Sara's Book

(From July 2013)

Sara is quite the little story teller. I have several voice recordings on my phone of Sara telling stories. This time I got one on video because she made a book to go with it.





"Go To The Hospital" by Sara Hinckley

So one time there was this little girl that was thinking what she could do today, and she decided to ride her bike, but she didn't know that she wasn't very good at riding it, so she rode her bike and she fell down and broke her arm.

She was mad because she thought that her dress did it, but it didn't because it wasn't so long that it could touch the floor and into her wheel.

But then doctors came and tried to fix it. Then she got a cast and felt much more better.

She was happy, and she was so happy that she looked up at the sun and said, "I wish that I was a bird. That way I could fly right up to the sun." And she jumped off of a brick and flapped her arms and she hoped that she flied, but all she did was fall.

THE END!

June 2013

Here's some more catch-up from earlier this year.

JUNE 2013

Ava's cute little one-leg-up crawl. I think she learned to crawl this way because of the wood floors.




A Daddy swing and Ava's jumping tantrum. :)




Sara and Ava from Ava's 9-month photo shoot:

A visit from Grandpa Sterling, aka "The Grandpa who lives far away" (California -- My dad):

Ava crawling in the grass at the park with Daddy:

Sara sleeping in a fort she built all by herself after we tucked her into bed:

Sara helping mommy bake:

More fun with friends, and another mention for you, Carissa! In fact, you may recognize the princess photo since I stole it from your blog. :)

I made apple pie for Father's Day (Yum!)

Sara "mowing the field" with Daddy:

Balloons from Old Navy with some awesome giant-looking foreshortening. Sara's balloon popped on the grass not long after this photo. Chaos ensued.

And then Sara standing in front of the swamp cooler at home with Ava's balloon. See how much the stick is bent? The air blows out really fast on the "high" setting!

Ava the budding guitarist:

Sara's drawing from following the steps in her Ed Emberley drawing books (which she drew in April according to the date written on the bottom of the drawing, but I guess I didn't take this photo until June):

Bath-time sisters:

Daddy and Ava:

Is she really that heavy?!

Playing Legos:

A home-made piñata (more like a box covered with paper and drawings) for Sara's half-birthday -- If you ask her how old she is, she will reply "Four-and-a-half!"

And finally, lots of summer splashing:

So long sweet summer. 

April & May 2013

Guys, I haven't posted anything on here in over 5 months. I guess I do most of my posting on Facebook and Instagram these days. Find me over there if you use those. But here is a little bit of catch-up from this year, starting where I left off.

APRIL 2013

Sara being silly on a rainy day:

I especially love the little shake she does to gear up before running to the puddle.


Ava taking a bath in the sink:

Sara doing more silly things; this time being a turtle:

A few adventures at the park:

Ava's first time on a slide. She didn't get what the big deal is. 

Enjoying a beautiful Spring day.

Static!

Ava at 8 months doing a pouty lip:

MAY 2013

Tu-tu's as hair. Weird much?

Zoo with neighborhood friends:

A friend for Sara...

...and Ava too! Don't they look so happy to be at the zoo?! Haha.

Zoo carousel.

We think Ava might be left-handed, at least she prefers to use her left hand when eating.

Visit to Idaho for Mother's Day:

Four Generations.

With cousin Zeke.

Me and my Bug.

Ava finds her reflection:

Silly Sisters at bedtime:

Swimming with friends:

Ava's first time in the pool!

Our 10th Wedding Anniversary!

Sushi! We have eaten at this same restaurant for two other anniversaries as well. 

It's that good!

Building forts:

Riding Bikes:

And riding in pumpkins at the park:

Meeting cousins:

Monster Baby!! -- What a difference 5 months make!

Selfies with Mama:

Dressing like a bee and making comic books for a cousin's birthday present:

Pinatas at birthday parties:

And messy food faces: