pictures from my camera...

Emmy's first picture... still a little puffy... ;)

Only home a few hours and already board.

Loves sleeping her boppy.

Bella sitting in time out... she looks heart broken... or not... she's actually playing.

So excited to hold baby sister.

The ladies in our ward had a baby shower for Emmy and me. Bella was a little mad that she didn't get to go, but she had fun re-opening all the presents when we got home.

Lily and Bella reading a bedtime story to each other while they were out here from Connecticut last month.

Bella was having a little spa day.

She even gave her heels a little buff...

All smiles.

While we were in Corvallis for Dusty's graduation we got to see some of our friends that still live in the area. We haven't seen Cole in over 2 years... he's HUGE! ;)
Bella was trying to kneel like Cole... and it wasn't working...

This is a little better...

As soon as we got there Lizzy ran up to Bella and said, "You're my friend!" and that was all it took. These two were instantly best friends again. They were following each other all around the park and were inseparable the whole time. It was so cute.

Usually Bella is scared to death of sitting in the front seat (don't as me why). While driving home from Corvallis yesterday we stopped so Bella could get out and run around and so Emmy could eat and Bella decided that she wanted to "drive."

She's a safe driver, she always checks her blind spot...

She was making the car "honk" and she thought it was hilarious.

Cleaning out my phone...

I was cleaning off my phone memory card and decided I should share some of these videos with all of you. Feel free to watch all, some or none... there are quite a few of them...

Bella dancing to the music on her phone and then requesting to see it...

...still dancing...

Emmy talking...

Bella LOVES to video herself and send them to Papa to tell him what she's done on any given day... ;)

We got Bella a trampoline a few months ago. Our theory was that if we gave her something to jump on she wouldn't jump on the furniture and that she would have less energy to RUN down our hallway. So far, it's worked wonders!

Bella LOVES to play in the tub... some times a little longer than she probably should...

Bella likes to have her picture taken, the only catch is that she wants to see the pictures right after they are taken.

THE AUDIO ON THESE LAST TWO IS A LITTLE CRAZY: WATCH OUT!
For the past few months Bella and I have been going to a Music and Movement class at our local YMCA. She loves it.

This is her favorite song: the Animal Action song. Here she is being a bunny (plus she loves dancing in between the animal actions).

We have a DOCTOR in the family...

As many of you may know, Dusty FINALLY graduated from Oregon State University Pharmacy School yesterday. It has been a long time coming and a lot of hard work, but he got through it and will soon be seeing the fruits of his labors (and the rest of us will too!)... Here are some highlights from the main event:

The Dean of the College of Pharmacy speaking to the graduates.

Getting his pin.

Having his hood put on.

Receiving his diploma.

He's got it!
After all the graduates had received their diplomas, they all read the Oath of a Pharmacist.

Dusty HAD to have his picture taken in front of this building. He thinks the arch looks "so academic"

what we've been up to...

Emmy's First Easter!

Bella and Emmy "playing" in Emmy's rainforest.

Checking out the fish with Grandma at Turtle Bay.

... following the fish...

"Whoa, Lily check that one out!"

Hiding in the fish window

"Oh no! It's got me!"

Riding the pony with Lily and Abby.

Just a couple of girls playing a game of chess.

Lily's behind the wheel... look out!

"Alright everyone, check out your turtle!"

Mush Grandma, Mush!

Cruising around the front yard at Grandma and Papa's.

Showing Mommy all the things she can do in the outfit Grandma made for her.
She can jump...

...and pose...

... and give Emmy loves...

... and even hold Emmy...

At Grandma Horrocks' 90th birthday party. 4 generations...

Bella turns 3!

"Wow, look at this..."

Emmy "talking" (or yelling) to Mommy.

At the park riding the motorcycle.

This is the face Emmy makes when Bella gets a little too close... YIKES!

Trying to catch a smile on camera... it wasn't going to happen...

Our family "hiking" up Roxanne Peak just outside of Medford.
Also, Emmy's first hike!

Just the girls... Emmy's in there somewhere...

Bella rockin' the Minnie glasses. She loves picking wildflowers.