Officially 4

I can't believe my baby girl is 4!
Where has the time gone and
how can we slow it down?
WE LOVE YOU GRACIE,
for all that you are and all that you will grow to be.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I love this kid!

He cracks me up!
Jackson today said, "Mom, I'm going to color this picture
of Buster the dog for Dad because he always gets busted by you."
So observant!

Michigan

There are so many things that I love about our annual trip to Michigan. I love spending time with my parents, relaxing, playing at the dock, visiting the little towns, wake boarding, boating and I absolutely love the gorgeous scenery. It's so great being able take the kids right outside the house to take a picture with some actual greenery in it. No driving around to search for hours for a little itty bitty patch that might be able to resemble a bit of green. As an added bonus, my kids don't really fight me on it (most of the time). I think they realize it's just part of the trip and if they grin and bear it they can go back to playing and having fun. Kelly on the other hand ... well that's a different story. I'm still working on him.

End of A Blogging Hiatus

I admit it. I broke up with the blog for awhile, but I think it's time that we kiss and make up. Let's not have high expectations though. Just baby steps.

Easter

I know I'm biased ...

but isn't she just the cutest.

BIG BIRTHDAY ...

Our Birthday Girl!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRACIE LOU!

WE LOVE YOU!

First Day of Kindergarten!

How did we get here?

How is it that my little boy is old enough to go to Kindergarten?
He was ready, I on the other hand ... not so much. Well, whether I was ready or not, the day was here and away we went.
Jackson woke up and ran into our room with the biggest smile on his face and said, "guess who's going to Kindergarten today?!" Then yelled, "ME!"


He could not get to the school fast enough. We parked the car and off he went, running, all the way to his classroom.




When we finally parted ways, Grace and I headed home. On the way, I asked her what she would like to do today. She replied simply with, "watch Mamma Mia and make cookies". So we did just that.

At the end of the school day, Grace and I were both eager to go pick up Jackson from school. As soon as he ran out of the Kindergarten cove, we saw the biggest smile on his face. I think this will be a good fit for him. As for me, knowing that he loves it helps me love it too.

All Grown Up!

Merry Christmas to All!

Christmas Sunday