4th of July

For the 4th of July we first went to the light parade the night before. We were a little late and Hailey and Troy were a little disapointed but still had fun. Although I think it was not too bad that we were so late because it rained and rained and rained even through most of the parade. Next year I think we'll plan to go earlier though because they did love it.  On the 4th we went Swimming with the Hakes and a BBQ.  It was fun!  The kids sure love swimming!  It is fun to see there skills they have learned so far in swim class.

Then in the evening we went over to the Kohlers and had tasty chicken fajitas and then played at the near by park and then did fire works when it got dark.  We also stayed late enough to watch the city fireworks which is always pretty impressive.  The kids really liked doing fireworks.  It was a fun and exhausting day!!

Alyssa bear Crawl

So I know there are alot of pictures but the biggest reason why I blog is for blurb books that I have made every year. I'm still trying to catch up from Hailey birth to 2 years old. I was almost all done then our computer completely crashed and we lost all of it. So now I'm starting again but doing it through a blog. Anyway, this is the crawl that Alyssa does most often and people always comment on it. Since is seems to be getting close to walking now at the end of July. What a little cutie!

Scotty's puppy visit

So Scotty came over to visit one Sunday and brought his puppy!  Must say we quite loved his little puppy but not enough to get one.  But it was so fun for him to come over so we could play with it!  My little baby looks like a gigantic monster next to his little puppy.  She had a hard time being soft.  Troy loved running around and have her chase him around.

Just thought this picture was super cute! I think it was actually from the Birthday party. Look at those super cute thighs!

Family Pictures?!?

So I thought it would be a great time to do family pictures because since it was also perfect for getting the kids pictures for their 1 and 3 year old pictures.  Well Hailey started out doing great for about the first 3 pictures. Her own,  then the silly craziness came out and she just couldn't do regular faces for anymore pictures.  That was so fustrating but I didn't realize how bad it was til I got the pictures.  Then Alyssa was done about 15-20 minutes in.  So it was a hard photo shoot.  Not to mention I took a lot of time and money picking the location and the clothes and was so excited about it all.  We still got some good pictures out of it but the photographer felt so bad.  She was like let's try again but Josh was not feeling it so I don't know maybe we'll try again in a few months.  I'm very tempted to put up one of the family pictures in our house that it cute of all of us expect Hailey is making a funny face.   We'll see...  Next time heads will roll if the silliness cannot be contained.  I love my kids!

Troy And Alyssa's Birthday Party!

Happy Birthday to Alyssa and Troy!! We went through a bunch of ideas but decided to do a slip n slide down a huge grassy hill at a park by my parents house. It was such a fun idea but the grass was looking pretty sad so it was not ideal. But we all still had a lot of fun! We did their party June 30th so it was the Saturday after both of their actual Birthdays.  I decided that I didn't love doing it that day for next year because just about Everybody we invited couldn't make it.  We still got the most important people, all the grandparents and most of the aunts and uncles were able to come.  I we'll try the weekend before their birthdays next year.  We had pizza and cupcakes and the kids had a lot of fun playing in the water. My dad, Josh and Karl put in extra work setting up the slip n slide and hooking up the water and making it all work!  So a big thanks to them! I'm sad I didn't I didn't get a picture of really anyone else that was there.  We had a lot of fun!!

Troy turns 3!!

My sweet little Troy turned 3 on June 28! Last year, even though he'll probably never know it, I feel like he totally got the shaft last year. We made cupcakes sung to him and called it a day. Josh also played outside with them almost the whole day.
  Anyway this year I was determined to make an extra big deal out of his day.  We talked it up to him for days to him.  On his Birthday he went to VBS and Hailey too.  One of our many summer adventures.  And when I went to pick him up I brought a bunch of balloons.  We later went to Swim class one of his favorites and then went out to Carl's junior for dinner his pick.  We also had a Party planned for Saturday but that is another post.  Troy kept saying, "It's my burday!" (Birthday)  We probably sung Happy Birthday to Troy like 25 times.  I let him pick everything that day from where to sit in the car to which flavored treat he got.  He loved all the attention.  (It actually really bothered Hailey as well that I was making such a big deal out of everything.)  I think this will always be a little tough that 2 of our kids have their birthday at the same time!  Troy is talking more and more.  He's talking in 3 word sentences.  I realize that most of what he is saying has meaning if I can just figure out what he trying to say.  My favorite word that he surprised me with lately was 'Spooky', we were watching a cartoon.  He is super active and loves to have fun doing something active, like swimming, playing outside, playing on bikes, taking walks, etc.  Troy is very strong willed and likes to tease his sisters (mostly Hailey).  He is also a smartie, if I tell him I can't get something for him right away, or no treats right now he will move a chair over there or find a way to get. Troy loves Cars, Curious George, and Chuggington.  Troy is very fun loving kid and I love to see his excitement when we do or see something he likes.  Troy want to be like his big sister and will say, "Me too!" to almost everything.  Try to be even on jumps off the diving board, number of treats, who did good on something, etc.  Troy is a fun little sweet heart and We love you very much Troy!  Happy Birthday Buddy!

Alyssa Turns 1!!!

Always behind! Alyssa Turned ONE! June 26, 2012. She went in for her check up and was 22 pounds and was in the 70th percentile. Her height and head was in the 50th. (I'll have to find were I wrote down her height.) She is such a sweet heart! She is not yet walking, both the others were at 12 months.  Still doing her bear crawl most of the time. She is a happy easy going baby. She says Da Da Da all the time. She loves playing with Troy and Hailey as long as they are playing sweet and SOFT with her. She loves water, pools and taking baths. Her hair is now getting long and curly and is a dark brown and still has bright blue eyes. She is definitely a Mamma's girl although she loves her daddy to pieces too!  I was recently looking back at pictures from last year when I was pregnant and I can't believe how much time has gone by.  One year ago I was pregnant and misable.(So ready to be unpregnant) I had no idea if I was having a girl or a boy which also added to the excitement.   I am just so in awe how much a new little person changes your life.  Alyssa came into our lives and now I could never fathom a life without her!   We just love her so much! And continue to love her more and more every day!  Happy Birthday Sissy!