Outside Fun, Playhouse Progress

Their daddy is working on a fabulous playhouse for these little princesses.  They are helping out with the painting.  They are so excited about being able to play in their playhouse.

 

 I believe they were a little messy with the paint! :)

 

 

More playhouse progress photos to come...

Nana's Birthday Party

 

This lady is one of the most precious women I know.  Anyone who has ever met her can say that she made a tremendous impact on his/her life. She has touched so many hearts during her years.

 

We were blessed to be able to celebrate another year of life with her.

 

The older I get, the more I realize what a treasure the older generation is to us younger women.  Especially when you become a mother, their wisdom is priceless.  I am so thankful that my children have the privilege of knowing this kind-hearted, loving, godly woman as their great-grandmother.

 

This year we chose to celebrate her birthday at the nursing home where Nana now resides.  They were kind enough to allow us to use one of the activity rooms so our family and friends could all be together to celebrate.

 

Keeley made an AWESOME strawberry cake (one of Nana's favorites).  We went all out with party hats, candles...the whole works!

 

Nana enjoyed the fun and fellowship.  Audrey and Addison even got her to act a little silly.

Gifts for the birthday girl!

Nana with her great-granddaughters, Addison and Audrey.

This is 4 generations!

 

Me, my dad, my mom, my brother, Keith;

Addison, Nana, Audrey

Nana with Uncle Jim and Aunt Carol.

Donald and Linda Scott came to celebrate with us.  They are dear friends (really they are like family) who visit and care for Nana all the time.  Every week they bring her cake, a diet coke and give her a manicure.  What a precious couple!

 

I'm so glad we got to celebrate this special lady in such a wonderful way!

We love you, Nana!

Addison~ 3 years old

 

My precious Addison...

 

3-years-old!! How can it be?  Was it really that long ago that I held your perfect little blue-eyed self for the first time?  I have no idea what we would do without you. You bring so much silliness and laughter to our lives.

 

You are outgoing, loving, silly, and full of mischievousness.

There is never a dull moment with you around.  You are fearless to try things yet won't watch Disney movies or other shows that have "mean people" in it because it scares you.

I love how you give us big squeezes and kisses. And you have to have your belly and back rubbed every night with "scratchy" on your beloved blankie before you can go to sleep. Yes, you are a little spoiled.

 

Here are some other things I want to remember about you:

 

* You wear a size 2T/3T clothes

*Weigh 27 pounds

*Are 36" tall

*Wear size 7 toddler shoe

*Are potty trained (except occasionally at night)

*Love to watch Barney, Max and Ruby, and any show that sings and dances (Wiggles, Sing-a-long)

*Enjoy playing outside and getting wet/dirty

*Do really well riding your tricycle and can even ride Audrey's bike

 

* Love your big sister and try to do everything she does

*Enjoy preschool (your friends are Ella Grace and Addi Belle)

*Love, love, love to sing and dance

* Always carry blankie, Care Bear, baby and Pep

*Don't like sodas (they are "spicy")

*Still like to snuggle

*Enjoy listening to books

 

There is so much about you that I hope I never forget. These pictures really capture your personality. The expressions you make are always so entertaining!

 

You, Little Bit, are a wonderful blessing to our family.  May you never forget how special you are to us!  I love you around to Jupiter and back!

Addison's 3rd Birthday Celebration

This precious child celebrated her birthday all week long!  She began to think that everyday was her birthday!  But birthday celebrations are so much fun!!

 

Continuing family tradition, Addison had her birthday muffin with a candle on top the morning of her birthday.  Can you tell she was excited??

 

Then Grammy came up to visit the next day to spend the weekend with us and help me with party preparations. Addison had cupcakes and another celebration with us.

 

She got to open one gift on her actual birthday.  It just isn't fair if you don't have SOMETHING to open on your big day.

 

She got Barney videos.  A whole lot excited, you think?? 

 

Then on Feb. 17 (2 days after her actual birthday) we had her big birthday blast.  This year she chose a Max & Ruby theme.  (Yep- this mommy's very least favorite tv show is the one my child loves the most- sigh!)

 

This year we kept it pretty simple with just one other child and a few family members and friends to join in our celebration. I do think it was the best decision ever because we were all able to visit and have so much fun.

 

We had "bunny food"

 

And Max's "worm cakes".  (This will make sense to you only if you have ever watched that "nails-on-a-chalkboard-kinda-annoying" tv show)

 

We included some "Ruby cakes"...

 

...and "bunny berries".

 

I printed out some Max & Ruby coloring sheets and bookmarks for the kids to decorate.

 

Sand buckets full of goodies for the take-home gifts.

 

The birthday girl, excited and ready to party!  And if you've been reading this blog long enough, you may remember that this is the same birthday outfit that Audrey wore for her 3rd birthday here.

 

The 3 musketeers!

 

A little balloon battle.  I think Addison may have been at a disadvantage since she was blindfolded! Haha!

 

Our family!  We love our Little Bit!

 

Ready to blow out her 3 candles.

 

 

Addison chose a "Max cake" and it was apparently good according to the evidence all over her face.

 

Silly girls!

 

Present time!!

 

The girls discovered a fun new "game".  They tied helium-filled balloons around their waists and ran all over the house.  They found that so entertaining.

 

What a fun birthday party!!  I loved celebrating my precious little girl with all of our wonderful friends and family.