Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Cinco De Mayo Party

A friend, Alex, hosted a kid-friendly Cinco De Mayo party! I couldn't believe how many kids and mommy's were there! If I had to guess, it was 25 kids and 18 mommy's! She really does a great job hosting parties at her home and seems to keep her cool even with all these people and kiddos running around her house.

I really enjoyed seeing everyone and holding all the new wave of babies! Thank you Alex for allowing all of use in your home and hosting such a yummy party! All the food was to die for!



Daddy got Blakely this outfit from Guam and I thought this Cinco De Mayo Party was the perfect time to wear it! Don't you think?


Just a handful of the kiddos!


Happy Kids!
Happy Cinco De Mayo!

Dancing Princess








The other morning before school, I asked Blakely to let the dogs outside before we left for the day. When I realized I hadn't heard her shut the front door, I went to check on her. It happen to be extremely windy that morning and I caught her dancing in the middle of the driveway, singing to herself, so ofcourse, I grabbed my camera! As soon as she saw me snapping pictures of her, she got a little embarrassed, but carried on, while I snapped away!
Remember those days where you would just enjoy life like this?


Happy 7 years!

I can't believe that Ben and I have been married for 7 years! He is such a wonderful man and a terrific Daddy, and I am one lucky girl! Blakely and I got to celebrate with one of my friends, Colleen. I wanted Sushi and it just so happen to be Colleens birthday, so we packed up the all 4 girls and headed to the City for my favorite sushi place, Mr. Sushi, in Lees Summit!

I always was surprised with an Edible Arrangement from Ben. He coordinated with some friends of ours(Cliff and Jamie-THANK YOU) to pick it up in Lees Summit(since no one delivers out in the middle of no mans land). It was so sweet, yummy, and perfect for a pregnant person!

Thanks babe! Happy 7 years!







Jen's Baby Shower

A few of us(Aimee, Colleen, and myself) hosted a Baby Shower for a friend, Jen. We included big sister, Sydney, in on all the fun!


Some of the decor'



Aimee giving big sister, Syd, her corsage!



Hospital door Hanger! I need to come up with more original ideas for my door hangers, they are all looking the same!


The Biggest Cake Ever! Great job Colleen!


more decor'


invite....treats...


Girls!


Hostesses with Momma(and a small person wanted to join.)
I am 17 weeks pregnant here.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Baby Naming Help!


We need help with baby names! We are of course are going with a "B" name!
We just can't figure out a unique, interesting name!
I was hoping some of you might have some names for us. Both boy and girl, until we figure out the sex of the baby(which we will be doing, since neither one of us have the patience to wait.).
Thanks anything will help!

Raising Happiness

Today I just happened to catch a few minutes of the Rachael Ray Show and the segment was about How to Raise Happier Kids. Dr. Christine Carter wrote this book called, Raising Happiness. It was basically about different ways to help teach you and your child different ways to handle different situations(conflict, getting your kids to listen, gratitude, etc.)

I was so impressed with everything this lady had to say and thought it was worth sharing. I will be picking up a copy for Ben and I to read. Go over and check it out!



Sunday, April 11, 2010

Date Night

I have been trying to keep Blakely busy and entertained a little more since Daddy has been gone. She tends to think of him more and cry for him when we aren't keeping busy. I have been trying to come up with little things for her and I to do together(letting her help me with water the flowers, planting flowers, taking out trash, making beds, taking her to the park, playing outside, etc.). I had a meeting the other night for MOPS, and I drug Blakely along with me(not because I wanted too, but I couldn't find a babysitter). I told her afterward we could go to the store and she could pick out whatever finger nail polish she wanted and we could have a date night afterward, if she was good, and come home, snuggle up in my bed, watch a movie and paint each others nail!




She was thrilled with this and got to stay up super late(to make sure her nails dried ofcourse).


Leaving with store with her polish.




She was so excited!



These are the colors she choose, ofcourse. BLUE! She loves blue.



We painted her toes the darker blue and finger nails the lighter blue!

Sunny Days

We had our first day of full sun and no wind! So that means it was our first day to spend all day outside and ofcourse, swimsuit time! We putted out the sprinkler and let the girls(Avery Parker, Reagan, Maddie, Brooklyn, Delaney) run and have fun!




Avery and Blakely being goofy!




Monday, April 5, 2010

Birthday Girl Flashback!

1st Birthday


2nd Birthday



3rd Birthday


I can't believe our Princess turned 3! We love you Blakely! The joy you have brought to our life is indescribable! Happy Birthday my love!


Dying Eggs!













We added vegetable oil to some of the dye to make the eggs marbleized! You have to try it next year! Super fun!