Some days you just feel like a Rockstar!!!

Enough said!

My Mothers Day

Yesterday I was greeted with quiet snuggles and affections.

Lila and Ryan made me some breakfast and coffee, while

my little E snuggled in bed with me.

A peanut butter and egg sandwich, an orange and a hot cup of coffee...

a pretty great way to wake up!

The whole day was laid back and relaxed.  Exactly as I hoped it would be.

I got a good workout in, as well as a run.  We spent time outside and had a nice dinner

complete with warm chocolate brownies with vanilla ice cream for dessert!

An early bedtime and a great nights sleep rounded out a wonderful day!

Looking less than thrilled, but the best shot of all 4 "kids" that I could manage!

Each year on Mother's Day, I count myself among the blessed.

I have two wonderful reasons to be included in this day!

My girls challange me, and I often daydream about lazy mornings, quiet days, and

wild nights. Back to a time when my house stayed clean for longer than 10 minutes.

When I knew the concept of having time to myself....

But then I wake up to two beautiful blonde haired, blue eyed girls, whispering

"Happy Mothers Day Mommy" and lavishing me with hugs and kisses...

how can I not feel on top of the world?!

They are my greatest gifts, and they make my heart whole!

To all the Mothers, Mamas, Mommy's out there, I hope you had a day filled with love!

To the special women in my life that hold that title, I love you and wish you all the happiness

these little buggers bring ;)

 

This and That

I'm a Minnesotan.  

Have been all my life.

I know the weather here is eratic and often leaves much to be desired.

However, the past few years of mild winters and early springs have spoiled me, 

so this year...

Well, this year sucked.

Snow from November to May? Honestly?  

But yesterday I felt like the warm weather is finally here to stay.

I look at my forcast for the week and don't see a single temp in the 40's!

This is cause for celebration in my book!

Ryan was gone for 4 days, traveling for work over the weekend, and with the crummy

weather and sick kids, I was in great need of the glorious sunshine that graced us yesterday!

I'm ready for more today!

So here is the wrap up from the end of April and into May!

Sorry... there's a lot.

heard that.

Took this thinking (hoping) it would be the last snow!

Warm and sun

Then more snow

Dealing with the weird weather has made us all a little goofy

Spent some time at Grandma and Grandpa's.... Legos are the best!

Ryan and I played scrabble for the first time.  I was killing him until he pulled out a TRIPLE WORD score... :(

Chocolate is so smart

The view out my window on May 3rd... you have GOT to be joking!

A picture Lila drew at preschool of her and I... ???  ummm....

Ryan was in Talledaga for work for 4 days.... boy did we miss him.

But we hit up the zoo... always a Thumbs up!

And had some popcorn and watched The Lion King

I spy a cute little deer.... The dang suckers are going to wind up in my freezer if they don't quit eating the buds off my apple tree!!!!

And FINALLY.... THE SUN SHOWED UP!

Sun and warm weather.... Please PLEASE stay with us!  

Thank you.  

Sincerely, the entire state of Minnesota!

Happy Birthday Papa!!!

Today, my daddy celebrates his Birthday!

It's a good day!

Last Saturday, we went to spend the day at Papa's

and as we have the last 3 years, we celebrated both
Elaina and Papa's Birthdays together.

This year, we were also blessed with some Fabulous

sunshine and warm weather! Enough that all of us

were a little sun-kissed when we went home!

We had our traditional AngelFood cake, strawberries,

and freshly whipped cream, sang happy birthday, and

overall had a really fantastic day!

The Birthday girl and boy!!!

Blowing out their candles

Ellie and cousin Payton

Me and Daddy

Relaxed!

 

...even more relaxed (hey... don't judge, I like my view!)

getting a tan with snow on the ground!

Miss Kaiya

Miss Payton

Lila working on her jumprope skills

BUBBLES!!!!

Dad, Papa...

We love you so much! 

Happy Birthday!

3 Years Old

Today we spent our day celebrating a very special little girl

that graced us with her life 3 years ago today!

 

She started her day by climbing in bed with us and snuggling right in.

She looked so sweet and beautiful in the early morning light, that

I couldn't help but grab my phone and snap a few pictures I knew would

be poor quality, but precious nonetheless!

We had a small gathering in honor of her today and she was such a good girl!

We did all the usual things; food, gifts, and of course cake 

(which came out pretty good, if I do say so myself)  and ice cream.

It was really a great day!

SO excited for her new LeapPad... now she has one just like big sister!

She wanted a "Jungle Animals" birthday!  Ok baby, whatever you want!

Such a big girl!

Elaina, you are strong and vibrant, and funny and witty, and can melt the

coldest heart with your hugs!  You light up our lives and Lila, Daddy, and I 

love you more than you can possibly imagine!

Happy 3rd Birthday baby girl!