Grandma's Girls

We took a little trip to see Grandpa Marion...although he's not in any of these pictures! (Doh!)

Gots a lot to say these days...

But we mustn't forget Big Sis!

Gran Mary's Girls

Gran Mary got the girls cute outfits with their initials. Embree Claire looks crazy long in this picture!
Please note her expressive face..."Help!"

Sidney Kate LOVES to hold her, even if only for a little bit.

SKV is learning that ECV can't control her hands...or what she grabs, scratches or swats at. :D

She got over the hurt quickly. Poor ECV is going to grow up with SKV in her face...talking like a little old lady-as my mom says.

Video Catch Up Part II

So many videos and pictures...ahhh!  Need more time...
First up is Sidney Kate and her snazzy dancing routine.  This child cracks me up.

Please don't be jealous of her mad skills...you too can take her class.  It is offered in every car ride-come on!  (Please note she reminds of us Cohen's party...lol)

Houston we have A THUMB!

Are you listening?  Because I have a lot to say!

Still talking...and who wouldn't with SKV for a cheerleader?

Breaking the News to ECV

So Monday I return to work...I took this picture yesterday.  

See her happy face...

that's because she doesn't know her world is going to totally change next week...(sigh)

So today I thought I should have a girl to girl talk with her.  Below is her response.  

Notice how she totally ignores me at the first...looking away from me like I'm not there...then she tells me what she really thinks.  (sigh) This stinks.
But she sure is cute. 

I can't wait...

To blog about this!! I'm behind so much but I promise it'll be a good one.

Playing with the Mosers

A bit ago we scheduled a playdate with the Mosers and Inmans. Grayson had the pool out and ready to go when we arrived. Brett and Sammie were hanging poolside...ready for a wild night of fun!

Sidney Kate wondering why Uncle Josh and Jason were in the truck. Brett showing SKV his mad jumping skills-the boy has always been a dare devil. :)

Cute kids...but wait...

They were just this old-like yesterday! Seriously-where does time go?! Grayson and I don't know...2 kids later (each) we've lost all track of time. :)

Bear Rug Round Up...behind!

Little behind...I took Embree Claire's 3rd month bear rug picture yesterday, but haven't put it on the computer yet. So here is her 1st month and 2nd month shots. Check out her homecoming shot here.
Time is flying! My maternity leaves ends August 1...((sigh)).
Month 1

Month 2

Month 3...coming soon. :)

Beautiful Places

I don't know if anyone would ever think to say that Hospice is a beautiful place, but I say it is. We spent a few weeks visiting Aunt "Yinda" there and the grounds were very nice-even relaxing at times. Sidney Kate really enjoyed visiting Aunt Linda, the nurses, the fish and the playground.

Sometimes you just need to see life through the eyes of a child.

She didn't let one beautiful wonder pass her by. Even in times of sadness we should appreciate the small things that make life wonderful-like kids. Aunt Linda sure did that.

Swimming Lessons!

We didn't sign up for spring swimming lessons due to brand new baby, but we did manage to catch the summer ones. We assummed that she'd be taking the same class as last year-parent/child...NOPE! It was big girl classes this year...Kevin was relieved...till the heat set in, then he was wanting to be in the water. :)



A new friend! Gracie and SKV were immediate friends!

Adorable!

Ending always involved playtime...getting yourself wet is always fun!

Happy Grands

Embree Claire hanging with Mama-two little ladies just chattin' it up.

She cooed and talked-I think they were swapping secrets.

The only person allowed to hold her like this...Papa...she fusses like a crazy woman when anyone else puts her in this postion!
(Except...Ashton was able to hold her this way at the reunion this past weekend-those two must have the charm!)

We're Sisters...Uh Huh!

I love that I'm finding so many shots of the girls together...Sidney Kate is becoming quite the holder. Here are a few...more to come I'm sure!

This may be Embree Claire's face for "Help!"

Awww...

Awww again! Happy girls!

Video Catch Up

I seriously can not keep up!  Life is just cRaZy sometimes.  Sooo...

Sit back and enjoy some hilarity that is the Lil Venable Fam. 

So, you may recall SKV's busted eye from Easter.  Grandma decided to interview her about it.  Sidney Kate loves (LOVES) seeing herself on the screen...hence the very funny on and on about everything.  "All my peoples"

Someone notices everything-here is her impersonation of "Jetta."  (Kevin comes home at the end-hence Momma's confused look.)

Venable Family Reunion 2011
Sidney Kate and Rylan jumping off the diving board...at the end Rylan tells SKV she's in 10 ft of water...she replies with "No, I'm 3."

Hanging with Grandma at big sister's swimming lessons.