Katie's Birthday Party

 

 

This year we had Katie's party at Tree Top. I can't tell you how nice it is to have a party away from home, where they do everything, & just a few minutes down the road. All of the kids had so much fun playing games, bowling & eating cake!! Katie was so happy that all of her friends could come to her party & we are so thankful to have all of you in our lives! Thanks for all of the gifts & to those of you who had to drive across town, I know what it's like :) Happy Birthday Katie!!

VACATION!!!!!

 

We (Brad & I) are going on our first cruise this month! It is a much needed vacation for the both of us & we are glad to spend it with some of our close friends! We have never been on vacation in January, it will be nice to go to a warm destination like the Bahamas!! We are so excited & I cannot wait for the relaxation. Don't get me wrong I will miss my children terribly but I am long overdue for a getaway & quality time with my husband!! I know they will be in good hands!

4 Years Old!

 

 

 

 

I know I say it every year but...4 years old !?! I can't believe it! The first picture is Katie holding the outfit she wore in the hospital, it was huge on her there & look at it now! Katie had a great birthday, we started the day at dance class, then we headed to the lunch & the movies. We watched Alvin & the Chipmunk's Chipwrecked with her best friend Braelyn. We really enjoyed it & we had the entire theater to ourselves, lucky us!! After that we headed home to eat birthday cake with daddy. Katie is gotten into Barbie's all of the sudden so that is what we got her. Happy Birthday to the "best" little girl I know! (She always tells me "Mommy, you're the best") I wish you many more HAPPY Birthday's & we love you very much!!

Rebecca's Baby Shower

 

 

This past Sunday we had a baby shower for my sister at my dad's house. Everything turned out great, the food was great & baby Harper got a lot of cute things. Rebecca has a lot of people who love her & showed up for her baby shower it was a crowded house! I still can't believe I am going to be an Aunt very soon! I have to get my baby fix from my niece since I can't have anymore babies myself :(. I hope my kids & Harper are as close as me & my cousins were growing up. I can't wait to meet that sweet baby & praying for a great delivery & healthy baby for my sister & Tyler!

Christmas 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christmas @ Gramps'

 

 

 

 

After Mimi & Papa's it was off to Gramps' house to open more gifts ask Katie said. The kids got more great gifts from Gramps. Katie got some new DVD's a make-up kit & so many other things I can't remember. Will got a race car track & the dog guitar in the pictures & several other things too. As you can see from the last set of pictures the kids decided to be rockstars on the stage (fireplace). Katie was soooo funny jumping off of there in her dress & tights & made some really funny faces, glad I got a few of those. Will finally got brave & jumped off too, but he just hit the ground, cried for a minute & went right back at it. We all had some pretty good laughs! Thanks Gramps for all of the gifts.

Christmas Eve @ Mimi & Papa's

 

 

 

 

We spent the first part of Christmas Eve with Brad's family. We had a great dinner, then opened gifts. Katie was about to burst waiting to open gifts as you could imiagine. Katie got a new robe & house shoes, & an American Girl doll with her own canopy bed. The doll looks so much like Katie & even has pierced ears. Will got a tractor & was so excited until he pressed the gas & it scared him. (Just like Katie with her jeep). Thank you Mimi & Papa for ALL of our gifts we love you very much!