Happy Birthday Kylie!

I really meant to do this yesterday since it was Kylie's actual birthday but I am making an exception. I just had to dedicate a blog to her and wish her a happy 8th birthday. I can't believe how big you are Kylie. I can remember when you were born and how precious you were. I can remember rushing home from school every day of my senior year so I could swipe you up and love on you. I used to take you everywhere with me and I had so much fun with you. I am so blessed to be your aunt and I love you so much. I wish you weren't so far away but I hope you always know how much I love you. You are such a big girl now and I just can't believe it. I hope your day was wonderful! We all miss and love you so very much. Happy Birthday Lylers!

Can't Get Comfy Fast Enough

Noah plopped down right inside the door from the garage. He couldn't get the tie, shoes and socks off fast enough.

All of the Monkeys Jumping On the Bed

Mine and Jay's room became the hit for a little while tonight. Lyssie came in first and the rest kind of just followed in after that. They had such a blast jumping on the bed.Cosmo even got in on the fun. He was jumping up on the kids while they jumped on the bed.Josh got immersed in a book for a while.Cute little Lyssie. She was giving the big stuffed dog lots of loves.

Still So Small

Sometimes I think I forget how young and little my kids are. They always act so big and do such big kid things. They speak and communicate so well I just forget that they are still so little. I have found when I see them sleeping is when I really can remember how small they are. They are so innocent and peaceful and I love how comfy they always look. They are sweet and I love my babies though every day they are getting farther away from being babies.

Growing Growing

Our plants are continuing to grow and grow. I have to figure out a place to transplant them to before they get too big. They are looking good though.

These 2 pictures were taken on Monday. They were just starting to shoot up.

These next 3 I took today. They are growing fast and looking good. How exciting!

Happy Birthday Big D!

I just had to wish my one and only brother a very happy 39th birthday. I can't believe I have a sibling that is almost 40! That is totally crazy. I hope you had a good day bro. I am glad you and your awesome family live here and that we could celebrate with you this year. You are the best big brother and I love the tons of hysterical laughing moments we have. I will try and make it a tradition from now on to make those delicious oatmeal cookies for you. :) HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST AND FUNNIEST BROTHER EVER!

First Sign of Flowers

We are so excited to see that something is finally starting to grow in our little flower pots. The kids are so happy and we hope the other pots show signs of life soon too.

Ali's Red Brick Road

I did this a couple weeks ago but I just haven't blogged about it yet. My parents have been working on getting the front and back yards cleaned up and looking nicer. I wasn't sure what I could contribute in the front yard and then I got some crazy idea in my head. I thought I would make the little path of rocks look neater. I started moving things around and before I knew it the project got bigger than anticipated. I ended up clearing all the rocks in the area and then had empty space. My mom suggested using the bricks we had lying around in the back. So came Ali's red brick road. It's kind of nice to have and it is on it's way to looking better. It was quite a task though. Glad it's something I started in this weather rather than the summer. It's not a completed project yet but it will get there.

You can see my little helper there in the background. He did a lot of shoveling and raking. Thanks Noah!

This is the look of it in progress. The little dirt path was all rock like the area below still is.

I cleared the rock all the way to the street and filled in with brick almost that far.
The finished brick. I still have to get the area around it done but all the brick is laid. Hopefully there will be some pictures of the completed yard very soon.

A Day at the Park

I had a really great day with Zoey and Noah today. We took Daddy to work so we could have the car and do something. We went and picked up McDonalds for lunch and took it to Arthur Pack Park to eat. Zoey was good and ate her lunch before she played. Noah didn't seem to get the whole idea of eat and then play. He went straight to play. He came back every now and then for food. They were just so excited to play. It was an absolutely perfect, beautiful day. It wasn't too warm out at all and it was cloudy out. It was such a gorgeous day. We played for a good hour and a half and had a lot of fun. After, we went to Target to try and start getting some summer clothes bought. They each got a couple outfits and then I let them pick a treat out because they had been so good that day, especially at Target. We really did have a good time spending all day doing things together. I get too caught up in things at home sometimes so I am sure Zoey and Noah both really enjoyed having Mom's full attention. What an absolutely wonderful day we had!

I think she is just so pretty, even with ranch on her lips.

My big boy climbing up the ladder on his own. I can't believe how big he is.

One of my all time favorite pictures. She opens her mouth and screams as she goes down. It's like it's a roller coaster.

I love that she is almost always willing to stop and pose for a picture for Mom. Her brother could learn a thing or two from her.

He looks like he is holding on for dear life. He's just going down very slowly on his tummy.

Just hangin out! Zoey thought she was so awesome holding on and then letting herself fall.

In great need of a drink in the middle of all that crazy play.

Pony riding swingin'!

Picture Day

A couple weeks ago I just felt like taking some pictures of the kids. Zoey likes to have her picture taken and will pose all day if I want her to. Noah used to love having his taken but now I have to catch him by surprise or without him knowing. These are a few of the fun pictures I took of Zoey. She is so cute!A little distracted by the cartoons on while Mom was trying to take her picture. I love it though!She's so funny in her glasses and jewelry. My attempt at taking Noah's picture. You can tell he is thrilled about it.My boy on a pink and purple big wheel with girlie sunglasses on. Ha Ha!