A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Please, please, I beg of you. Someone get this little kid off my bed and out of my room!

The Birthday Celebration

Ciara's family birthday dinner got a late start since she didn't want to miss her weekly Church youth ministry meeting. So after dinner from Hi-Life, she quickly got down to business.

A fave present chosen by Miss Áine Clare for her big sister.

The annual stuffed bear chosen by big brother Brendan. Ciara declared this year's choice one of the best yet!

Happy 12th Birthday, Ciara Mairead!

Happy Birthday to the most AWESOME 12 year old we know!!!

Ciara,

You came into this world a mere 5 lbs 2 oz -- 18 inches.

Your eyes were wide open from the moment you were born.

Thank you for brightening our lives and our world in more ways than you may ever know.

We love you!

Momma, Dadzer, Brendan (Bubba), and Áine Clare (Swissy)

C is for cookie...

THAT'S GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME! Brendan is the official candy hander-outer tonight. He's the perfect choice since he doesn't eat or like candy -- so no munching. If we were giving away cookies... now that's another matter entirely.

Laura Ingalls Redux

When going solo, each girl is Laura Ingalls this Halloween. When together, Ciara is Mary Ingalls and Áine is Laura.

Life on the prairie ain't all it's cracked up to be...

Thankfully Ma and Pa got one of these horseless carriages.

Life is good.

(Thank you for the costume, Nana!)

I Can't Help Myself!

Áine is so stinkin' cute today, I can't stand it! Of course, this is a completely unbiased opinion.

Picking her up after school where she lasted almost the entire day. Yay, Áine!

At home, wanting to sleep, but still rocking the cuteness factor.

Warming to the camera...

Posing!

Pre-Halloween Festivities

Laura Ingalls ventured off to school today... (courtesy of Nana)

No costumes allowed, so we opted for orange and black today... costume to follow on the 31st.

I just had to put this one in. Áine's school attendance of late has been hit or miss given her recent health issues. Here she is on Monday of this week right before leaving for school...

The boy in black wasn't up for a photo this morning as he headed out for a day of hosting a Halloween Carnival with his peeps for the younger set at school. No costumes allowed for him at school since he is working today. Had to be dressed all in black.