More of an update . . .

While I'm sitting here . . . I'll put a little picture walk in the blog.  Since I posted last time, we have had Christmas (went to Utah and saw grandparents and cousins - including those from far away which made it extra special, we've had Spring Break and Easter as well.  Here are a few pics from our Stay-cation over Spring Break:

Horse back riding and a cowboy dinner in Vail, AZ

Hiking Sabino Canyon

Playing in the desert on the quad and dirt bike

Happy Easter!!!!

This is dedicated to Tad!

I have been called out by my nephew -- he asked me today if I could please update my blog (and put him in it:)  So, after months of ignoring the blogging world, I am making a reappearance.  This one is for you Tad!!  (This pic is from Christmastime when we were together last). Maybe  I'll even update more :)

Rainbows Everywhere!

Miss S is officially SIX!  She chose to celebrate with a rainbow party -- she has always said she loves all the colors of the rainbow!  We had the perfect day for a rainbow party -- weather in the mid 70s and clear.  We rented a great big jumping castle, played games, ate lunch (rainbow food of course) with 15 of her closest friends:)  Check out the cake -- lots of surprised oohs and ahhs from the kids!  Oh how we love our big girl! She is so loving and sweet.  She is a wonderful big sister and so patient with her baby -- even sharing her room (and all her new presents) with her.  I love her smile - her whole face lights up when she smiles -- and oh that laugh!  Happy Birthday my sweet girl!! 

Happy Halloween!

Happy Hauntings Everyone!

Unbelievable . . .

It really seems unbelievable that Miss C has already been with our family for one year!!  The calendar says it's true, so it must be . . . I can't imagine life without this sweet baby!  So thankful to have her in our home and in our family.  We love, love, love her!! 

October 2011

 

October 2012

Sweet 13

Miss E turned 13 this week - a teenager!  She's been planning and preparing for her party for a long time -- making decorations, food, invitations. . . . and I was so happy that it was everything she hoped it would be.  She has such a nice group of friends - it was lovely to watch them interact together.  They swam , ate, and watched "Mirror Mirror" on the "big screen" outside.  (My camera broke a couple of months ago, so unfortunately these pics don't do the party justice).

So far I love having a teenager (I've actually been thinking she's 13 for 6 months already).  We have our teenage moments, but really she is such a joy.  I love spending time with my E.  One of my favorite things to do is take her on errands with me and just chat while we're out and about.  I love planning with her and creating together.  I am so thankful for her too - she is such a big help around the house and with C especially.  I love my E!!  Happy Birthday!

Miss C

It's been a while since I've updated on our littlest one.  She is growing by leaps and bounds!!  She is one busy baby!  She loves to climb the stairs (don't worry - we gate the stairs unless she has a "spotter" to follow her), she loves to pull herself along the couch, she loves to go in the pool and tub - dunking her head in every chance she gets.  She loves music -- she loves to play guitars with Daddy -- which basically consists of pulling herself onto his lap and muting the strings for him.  B has started playing saxophone in the school band, and she loves to listen to him and try to match the note with her voice --she's actually quite good!  She has 6 teeth now and wants to eat everything. She's a ton of fun!

Playing in the water with sissy at the AZ Science Museum

FHE Pool time!

Look where we found baby -- dismantling -- I mean playing Daddy's instruments