Ruditoonz

Today we joined, Amber, Fallyn & Charlie and Sarah, Libby & Matthew for the last indoor free kids concert at the monon center! Starting next month they do the free concerts outdoors every week!
This month Ruditoonz performed and he was GREAT!

The kids all had lots of fun singing and dancing around!

Once again it was a great way to spend a raining morning and then of course we went to Bubs for lunch!

Friends...with BIG HUGS!!!

Skakin' that Booty!!!

Fallyn & Bella "cheesing" for the camera!!

Gymnastics...

Front roll by herself...

Mr Troy got the big swing out in the big gym and Bella was so excited until he raised her up then she wouldn't let go.

Jumping in the big pit!
So much fun!

Going over the bar with Mr Troy...

practicing her cartwheels...

The rings and kicking the foam blocks!

Jumping on the trampoline!!!

We are in our second session of Mommy & Me Gymnastics! I am amazed at how much Bella's gross motor skills have grown since we started! She is still a little apprehensive of new activities but loves her coach Mr Troy and going each week! I love that she is doing most everything on her own so I could get some cute pics! She use to need my hand to do it all!

Little Monkey....aka Bella

So we have put off transitioning Bella to a Big Girl bed for many reason yet the biggest one was me fearing that it will be a big deal and we will lose our good sleeper. So...Bella decided it was time and climbed out of her bed Sunday morning!

She was more than willing to show us how she did it...one leg up &
and over...

slide down &

She was very proud of herself when Tim opened the door Sunday morning...claiming, "I did it!!! "
So last night we brought in a twin bed and Tim put together a safety side rail. We put her new her on and DORA sheets she picked out and she was thrilled. I tried to lay in the bed and she told me I was too big!

So I am thrilled to say she had no problems going to bed last night or for a 2 hour nap today...hopefully this all continues!

Sleeping in her big girl bed! Not the best picture but what I could get in the dark.

I hope in the next couple of weeks to paint and get the transition complete from her nursery to her Shabby Chic Princess room!

I do have to admit I was a little sad as the crib went out last night...I know she is 2 1/2...I just hate that she is growing up so quickly!

Hat Party...

Uncle Ryan not Happy with his Dora Hat selection...

How'd Sara get the cute hat?
Uncle John sportin' the Dora hat and Uncle Ryan with the crown...

Mini Sally & Chef Grammy J

Ohh yes and Fire Chief Bella

Bella once again decided to entertain us with a hat party!

She got one out for each of the party guest...

What fun this was!

Who knew this would be a party hit?!?!?!

Ryan 25th Birthday...

Saturday was my brother, Ryan's, 25th Birthday! We enjoyed a very nice night grilling out and celebrating!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RYAN!!!
We love you! Tim, Alli & Bella Raye

First Pony Ride...

Bella enjoyed her first pony ride on Ginger while we were at the zoo.

Ginger was just her size!!!

Another Day at the Zoo..

Saturday Bella & I enjoyed a BEAUTIFUL warm day at the zoo...

although it was a little busy to go on the weekend!
Bella enjoyed her first taste of Dippin Dots!
Not too warm for the Polar Bear...

She loved the carousal again...she road the polar bear.

Baby Elephant was running all around and playing. Even at one point got down and rolled on the ground. Sooo cute!

Just watching...

Giraffe was hoping ofr some food!

Of course we had to ride the train.

The poor eagle had a hurt wing that had a cast on it. He was showing us all his boo boo!

It was another Fun Day at the Indianapolis Zoo.

Signs of what to come...

We fired up the grill tonight and had some yummy corn on the cob!!!

I hope the warmer weather is here to stay!

This Summer Newest Swimming Styles...

Last night after Bella's bath we decided to try on all the bathing suits I had got clearanced last year to see what would fit! She looked pretty darn cute in all of them!
Now if only we could get the warm weather to come and stay and get rid of the diaper Bella is sported by summer...that would be fantastic!!!

Lemon...

Bella had lots of fun playing at Grandma & Papaw M's while I had to take a 8 hour computer charting class. When I was picking her up she insisted on Papaw cutting up this lemon for her that she ate! She has a little cold so maybe her body was needing some Vitamin C!

Silly Sour Eating Girl!!!

Little Ladies...

Can you believe it??? Emily & Bella had the same cute little lady bug outfit on for school on Friday with NO planning on the moms part! Something must of been in the air. When I picked up Bella I had to snap some pictures of the cute little ladies!!!

Pancake Supper...

Kandi & Grandma with a giant pancake...

Both Kawanian's
Happy because we had full bellies!!!

Wyatt taking a break from eating for a picture!

Bella had 5 sausage links dipped in butter...can you say clogged artery...thanks goodness she is young and can use the fat ...and we don't eat like that every day!

Each year the Kiwanis's host fundraiser for Riley Children's Hospital! It is a huge pancake supper held at the fair grounds where hundreds turn out for yummy pancakes and a great cause!

Easter fun...

Loving the Bear...
The Gang watching the kids dig into their Easter Goodies...
Bella had 6 baskets by the time it was all said and done...really CRAZY!
Thank you for all her treats...everyone!

Wyatt and Bella checking out what was in their eggs!
Being Silly with these cute hats Sara got them!
Uncle Ryan entertained the kids after dinner...they loved it and so did we!

Again it was a great day to share with our family!

What a difference a year makes...

Easter 08
Easter 09

The Hunt....

Wyatt &
Bella had a grand ol time

finding the hidden eggs!

They both came out with a basket full of eggs!

Making sure there isn't anymore!

Easter...

Happy Easter 2009!!!

Sunday morning we enjoyed going to a wonderful church service that reminded us that Our Savior has Risen and gave us much Hope for the future!

After a quick nap...we went to my parents where Tim's family joined us for a very nice Easter dinner! We are truly blessed to share some holidays together and that we all enjoy sharing time together!

Wyatt's Birthday Party...

Wyatt James turns 4!!!!
Wyatt had a very fun Cars Birthday Party on Saturday! The kids loved running around and playing in Kids Central(Wyatt's house). It was even war, enough they played outside for awhile!
Wyatt had a blast and got loaded up with Lots of new Birthday goodies!!!


Happy Birthday, Buddy!
We love you!
Uncle Tim, Aunt Alli & Bella Boo

Dying Easter Eggs...

While at GiGi & Aunt Beth's we also colored our Easter Eggs. Bella LOVED doing it although our fingers stayed colored for a few days!

Rachel and I had fun create pretty eggs too...took us back to our childhood!

Easter Egg Fun!!!

Easter Brunch...

Last Friday we had a very nice Easter Brunch with GiGi & Aunt Beth.

Mom and I brought the food in and Aunt Beth had the table set with lots of Easter goodies!

GiGi looked great in her spring pink!!!

Play Group at our House...

Today we had play group at our house a week late since Bella had a cold last week. It was also the first time our new friends, Brody & Matthew got to come. I meant to get pictures of them together but they were busy sleeping or eating when I tried!

Thanks for coming over everyone!

New Friend...

We have a squirrel that enjoys are bird feeders a little too much!
He isn't afraid of me knocking on the windows at him or Peyton!
The kids enjoyed watching him this morning!

Chores???

Bella already feeds Peyton each night and today when we got home with new bird food she insisted on filling the feeders! I'll take her up on it now before she won't want to help out!

Spring Time...

Even though it was a little chilly..

Zionsville looked absolutely beautiful yesterday with all the flowers and trees in bloom!!

I tried to get some great Spring shots of Bella but she wasn't really into it as you can tell!

Tea with Grammy J

Wednesday we met Grammy J at a new tea room in Zionsville, Simplicity, for lunch!

It was fabulous!

We all had wonderful lunches, check out Bella's fancy set up and she ate most of it! Mom and I both had yummy almond tea too that was just right for the chilly Spring day!
Thanks for the treat, Grammy J!

"It's Ladies Night"

This month was a small group with the new babies and spring break but was LOTS of fun never-the-less!

We tried Indian for dinner... mine was not the best choice on the menu but everyone else had a good dish! The best part was the Martini's we had afterwards at Midtown!
YUM!

Thanks for planning Amber...it was a much needed night!

Easter Bunny...

Bella holding on to me for dear life... wouldn't even take the sucker from him but she did

tell him "Happy Easter!"
Charlie...What are you doing to me???
Fallyn was bribed with basked and sucker!!
(wish that would of worked for Bella)

Star children...

Ella and Cole sat and smiled!

Fun at the Mall...

The girls: Ella, Fallyn & Bella

having
FUN!!!

Look at the cutie boys...

Charlie & Cole...getting big!

Bella and Ella

Tuesday since it was freezing out we decided to meet some friends out for lunch and to burn some energy!

Crashed...

Last Friday we had a fun day with Aunt Suzi and Wyatt, eating lunch, playing and running LOTS of errands and then eating dinner. It was 7:30 Bella had no nap but I had to run in the store for just a few things...she crashed...didn't care where she was and fell asleep!

Poor thing!