Circus of Dreams

We had such a good time at the Circus. I wasn't sure if Mary Kathryn would like the Clowns and noise and lights, but she had a blast. She did ask why it had to be so loud, but I think I have asked her that same question before soo. . . We were so glad that her buddies were able to come, and I think we are looking forward to next year when some more will be old enough to join in the fun!

These 2 mommies have been known to consider joining the circus, watch out!

Mary Kathryn was trying to follow a clown's lead with new dance moves, she probably wanted to teach him a thing or 2!

Two cooks in the Kitchen

Looks like Double Trouble!

Zsa Zsa 2

Every 3 year old girl need a pink fur coat and hat, right?

Another one bites the dust

Happy 30th Kathryn, aka Stinky! The Japanese Steak House is always a treat. We love you!

The finished product

I have been meaning to post this for awhile to say - Great job Gregg on the swingset! With these smiling faces I know you are proud of your handy work! Now, how about a play house :)?

Quotes from MKL

2 funny things from MK -
"I am building a very awesome puppet show." (with blocks and Little People)

"Mommy, when I ask you if you are going to put something on my plate that I don't like you say, no Mary Kathryn I am not". (my role is very easy if I do what I am told!)

A glimpse into the future, I hope

What a treat - a lunch date with my two precious girls. Granted I eat lunch with both of them every day, but something seemed extra special today. It was just a run to Costco for formula and Mary Kathryn and I shared a piece of Costco pizza, so really nothing fancy, however it was still a sweet moment to me. MK, when did you get so big? We ate lunch together and had a conversation almost as if we were 2 buddies - you really are an amazing little girl and a blessing to our family. I hope that our future holds many more lunch dates, just us girls (with a special visit from Dad wheh we let him). And Anne I know soon enough you will be jumping in on the conversation instead of just happily munching on the Cheerios. Thanks for the lunch date, MK and for showing me your special way to eat frozen yogurt. Mommy loves you!

Too big for those britches

Sunday evening we went to the 6 o'clock service at church. We arrived a little early and were waitng in the nursery for the nursery worker to arrive. Gregg and I were saying that if nobody showed up we thought we would just take the girls into the church with us. Then Mary Kathyrn piped up that no, she would stay and babysit Anne for us. We chuckled and said that she wouldn't want to be alone there. To which she replied that she wouldn't be alone that Allie and Aggie (her 2 favorite imaginary friends) would be with her. Luckily the nursery worker arrived and we did not have to continue with this discussion! I know she really believes that she could have done it!

Dancing Queen (junior)

Mary Kathryn is really into dancing lately. Fortunately she now has ballet on Mondays. She has only had one class, but ever since she has been a little dancing queen. She is particualrly fond of being the teacher and telling her parents or imaginary friends what to do and how to do it - ahhh, 3 a great age!

Sadly, one time when I was dancing with her she told me I wasn't doing it right and that I should just sit and watch.

MLK Day Picnic in the Park

January fun

Look who is crawling - as Swiper the Fox says, "Oh man!" I knew it was coming . . .

Granddad's Birthday party

Working on the play set

How could I forget

The Little School Pagent. I still have memories of the same pagent when I was 4! Mary Katrhyn was a sweet Angel and Jackson was a GREAT shepherd!

New Year's Eve

Thanks Ayers for hosting us on the boat - We had a great time!

Amelia's Princess Party

Glamour was definitely the word of the day at this party.

And the favor at this glamorous event - Chocolate Lip Gloss - Yikes!

Bunch of fun with cookies

We had a cookie decorating party for the kids at Nancy's which was a lot of fun!

Belated Christmas Post

Christmas was wonderful. So wonderful, in fact I didn't take a single picture (we did do a little video), but here is their Christmas card photo - close enough, right? Christmas could have been better without the horrid GI bug that hit 20 something family members, but we all survived!

Two True Blessings

"A friend is one who strengthens you with prayers, blesses you with love and encourages you with hope."

My family tree may say that I do not have 2 sisters, but my heart knows the truth.

I love you girls!

Fun Picts

Fun in Santee

Breakfast with Santa (and Oma)

Unsuccessful Photo Ops

Chillin' with Godmommy

The Boat Parade

Christmas Tree Decorating

Better than presents under the tree

Tagged

Nancy started this tagged thing last month and Aileen tagged me and I am just now responding , I can't imagine there is anyone left to tag.

I am: a Christian struggling not to be overwhelmed by worldly things
I want: to be a faithful Christian each and every minute of the day.
I have: a loving husband and 2 amazing daughters.
I wish: that I could truly enjoy each second that I spend with my children instead of worrying about the other things I should be doing.
I hate: that I lose my temper as a mom sometimes.
I miss: lazy saturdays.
I hear: an awesome silence.
I wonder: what my children will be like when they grow older.
I regret: all the times that I did something I should not have or the times I didn't do something that I should have.
I am not: ashamed of my faith.
I dance: as often as I can.
I sing: all the time, especially when nobody is listening.
I cry: rarely.
I am not always: as organized as I would like to be.
I make with my hands: dinner.
I confuse: more things than I should.
I need: to pray more often.
I should: eat less and excercise.
I start: feeling better when my children smile at me.
I finish: each day with a trip to each room to kiss my children good night.

Happy Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary to the love of my life, still after 7 years, who would have thought it? :) You are a wonderful husband and an amazing father and I am looking forward to growing old with you! I love you, Gregg!

A good spot

With both of the girls we are in a good spot. Anne is at the perfect age. Sitting but not crawling. She loves to be held and is not yet at the age where she wants to squirm away from you and crawl, (however I fear the end is soon as she is scooting). And Mary Kathryn is self sufficient but still young and innocent enough to look at her parents with wide eyed amazement when they point out Christmas lights. Children truly are a gift from God and Gregg and I are so blessed.

Christa's Wedding!

On Nov. 11th Christa and Mark got married and everything was amazing. She took such care in every detail. It meant so much to Gregg and I to be a part of this special day. And our whole trip to Florida was great fun! Blessings and love to Christa and Mark!