Royal Send-off

So the time had come to wish our friends, The Wilkinson Family,

well as the move onto to Evanston, IL.

In February, Warren got a new job in Chicago so we knew they were moving but Ann and the kids stayed back in IN until there house sold.

We are so happy their family will be under one roof again after 6 long months of commuting back and forth, but we will miss them!!!

Sunday as they movers were there, boxes every where, Ann through together a FUN royal send-off for Mimi! The kids had a blast just running through the empty house,dressing up, having princess cupcakes, tatoos, face painting!!!

Tuesday night we joined them at Hellas Greek Cafe for one last night of fun! Ann, as she always found great things to do in Indy, shared with me that Tuesday nights kids eat free and they have entertainment for the kids! (we have enjoyed this fun restaurant before but will definitely be going back on Tuesday nights)

Thanks for all fun memories we made over the last 8 years and we wish you all the best in Evanston!!!

We will miss you but will come to visit soon!!!

Style....

Most days Bella prefers to be in her pj's all day at home. I told he to go get dressed since we were going dinner and the store. This is how our stylish Izabella came out!

With a leotard on, different blue ballet skirt, ugg boots, fur vest and about 5 different bows in her head!

I said ok just put your fleece on and let's go! Tim couldn't believe I was letting her out of the house like that, not b.c he cared, but b.c her looking like a rag-muffin would usually drive me crazy.

I saw how happy and proud of herself she was and I let go of the fact I like her to look put together to hopefully build her confidence and independence!!!

We had a great dinner and fun shopping night with our little fashion-ista! Who knows...one day we might all be wearing clothes with Bella Raye on the tag!

Stuckey Farms

Friday we joined our MOPS group at one of our favorite places, Stuckey's Farm.

We had a tour learning about how bees make honey, how the farm makes their yummy Apple Cider, everything corn is in, and sampling of apples and cider. We then enjoyed lunch and playing.

After some of our friends left we joined Jenny and Emily back in the orchard to pick some apples.

We got a bag full of apples, apple cider, and an apple cider slushie(YUM)!

It was a great day and we hope to make it back with our family soon!

5 years old!!!

Our "Little" Girl is 5!!!

Dear Izabella~ We can't believe that you are 5 today. Time has gone so quickly!!!! You are such a joy, always singing and dancing around and making us laugh! You are too sweet and still you love to snuggle up with us, which we love!!! You have a HUGE imagination and love playing with your Babies: Gracie, Kate and Tyler, Barbie's, and Littlest Pet Shops just to name a few of your favorites. You have a strong, independent personality and know what you do and don't want!

God gave us the biggest blessing on the day you were born and you've filled our heart with more love than we could of imagined!

We hope that you continue to dream big, love, dance, be independent and stand up for what you want!!! Know that you can do anything your heart desires with hard work, faith and love! Also that we will always be here to love, support, pray and guide you!!!

Happy 5th Birthday, Izabella Raye!!!

Much love always!!!
Mommy & Daddy

Birthday Dinner...

Friday morning Bella and I were talking about where she wanted to go for her Birthday.

She said she wanted to go where we go with Jackson and so I guessed a few places and she said, "NO Mommy they serve soup first!" .... Oh, Benihana's!!!

Unfortunately Benihana's didn't have reservations, so we went to Volcano instead and she was just as happy!!!

May all your Birthday wishes come true, Sweet Girl!!!

HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY, Izabella Raye!!!
We love you soo much!!!

Bella's Birthday Day...

Bella started off her Birthday with a soccer game!

Grammy J, Aunt Suzi and Wyatt came to watch!

Then we all went to Friday's for lunch and Bella had some presents to open!!!

Huddles for dessert and

Monkey Joe's for some FUN!!!

1st Day of TK

Bella 1st day of Transitional Kindergarten!

Bella is returning to Orchard Park Learning Center for her 4th year!!!

She is in a Transitional Kindergarten class that meets on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am-2:15pm!

She is very excited to meet her new teachers Mrs Dawn and Mrs Peggy. Also that Fallyn and Emily are in her class along with many other new friends!

We are super excited after a search, many worries and prayers, that we have found a new babysitter to pick her up 2 days a week from school while I am at work and keep her until Tim can get home from work. Miss Jennifer's is returning to nursing school and her schedule works perfectly to help us out!

Let the school schedule begin!!!

Birthday Bash

More pictures from the party to come...
We had a FUN Justin Beiber Rock Star Pool & Pizza Party with family and friends.
Unfortunately the temps dropped to high 60's, kinda cool for a pool party but some of the kids were determined to get in.
Thanks to everyone for coming to celebrate with us!!!

Delayed...

Our camera isn't working right so there is a gap in some of the post but thought it'd be better to post what I have from my phone.

Ft Wayne Zoo

Sarah and I packed up the kids and headed north to the Ft Wayne Zoo.

They had done a exchange if you had an Indianapolis Children's Museum membership you could get into the Ft Wayne Zoo for free!!!

We LOVED all the different animals they had and exploring the zoo...

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they had an awesome giraffe feeding deck that ran all day!

Lots of fun rides too!

It was a FUN little road trip and a zoo we will definitely visit again!!!