Favorite Foto Friday #5

Yeah, I know... no posts since last Friday... very busy week. But, I couldn't leave you hanging without Favorite Foto Friday!

This week, I am choosing a series of photos that I took tonight of Sophie~Bug blowing her first ever bubble all by herself! I think she ate most of the bubble juice, but her look of determination (not to mention going cross-eyed trying to look at the bubble wand) and pride after she realized that she did it all by herself is priceless!

BUBBLES!!!







(Don't forget... if you would like me to link your FFF post, please post a comment and I will add you! Post any picture that is your favorite picture of the day, week, month, year, etc... I just love seeing everybody's favorites!)

Check out our FFF friends!!
Amy & Jonathan
Many Blessings & Peanut
Krystal & Elviz
Becky, Juliana & Amaya
Home Sweet Home's Brayden & Arianna
Robyn & Gabriella
Heather, Kyle, Brandon, Devin, Jacob & Allie
Kerri & Ruby
Kelli & Kaleb
Holly, Gia & Nino & G-Mom
Kelly & Cupcake (er... Kemry)
Candy & Kya Blu

Favorite Foto Friday #4

This is from Labor Day weekend at the pool. My little American Girl!



With 9-11 coming up and the elections down in Guatemala, I am so proud that we are United States Citizens. How lucky we are to have love, happiness and health.


(Please join me on Favorite Foto Friday... just post your favorite picture of the day, week, year or whatever makes that photo your favorite on your blog. If you leave a comment here, I will link your blog to this post so others can see your Favorite Foto Friday picture!)

Check out these links to my FFF friends!!
Kerri & Ruby
Many Blessings & Jellybean
Bestill & Sawyer & Tori
Candy & Kya Blu
Robyn & Gabriella
Alleen & Gabriella
Farrah & Madisyn
Krystal & Brayden, Parker, Gerson & Elviz
Amy & Jonathan
Lori, Nico & Sonja
Kelli & Kaleb

Is There A Doctor In The House?

Doing better in mommy-world today and sat down to play with my little Doctor Bug with her patient, Dora. Here is how Dora's checkup went...

Good, strong heartbeat!


This shot won't hurt a bit.


Time to check your eyes!!


Yep, you've got eyes alright!


Maybe a little CPR will make you talk for me! C'mon, say Ahhh...


NEXT!! Can we play puzzles now??

Ugh! Teens, Tweens and Terrible Twos

Who ever said parenting wasn't for wimps is right! We've been dealing with some not so fun stuff around here lately, sorry no pics today.

Teenager - Social Life is quite demanding. Wish I could have that much fun every day of my life. We have instituted a one night out per weekend limit, but there always seems to be something that comes up that makes it a weekend spent in the car for me (and little ladybug). And... have I mentioned hormones???

Tweenager - Constant, constant, constant need for entertainment or the boredom ensues and makes the mom wish she could check herself into a peaceful retreat for a few years. Why on earth did we ever buy him all those toys and videogames if he won't play with them... ALONE!

Toddler aka Terrible Twos - somebody stole my sweet, smiley, never fussy little baby Bug and left behind a whining, clingy, temper tantruming toddler. I know I have already been through this twice before, but CALGON, take me away!!

All suggestions appreciated!!

**UPDATE: Sorry for my rant earlier, just feeling a bit "invisible" I guess. Then, I ran across this timely post at Mommy Monsters today and feel energized to continue doing the best I can for my family. Someday, my children may look back and realize their old mom wasn't so bad after all and all this work will DEFINITELY be worth it.

Favorite Foto Friday #3

This is Dayli...



You have probably noticed that beautiful little face in my sidebar and can read more about her here. I am choosing her for my Favorite Foto this week because I have some exciting news! I am going on a Mission Trip to Panajachel, Guatemala in November and will get to meet this sweet child in person! I sponsor her through the Mayan Families School Sponsorship program because I feel such an incredible draw to Guatemala and would like to make difference in the life of a child there. I am not going on the Mission Trip to only meet Dayli, I am going with a wonderful group of adoptive moms to deliver donated items and as well as see the San Jorge De La Laguna School that we are sponsoring to assess the needs and begin the process to build a library, make the school safe for the children to learn there, supply desks for them to do their work, etc.

Consider sponsoring a child in Guatemala or getting involved with an organization to help people in whatever country you feel drawn to support. I guarantee you that you will not only change the life of a child, you will be changed as well.

If you have any school supplies, shoes, medical items, dental items, towels, blankets, sheets, etc. that you would like to donate, please let me know. I would be happy to hand carry them down in November. I plan to take four suitcases full down with donations and pack my carryon for myself.

Love and FROG!

Sarah

Pigtail Cuteness

Lately, Miss Bug has just exploded with personality and gotten so giggly and cute. We can't help but just laugh with her and enjoy this stage. Here are some pictures from today of my little pigtailed princesita!






Taking time out to smell the flowers...




Are you done taking pictures of me yet, mommy? It is H-O-T out here!!


Now that we are back inside, I will throw you a little pose... CHEESE!!


I just love this precious face!


Love and FROG!

Sarah

Favorite Foto Friday #2

My favorite picture for this week is one I took of little Bug a few days after coming home at 5 months old. She was just so smiley and happy ALL THE TIME. She was a very serious and reserved baby, but her smiles could just light up the room (still do)!!



Boy, how time flies... this was almost two years ago... October 2005. Sigh...

Looking forward to seeing your favorite photos for this week!!