EARS...they don't just look good!

Sometimes I wonder if my children have something wrong with their ears. "guys........guys......guys.......GUYS!" "HEY YOU TWO..." By this time I am usually at top vocal force, and that can get real loud! All my fears were put to rest yesterday after a trip to Costco. I needed a few things and we needed to leave the house so I thought, sure no big deal. Three kids by myself, piece of cake! (actually it was fine, Molly is even big enough to sit in the cart!) So just as we are finishing up we pass a stand where they were giving samples of a specialty juice. I think, because I was paying attention to what the kids were doing, not the lady giving the samples. So, as we walk by Cade asks me what it is. I reply, "juice" Annie jumped in fast as she could and says, "it aides in digestion." It is a miracle. SHE CAN HEAR!

Annie Jane is 4!

After weeks of anticipation Annie's big day arrived! She was so excited to turn 4 and have a birthday party. She had her list of things she wanted by the 1st of April and she knew she wanted to have a "Fancy Nancy" party. For those of you who don't know, Fancy Nancy is a cute little series about a girl who loves to be a girlie girl. Think lots of pink, crowns, feather boas, gaudy jewelry and plenty of accessories. She had a great day, and it was the first birthday of hers that I didn't cry over! We love you Annie!

Blowing out the candles (a crown, a purse, a high heel and a heart)
Party girls with their manis and make-up

Taking a break from all the pampering

Annie with her b-day loot

The big 4!

Graduation

A few weeks ago Hubbard Elementary held its annual Kindergarten graduation/Family BBQ we couldn't have been more proud of our man! He has done so well this year, working hard in school and making lots of new friends. He learned how to read and it still amazes me that my little boy is not so little anymore. It was fun to spend the morning with him and see how thrilled he was to show us all things kindergarten! We love you Cade!

Cade and his best friend/next door neighbor Dawson
Looking pretty pleased with himself, don't you think?

Officially a 1st grader!

Do Not Disturb

I always love to discover what little "quirks" each kid is going to have, and they all have many! For whatever reason this is how Molly sleeps...........

it kills me everytime I see her like this! I have tried pulling the blanket down once she is out but within 5 min. she is awake and crying. So, whatever Molly-pop, sleep how you want (as long as you are sleeping) besides, how cute is it!

UP to date

Life has been flying by too fast these days! We have had a busy spring with lots of company, field trips, soccer awards/final game, playing beauty parlor, and just growing UP in general! Here are the highlights.

I came downstairs and found my "Fancy Annie" reading her favorite books, "Fancy Nancy"

Thanks for the POSH (that's another word for fancy) shades grandma!

Molly is now 8 months old! She is sitting UP all by herself.

Just so you can all see how she has grown, she used to be as big as the doll she is holding!

Annie playing beauty parlor with her "best friend" grandma Debbie


Cade KILLED it during his final game! His team won (they don't keep score but I do!)
BTW......he scored 4 goals!

Soccer awards/pizza party

Coach Steve said Cade was like a tornado on the field, and boy was he!

My 3 favorite things in the world, growing UP way too fast!

MOM

I know a name, a glorious name. Dearer than any other, it is the name of mother. Happy Mother's Day to all the moms out there! Today I have been thinking lots about my mom and here are just a few of the reasons why I love her and some of the ways she is the best person I know. One of my earliest memories is waking up one morning very sick, with the chicken pox, and having her rub my back. Before then and since then nobody makes me feel better when I am sick like mom. I can remember her reading to me often and thanks to her I developed a love of reading that continues this day. I dreaded every Saturday morning when she would hand us our jobs written on recipe cards but now I am so thankful that she taught me how to work. I used to beg her to let me quit piano lessons but I am so glad she made me stick with it. I am NOT a concert pianist but I can play and she taught me to never give up. I don't know anyone who is more willing to give than her. She showed me how to be selfless and to serve others. I wonder how many moms would put their lives on hold to take care of their grown daughter, a son-in-law and two crazy kids for months. Then, just when she thought she was getting her life back I found out I needed her more than ever. Once again she put her life on hold and came to the rescue. How many mothers are present when their daughter hears the horrible diagnosis of cancer and immediately tells her, "don't worry, everything will be okay" I believed her because she is my mom and she is never wrong. She showed me faith and gave me courage when I needed it most, and she wasn't wrong, everything was okay. Mom, you are the best and I love you so much! Thank you for teaching me how to become a good person and most importantly for showing me how to be a good mother. I love you.

Where are you spring?

About 10 days ago we had glorious weather in Boise, three whole days in the 80's and since then nothing but wind and rain. Where did you go spirng? Please come back.

Soakin' up all that sun
Annie's muscles

Cade's muscles

A side note......any ideas on how to get a 6 year old to crack 40 lbs?