Where, where, where did my babies go?
Who are these children? As babies they were so beautiful and cute, but as children they are kind and magnificent and interesting and loving. (AND beautiful and cute!)
As each year goes by I fall deeper and deeper in love with these two people who have graced us with their presence.
We are so blessed to be their parents. I'm pretty sure my heart WILL explode by the time they are ten. And that's okay with me.
This is when I so miss teaching! Those first days with all the excitement!
They look so cute :-)
Posted by: midwestmommy | August 22, 2008 at 02:04 PM
those picture are sooo cute!!!!!!
Posted by: Renee | August 22, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Beth, these photos make me SO happy.
Steph
Posted by: Adventures In Babywearing | August 22, 2008 at 02:19 PM
Let me tell you, Racecar has got the MOVES!
And that picture of Ariel on the steps is a scrapbook page waiting to happen.
AND you have grass!!
Posted by: Thea @ I'm a Drama Mama | August 22, 2008 at 02:37 PM
It's just scary how much Ariel looks like you! *wink* Good job, Mom - you're going great!
Posted by: Beth/Mom2TwoVikings | August 22, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Beth,
Where does the time go. Those pictures of beautiful. Aeriel looks so much like you. My baby boy is the same age as Racecar and next year they will be in kindergarten. My oldest started 2nd grade. Amazing how they grow up so fast to to wonderful children. You have two beauiful kids my dear.
Posted by: Shantel | August 22, 2008 at 03:39 PM
These are beautiful pictures. I love first day of school pictures. My 13 year old thinks they are cheesy but usually he humors me. It's nice to see how they're growing with a specific marker of the first day of school. I like comparing the pictures from years past.
Posted by: Mrs. Bubba | August 22, 2008 at 03:58 PM
Their gorgeous smiles and the poses that showcase their personalities are perfect. It happens much too fast. I marvel at how much mine changed over the past year and feel like I'm missing it in slow motion. Then it all speeds up and the time is gone.
Posted by: Anissa@Hope4Peyton | August 22, 2008 at 04:04 PM
Ariel could be your twin! I truely can't believe they've gotten so big. You're doing such a wonderful job with them--you should be proud!
Posted by: SarahC | August 22, 2008 at 04:12 PM
Cute photos! My babies left me for Kindergarten yesterday too. ;o(
Posted by: Melissa | August 22, 2008 at 04:36 PM
They sure are great kids. It shows us all htat we need to enjoy the precious time we have with our kids. Soon, they won't want to have anything to do with us...
Posted by: Kellyn | August 22, 2008 at 07:44 PM
great photos!
Posted by: wfbdoglover | August 22, 2008 at 08:53 PM
Aaaack!!! They are so stinkin' cute!!! Where did the time go? Seriously, they don't fit the names you gave them on the blog anymore. They both fit the beautiful names you and B gave them.
I hope their first day was amazing!!
Posted by: Tracy F | August 22, 2008 at 08:54 PM
OMG! I never noticed until these pics that Ariel is the spitting image of you!! (Yeah, I'm not real observant, apparently.)
Posted by: Susan | August 22, 2008 at 09:12 PM
Oh my, they are so beautiful and happy. Great photos! :)
Posted by: Missy at Marketing Mama | August 22, 2008 at 10:31 PM
What beautiful children and photos!!
Posted by: Susan B | August 22, 2008 at 10:58 PM
Oh my goodness. If they were any cuter, I'd have to spank them both.
Give them hugs and kisses from me, BJ & Mia :)
We'll be taking those photos on Monday when BJ starts his first day of pre-K. Oy!!
Posted by: Christy M. | August 22, 2008 at 11:34 PM
I just love first day of school pictures! Thanks for sharing their cuteness with the world!
Posted by: Jen | August 23, 2008 at 09:33 AM
Oh so cute!
Posted by: nicole | August 23, 2008 at 11:36 AM
Those are great pictures! They looks so happy and excited. What a great way to go back to school.
Posted by: Lisa | August 23, 2008 at 05:19 PM
They are so sweet it makes my heart hurt! I can't imagine mine at that age!
Posted by: Ashley | August 23, 2008 at 09:34 PM
You have such gorgeous children. Your sentiments to them were beautiful.
Posted by: Deconstructing Jen | August 24, 2008 at 03:19 PM
Great pics! Your kids are adorable!
Posted by: Tirzah | August 25, 2008 at 04:04 AM
Adorable kids! I just love first day of school pictures. I am sure they are glad to have great parents like you too!!
Posted by: Jessie Z. | August 25, 2008 at 11:13 AM
Oh my golly they are precious. But yes, please tell me where does the time go?
Posted by: Elaine | August 25, 2008 at 11:16 AM