Malia celebrated her first birthday on the 15th. It was awesome to have so many of our wonderful friends there to help us celebrate her special day. We celebrated with a luau, which was a little dampened by the millions of bees swarming around the food--but was great fun. Thanks to everyone who made this day so special and memorable for Malia and the rest of our family! You guys ROCK!!!

Thanks Shelley for taking these awesome pictures and everyone else who helped. I couldn't ask for better friends! I love you guys! I still can't believe my baby is one. She is so tiny, so sometimes I think of her as just a small baby, but she has the best personality ever. She is constantly laughing and will do ANYTHING to get her brother and sister to laugh. She is our ham! Even though she is 17 pounds, she will chase the kids and try to tackle them and then just laugh and laugh. She is a cuddle bug and gives the best hugs ever. How lucky I am to be her momma! Happy Birthday Lee-lee!

Lazy Days

So, I cannot figure out how to turn the pic the right way, but had to post my cute kid!!!

We are just loving summer to the MAX!!! Hello people, it is August already. Just crazy! Jaden is just doing awesome in the water, which is super fun to watch. He has taken a lot of swim lessons and had a few setbacks, so it is so fun to watch him go crazy in the water!!! If you notice the pics of Sadie are sparce, it's because she hates her pic taken, so I have to be very sneaky to get a good one.

I cannot believe my baby is almost one! She is such a joy in our family. We are so so lucky to have her!!!!

Gutter Ball!

We went bowling with our great friends, the Wilkinsons. They are so much fun!!! The kids, of course had a ball. I am almost too embarrassed to reveal our scores, but, we were definitely creamed by our competition!! Thanks for the fun afternoon!!!

Swimmin' lessons

Jaden spent much more time playing than learning, but had a blast at swim lessons. Thanks Mandy for hanging out with me and making those weeks much more fun!!!

JADEN is TAGGED

Q: What is something mommy always says to you?

Jaden: "Mind the rules mommy always says"

Q: What makes mommy smile?

Jaden: "Being a good minder"

Q: What makes mommy sad?

Jaden: "When I don't mind"

(I am sensing a sad but true theme)

Q: What makes mommy laugh?

Jaden: "When Sadie and me dance"

Q: What was mommy like as a child?

Jaden: "mommy loves toys"

--Still do!!!

Q: How old is mommy?

Jaden: "80"

--uuuuu

Q: How tall is mommy?

Jaden: "as tall as a tree"

Q: What is mommy's favorite thing to do?

Jaden: "sing to the radio"

Q: What does mommy do when you're not at home?

Jaden: "play with my toys"

--If only I had time to play with your toys Jaden!!!

Q: If mommy were someone on TV, who would she be?

Jaden: "Dora, and I would be boots!"

Q: What is mommy really good at?

Jaden: "making spinach brownies"

--mmmmm!

Q: What is mommy NOT good at?

Jaden: "driving a car"

--c'mon Jaden, I'm a great driver! :)

Q: What is mommy's job?

Jaden: "cooking me food---and taking care of sick people"

--that about sums it up!

Q: What is mommy's favorite food?

Jaden: "tomatoes"

Q: What do you and mommy like to do together?

Jaden: "color with markers and play"

--yep, we do a lot of this!!!

Q: How are you and mommy the same?

Jaden: "we both love the movie, Elf "

--he's right, we've watched this for many quiet times!!!

Q: How are you and mommy different?

Jaden: "you're taller than me"

Q: How do you know mommy loves you?

Jaden: "by giving hugs and kisses"

--that's right little man, now GET OVER HERE!

Now we tag EVERYONE!!!