Bliss in the Bluebonnets-A Texan tradition

Hello from TEXAS, wildflowers were gorgeous this year.  The girls are growing up & are the joy of our lives.  We are so blessed to live this life. 

Charlotte Lee 3.5 years, Bethany Lin 14 months  

Thanks to Sincerely, Sarah Photography

365 days later

365 days later this little ray of sunshine is ONE.

Bethany Lin Capri

Bette

is walking

says, Mama & Dada

loves to eat

loves her baby dolls

sleeps like a trooper

is the life of the party

she is strong, she is feisty, so is tough

She is our daughter, sister niece, granddaughter

Thank to Allison Mills Photography

Bette is ONE

This little blessing turned one year old today.  She fills our life with such joy.  Bethany loves bananas, is walking everywhere, funny, feisty, sweet, has the bluest eyes, & golden hair, her big round belly jiggles when she laughs, loves bath time, Elmo, her sissy, smiling sleeping on her belly, playing with staking cups. Not sure what we would do without her! 

Meeting with Santa Claus

Today Lottie & Bette met Santa, our predictions were all wrong! We predicted Lottie would be afraid, especially since she requested to go home about a dozen times, & Bette would smile ear to ear. When it was our turn Lottie bravely sat with Santa & we got a few smiles! Bette however smiled the entire time until she turned to see who was holding her, then she was done for..classic

Next weekend we are donating some toys and writing cards for children who will spend Christmas at our local hospital, we will spend the morning with Santa & hopefully maybe some more photo opportunities.  Although today's shots are perfect in every way!  Their beautiful dresses were made by the girls grandma CeCe, aren't they fabulous! 

Our Fancy Feather Photo Shoot

Our sweet friend Allison who took the girls photos back in June took some beautiful shots at our neighborhood  1800's Ranch house.  We received this fabulous dress as a gift & have been waiting for the day to capture it!  After finding the perfect outfit for Bette we just knew these would be so perfect.  After loving every single photo we decided we would make it a little family tradition, all the Castagno girls will wear it..so next up Miss Bette. (crazy to think that will be in a year to two years)The shoot was so laid back and fun! If you live in the Austin/Round Rock/Cedar Park Area, please check her out :http://allisonmillsphotography.com

Updates Coming!

 Its been way too LONG since we have posted!!!! Oh October, how we LOVE the FALL & Holidays...catching up on the blog & updates! We promise to give some fun filled posts!  Lots to catch up on!!!!

 

Trains, trains, and more trains

I would never have though when daydreaming of my sweet Lottie Lee that she would love trains, planes and cars more than dolls. Her closet is stocked full of every doll you could imagine, yet she loves Thomas the Train.  I love her passion for the things she adores, even if they do not include playing house.  Lottie's interests are so unique and make her so special, we love exploring her interests together as a family of four.  And of course I still can get away dressing her in themed outfits! Thank goodness she loves hair bows and dresses! (And shout out to a sweet AP Mama who noted Lottie's love of trains and sent her this adorable dress)

So today we were off to a local park to ride on the Cedar Rock Train. The Cedar Rock railroad is a fantastic quarter-scale train that takes passengers on a relaxing 1.3 mile ride through the nature-filled fields and forests of the park. This was the cutest train station perfect for ages 0-5 years. The station was located in one of our local parks, Williamson County park on 1431.  Lottie and Bette absolutely loved it!  With a real ticket booth (tickets were $2.50), real conductor & authentic steam engine it was such a fun experience.