You may recall the last time I attempted to take pettiskirt pictures it was a humbling mommy moment! If you need a keeping it real laugh on me, that post is here.

Well I am happy to say that today, Miss Ruby Mei stepped up to the Pettiskirt plate! With the help of my fabulous assistant Ainsley, we got some fun shots of the cutie in her petti!

We had an absolutely gorgeous day today... We finally saw 70! I guess the weather and the need to practice with my new camera inspired me to give that skirt one more whirl!

The reports from AZ are that Sienna is doing great!!!! I am so proud of my big girl! Ruby asked me ten times, when is Sienna coming back? She misses her buddy!

Thanks Ruby Mei and Ainsley for such a fun afternoon. I love you girls!!

I can't give you the date or time, but something is different around here... I noticed it about two weeks ago when Sienna randomly grabbed Ruby and gave her a smooch on the cheek.. I noticed it when Sienna for no special reason said, Ruby "I love you." I noticed it at the dinner table a few days ago when they were whispering and giggling... A relationship that had a slow start one year ago has evolved into something so precious and adorable. Watching them play and hearing them finish each other's sentences is such a blessing. They not only play, play, play all day, they take care of each other.

For those of you who are preparing to bring a sister home I want to encourage you... It may not always be love at first site. But, overtime with loving boundaries, patience, and somedays exhausting consistency it will evolve into something beautiful! I have witnessed it from the front row!

And what about the Pearl? She has a special role as the BIG sister here! Sometimes she helps me referee!!! But most of the time, she is the ring leader and the camp director! They adore her! I think she would admit she adores them too!

And how will Emme Jade fit in? My guess is perfectly! That precious girl is going to be SO loved on by her big sisters! I can't wait to see them all together!

Tomorrow, Ruby's buddy is taking off on a fun excursion with her Daddy! While Jeff is at a meeting, Sienna is going to be staying with her best friend from China, Nadi!! She is soooo excited! Before the girls went to bed Sienna said, "Ruby are you going to miss me?" Ruby's answer, "yes Sienna! But, I hope you have fun time!" Too cute!

P.S: It was in the high 50's last week and these crazy girls were in their swimsuits! My southern girls are so sick of winter!

OK.. If I had to have glasses when I was nine, I can tell you I would not have looked this confident and cute! Nor, would I have had the great attitude Ainsley had about wearing them to school the first day after Spring Break. I was so proud of her... She knew exactly what she wanted when we went to pick them out.. And, I have to say, I love the sassy and fun glasses that she chose!

When I picked her up after school Monday, I wanted to do something special for her... So, I booked the photo studio, and picked her up at school. Our first stop was to Target to grab a few things and then the fun began!!! I think this was perhaps the most fun I have ever had at a photo shoot!!!! Not only is Ainsley a natural in front of the camera, she is hilarious too. Here are the results from our special mother/daughter afternoon together...

We went to one of our favorite places for spring break, Brentwood, TN!! Jeff and I were married in Nashville and Ainsley was born there. Jeff had a business reason to be in Nashville, so we decided to make a family trip out of it!! We stayed with our great friends, and had a wonderful time.. The girls got to swim their hearts out, and play with friends.. The parents got to play with their friends too! It was perfect! There were some sad faces in the back seat when we left yesterday! It was hard to leave some of our most favorite people in the world, along with the gorgeous weather we were blessed with the last two days... Thank you Jane and Dan for hosting us for the week! We miss you already!

Maddie was three years old when I met her.. Yesterday this gorgeous girl turned 15!!

(I have a new camera, so I have a learning curve on these night shots!)