Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Last Week-(pt. 1)-Happy Birthday Madi!

Last Tuesday we were excited to have Caden here with us (along with Parker) for the day!  He sure loves his little sister! 


Last Wednesday, we celebrated Madi's 5th birthday with a little party for her here.  Instead of cake or cupcakes we had pink frosted sugar cookies and Candy Cane flavored ice cream (which was a BIG hit with all of the children)!  Madi wore one of her own tiaras from home.  She got a birthday poster to take home and color, a Happy Birthday ribbon sticker to wear for the day, and of course a birthday present from Miss Margaret.  I think she enjoyed all the extra attention she got that day!

Birthday Girl!


Happy Birthday Madi!



The weather was nice so we really enjoyed our play time outside during the week!  The kids used the chalk to make roads all over the driveway.  They rode the cars/bikes all over and the catch phrase of the week was, "Jay-Walker!!!"

Fun in the zebra tent.

Oh No!  Look at all those silly faces!

My nephew David came back to hang out with us for most of the week.  The kids love it when he is here and I think David really enjoys all of the children!

The Boys!
 
The Girls!
Everyone had a good time and this was just the first half of last week!  Stay tuned for part 2 of last weeks blog update.  You will see what an awesome day we had last Friday at the Crystal Shopping Center!!!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

A Visit From Mamah (and Caden returns!)

Sorry, I'm a little behind in updating the blog.  I've got to get this last weeks pictures posted here before I can add this weeks pictures and happenings!  Here you go...

Last week we were back to business after I had a wonderful week off to enjoy up at the lake! Although I missed the children, I have to admit that it was nice to wake up naturally (not to an alarm clock) and not have to change any diapers or pull out any toys/supplies for the kids to play with!

It was nice to see the children return last week with everyone in good spirits. It sure seems like everyone grew in the short time we were apart! Parker seemed to have grown the most!

On Tuesday,we were happy to have Caden back with us (even though it was just for a day). We went down to the park for awhile so the kids could burn off some of that never-ending energy!

Andrew, Caden and Madi at the park.
Caden & Madi having fun!
Aren't they cute?
On Thursday, Andrew, Rocco and Madi went on a special field trip.  We went to McDonalds for lunch and then drove to a different park for the children to play at.  They had a great time!
I got dizzy just watching them go around and around and around...

Finally, on Friday, Mamah came over to visit us.  It was a beautiful afternoon and we enjoyed the afternoon outside.  Parker loved watching all the action from the safety of Mamah's lap!  She was all smiles!
Parker loves sitting with Mamah.
Such a happy girl!

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Happy Fourth of July!

Wishing all my families a very happy, safe and fun Fourth of July!



Here are the two little girls. Aren't they adorable?!