… Daddy will love you
and sing you to sleep
Love you forever-
A promise he’ll keep.
Rock-a-bye baby
In Daddy’s arms,
Daddy will hold you
Safe from all harm …
March 5, 2010 - 8:29 pm
Hi, just visiting one of my favorite sites to visit.
Such a sweet picture. Treasure the moments, to father
and baby, it’s the sweetest treasures to have here on
earth…besides your wife of course. Baby pearls made
from mother and father pearls. Priceless….
March 5, 2010 - 3:56 am
Sigh. Just dreamy.
March 4, 2010 - 3:40 pm
Oh Claire, this picture is beautiful. I love it!!
March 4, 2010 - 3:05 pm
Hey that’s me!!!! Thanks Gillian that was a really wonderful time!!! I can’t wait for the full set!
March 4, 2010 - 3:01 pm
WOW BEAUTIFUL!! Can’t wait to see more!
March 4, 2010 - 1:40 pm
beautiful.
March 4, 2010 - 10:30 am
Aw, I love the baby/daddy photos! Keep up the wonderful work!
March 4, 2010 - 9:47 am
So sweet!! I love it with the manly new background!!!
March 4, 2010 - 9:26 am
awwwwww, so sweet! Can’t wait to see more!
Today, we baked. Big surprise, eh? I like to bake with the girls each Monday … so today …
We creamed. We mixed. We stirred.
We made “pumpkie muffins” … as Lyla calls them.
And … um … wow …… can I just say you HAVE to try out this recipe! To quote my husband:
“Best muffins IN. THE. WORLD.”
Recipe, please, you say? You can find it here at the Groceries to Go blog.
And I’m not just sayin’ they’re good … because as many of my friends would agree I STINK at making muffins. Half of the time, I bake them and turn around and toss them all in the same day. I don’t know what worked so well in this recipe, but seriously …. DELISH.
Yes …. fresh coffee… fresh week … fresh muffin …
Life is good.
We also did a few Easter crafts …
An Easter egg tree.
… and then Wonder Great-Grandma showed up with seeds and potting soil! Yeah!
It was messy but it was awesome … we planted zinnias, sunflowers, cucumbers & radishes … now, I know they may not all make it to the “REAL” spring, but it’s a learning activity for the girls.
Lucia made a huge mess and never actually planted anything. That’s okay. She’s two. I’ll forgive her.
Now … let the waiting begin … let’s see what sprouts over the next few weeks … we’ll keep you posted …
18 days till it’s officially spring!
by Gigi
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March 6, 2010 - 11:56 pm
We baked these Thursday night(after not eating for 3 days with a very sick stomach). The smell was amazing but I still couldn’t indulge. My husband said they are the best muffins he’s every tasted. Of course I will have to validate that myself once I’m feeling better. :0) Can’t wait.
March 3, 2010 - 11:00 am
Yum – we may have to try those out – we have great success with the Red neck Cookies!!
March 3, 2010 - 10:47 am
Sorry I left the N off of your name♥
March 3, 2010 - 10:46 am
Gillia, I am a Montessori Teacher and would love to know where you might have purchased that sweet watering can??? Love your blog! Thanks!
March 2, 2010 - 9:00 pm
I am the muffin master taster and those muffins were the BEST!! x
March 2, 2010 - 2:29 pm
I just love reading about the adventures that take place in your house:) You all have so much fun!
March 2, 2010 - 12:03 pm
The girls look like they really enjoyed the day. Lacey obviously loves to cook, and Lyla’s concentration on watering the plants is priceless. It doesn’t look like Lucia understood what was happening with the dirt, but I loved the pic of her putting the first egg ornament on the pussywillows. It’s all so very homey and obviously full of love. What emotions and stories your pictures tell.
March 2, 2010 - 11:08 am
I made these muffins last week and they are SUPER yummy!!!! great recipe
March 2, 2010 - 11:07 am
What a great day!
March 2, 2010 - 9:42 am
Oh, I love Pumpkin muffins, I’ll have to check them out. I love how proud of her self she looks showing off her muffin batter. I love cooking time with the kids! Have a sweet day!
March 2, 2010 - 2:17 am
Love the projects & cooking adventures you post about your family! Your photography’s beautiful as well.
“Hearts entwined
Twenty fingers, twenty toes,
two sweet babies with cheeks of rose.
Born on the same day, two gifts from above,
lives entwined, two babies to love.”
~Author Unknown
A few more sneak peeks of the little As – Avery & Ava … twin sisters who are just too precious for words…
(Another fabulous hat made with love by my Awesome Grandma!)
The four sisters … Alexis, Ava, Avery & Allyson!
Congratulations again to Jay and Michelle! You are both so blessed and will have your arms as full as your heart! Hugs! xo
P.S. Don’t forget to enter this week’s giveaway – 🙂
by Gigi
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March 5, 2010 - 8:20 pm
wow, how adorable are they!
March 3, 2010 - 11:02 am
Awwwww, I love the second photo – all snuggly!
March 3, 2010 - 10:52 am
Beautiful♥♥ such a blessed family♥♥
March 2, 2010 - 9:27 am
Thanks so much Gillian for more of a sneak peak…the pics are just beautiful and love all the different shots we got. You thought of so many unique ways to capture the beauty of my girls and I am so grateful for these memories…you are the best!! XO
March 1, 2010 - 10:49 pm
As always your pics are incredibly wonderful!!
March 1, 2010 - 9:31 pm
My favourite photo is the first! Beautiful! Though the one of the girls on their Mum’s shoulders is fabulous, too.
March 1, 2010 - 9:28 pm
Absolutely Gorgeous..I can’t wait until I can meet them!
Sooooooooooooo cute!!!!!!!!!
March 1, 2010 - 9:25 pm
Beautiful pictures! Brings back so many fond memories!!
March 1, 2010 - 9:24 pm
OHmy gosh, I must be so tired but these pictures brought tears to my eyes..awesome
March 1, 2010 - 9:12 pm
Michelle and Jason – the girls are so beautiful! Gillian – amazing precious moments caught in picture once again.
March 1, 2010 - 7:29 pm
Absolutely beautiful…can’t wait to hold these little angels…Michelle you are sooooooo blessed! Gillian luv these shots…STUNNING!
March 1, 2010 - 7:19 pm
Another beautiful post! Love the one of the Mom from behind with the babies on her shoulders. WOW!
March 1, 2010 - 7:15 pm
Love these pics, absolutely beautiful! I LOVE the one of the girls on their mommy’s shoulders, what a unique and beautiful shot!
March 1, 2010 - 7:12 pm
Love love love these pics – but the one with the mom and the girls on her shoulders is sooooo special!!! Precious!!!
March 1, 2010 - 5:36 pm
This post completely melts my heart, these are precious!
March 1, 2010 - 5:26 pm
They are so precious! Love them all! What a very lucky family and you who gets to photograph them 🙂
March 1, 2010 - 5:24 pm
LOVE these!!! I want twins!!! lol!! Beautiful work Gillian!
March 1, 2010 - 5:16 pm
Absolutely stunning! Fantastic work!
March 1, 2010 - 5:12 pm
Just LOVE these pics!!! Especially the second one where they are snuggling. So Precious!
Her arrival has been highly anticipated … her birth was something we were all waiting for … her little self has already stolen so much affection …
Welcome to the world, little Elleora. You are so loved and blessed – born, as baby #4, into such an amazing family. And as always, for me, it’s such a pleasure to work with families and clients that are friends. Elleora’s family certainly does hold a special place in my heart!
Doesn’t she just brighten up a dull February day? She certainly did for me. 🙂
Speaking of winter …
….I think it’s time for something to brighten our own selves this dreary winter week: a giveaway from Simple Indulgence.
I’ve been wanting to feature this awesome business for a few months now – I purchased quite a few of their items for Christmas presents this year and everyone LOVES their amazing body products!
But who wouldn’t with a name like whipped sugar scrub and goddess? Yes, ladies, it’s time to indulge. Plain and simple.
These spa quality products are loaded with natural and healthy ingredients, perfect for a long dry winter, wouldn’t you agree?
And you know what else is pretty cool? They’re all made here in Orangeville. I love that!
So this week, the giveaway is the following:
Burst Velvety Soft Body Wash
Burst Sugar Scrub
Burst Shea Butter
Just leave a comment here on the blog and you will be entered for the giveaway! Oh, and can I just say, I love it when you guys leave a comment! It gives me an idea as to who and where this blog reaches, so please, oh please, don’t be shy. Share with me and let me know you’re out there!
Happy Weekending!
by Gigi
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March 5, 2010 - 8:46 pm
Beautiful images, I love how she is out cold in the last one and you can really see how tiny she is in her daddy’s hands.
March 5, 2010 - 8:02 pm
HI GG
Another beautiful shoot!
You are truly talented:)
I would love to try these Spa products
Keep that camera flashing!
March 4, 2010 - 11:41 am
Beautiful pictures of the newest addition to their beautiful family!! Great job Gillian!
March 3, 2010 - 11:03 am
She’s precious, what a beautiful head of hair!
March 1, 2010 - 8:14 pm
wow, the 3rd photo down is so precious it makes me want to cry :*) gorge.
“In my dreams, I could be a Princess, and that’s what I was.
Like most little girls, I believed nothing less than a Prince could make my dreams come true.”
How is it at the tender age of just-turned-two they know what falling in love is? Or at least, they think they do…
Every time I bring up the fact that we’ll be raising three teenage girls in the next 10 years, my husband nearly has a heart attack. All I know is …. I want those sweet hearts protected from as much hurt as possible… I’m currently reading How to Raise a Modern Day Princess … it’s been quite a read so far (when I actually get time – it’s taking me months!) and I’m really loving it!
I just wish they could stay little forever …
by Gigi
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by Gigi
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