3 Birds and a Butterfly

(first 3 pics taken by Phil)

{this is a part of the 52 project in 2013, a portrait of each of my children, every week of the year}

The middle of June

Parker - We gave you the first Harry Potter book a couple of days ago and your excitement was priceless. Your dad and I loved those books so we were kinda giddy at your reaction (well I suppose daddy doesn't really get all that giddy but you know what I mean). It may take a while to get through all of that and I'd even like it if I read it out loud with you. It's such a big deal though, the fact that you're able to read that well and yes, I know you're 8 and a half now but still. It's wild to me. 

Monty - You come up to Scarlet and gently whisper in her ear, "You're so beautiful, aren't you?" Today we celebrated your 6th birthday with some of your friends and cousins and you had such a blast. I think 6 is going to be an incredible year for you, little guy. 

Eliot - You don't like me very much right now and it makes me a little sad. I know we'll get past this soon enough and I knew this could happen as it does so often with the baby in the family, when a new one arrives to takes his place. But you've been naughtier lately and as a result, disciplined more often. And so all those "I love you"'s are reserved for daddy instead. I look forward to holding your hand again when we walk. I miss it. 

Scarlet - You have loved sleeping in our bed during these first 4 weeks of your life. I've loved that too though I appreciate the fact that you're in your room at night cause you are so noisy! It's unbelievable. It's grunting mostly ... lots of grunting. :)