Happy 1st Birthday...

CHARLIE!!!!
Saturday I had to work and Bella slept through Charlie's First Birthday party so we
stopped by today to give him his front loader that Bella picked out and

play with them for a little bit!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Charlie!!!
We can't beleive you are 1 already!!!

Morning with Daddy...

Daddy took the morning off to check out all Bella's "tricks" (that is what she calls them)

at gymnastics.
Walking the beam...

Jumping off the beam!!! FUN!!!

After gymnastics we made a Costco run and went to lunch before daddy had to go back to work! Thanks daddy for spending the morning with us!

Jump...

On your mark...
Get Set...
JUMP!!!

Bella would of never done this even a few weeks ago...she can't tell from the pictures but this is a higher mat and is probably 2-3ft from the foam...she loves it now!

She even went off a higher one later in the morning!

Brave Girl!!! Playing with Mr Troy! She always acts like when he is around she can't get out by herself! Flirt?? Already???

First Dip...

in the POOL....Livvy was a so sweet to take care of her in the pool Friday afternoon at Molli's house!
She even jumped off the diving board!

Silly Girl!!!
Bring on Summer!!!!

Last Day of Mom's Day Out...

Friday was Bella last day of MDO this year.

Bella with her wonderful, sweet and loving teachers:

Miss Adley & Miss Mary...
Bella really enjoyed going to "school" on Friday's this year where she did lots of art project, playing and learning new songs. She will do MDO again next year before preschool. Friday afternoon she had a big surprise when daddy came to her class and picked her up with mommy!

Play Group...

Bella and Baby Matthew...
Cole and Baby Matthew

Ella showing Bella how to climg through the playland at lunch!

After a few weeks of not being able to make playgroup it was nice to see every one! We even were able to get out and get lunch after the kids enjoyed playing at Gray's house!

Thanks for having us!

What happens...When...

You Give a 2 1/2 make-up!

Bella loves to mimic me when I am getting ready so she has her own little "make-up" bag.
Until a few days ago she couldn't open the eye shadow so it wasn't a problem!

Didn't she do a pretty job on her face!?!?!

Nursery to Big Girl Room...

Izabella's Shabby Chic Princess Room...

So here it is.... I had some request to post pictures and was trying to wait until everything was finished but it is close enough. I still need to color swap some stuff out and Aunt Rachel is going to do some decorative painting behind her bed.

We all Love it, including Miss Bella!

We are so proud of how she made the transition into her big girl bed too!

She "hops in" each night and loves for mommy to tuck her in...snug as a bug in a rug!

Izabella's nursey...that I loved!
When I was expecting Baby M 3 years ago there were a lot loving hands: Uncle Ernie, Uncle Ryan, Aunt Rachel and Daddy who helped me create this sweet space for out little one!
We enjoyed it for 2 1/2 years so much!
It is all packed up in hopes to use again someday!

After Dinner

After dinner the kids followed the path around to the side of the building and found a wishing well! The kids love throwing the money into the well and we all enjoyed being outside on such a beautiful night! We spent almost another hour outside talking and having fun! Oh yes....Wyatt even created a race down the ramp with Bella and GRANDMA which they did numerous times!

Mother's Day Celebration 2..

Sunday night we met Tim's family at Hollyhock Hill to celebrate Mother's Day with Shirley & Suzi! As always we had a wonderful home cooked friend chicken meal and enjoyed each others company!

I even got a very pretty new watch from Bella and Daddy...which I had needed for awhile!! Thank you!

We hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day, Shirley & Suzi!

We love you!!!

Mother's Day Celebration 1...

This afternoon we joined my family at Rick's Boatyard for a wonderful lunch in celebration of Mother's Day!

It was a beautiful day that is for sure!

Rachel, we missed you lots! Sorry you had to work!
Happy Mother's Day Mom/Grammy J!!!

We LOVE youuuuu!!!

My Blessing...

Becoming a Mother has been the biggest blessing that God has ever given me.

A love that I did not know until Izabella Raye.

Izabella's joy in each day help reminds me of the simple pleasures and what is really important!!!

It is amazing how those big blue eyes, sweet little voice, her great big hug can make my day!

Celebrating Mother's Day is a wonderful day for not only me but I am truly blessed to be surrounded my amazing Mom, Grandma, Sister, Mother-in-law and Sister-in-law who have loved me more than I could imagine!!! Also wonderful women my friends: who have been huge examples and help guided through motherhood and share being a mommy with!

Happy Mother's Day to all you amazing women in my life!!!!
I love you all!

Izabella, you are mommy's proudest accomplishment!!!

I love you more than you know,

Mommy

Cole comes to play...

Sweet Baby Cole...

My friend from work, Leah, had a class to take Wednesday morning so we got to watch her little man, Cole! Bella and I both had soo much fun having a baby in the house! Cole was perfect all morning and Bella was a huge help feeding, playing and changing him!

Thanks for letting us play with Cole for the morning...We loved it!