install hardwood floors.

And took a trip to Carbondale to visit Haley and her family!

In February.....

Gracie celebrated her first Valentine's Day with rosy cheeks.

Mia and Sophie raced..

(We hit up the park on a super warm day!)

and held hands.

The next day we were treating poor Gracie with the nebulizer.

In March......

There were more hugs....

and forts were built.

Gracie also started to walk!

Sophie had her last day ever as a two year old. Tear.

Then she turned THREE and we headed to McDonald's for her favorite meal.

(Look how she's making sure Ronnie's not getting to close to her!)

After lunch I took all three girls to the Magic House!

Sophie had a blast....

and loved pretending they were princesses in a castle.

The same night we headed to "watch night" at Mia's dance studio.

I snapped some pics of the birthday girl :)

Sophie had a fun Barbie and the Diamond Castle themed party....

and loved twirling in her tutu.

In April....

We celebrated Grandma Viefhaus' birthday!

Dyed Easter Eggs with their cousin Ella.

Went to see the Easter Bunny.

On Easter Ella dressed in the funky disco dots with them!

Mia had a fun field trip to the Butterfly House...

(tears were involved.... you can read about it here!)

The next day we took our own field trip (without Daddy. Boo.) to watch Maggie play against the University of Illinois.

In May.....

Sophie posed for me in my "slip" from when I was little.

We took another ROAD TRIP with the girls to Michigan to watch Maggie play.

We ALL stayed at the FARM and had such a fun time!!

Mia had her dance recital.

The girls bought treats from the ice cream man on several occasions.

Mia practiced hitting like Maggie.

The girls and Steve planted me my Mother's Day wish.... a Vegetable Garden!

Mia celebrated her July birthday at preschool with some yummy pudding dirt treats.

And then she GRADUATED!!

The girls got to visit my old high school (where Steve now works!) and they were pointing at my picture in the wall of fame!

There I am. So long ago.

Yet another road trip to Oklahoma City to watch Maggie!

So glad we got to witness her last game of the season..... and make it onto ESPN!

Gracie turned ONE!

I made my first shirts for Gracie's party.....matching cupcake tanks!

Gracie loved her cake!

In June.....

I made my first fleece blanket for Mia. Horses of Course!

We celebrated Father's Day and gave him this fun picture.

Sophie was the CUTEST flower girl in Steve's cousin Jenn's wedding.

And there was a lot of POOL fun taking place on our back patio.

(Stay tuned for July-December recap.....)

Happy New Year to you all!