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December 5, 2011 by: Shell

Memories Captured

Our kids grow up so quickly.

It’s not just physically that they change: the things they love, the things they say: what is so a part of everyday life today will soon disappear. It will somehow be so subtle and so quickly at the same time that we won’t remember.

We’ll forget how one child was so in love with Buzz Lightyear or how one used to say “chicken” like it was a cuss word or how one couldn’t possibly sleep without “Hoppy,” who is a Care Bear with bunny ears.

It all changes as they grow.

So, I’m taking a moment for “Memories Caputured,” to show what is important to each of my kids right now. It may be different tomorrow. But for now, I’ll remember what they are like in this moment.

child on computer

Most of it is sweet… bittersweet as it changes.

And some of it is hard as hell… but they are always changing.

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Comments

  1. Krista says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:11 am

    Those are some good lookin’ boys you have there. Love that you’ve captured their personalities at this very moment.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:47 am

      Thanks! They are my cutie pies.

  2. Making It Work Mom says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:15 am

    I saw this link up and must do it. Is it bad that I am already getting all mushy and teary eyed just thinking about what I want to write on their picture.

    Your boys are so cute and are so perfectly little boyish.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:47 am

      Isn’t is such a good idea? Knew I’d have to do it!

  3. Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:17 am

    I love how you did your pictures πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:47 am

      Thank you!

  4. Sorta Southern Single Mom says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:19 am

    Oh I LOVE it! I want to do that… what great gifts for grandparents!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:47 am

      That would be a great gift. I really need to get on my Christmas ideas.

  5. tracy@sellabitmum says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:21 am

    I love how you captured your three little loves. Perfect.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:48 am

      They are my little loves. πŸ™‚

  6. Barbara says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:30 am

    All 3 of your boys are gorgeous. I love how each one of them is different!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:48 am

      They are so different. They look so much alike, but personality-wise: completely different.

  7. Tina @ Life Without Pink says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:31 am

    How cute! Love how they all are into something different, so sweet.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:49 am

      Though sometimes, those differences lead to fights about what we’re going to do!

  8. Alison@Mama Wants This says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:34 am

    Aw, I love the pictures, adorable boys you’ve got there!

    You’re right, they change so quickly. Capturing them this way is just right.

    Thank you for linking up with us!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:49 am

      Such a great idea, Alison!

  9. Ashley {at} My Front Porch Swing says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:45 am

    I adore this linkup, and those pictures are adorable!! They are the cutest little boys.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:49 am

      I think they are cute. Little stinkers, but cute.

  10. Galit Breen says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:51 am

    Oh yes, this.

    This love, this little boyhood, and oh my girl- this photography! All stunning!

    {I smiled at “Can I get a treat? Hee! So very cute!}

    xo

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:50 am

      We *may* have him used to getting treats when he’s good. LOL

  11. Oka says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:55 am

    My kids growing up is mostly bittersweet. Then I have weekends, like this past one, where I can be nothing but proud of how my child has grown.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:50 am

      Sounds like you had a great weekend!

  12. Chelsea @ Someday I'll Learn says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:03 am

    They are all so adorable! Mine is 7 months old, so he mostly likes mashed carrots, Elmo, and the rattling sound my ice makes in my empty Starbucks cup.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:50 am

      Awwww! 7 months old seems like so long ago for my boys. I remember my oldest loved sweet potatoes, cheerios, and his bunny.

  13. joann mannix says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:03 am

    Every once and awhile, we pull out the old movie tapes. The girls’ baby voices, their sweet little, pudgy faces move me to big sobbing tears every time. It goes by like the wind. Enjoy those gorgeous boys, they are beautiful.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:51 am

      I really need to get better at making videos of my boys.

  14. Kmama says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:06 am

    So stinking sweet. This is a great idea.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:52 am

      I knew I wanted to join in when I saw this!

  15. Victoria KP says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:38 am

    So sweet! I call my oldest Bear and my youngest Monkey as well!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:52 am

      It’s like my own little zoo.

  16. By Word of Mouth Musings says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:47 am

    I so want a do over to go back and capture so many things that i missed.
    This is just beautiful! lovely Shell, just lovely …

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:53 am

      I need to try to take more pics… I know time passes so quickly.

  17. Angel says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:55 am

    They grow faster then we want them to. Your kids are adorable hun..

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 9:03 am

      It feels like time is flying. I swear I was just waddling around pregnant with my oldest… and he turns 7 this week.

  18. Natalie says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:00 am

    Awww love this! This is a great way to remember what they loved at certain ages!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 9:04 am

      They change so quickly. It’s easy to forget all the little things.

  19. KLZ says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:10 am

    I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that Peanut Butter Jelly time is your favorite things here. By far. That song is awesome and never gets old.

    Right?

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 9:35 am

      Oh, never.

      Especially not when it’s played at full volume and my boys scream along with it.

  20. Kim says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:10 am

    Those boys are just so adorable, Shell. Those little things are just so hard to remember later, but in the moment you don’t know how you would ever be able to forget it. Then you do. I really to video my kids more.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 9:36 am

      I was thinking that, too. I’m awful at videoing, unless it’s something like a school program.

  21. Jayme says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:11 am

    Paige says “chicken” like it is a cuss word too! How funny! I really need to take more pictures.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 9:37 am

      I wonder where they got it from? It drives me insane. Though it’s better than my middle son who is now saying “What the hell?” all the time.

  22. Evonne says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:14 am

    They are so cute! It’s crazy how fast they can change. I love watching mine grow and change but, yes, it is bittersweet.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 9:37 am

      I want to freeze time sometimes.

  23. JDaniel4's Mom says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:19 am

    I love that each boy has their own picture! It was great to read about each of them.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:26 pm

      They all have their own personalities!

  24. Angie says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:27 am

    Love this! So, so true. Love your tribute to the NOW and what life is for them at this age. These would be wonderful framed!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 9:37 am

      I need to get better at printing/hanging pics. Most of my pics just live in my computer.

  25. Cindi says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:28 am

    Great photos Shell!

    Since those memories escape our memories so fast, I started writing birthday letters to my kids each year. Highlighting those special moments, things they like (at the time) and, quotes and phrases.

    My kids LOVE looking at back and laugh as they try to remember why they loved ‘Barney’ when they were two or, when ‘beaches’ was a bad word. LoL

    It’s a great way to recapture time. πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 9:38 am

      Love the idea of the birthday letters!

  26. RoryBore says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:36 am

    I just love this idea! the pics are great ( I have many “tongue out” ones myself – I wish I could say it was just the boy, argh!) You want a piece of me? LOL too cute. I really need to get going and do some of these in my scrapbooking program.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 9:38 am

      It’s hard to find a pic of my two youngest boys where they aren’t sticking their tongues out. They do get that from me, so I guess I can’t really complain!

  27. Samantha says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:46 am

    It is easy to forget their little quirks over time. Sometimes Bree does something that reminds me of something she did when she was a baby, and I hafta giggle because I had forgotten about it. Your boys are adorable πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 11:39 am

      It’s just way too hard to remember all the details. Yet, I don’t want to forget any of it.

  28. Ali says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:47 am

    Oh my gosh Shell! I didn’t realize your boys were that close in age! Geez! You really are SuperWoman! They look so much alike! (Yes, that was a lot of exclamation points)

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 11:40 am

      Oh yes- from oldest to youngest, there is slightly less than 3.5 years. We were insane. They look so much alike- just different sizes. LOL

  29. Adrienne says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:59 am

    You have the cutest kids!! They are so good looking! Capturing those favorite things is so important. I agree. It’s so hard to watch them change and grow.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 11:40 am

      I just want them to be little forever.

  30. Melanie says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:11 am

    So true, Shell. Seeing them grow and change, so bittersweet and at times hard as hell.

    Love, love your photos. My heart’s melting. You boys are so stinking adorable, I can’t take it.

    Sweet stuff!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 11:41 am

      Thank you- yes, hard as hell sometimes!

  31. JamieAnne says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:13 am

    I love this idea!

    Your boys are beautiful (in a totally manly way).

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 11:41 am

      My oldest will correct me if I say beautiful. “I’m not beautiful, I’m handsome!” LOL

  32. Kristin @ What She Said says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:18 am

    Oh my God, you’re first paragraph says it all. The things they love and say really are always changing in such subtly shifting ways. Sometimes I’ll think to myself, “I need to write a post about that!” regarding the most mundane thing that my daughter says or does. Because as mundane as it is, I know I’m going to want to remember it. And yet, I know I won’t.

    I just wrote a post in which I tried to capture her 2-year-old essence in words, in a way that photos can’t. I didn’t do that last year when she turned one. And I realized that if I tried today, I wouldn’t be able to do it. Because while I remember her in general terms at the age of one, I don’t remember her specific personality quirks at the time – and it was only a year ago.

    That makes me a little sad.

    It also makes me want to write an essence-capturing letter to her every year on her birthday.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 11:43 am

      Your post today was absolutely beautiful!

  33. Andrea @ The Penny-Roach's says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:36 am

    Childhood does go much too quickly. I love how you’ve completely captured the memories of right now!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 11:43 am

      I feel like time is just going faster and faster.

  34. MiMi says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:49 am

    Omagosh! I’m gonna have to do this. SO cool.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 11:44 am

      I love the idea that Alison and Galit came up with!

  35. Vivian says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:02 am

    Love the pictures, your boys have such personality and energy! Love it!! πŸ˜€ It’s funny how we want them to grow into amazing people, yet stay little and sweet forever.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 11:44 am

      They are definitely full of personality… or something. πŸ˜‰

  36. Emmy says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:11 am

    Love love these! Great job with your words they look awesome. And yes, it goes fast

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 11:44 am

      So fast! Thank you!

  37. Kristina P. says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:16 am

    Such cuties.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 11:44 am

      Thanks! I think I’ll keep ’em. Today, anyway.

  38. Grumpy Grateful Mom says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:22 am

    Love this idea! So cute that your three-year-old is such a tough guy, “You want a piece of me?” but loves Strawberry Shortcake. My three-year-old guy is fond of Strawberry too. πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 11:46 am

      I blame Toy Story for the “piece of me” thing. I forget if it’s Woody or Buzz who says it.

      We’re watching Strawberry Shortcake this morning. It’s so cute how much he loves that show. Kinda wish they still had Huckleberry Pie around so that I could get him a Strawberry Shortcake toy w/o Hubs freaking.

  39. Jessica says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:49 am

    Love how you did this and captured the essence of each of your boys so well. Perfect.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 4:13 pm

      Thank you! They definitely each have their own personalities.

  40. Life As Wife says

    December 5, 2011 at 12:11 pm

    It’s always hard as he’ll but I’ve decided that anything that’s worth it is typically hard to do!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 4:14 pm

      So very true!

  41. Helene says

    December 5, 2011 at 12:16 pm

    Awwww, I love it!! What a sweet way to capture exactly how they look right now, along with the things that they love or they enjoy! A couple years ago, I began writing in a notebook for each child, once a month, with the things they liked, quotes they loved to repeat, stuff like that. But I haven’t done it in so long…this reminds me that I really need to get back to it because I’ve forgotten a lot of those things!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 4:14 pm

      That is such wonderful idea! I’m an awful slacker with that sort of thing.

  42. Lourie says

    December 5, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    I like what you did with those pictures! That is so cool. And you are right. It changes real subtle. And before you know it you have a teenager who wants to drive your car. *sigh*

    PS Your boys are adorable!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 4:14 pm

      I’ll be terrified of my boys as teenagers. They’ll probably be just like my husband.

  43. Nicole says

    December 5, 2011 at 12:43 pm

    OMG, they are so cute!!!!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you. Cute little stinkers.

  44. Carolyn says

    December 5, 2011 at 12:54 pm

    It is all so bittersweet.
    And remembering the small milestones is key. I used to smile when my daughter would have to wear every single necklace she owned and wear hair elastics as bracelets. Now she doesn’t, and I miss it.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 4:16 pm

      And it’s like those sorts of things stop and we don’t really even notice at first. Just looking back, we realize they changed.

  45. Kir says

    December 5, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    this just made my heart smile…you’re so right, I have forgotten the “stuff” that made those babies mine so many times…you never when that will all change and you’ll miss it. I’m so glad you have this now to go back to, to remember and remind.

    these picutres just made me giggle. πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 4:17 pm

      The little details get lost sometimes.

      Thanks- the pics had me smiling, too. My little characters.

  46. Momof12 says

    December 5, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    That’s a great idea! Your boys are so cute.
    Sandy

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:52 pm

      Galit and Alison came up with a great linky!

  47. Laci says

    December 5, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    Great pictures. I love the little notes about each of the boys. Too cute!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:52 pm

      Thanks- they are definitely their own people.

  48. Practical Parenting says

    December 5, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    I love that you did each child individually. After I did mine I was thinking that this is great thing to do at the end of each year for each kid! They are so cute.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:53 pm

      I think it would be a great tradition!

  49. The Mommy Therapy says

    December 5, 2011 at 1:46 pm

    So awesome. I feel like our boys would be fast friends. It’s amazing the they are infatuated with one day that are in fact gone the next. I think you might have just inspired me to be a little better at the capturing of the every day for each of my kids.

    Thanks for sharing. It’s fun to see your boy’s photos, names, ages, and likes all together…feels like we know them through your blog!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:53 pm

      I bet they would be. My boys, despite driving me insane, love all other kids.

  50. Lisa says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    Aw I love it Shell. I’ve been thinking about getting PJ on the computer to play games, but I’m not sure he’ll quite get it yet…he’ll be 3 in March…

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:54 pm

      Have you tried Fooz Kids? That’s what really helps mine, since they have to stay in the program. My boys LOVE the computer. Just wish Santa could bring them one so I could stop having to share mine!

  51. Truthful Mommy says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:32 pm

    They change so fast. It breaks my heart. It seems like just yesterday my girls were newborns and now they are in preschool and elementary and every day seems to pass faster than the previous:(

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:54 pm

      It does seem like yesterday I was holding babies.

  52. Greta @gfunkified says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:43 pm

    They are so handsome. You’re right…everything changes so quickly, we have to capture it every once in a while!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:55 pm

      Thank you. It’s funny- the things I think I’ll never forget… change so quickly and I do forget.

  53. Venassa says

    December 5, 2011 at 2:52 pm

    This is such a great idea! Your boys are adorable. I love Cub’s ‘you want a piece of me’ haha.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:55 pm

      I blame Toy Story for the “piece of me” thing.

  54. Tracie says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    I love it!! It is special to be able to look back and remember all the little things in this moment exactly the way they were.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:56 pm

      Especially with how quickly it all changes!

  55. John says

    December 5, 2011 at 3:53 pm

    That’s a pretty awesome capture of “awesome,” right there. πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:56 pm

      Thanks- I think so, too. A little biased on the cuteness of my boys.

  56. liz says

    December 5, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    I love the photos you took AND the really awesome captions! I need an editing program like that!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:56 pm

      Photos are all instagram and then I edited with the free version of picnik. So easy!

  57. Lydia says

    December 5, 2011 at 5:03 pm

    I may or may not be singing peanut butter jelly time now. Very cool. I love how you captured your boys at this moment in time(they rock, obviously) it’s what I tried to do too. This linky has made me think on how fast these moments do change, it’s crazy! I really hope that I can keep making these every year. I think they’d be awesome to look back on when they are older.

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 5:57 pm

      Peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly. Peanut butter jelly with a baseball bat…

      I still don’t get the baseball bat thing. LOL

  58. NV Photography says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    You have such a good looking family mama. Love the pic in front of the laptop he he

    visiting from “memories captured”

    p.s. I just follow you through FB too πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:24 pm

      My little man loves to steal my laptop and play his games!

      Thanks- will be by to visit you, too!

  59. Just Jennifer says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    Very nice, Shell!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:25 pm

      Thanks- it was a fun post to do.

  60. Not a Perfect Mom says

    December 5, 2011 at 6:56 pm

    I’ve got to get this done! I hope my laziness doesn’t get in the way…I need to figure out how..
    your boys are adorable…and I’m going to be singing peanut butter jelly time all night now…

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:25 pm

      Do it.

      I’m bossy. πŸ™‚

      Peanut butter jelly, peanut butter jelly…

  61. Varda (SquashedMom) says

    December 5, 2011 at 7:01 pm

    Love those beautiful boys of yours. A moment captured indeed. Blink and its on to the next!

    • Shell says

      December 5, 2011 at 8:26 pm

      Thank you. Time really does go so quickly. They change so fast.

  62. stephanie m says

    December 5, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    So sweet! Those boys just keep growing! It’s really not fair.

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:55 am

      It’s not fair. They should stay little peanuts.

  63. Maureen | Tatter Scoops says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:21 pm

    Oh your words brought tears to my eyes. Yes, they are growing up way too fast. Your kids are beautiful and I love their pictures.

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:56 am

      Thank you so much!

  64. Kiddothings says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:25 pm

    Yes, the kids do grow up way too fast. It’s so funny that your son says “chicken’ as a cuss word! πŸ˜€

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:56 am

      He drives me totally nuts with it. And then I call him on it and he says “What? I’m only saying ‘chicken.'”

  65. Rach (DonutsMama) says

    December 5, 2011 at 9:39 pm

    I realize just how much I’m already forgetting. This would be a good thing to try to do monthly or at least yearly.

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:58 am

      Monthly would be ideal, I think. Just finding the time to do it, though… SIGH.

  66. Sela Toki says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:14 pm

    What a bunch of good looking boys. Handsome little devils. You have your hands full there when they grow up for sure. Memories are so precious. It’s what we have when they’re grown and gone. Changes are great, yet, sometimes we wish they’d stay the same. Bittersweet as you have said. Thanks you for that great post.

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:58 am

      Little devils is right. πŸ˜‰

  67. sara@domesticallychallenged says

    December 5, 2011 at 10:45 pm

    great idea! i am going to do this!

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:59 am

      It’s so fun. I used Picnik to add the words to my pics.

  68. Nicole DeZarn says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    Completely delicious, all three. Love it, Mama!!!

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:59 am

      My boys are pretty yummy. πŸ™‚

  69. Kimberly says

    December 5, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    Adorable pictures! I love that you captured them in the moment. And Peanut Butter Jelly Time? Nice song!

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:59 am

      That song pretty much makes my ears bleed.

  70. Queen Bee says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:22 am

    Very cute idea! I love it! And it is so true they change so much every day. I almost have a 10 year old and it’s freaking me out how fast she is changing. Love it and your boys are adorable!

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 9:59 am

      It is crazy how quickly they change.

  71. Angie says

    December 6, 2011 at 8:54 am

    Very cute! Love the pictures and all the little quotes!

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 10:00 am

      Thanks- I can’t believe how fast my little men are growing up!

  72. Jaime says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:31 am

    I hate how fast kids grow. I still miss my baby even though I love all of the big girl things she can do now that she’s 5.

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 10:00 am

      5 is such a big milestone. They are babies any more.

  73. Andrea says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:47 am

    These are beautiful pictures, Shell. I love them. Your boys are growing like weeds and capturing these moments is perfect and precious. πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 10:00 am

      They really are growing so fast! My oldest and I already get our socks and shirts confused!

  74. Katie E says

    December 6, 2011 at 10:53 am

    What cute growing boys! I think we all need to remember to do this every once in a while to remember how our kids were, captured at specific points in time.

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 1:25 pm

      Because they just grow so darn fast. *sniffle*

  75. Elaine says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:40 am

    You have such gorgeous boys!! And I love that you did a photo for each of them so that you WILL remember.

    “You want piece of me” is making me laugh…. πŸ˜‰

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 1:26 pm

      He uses this deep voice we call his “demon voice” to say it, too. And then he laughs and his dimples show… and we just think he’s cute.

  76. Mel says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:48 am

    I LOVE these pics with the words on them. Great way to capture the moment. And, of course, it’s always good to remember that the bad moments fly by just as fast as the delightful ones. They just feel slower:)

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 1:26 pm

      The feel SO much slower!

  77. Christine @ Quasi Agitato says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    Hang on. Hang on. You switched to WordPress. Nice. And how did I never put it together how close in age your boys are!?! Holy mackerel, mama. They are, of course, beautiful. And ‘you want a piece of me?’ CLASSIC.

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 1:27 pm

      Yup- just switched last week. Well, Ashley from My Front Porch Swing switched me.

      Less than 3.5 years from oldest to youngest. Which is why I want to hurt someone when they ask me if we’re going to try for a girl. Um, no- we’re done.

  78. julie gardner says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:13 pm

    You have so many comments here, I know mine would simply restate what everyone else has said.

    So let me simply tell you of the smile this put on my face this morning.

    And how much I wish I had my little Buzz Lightyear back.

    XO

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 1:29 pm

      Glad I could make you smile! πŸ™‚

  79. Tayarra says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    I love this! I need to get mine together and post it!

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 1:29 pm

      Do it.

      I’m bossy. πŸ™‚

  80. Jessica says

    December 6, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Love these pictures.

    “You want a piece of me?”…my toddler recently started saying that too.

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 1:29 pm

      Have you been watching Toy Story?

      That’s where mine got it from.

      • Jessica says

        December 6, 2011 at 1:34 pm

        No Toy Story. I have no idea where she got it from.

        • Shell says

          December 6, 2011 at 1:36 pm

          Hmmm.

          I just like being able to blame Toy Story. It’s also the cause of my boys saying “I told you kids- stay out of my butt!”

  81. Kristen says

    December 6, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    Wow! 152 comments!!! It’s because these boys are so darn handsome!! They truly are. It’s funny that I don’t even know them but I adore them through your eyes. No need to reply…you are one busy lady!!

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 1:32 pm

      Well, half of them are me- since I’m replying to everyone. πŸ˜‰

      They look so sweet here, don’t they? Well, my oldest was sort of being a punk in that pic- but captured in a moment, it’s still sweet.

  82. Trooper Thorn says

    December 6, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    The fleeting nature of their interests and behaviors are why I try not to get too irritated by kids’ repeated expressions or grating, silly voices. I know in a week or two they will disappear forever, only to be replaced by something else equally bothersome.

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 6:59 pm

      Or more bothersome. πŸ˜‰

  83. Jackie says

    December 6, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    It’s funny how each photo truly seemed to capture the essence of each boy. While I don’t “know” them IRL, those words only complimented the print.
    Love it Shell!

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 6:59 pm

      Thank you so much! I tried to really think of the differences in each boy.

  84. Leigh Powell Hines (@Hinessightblog) says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:12 pm

    Hi

    So true, I find that every change is hard and such a transition. Like right now, my daughter is aggressive at school. I miss my baby.

    Loved your photos.

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm

      Oh no! Hope that’s a short-lived phase!

  85. Just Cherish Today says

    December 6, 2011 at 4:43 pm

    ohh, those are beautiful pictures! πŸ™‚

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm

      Thank you! I am in love with my little men.

  86. Renee A. Schuls-Jacobson says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    I used to call mine Monkey, too.

    But now he is Tech Support.

    It happens so fast.

    I love this linky.

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm

      I figure my oldest will start to protest the Monkey label soon. My middle used to be “Little Bear” and now he’s just Bear.

  87. MommaKiss says

    December 6, 2011 at 5:26 pm

    sweet heaven above. You got me all teary, I swear. My lil men used to do some of the silliest things, and I’ll think about them once in a while and just sigh. Or smile. Memories…

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 7:01 pm

      It’s like the change when we blink. They break my heart.

  88. Lee-Ann says

    December 6, 2011 at 6:37 pm

    What a great way to remember!

    • Shell says

      December 6, 2011 at 7:05 pm

      I’d love to do this more often. Add it to my never-ending to-do list. LOL

  89. imperfectmomma says

    December 6, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    I love this!! And yeah…now I have that peanut butter song in my head πŸ˜‰

  90. Mrs4444 says

    December 6, 2011 at 11:13 pm

    They are precious. They all look like characters, too! πŸ™‚

  91. A Mother's Thoughts says

    December 7, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    I love your collage! Your children are sweet. It does suck that they are going to grow up and forget some of the most wonderful moments that we cherish!! Thank goodness for vidoes!!

    Lynn

  92. January says

    December 7, 2011 at 10:09 pm

    It is bittersweet as they get older isn’t it? I’m sure I’ve said it before but….your boys are SERIOUSLY adorable. OMG.

  93. Runnermom-jen says

    December 9, 2011 at 2:40 pm

    These are awesome, Shell. Love those pictures!

  94. Mya Maternity says

    December 12, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    That is such a great way to remember. Very cute. Kids grow up so fast.

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