Happy 3rd Birthday Addie

Happy Birthday Addison!! On Tuesday it was her 3rd birthday and we decided we would have a little party for her with some of the girls from nursery. With Addison's help we finally decided on a fishing birthday party. She really wanted rubber boots for a cake, and then we made little ocean cupcakes with a whale jumping in the water and a beach with an umbrella on the other side. She really loved it....even though one boot was a little wonky.





On the invitations we asked that all the girls wear their bathing suits as we were going fishing.
First thing Tuesday morning Addie walked down to the living room where her new bike was waiting for her. She LOVED it and has been asking for a bike for about a year.
Who doesn't love balloons. Devin was a really good boy at the party. It helped a lot too that Justin was home to help out.

So when the girls first got here we played with baloons for awhile until everyone arrived and then we had some yummy snacks; veggie bars, jello jigglers, pineappe and watermelon, jubjubes and of course fishy crackers and juice.

The kids needed a break from sitting so they all got down and played a bit again and then we got them back to the table to do a craft. They decorated sailor hats with little mermaid stickers and ocean foam stickers and markers. They all got pretty into it and the hats looked beautiful. Then it was finally time to go fishing.
Justin made all the rods with the little girls initials engraved into the bottom so they were all unique and hopefully a nice little keepsake. They loved fishing.
So after that we opened presents and then fished again and everyone had a cupcake. Then the party was over. I was totally stressed and was worried how it was going to go, but it ended up being a lot of fun. Addie felt so special and it was a great little group of girls.



After the party Addie opened a few more presents from us and then Daddy had to go to work. We spent the rest of the day playing with presents and Addie had her new favorite supper of club quesedillas. Then we had Addies Aunties and Uncles over for cake after supper. It was a full and fun day. Thanks to everyone who sent presents or cards and called Addie. She really had a special day.
The dress up clothes were a total hit..thanks grandma P. My favorite moment of the day was I heard Addie upstairs singing happy birthday to herself. When I peeked in her room she was checking Benny's teeth. maybe we have a future hygeinist in the family.

What a pretty princess. We love you Addie!!

Mothers day

I had a great mothers day. My husband and kiddos did a great job of making me feel special. I know they love me and they really keep me going.

Sunday after church we decided to go to Horlak Park and feed the ducks. I guess everyone had the same idea on mothers day because the ducks weren't all the interested in us even though our bread was homemade!! We figured they were full and we did not wat to feed the pesky seagulls. We only stayed about 1/2 hour or so. It was chilly when the sun went behind the clouds.


Devin loves hide and seek. Peekaboo.


I will get a post up soon for Addie's birhday. I am just too tired tonight. It was a long day and Justin is out of town..so I am going to bed. Hopefully I will get a post up tomorrow.

April Sun

Devin looks like a little snob in this picture...it is wierd not to see him smiling or yelling, his 2 favorite things. But he really loves the outdoors. It has been great to get the kids outside and have something different to do. Devin has eaten sand about a dozen times...he likes it. I remember Addie tried it once at that age, and she hated it. But oh no, not our Dev! He is a crazy man!



Addison loves to help out with chores. And feeding Devin is one of her favorite things to do. It is a big help...even though he can feel himself. He thinks she is funny so it keeps them both happy while I am cooking.

Every morning for the last couple weeks we have been riding. We were given this trailor for free...yeah...and first thing Addie asks for in the morning is to go in the bike trailor. She loves how fast it is. Dev has mixed feelings I'm afraid Some days he loves it...others he is not so sure and he wakes up the neighborhood with his howls.

The kids love waterbottles and I found these ones that are spillproof tops at wal-mart for when we are on the bike. Blue for Dev and pink for addie, right?? You would think. The first day Devin decided he liked pink, and blue is actually Addison's favorite color, so they kinds switched. It was so funny how much they loved them...they both peed for about 2 hours straight after guzzling down so much. Devin carried that pink bottle around with him the rest of the night, but he now will take the blue one. haha. Funny kidos.

Addie let me crimp her hair sunday. I love my little lioness!
This is my new fav picture.
So Sunday night we did our first scavenger hunt while we were on a walk. I never really thought of doing it sooner, but I must say I am glad I thought to do it because she LOVED it. I think she is at the perfect age because she really got the concept and was excited to find all the pictures on her list. the only thing we could not find was a flower...so we found some fake ones inside when we got home.

My boys. So handsome!!

Justin had a great birthday on Wednesday...and the countdown has begun for Addies on Tuesday. I will be glad when the birthday stretch is through. It is a bit of work for me, but it is fun.