Saturday, September 28, 2013

Chloe is 2!

Chloe,

What fun and laughter you have brought to our family the past two years.  You are so fun to watch and talk to.  You love to be acknowledged for every little thing you do, and you need verbal affirmation that we are watching.  You love to jump everywhere, hence why you broke your arm somewhere along the line. You are fearless and way too adventurous, just like your daddy. You have given me several palpitations. You can talk so much!  (Also, just like you're daddy).  Anytime it's quiet in the car,  you yell, "mommy!, and I say "yes, Chloe", and you respond with a simple, "hey."  You are very persistent and demanding when you want something.  You are so friendly and affectionate. You love babies, and you love to kiss them, especially when they are crying.  Some are afraid of you because you knock them over with your hugs :)   You love to play with Noah, and you actually follow his instructions.  You love to read books with him and learn from him. You love to jump on him and laugh with him. You are super social and love-able.  But you are most loved by daddy, Noah and I.  Happy Birthday my sweet, pretty girl!

















have I mentioned how beautiful I think you are!

                                                   
birthday morning


 loving our buddies






 your favorite gift, Esme's picture :)



Friday, August 30, 2013

summer wrap

Here in pictures are our summer highlights...

Volleyball tournaments, they did so well this year!
 mowing our yard
 mowing the neighbors yard
 a monkey jumping on mommy's bed
 Free wine for daddy's at Sugarloaf Winery. Happy Father's Day!

 many evenings at the Rio
 snacks on the steps
blueberry picking, 50 lbs this summer!

these 2 :)



 beach time begins!







 zoo
This is after Chloe's first, and probably not last, visit to the ER.
She broke her ulna & her radius :(
 beach time round 2

our family's favorite place to nap
 
another great friend, Caleb.
We miss the Devries and love having the Loftness's in our home!

 
 just how I pictured my little girl, i guess
getting into trouble (this is under Danny's supervision :)
playdates,  boys being boys!
and finally, our answered prayer due in February :)

Saturday, August 10, 2013

5 years ago today...

began the best days of our lives.  Happy Anniversary to us!