1st Day of Preschool

Yes I know it is a little late, but I am still playing catch up. Anyway, I just had to post this because it was her first day of her long awaited preschool day. She was so excited to get up and get ready for school. The only problem was that school did not start until noon. So I had the whole morning to hold her off. When the time did finally come she did not want me to walk her there (the preschool is only 5 houses down at Mrs. Heidi's house). She did finally let me come and she loved posing for the pictures. However, when we got there and it was time for me to leave she didn't want me to go. So independent, but really she's a mama's girl.

Kenzie and I walking to school.

Stops for a little pose.

And another pose with the leg popped out.

Kenzie and Elle get to go to school together and they just love it.

Our babies are growing up;)

This was after school on my front porch. When I went to pick them up I was in my car. They wanted to walk home (it's only 5 houses and on the same side of the street as my house), so I thought good I will get there a little before them and take a picture of them walking up the sidewalk. That didn't happen, they thought I was racing them and they both ran all the way home and beat me. I didn't want to drive too fast. So I got this picture instead. So cute!

Just for fun!

Madison's 8th Birthday

Maddie turned 8 on August 17th. However, we celebrated on August 1st because of the baby being due a week later. Her birthday was really fun also. She had a pink pajama, spa, tea party. She invited 10 of her friends. We set up a spa on our back patio. We had a facial station, where they got facials and sipped on strawberry smoothies. We had a manicure station, where they got hand scrubs and painted nails. Last, we had a pedicure station, where they soaked in foot baths and got painted toes. When everyone was pampered we went inside and put cukes on the eyes. Then they all sat down to a delightful tea party. We had a real china tea set, pink punch and all pink treats. It was so sweet and fun. Madison really felt special and it was really fun to do. I have to say all the credit goes to my good friend, Heather. She is so creative and had all the ideas. We also had 4 other people helping. Including my dad who was in charge of making and serving strawberry smoothies. What a trooper! Not an easy party, but so worth it.


Maddie and her BFF
They all ate the cucumbers after.

What they ate. Yummy! The pink pajama party girls
The party is not over until the dancing begins!
The amazing and enduring helpers.

Macie's 6th Birthday

Macie turned 6 on July 26th. She wanted an Enchanted Birthday and that is what she got. If you haven't seen the movie then this won't make any sense. Anyway, I hired a lady to play Giselle. I learned a lesson that day, always ask to see a picture if you are hiring a character. She was really sweet, but nothing like Giselle. None of the kids said anything and they all had a blast. Macie said "it was the most awesome birthday ever!" That makes it all worth it. I was 9 months pregnant and really feeling it by the end of this birthday. It was a memorable day in every way.

No we did not make the well just for the party
I had a friend who had it.

Have you ever had one of those weeks where the days get shorter and your list gets longer? Well I just had one of those for the last 2-3 months. I felt like it has been non-stop for both Rich and I. We are finally returning to normal, with a new baby of course. The pressure finally caught up with me about a week ago. I kind of broke down and lost it. I'm not ashamed to admit it. I really needed to just release the stress. I locked myself in my bedroom and had a good cry. Being a mom is a really high stress, non-stop, huge responsibility. It can be a challenge to keep it together all the time. I personally need to have some down time to keep myself sane and of course some good friends and family to talk to. For those who read my site, I know you can relate and I applaud all of you who make it through your day, just to do it again the next day. Anyway, enough of the heart to heart. Because of my crazy life lately I need to back track, not only for you to see, but for my own journal. So I hope you enjoy.

I wanted to put a picture up of myself and Ryker,
but guess who is always behind the camera? Yep,
me. I could not find one of just Ryker and I, except
the one that Kenzie took and it did not turn out. Oh
well, aren't they so cute?