A Smile, A Redneck Bathroom and Two Birthdays

We have been so busy!!! Things in our home have been breaking, Ellie Jane is starting to smile and we went to two birthday parties. Below you can see the first picture we have of Ellie Jane smiling. Her smiles are getting much bigger and are occurring much more often. Our air conditioner was out of coolant so we had no air for several days (while it was in the high 80s) and then our toilet broke in the guest bathroom. Who knew a toilet tank could get a crack in it. How does that happen. I came home to find my bathroom looking like this. How redneck can you get? Needless to say, we have a new toilet and the bathtub is empty.

Landon turns, count the candles, five!!! We had a great party with lots of fun. I just focused on pictures of Landon since he was the birthday boy!!!

Claire, my sister-in-law's daughter, turned 1 year old. Crazy. We had a great birthday in Atlanta and loved seeing family. Bryan's Aunt Debby drove up from Valdosta to meet all the Thornton grandgirls. This was their first time to meet Aunt Debby, and they loved her!!!

Daughters/We Picture This

These are pictures I took over our Easter trip this year. I took the pictures with a Canon Rebel XS, which I'd had less than 24 hours...my first DSLR!! I'm excited to learn from the We Picture This blog!!! This is my newest daughter at 4 weeks old. I cannot believe we drove 7.5 hours with a four week old, but she was great. This is Ellie Jane stretching out after a diaper change. I love her eyes and am excited to see her personality unfold.

My oldest, Mary Paul, riding on Daddy's shoulders. I love her eyes and the lighting on Bryan's face. I also love how comfortable she is sitting so high up. She has total trust that Daddy won't drop her.

My girls. I love Ellie Jane's tongue and how Mary Paul is smiling behind her. She is giving her a kiss.

Fun Pictures

Just some pictures of my girls!!!

I Got A New Camera, a Beach Trip, and Daughters Photo Entry!!!

We Picture This Photo/ Daughters This is a picture my husband and two year old daughter, Mary Paul. It was taken over Easter while at the beach. I love the image of fathers and daughters so I chose this picture. I love MP's yes and the lighting on Brian's face. These are some of the first pictures I took with my new camera, a Canon Rebel XS. This is my first non-point and shoot so I am excited about learning how to use it!!!

This picture is of Mary Paul and my (at the time 4 and a half week old) daughter Ellie Jane. I love how you can only see part of MP's face, but it is so full of mischief. I also really like how alert Ellie Jane is and her tongue sticking out the side of her mouth. It's hard to see that cute little mouth, but if you click on the picture it should get bigger.

Our Easter Trip

Bryan surprised me with money to buy a new camera. My old one, just a point and shoot, was getting slow and I had talked about buying a newer camera. I had no idea he would get me my first DSLR (I hope I got that acronym correct, I also mess it up). Anyway, I've posted an absurd amount of pictures from our annual Easter beach trip, including a visit with Nana and Joe. I cannot wait to learn more about my camera and how to use it to its best advantage!!! With such wonderful subjects, I know I'll have fun!!! The first two pictures I'm entering in a blog photo contest. They have wonderful pictures on this blog!!! The blog is called We Picture This. Check it out and enjoy!!!

The Many Faces of Mary Paul and an Egg Hunt

We are doing fine here in the Thornton house!!! Below are some pictures of what we've been up to. Mary Paul is into making faces for different emotions and will make them on command. Mary Paul's scared face.

Mary Paul's surprised face.
Mary Paul's stinker face. She can also do sad and angry.

Ellie Jane being more and more awake. She is getting bigger and will 4 weeks old tomorrow!!!

Mary Paul after the egg hunt at church.

Looking for some eggs. She found a lot!!! There were also a lot to find.

Daddy and Ellie Jane enjoyed watching the action.

Me and the girls.

Daddy and his girls.

Daddy kissing Ellie Jane.

The whole time, Mary Paul was screaming, "I got Daddy!!!"

Coloring her Easter eggs. Mary Paul had a blast and I was proud to attempt this feat with a newborn.

Mary Paul loves, loves, loves books. She also loves to read to Ellie Jane.