Carpool!

Mollie is so excited for her carpool buddies to pick her up for school, that she stood in front of the window waiting for ten minutes before she asked me to just drive her to their house.
When she got home, we asked her what she learned about at school. She said "God". And that was the end of that conversation. Week one and two went well!

Starting my day with sunshine

I can't help but smile!

Beautiful Baby

These pics are from a photo shoot we did when our baby girl was four days old and Mollie was a brand new big sis. Beautiful baby!

And a kiss from proud Dad

Helpful Hand

After babysitting Kendall (that's what Mollie's doing in the first pic), she decided she should feed her a bottle. We thought there was no better time for her first bottle, so big sis was there for the milestone.

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ONE MONTH OLD

A look back at the past month that has flown by in the blink of an eye.

Kendall tipped the scales at 10 lbs 12 oz and was 22 inches long (75%)

She's flashed some wonderful smiles

grown some adorable cheeks

and started to coo

Kendall, there is nothing quite like you!

You are simply amazing and we love you to pieces

Gloria

Mollie had some special Aunt Annie and Uncle Josh time when they were in town a couple of weeks ago. They took her to Build a Bear, where they picked a bear, stuffed a bear, cleaned a bear, dressed a bear and named the bear Gloria. Gloria is a angle ballerina bride with gorgeous pink ballet slippers. We are missing Annie and Josh, but we are lucky that Gloria has become a permanent part of the fam. Thanks for the memories Annie and Josh... what a special event for Mollie!

Can't beat a princess cupcake with nana

TGIF!

Daddy's glad to be home

Slumber Party with Nana

Kendall and Mollie got some extra special cuddle time with Nana last night when she spent the night to help us out since Daddy was gone. Thanks for everything Nana!

Playtime in the playroom

Mollie was so kind to share our treats with her lil' sis

And after our treats, Mollie set up a party for her people in their palace.

4 Weeks and Big Cheeks!

Life is good and Kendall is smiling about it!

The Hanratty Girls

Daddy and Charlie are officially outnumbered.

First day of SCHOOL

Today was a big day!

We've been talking about it and preparing for it for weeks. ...0nly big girls go to school... only big girls wear uniforms. Mollie's teachers came to meet her last week at our house. After all of the preparations, Mollie woke up early today, put on her uniform, and headed to Highland Park Presbyterian Day School with a big smile. Mom and Dad were so proud, and somehow mom held back her tears (ok, not last night, but I did this morning at drop off). Maybe because Mollie said "Mommy, you will not cry". I just smiled watching my first baby, now a big three year old, walk into her classroom in her big girl uniform and I overflowed with joy when she came home and said she wanted to go to school again tomorrow. Mollie, we couldn't be more proud of you!!!

Love you Mollie Laine!

Nap or Devotion?

When I went to wake up Mollie from nap, I found her engrossed in her "Beginners Bible" with a big smile on her face.

Snoozing

Deja vu

Mollie or Kendall?!

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