changed comment section...

Billy's dad just informed me that our blog wasn't allowing anonymous comments. I went into the settings and "ok'd" that. So - you can either sign in or comment anonymously now. That should make it very easy to jot us a quick note! Try it! Just be sure to sign your comment as we won't know who it's from if you don't.

picture of Keira

I took this today of my little one - she is getting so beautiful!!! This smile is the one that melts our hearts... My talented friend Thea is making incredible necklaces/pendants - she may take this shot and put it in one for me! Be sure to check out her Etsy store at the following address... monarch.etsy.com xoxo genine

Some funny lines...

Quinn has really been taking leaps and bounds w/his language development. Most of the time we can figure out what he's telling us - and his "Nope..." let's us know we didn't get it right. A few funny stories... *Quinn "helped" me give Keira her bath last night - we all ended up soaked by the end! Billy soon after, took Quinn up for his normal bed-time routine. (Quinn had sweatpants on from his afternoon nap) - Billy changed his diaper and went to put the sweatpants back on for PJ's - he said Quinn was saying something, but he wasn't sure what, (and probably wasn't listening all that close). As Billy started pulling on the pants, he said "Quinn you can't wear these they're all wet buddy." - he said Quinn held up his pointer finger, waved it and said..."I told you so Daddy! I told you so!!" *Asking for a book to bring to bed, I kept hearing Quinn say something - and kept having him repeat it as I couldn't understand him. After many "Nopes" and repeats of the SAME word - I gave up and grabbed two books off his shelf for him to pick from. He saw "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" - grabbed it and said..."Caterpillar one - that's what I talk about Mommy! " *Billy has asked me not to disclose the actual words - but Quinn picked up on a curse phrase that tends to make it's way out of Billy's mouth when things aren't going well! We'd been trying to ignore it - hoping he'd stop saying it as he got no reaction to it. No go on that one. He said it at the dinner table after accidentally getting ketchup on his hand. I looked at him and said "I don't like that Quinn - we don't say that." He looked at me, and then at Billy - with his eyebrows raised said - "Daddy says that - Daddy likes that!!" Billy replied, "I think he just called me out." *When asked if he'd like to try to go on the potty today - he says "Nope - tomorrow!" *When asked if he went poop, he often answers "No - I"m fine, I just tute-tuted". *When he does go - he says "Mom/Daddy I got poops - change em?? change my diaper??" *Other funny phrases: I'm so happy now! Oh - sure - of course I can! I can't like that. What's the matter? It's okay honey Mommy's right here (talking to Keira). Great idea! I can do it all by by my myself...think he gets caught switching initial consonants on that one! And of course not to leave out our little one - Keira is approaching 6 months - hard to believe. She's doing great - smiling all the time, laughing, squealing at times and looks to her big brother with eyes that melt your heart! love you all - genine

cute picture...

A quick picture I thought you'd all enjoy! They're cute aren't they? xoxo

2nd photo outing...

Today I went on a second photo outing! My great friend Thea and I have a passion for photography - and have recently decided we were going to go on shoots together. It was FREEZING out there - and we made a few dashes back to the car to warm up!!! I'm learning so much about my camera - and framing...loving taking some time for myself to pursue a hobby that I love!! Waiting for a "slave" for my indoor lighting equipment, and then plan on working on the portrait aspect too. (by the way it really is called a slave - it will fire my off camera flash for me). Billy has been kind enough to hang at home while I go - keep in mind I go when they're napping - so some down time is built in for him too!!
Hope you're all doing well. We're trying to kick these colds - nothing too bad, just a lot of runny noses! Quinn started seeing the chiropractor too this week. Hoping that he'll get sick a little less often, as the poor thing has probably only been healthy a few days over the last several months!!!
Love to you all - genine xoxo

Pictures of Blake

Sorry for the delay on these. Again for those of you who know Troy and Christina - this is their son Blake Emerson Hilts. Very cute - and seems like he may be a good blend of his mommy and daddy! Congratualtions again!

HI THERE...

Look at these two cuties - Daddy was doing bedtime stories, and I couldn't resist. Looking at them side by side, Quinn and Keira are looking more and more alike to me. Her personality is really coming out - very sweet demeanor. She loves her brother, and of course mommy - she's also taken quite a liking to her Daddy. Everyone else has to give her time to warm up - but it doesn't take long for her to get comfortable and start smiling.
Billy's childhood friend, and the best man in our wedding just had their first baby. A beautiful boy they named Blake Emerson. We were able to go up and see them at the hospital, baby and mommy are doing great. I have to convert the pictures to a form I can use, then will post one.
Hope you're all doing well - we love reading the comments - it only takes a second to register...come on give us some love!!
Always - genine, billy, quinn & keira

Just a quick hi...

Hello everyone - just a quick check in to wish you all a healthy and happy new year. Just before New Years we caught the stomache flu...Quinn, Billy and I all came down w/ it the Sat. night before New Years Eve - puke - puke - and more puke!! Too disgusting to get into details! Thank God it's behind us! All in all things are going well - I'm loving my time w/ the kids, and recently just informed my district that I am going to remain out on leave for the remainder of the year. The kids are getting so big - it really is amazing how much they change from month to month! Attached are a few pictures I took on a great "photo" outing w/my dear friend Thea. We had a great time! Let me know what you think! xoxoxo genine