Thanks to Charlotte I discovered the Like Mother, Like Daughter Blog. I spent way too much time this morning browsing it (hence, why I am still in my pj’s at 8:30 in the morn!) but there were so many great posts I couldn’t stop reading. Especially the ones about homemaking and organizing your day (was there something about getting off the computer…) and family life. Anyway, make sure to take a look. In the meantime, here is my contribution to their inspirational photo posts {pretty, happy, funny, real.}

Recently Brian and I celebrated the anniversary of the day we first met after six months of long distance online correspondence. I hate to admit that with all the busyness of a newborn I forgot about it and wondered why he came home with a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Luckily, he understood because that is just the kind of amazing man he is.

I love this picture first because it is a rare moment when I get John Paul to sit and smile long enough for me to snap a picture. Second I love that little grin he always has on his face when he is feeling happy (and slightly mischievous.) Third, I love the way Matthew is looking at his big brother. My sweet boys.

This shows JP’s mischievous side. He wanted a snack and I was just not getting it quick enough so he took matters in his own hands. He found the block of cheddar cheese I left on the kitchen counter. When I returned to the kitchen looking for the cheese (and JP) I found him in the corner munching away.

Yesterday I knew it was time to fold the laundry when the clean clothes pile was almost as tall as me. Andrew, ever the household helper, decided to help me out. He tackled one basket and was so pleased to show me his finished product of “folded clothes.” I have to give him credit that he actually separated each pile by each family member. Messy but so sweet.