Happy Birthday sweet girl!

Leah turned 5 this past Thursday. Ugh. She is growing up so fast!!! Sometimes I wish I could slow time to enjoy my kids silly little moments like Makayla's Minnie Mouse voice or Leah acting like animals at the check out at Costco. But alas they grow up. Now that she is 5 she thinks she is all grown up and needs to be treated that way. That lasted all of five minutes once we brought her presents out!

Makayla was a wonderful little helper that day. She picked outLeah's presents and helped with making the cake. Can you tell she enjoyed it?

Leah's birthday this year wasn't anything big or exciting like in years past but it was memorable. We have been so blessed by our children and the happiness that they bring to our lives. We may not have much but we have each other and sometimes I think we forget that. We love you silly girls!

Chubby Bunny

He's got the cheeks without the marshmallows!!

The outfit of the day

Isn't she so dang cute?!?!?!?!?!

School? But she's not old enough!

That is how I feel today. When I think about it I cry. I'm so proud of my Leah! She was super excited for school to start and she did very well leaving us. Craig and I both got a sad when she just ran off but we know she will do ok. I'm not ready for it but I've entertained myself. Retail therapy. There is nothing better! Here is my school girl rockin one of her back to school outfits with Hannah Montana backpack and super cool shoes!

Here is my chunkers!! What can I say? Evan loves to eat!

Gearing up for school!

The shoes Leah picked out for school.To say she is a little excited is a major understatement! We went shopping in Arizona with Grandma and she had a blast!! Ever since she asks me if she can wear her super awesome shoes. Plus the backpack is on her back ever possibility she gets. 10 days in counting!

Ideas please!

So I have finally cleaned out the toy room to make it into Evan's very own. But when it comes to little boy things I am totally clueless! I can name you everything and anything for little girls but when it comes to boys I draw a blank! Colors? Themes? Anything? Craig is useless when it comes to decorating. Ask my mom. My house looks like a bachelor pad threw up and he would keep it that way if he could! Suggestions?? Come on people!! Help a crazy lady out!!

A mermaid in the making

While I poke fun at Leah describing her swimming as looking like a whale splashing around in distress I must admit she is doing amazingly well. With floaties on she has no fear at all!! Her favorite thing to do is jump off of the diving board backwards. Without them she has a little less confidence but is starting to scare me how daring she is trying to be! Oh well. I guess I will have to suck it up as with most other things!