All you need is love...

Over the past few days Adri has become quite the willing subject for my photo taking. She has even gotten to the point of asking me to take out my camera when she's doing something she thinks deserves a picture. I, of course, am always willing to take photos of the kids and usually already have the camera out and in their faces. I've already snapped millions of pictures of both of them since they were born, trying to capture ever expression, milestone, and memory. I don't think I could ever have enough photos of them.

When I took all these photos yesterday, Adri was having a good time, letting her brother know that she loved him. This was before they both got hungry and began fighting over the little things in life (which to toddler/preschoolers are of the utmost importance). When they get along (which is most of the time) they get along fantastically, with Sam following Adri everywhere and Adri helping Sam do everything. When they aren't getting along though, everyone had better watch out! They both seem to be alpha personalities and the anger and tantrums that overtakes each of them is enough for an adult to have to separate them both from the match.

Bet you can't guess who chose this outfit...(Hint, hint-It wasn't Mama!)

From Summer 2011

I have to admit, I think both Adri and Sam have the most beautiful eyes...They're eyes are so large and chocolatey brown, and their lashes...Geesh! Lucky kids to have those beautiful lashes!

From Summer 2011

From Summer 2011

Adri's new thing is to make this face...You have to admit, it IS a funny face...On the other hand, it's also kind of scary. :)

From Summer 2011

There are three things Sammy has to have at all times; his paci, his dinosaur blankie, and his blue blankie. I have no idea how we're going to break him from the paci...I'm dreading when the time comes!

From Summer 2011

My favorite picture from the day...I didn't even ask her to do this!!!

From Summer 2011

Please tell me Adri's not still following me!

From Summer 2011

I think I can out run her! I've got to try at least! No more hugs and kisses!

From Summer 2011

Mom? A little help would be nice. I'm trying to drink my water here.

From Summer 2011

I'll help you, Bud. You're ok...

From Summer 2011

Adri sits down for a few minutes of cuddle time with Daddy when he first got home from work...

From Summer 2011

Daddy! Daddy! Look at me! Not at Sam! (Love Adri and Matt in the background here)

From Summer 2011

Ribbit, Ribbit! Look at me Mama! I can jump high! I'm a frog!

From Summer 2011

Adri-isms:

Sammy, you're so lucky to have such a nice sister like me!

Sammy is so sweet, aren't you Sammy? You're so sweet Bud!

I'm so lucky to have a brother like Sammy.

I love you Sammy.

Mom, look at what your son is doing! Look!

I just want to be left alone.


Sammy-isms:

lie, lie - light
moweer, moweer - more