David/Papa turned 50!!!

We very quickly threw together a party for my uncle David for his 50th birthday. My aunt got him out of the house so we could decorate the house and get things ready. I was in charge of blowing up the balloons and my girls were so helpful. They kept trying to blow up the balloons and when they couldn't do it I got the desgusting spit soaked balloons back to blow up. After the house was ready and we were waiting for David to come home the girls got bored and Emily thought it would be a good idea to give them confetti. My girls along with Sadie got that stuff all over the house.

The cake was really cute and in this photo you can see Katelyn's fingers. She kept trying to stick her fingers in the cake and Emily kept telling her no. Haha I know my daughter and knew that she was not about to listen to Aunt Emily. Finally Emily was over it and after about 10 times of telling Kate no she finally stopped. Welcome to my world and by the way Katelyn did in the end get one finger tip of icing before we brought the cake out. The girls loved seeing papa and we had a great night.

Playing in the park

We took a day and went to the park. The weather was great, Paul was home and I didn't want to be in the house.

We packed a picnic lunch and took off. We went down to the river and the water was freezing so we didn't even take off our shoes. We tried to teach Natalie how to swing by herself but she decided to sit there and pout instead. It was a great day and I love the parks around this area. They always have green grass and are so well taken care of.

Natalie's 5

Natalie turned 5 a little while ago and with all the changes and everything that has been going on with us we decided to do a very low key party. Just us!!! It was really nice and relaxing....no fuss. Natalie got to pick out her cake and of course she picked a princess cake.

Katelyn was sure to be right at Natalie's side as she opened her presents. She had to look over the goods and try and state her claim to some of the toys. I told Natalie that she didn't have to share any of the toys for one day but that if she did that would be nice. So in true sister form she did not what to share. That was a fun day trying to keep Kate occupied.

My kids

I love my girls!!! They are so cute and I can't get enough of them....today. HaHa We had some pictures done and they turned out. This was the first time that any pictures of me and my kids actually turned out. My girls don't sit still very long which makes it difficult and to ask them to smile at the same time that is just silliness. I love how different they look. It reminds of how they are different in every way. I can't wait to have a third and she what she looks like.....maybe auburn hair. I am not a fan of red hair but I will take auburn.....and green eyes.....one can dream.

Pre-Halloween

I got the girl's costumes in the mail today and I couldn't help it I had to dress them up. Only because I needed to make sure that they fit...of course. Every thing fit really well except Natalie's shoes so we will need to return them at the Disney store. Hopefully they will have her size because they are so cute and make the outfit. I don't care for the veil so I think that will go...plus you can't see her face with that on. They are going to be so cute on Halloween when I have their hair done and really get them dressed up. This was the first year that they got to pick out what they wanted to be and they were so excited when they came in the mail. I have put them back in the box and hopefully won't be touched for another two months.

Cupcakes and cousins

My kids got to spend some time with their cousins Michael and Taylor. The first night Michael and Natalie were laying in her bed playing with their leapsters and ended up falling asleep. It was so cute.

One of the mornings we made cupcakes everyone got to help stir and pick out which paper cupcake holders they wanted to use. Then everyone frosted them and then I made the mistake of bringing out the sprinkles. At that point I lost control and sprinkles were everywhere. I was cleaning up sprinkles for a week straight.

Uncle Amos

Kate loves her uncle Amos. When ever the family gets together for anything and I look back through the pictures I can always find a picture of Kate being carried by uncle Amos or sitting in his lap. I think she is going to be terribly upset if Amos has his own kids and carries them around instead of her.

Two weeks with my family

I got to spend a couple of weeks with my family when my cousin Garrett returned home from his mission. We were all staying in one house and.....we made it!! We had a great time and the following pictures will attest to that.

We went to the zoo again. I think we all love the zoo and every time we go the kids are a little older and enjoy it a little more. Love this picture of Tessa.

Lately when I tell Natalie to put her arm around Katelyn for a picture it looks like she is putting her in a choke hold.

Natalie wanted to go driving so bad and lucky for her Aunt Emily wanted to go too.

Sadie needed some warm up time before she felt OK with the jungle gym.

Kate followed Kendalyn around because she would help her get up and down on the different levels. Natalie just took off. A big thanks to Kendalyn!!! Waiting for Garrett....I only got a few pictures because the battery on my camera was just about out.

Sadie showing off her table manners.

Mia and her crazy faces.....she is a girl with personality bursting out of her. She is so funny and I love just sitting and watching her.

This is our life now.....

I thought these were just really cute pictures and it is very telling. We spend a lot of time on the lawn tractor now and the girls are even getting into it.

Lost Lake

We spent a Saturday as a family at one of the lakes that is close by to our new house. There are a bunch of lakes and walking paths around our house and the girls are having a blast with there new surroundings.

Even Buster is enjoying himself.