Friday, December 26, 2014

the pups.


Better include a couple pictures of our pups too.  Not much new to report with them!  They still like breakfast, dinner, (and demand treats in between) and some running/barking in the backyard!



little LITTLE sister!


We have #3 on the way!  And it's another GIRL! We couldn't be more thrilled about this little miracle in general, but the fact that it's a girl just makes me giggle.  Bill wouldn't have it any other way, he says. We know girls!  This little lady is due to join our family on April 21st.  I'm feeling pretty good overall, but was really sick in the beginning and now I have typical pregnancy aches and pains. I was advised to take it easy due to a minor issue early on that has since resolved itself, so my running came to an abrupt stop in September. So not only am I patiently waiting to meet this gal, but also anxious to go on a few jogs this spring.  I'd like to be able to keep this running up!  Here are some pics of the newest princess in Bill's life.

Face Shot


Foot Shot

Her little fingers wrapped around her big toe

I'm a Girl! 

Profile Shot (foot in upper left of screen, arm behind head)

Profile Shot (You can see a little better that she's pretty much folded in half with that foot up by her forehead; she was trying to grab her toes.)

our active little jillian


Not much new in the world of our toddler, soon to be preschooler come fall!  And that's ok by me - she is a busy BUSY little gal!  She is speaking in full sentences, and is interested in anything big sis is interested in.  She adores Peppa Pig and her favorite foods are fruit snacks, applesauce, yogurt, lucky charms and a plethora of other things she really shouldn't have but always gets her way with getting them!  She is sure a charmer and she's hard to discipline because she turns on the charm and the humor and tries to switch gears before things get really serious.  She recently started bunking with big Sis and they got new bunkbeds, and potty training is upon us as well.





busy miss ella!

Ella has had one busy fall and start to winter!  She started as a Kindergartener at Sioux Trail Elementary in September, broke her arm in October, lost teeth in November and turned SIX in December!  She is certainly keeping us on our toes.





Saturday, May 31, 2014

the new runner in the house.

Ella has decided that she would like to start running like Mom. So, last weekend I signed her up for a little race to see how she would like it. She ran a Memorial Day kid's quarter mile at Lake Como after my 5k was done and She did GREAT!  We are now looking for another race with a kid's division. I smell track star!



two-year-old jillian.

We officIally have a two year old in the house!  And boy is she all of a sudden a sassy girl!  But so funny!  She's also a tall girl still - 96th percentile!  I see volleyball in her future maybe?

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Friday, March 14, 2014

new adventure.

We Springers are always keepin' you on your toes!  I've decided to start a little photography business.  This may sound strange given the amount of photographers advertising out there on Facebook and such, but I believe it's hard to find a good photographer these days to fit your family's personality, budget, schedule, etc. So I decided to put my passion for the camera to good use and hopefully be of service to families that may have shared in our frustration of being able to capture good photos and memories.  If all I get out of this is beautiful pictures of my little family and extended family, then I consider this a success.  So, here's to hopefully putting some smiles on people's faces....


If anyone knows of someone looking for a photographer, please share my name.  I am new - as new as they come, and still building my clientele and photo portfolio.  And my photos are admittedly not of Anne Geddes caliber (yet!), but I still think they are pretty darn good. Also, because of this brand newness, I have some pretty attractive introductory pricing!


Monday, March 10, 2014

finally, warm(er) weather.


We all enjoyed some playing outside tonight! It's about time!


Thursday, March 6, 2014

growing up so fast!

Ella:


Jillian:

and here's 2013!

I missed this entire year!  Shame on me..

rewind to 2012.


It has been quite awhile since updating our blog, so here is a slideshow recapping the remainder of 2012!