Heroes For Children 5k!!!

Okay guys! Its that time of year again. Its the annual HFC 5k. This one of my favorite events HFC throws because the whole family gets to participate. If you are in the Dallas area please come and participate.

As you all mostly know, HFC is near and dear to my heart. My best friend Jenny started this organization with her friend Larissa. They both lost daughters to Leukemia. And while they were fighting that horrible battle with their brave daughters, a lot of things changed in their lives. All of a sudden they were at the hospital 24/7. They weren't able to work anymore. Their new job was to take care of their sick babies. A lot f families face this when their child is battling cancer. And it means that they are losing income and aren't able to pay bills or buy groceries. Jenny and Larissa were lucky in a way. They both had an awesome support base that helped them through all of this. But they both noticed that several other patients did not have this support. So they combined their efforts and decided to start an awesome organization to help these families. Over the past 5 years they have helped every family that has applied for assistance. NO application has EVER been denied. This is truly an amazing feat. Go check out their website and you can learn more about this awesome charity. They help people pay their mortgages, pay utilities, pay for funerals, get the kids laptops to keep, and many more things.

So if you can't come and walk or run with us, please donate. You can donate as little as $1. Every little bit helps. It is amazing what a difference you can make by just giving up your lunch money. You can help give a family hope.

breaking the law...

The twins newest favorite thing is to stand on the ottoman. Of course we have discouraged. Which then makes them want to stand on it even more. And giggle like the cutest little munchkins you've ever heard.

they're saying "we would never do anything wrong, see we're tired..."

but maybe I have a little energy

and maybe I would like to walk around a bit

why did you make us sit here?

Hahaha...you don't see me...

sweet little me, doing something wrong?

toddler dance party

we did it!

hey baby you wanna take a ride on my ottoman?

On a roll...

Our friends came over and the kids had a little jam session at the piano...

Beck tried to escape

And Ella made her own little desk

so that she would have a place to sit and read

play a little peek a boo

and flash some great smiles

then she decided to model her cute outfit for the day

and invited sophie over for some play time

when his escape plan failed he decided to chill with some watery juice. mmmmmmm.

Fun Day

I have been trying so hard to get a shot of them together looking in the somewhat same direction. This has been the winner of the month. Here they are almost 17 months old!

traffic jam at the slide

This is his flash face :)

he got it from looking at the flashlight

and now anytime I use the flash he does this. :)

Both babies walking...

Beck Walking

Watch out! I'm on fire!!! ;)

Two posts with pics in one day...

Here are some quick shots from the last week.

Beck on his lens cap phone (everything is a phone in our house)

Ella proud of herself for geting out of the ballpit on her own.
and yes I know they are both with paci's again. I had them weaned for 2 weeks and the weeks of teething hell began and the pacis made a reappearance.

4th of july- sporting sam's baseball cap, she loves hats!

little miss trouble

When did she get so big?

Our friend Summer and her two sweet girls came over for a playdate this afternoon

Hannah reading... I love her little profile.

Beck checking things out

Summer and Kate (3 months old)

Maren and her super cute hat!

The slide is FUN!!

And I just love this little series with the camera. Her mama is another one of my fab photog friends and I think Maren already has the bug! She was looking for the hummingbird outside that will visit from time to time. Love her!

Have a good night all!