Liddy's Birthday

Nikki and I took off for a weekend (with no kids!) and headed to California. We were able to be there for Liddy's first birthday! It was so cute and so much fun but I was having camera trouble so I only got a few pictures. Here she is as we sang Happy Birthday.

She wanted NOTHING to do with her cake! She was so funny, she wouldn't even touch it. Of course Papa was there to rescue her.

She was much happier once she got some presents! What girl wouldn't be?

Love this sweet girl! She is such a doll.

Valentine's Day

The kids woke up to their Valentine goodies all laid out!

For breakfast they had red and white heart shaped pancakes, strawberries, and pink milk.

All ready for school.

Nikki and I attempted hearts in Ella's hair...it was pretty hard with all those curls.

Ella and her friend Megan about to walk to school together.

Later that day the kids were on the tramp and I wanted to get a picture with all three of them.

It didn't work out...need I say more?

That night Matt and I went to dinner while Nikki babysat. (the advantages of having a single sister living with you!). It was a fun day and we are so happy to have Daddy back!

Dad is Back

The night before Valentine's Day Matt got back from his annual business trip. He had been gone for 23 straight days. He hardly got through the front door before he was literally attacked by his three children!

Evie was a little wary of him at first but it didn't take her too long to warm up:)

Valentine time

We had lots of cousins over to our house to make valentine treats. Gina brought Adam, Emily, and Aubree and we made chocolate covered oreos. They dipped them in white chocolate and then covered them with sprinkles. The ones that didn't get eaten right away turned out pretty cute!

Here is Gina explaining the rules and demonstrating how it works.

It didn't take long for these 5 cuties to dig right in.

First, dip the oreo in the chocolate...

Second, pour an entire jar of sprinkles on top.

Third, eat immediately.

I love how these two both scrunch their noses the exact same way!

The end.

Seriously?

Is this normal?

My wise kiddos

Short conversation with the kids:

Me to Ella: Well, I'm a little busy right now because I am cleaning up all of the clothes you and Kash threw on the floor.

Ella: (with a knowing chuckle) Oh Mom, sometimes kids just do that!

Kash: Ella, don't say that to mom.

one hundred

Ella celebrated her 100th day of kindergarten! All of the children were supposed to come dressed as if they were 100 years old. Ella was so excited for this day, she had been talking about it for weeks. Every morning she would ask how many more days until 100. She kept asking questions about being 100 years old and how you got to be that old. She told me that she didn't want to be 100 years old because then she would be as big as a house! Because the older you get the bigger you get, right? Makes sense.

When I was about to take her first picture she grabbed Kash's hand and insisted on taking a picture together.

Her favorite part of her outfit was her pink glasses.

My favorite part was her knee high nylons that kept rolling down!

Her she is walking like an old lady, with an aching back.

Then we all walked to school together to see her friends all dressed up.

Hank was a pretty cute old man.

And her sweet friend Kenlee was one fancy old lady!