Jack's Artwork!

"Look at my picture MOM!" Oh, motherhood! Artwork on kitchen counters. He is still so proud of it. Even though it is cleaned up. He still shows me daily where he made a pretty picture on the counter. Gotta love Jack!

Daisy's Ear Surgery!

Daisy and her cute ears. When she was born, her ears didn't have any of the folds in them. She was so excited to get them fixed, but it was a little more traumatic then we expected. It was intensified by Jon heading out of town to Augusta and the basement flooding from ground water. I didn't think we would survive, but we did. Hooray! One thing about it that I did enjoy was spending some super one on one time with her. She is such a fun little stinker. *The top photo is with her cute friend Kendall from Logan.

Sleeping Kids!

This is what happens when dad is gone and mom falls asleep by Daisy getting her to bed. Sleepy Jack and Ellie. Funny kids.

Ellie Turns 11! What?

Okay. This post makes me feel like a bad mom. Ellie's birthday was on a Friday. The Friday of the Spotlight dance competition. We woke up and had things decorated. Hurried and opened some gifts and then got ready to head out for competition. The pictures are a little out of order. All well. * The bottom one is on her birthday morning. Opening gifts that Jack decided were his. He even put on his rain boots when she opened hers. Everything that happened in between was chaos. Packing, makeup, hair, driving, and dancing until 11:00 P.M. * The middle picture is at the end of the night. Ellie Rose, Daisy Sophia, and Ellie's friend Hannah that stayed with us at the hotel. Tired dance girls. Having a friend made it seem a little more birthday-ish. * The first picture is on Easter Sunday when we finally slowed down enough to have cake with candles on it! It turned into dessert and worked out great. Too bad that Daddy was off at the MASTERS in Georgia. We missed him and he came home the next day. Happy 11th Ellie Rose! We love you!

P.S. Thank you to Grandmas & Grandpas and Uncle Eli & Aunt Christy that hung out at the competition to support Ellie on her birthday. It really meant so much. Too bad we didn't get a little break to go out to dinner together! Love you all!

Jack In His Snow Clothes!

This is what my little Jack had to wear out in the snow on Saturday. What the picture doesn't show are the flowers all over the top of the hat! Ooops. It is Daisy's hat, but its blue and he thinks he looks like a cowboy. It is the only hat he would wear. He also thinks his yellow T-Shirt hoodie is a coat! Although I tried talking him out of the entire outfit, I also know that these are the moments that I will always love and cherish. I am still wondering if I will cherish him smashing Box Elder bugs on my walls with his golf putter. Maybe someday!

Daisy And The Patriotic Program

The Grade School Patriotic Program. I know these pictures are not the best, but I had to post them. Daisy was so excited to sing 'Grand Ole Flag' and wear Red, White, and Blue. She even planned the outfit for the performance and the one that she wants to wear on "America's Birthday". She is so much fun. She practiced her dance every day. The moment that she walked out on the stage that night, she had the biggest grin on her face. And then........when the singing was over a little boy in her class decided it was time to pester her. He truly did all that he could to bother her. He pulled out all stops. It really was so hilarious to us and not to her! One of the teachers had to come and sit by the little boy. He continued to try to reach around the teacher and do all that he could to get to her. When it was over he followed her down the stairs blowing on the back of her neck and her hair. Grade School, Gotta love it!

A Pie From Scratch!

The Cherry Pie that Brandi made!
Okay. Yes, I am super proud and a little embarrassed that this is the first pie that I've made from scratch. My mom signed me up and informed me that I was going to a pie class. I was not too happy at first. However, I do love the little sense of accomplishment I get from doing something new. My brilliant mother also reminded me that we are suppose to continually learn and grow. Does making a pie count? I hope so. Oh, the little things.