fitchingtons do a photoshoot and the park

Paige and Zoey are lovingly called "the curlies"

(for obvious reasons...)

ZoZo had Meet the Teacher, so she got all spiffed up and

of course Paige wanted in on the action as well!

Gosh I love these two.

This was such a common sight while we were together.

These girls had fun coming up with poses!

Brooke's week really consisted mostly of chewing on goggles.

Zena Belle!

Swoon!!!!

Zoey loves babies as much as Paige loves babies.

Brooke didn't stand a chance of alone time with these girls around.

My goodness gracious!

The next day we headed to the park and I was so sad knowing it 

was our last morning together. 

Why are pictures like these just so fun!?

Brooke had her toes to keep her entertained.

I am just such a sucker for little kid profiles!

Such the motley crew!

Peyton keeping a protective eye on her boy.

The curls taking care of the Brookester.

I feel ya, Taters.

We sure loved our time with these guys!

brooke 11 months

We're in the last few weeks of counting ages in

months and not years. 

(all the mom mush inserted here)

Brooke mutilated her sticker within seconds this month.

Let's all take a moment to appreciate how cute this photo could have been...

A big bow made it's appearance this month. 

I usually keep dainty bows around, but I loved the dainty colors 

of this one...sorry future self who will be laughing at the size of this thing!

Brooke is a little on the shrimpy end of life.

That onesie is a 9 month size.

I think once she hits her 1 year check up, 

I might go back and blog the kids' height/weight.

It could be interesting to see how they each fluctuated in size.

Work it, baby model!

Annnnnd she's over it.

Or not!

There's her sneaky little grin.

Any one who has been around this girl knows

that this position can only mean one thing:

sleep!

Brooke gets her hands into the tightest little fist, and pushes 

it up into her face to fall asleep. 

She usually has her blanket tucked in there, too. 

...and she crosses her little legs. 

Hey, who put this here?!

I just love this little snuggle bug!

Wanna know how much Brooke likes to be on her stomach?

This much. 

She just gives up. 

Lucky for me, she still isn't mobile and I've been able to get this 

pictures done safely on the table. 

(Hey Brooke-I would be ok with you starting to crawl now. It's time.)

wisconsin

(So much out of order blogging coming

your way! I have so much to 

catch up on)

Brookie Boo and I went to Wisconsin to see

some favorites!!

It has been on my travel to-do list 

since Elizabeth moved in 2014. 

With the help of my village and my awesome

husband, we headed out for 5 days. 

This baby has been on so many

flights in her first year!

She was an angel baby on the flight! 

(Which was probably a relief for the guy next to us)

I see you, Milwaukee! 

Brookie woke up and played with 

a toy for just a little bit before touchdown. 

We made it! My feet were on solid ground and 

I was so excited to see Elizabeth and the boys! 

“We’re gonna be great friends!”

“Hold my hand!”

Their morning standoff ritual. 

Reba loved me just like her cousin, Annie, did!

More twin loving! These babies are 2 days apart. 

Brooke likes what she sees. Hahaha

Elizabeth and I snuck away for a girls’

dinner in town! 

Ok, I promise I have pictures of the big boys. 

I chased them with my actual camera

and these are just the phone photos. 

When you’re with the boys, you do 

as the boys do. 

“Hey, hubby. Look at that...So childish.”

Y’all! They still have a video rental store! 

This was near the top of my 

“must do” list. I’m not even lying. 

I’m also not lying when I tell you that mk&a

we’re on the rented list. 

We just had too much fun for this girl. 

Our last day and one more chance to match. 

Their big brothers matched in these

outfits two years ago. 

Brooke just needed her bow! 

Brooke and I got to the airport with

some time to wander. 

They had a kids playroom!!

Almost time to board! 

Brooke was less angelic on this flight. 

She wasn’t terrible, but there was significantly 

more effort on my part to keep her quiet. 

Then she fell asleep on the landing, y’all. 

The landing! 

Oh Texas, you’re beautiful. 

Our anticlimactic welcome from the big kids. 

When they woke up, they were all smiles and

so giggly. Oh how I missed them!!

And oh how they missed Brookie Boo! 

More photos coming your way once

I sit down at my computer.