Fun weekend at Grandmas

My brother and his family were in town and so we headed up to celebrate a birthday and spend some time with family. We thought it would be fun to go up to Lake Cleveland for a picnic but it was  FREEZING so we didnt stay long but it was sure beautiful!

                                                                  Cousins!!!

I remember going to my grandmas and playing in her leaves for hours so it made my heart happy when I looked out to see my kids having tons of fun in the leaves.

 It was even funner when Grandpa hopped in and let the kids bury him and tackle him in the leaves. I love the cows just standing there watching us!

It was fun to be with 3 of 4 of my brothers. You can tell we are all cut from the same cloth! We were missing justin so we took a USie and sent it to him. We did get to skype with him later that night.

 We got to celebrate my nephew, Ashton's, 3rd birthday. He loves ninja turtles so we threw together a few decorations and mom made a cake and we had a party!

 This was a extremely candid moment when my brothers opened their Superman pjs from mom and had the sizes switched...Jordan in a Medium and Adam in a Large! We all got a good laugh out of this.

 Ever since Rylee was blessed we have wanted to take a picture with grandma and the beautiful blanket she make for her special day. I LOVE this picture of them both.

 Mom gave us one of HER dresses when she was a little girl that my grandma made. Bri loved twirling and playing in it.

 It's so nice to go home to my moms and spend time with everyone and just be comfy and taken care of! My mom knocks herself out making our family get togethers a fun time and I'm so grateful for all she does. My dad too. I love staying up late talking with my brothers about life, religion, family and quoting movies only we can laugh at. I'm grateful for my childhood and the good relationships I have with my family.

Annual Cornbellies Trip

We got invited to our old preschool groups annual Cornbellies trip and we have loved it every year. This year it was especially fun to watch Brielle enjoy it all. She could have spent all day on this little slide and been totaly happy, but there was so much more to enjoy

 The corn pit is always a favorite by everyone. I love the look on her face!

 Here are a few of the older preschool group kiddos.

 Mollies BFF got to join us although she has moved to SLC and they were inseparable! And you can't leave without taking a picture in the giant chair!

 We took a chilly hay ride and the kids all enjoyed it too.

 These next pictures capture my kids and their different personalities just perfectly! Carter is a show off and thinks hes a pretty cool guy. Which I tend to agree with!

Brielle rules the roost and is determined to get her way.
Mollie is into makeup and posing and looking "cute," which I also agree with! Its so fun to see joy and excitement through my kiddos eyes and see them happy. I like to go to fun things like this just to be able to see that happiness. Until next year!

4 months old

Little Ry is getting to be such a fun little gal! She responds to us talking to her and we all love her smiles and laughs!

We've pulled out a few new toys like the bumbo and play gym and she liked them both although wasn't quite strong enough for the bumbo yet. 

 Her big eyes and long lashes get lots of compliments wherever we go. She is starting to get strong enough to break out of my swadlings and that makes me sad. I love swaddling my babies!

 We still spend as much time outside as we can before it gets cold and she still loves it and it relaxes her immediately.

 Her newest discovery is her toes! Most days she is grabbing on to them or pulling her socks off trying to get to them.

 EEEKK!! Baby toes are the cutest!

We sure love our little RY!

Mollie's FIVE!!!

 October 5th Miss Mollie turned FIVE! Five years goes by so fast. Her birth really doesn't seem that long ago! We surprised her on her birthday morning with a new barbie house!

 After lunch my mom and I quickly started preparing for the party. Cupcakes in the shape of a dress was her request for a birthday cake.

 These were my absolute favorite! Little edible nailpolishs (aka marshmallows rolled in sprinkles with a tootsie roll on top!)

 She talked her dad into getting off work early so she could open her gifts before her friend party. Some play makeup and a few barbies were among favorites and lots and lots of craft supplies to keep her busy!

 Then it was time to get ready for her dress up party! All the girls came in a dress up dress.

 Here she is waiting for her friends to get there!

 Gorgeous.

 As her friends (12 little girls!) arrived we sent them to the sparkle station where they got eyeshadow, lip gloss, blush, earings, bracelet, ring, and necklace.

 We then went downstairs for a fashion show where each girl got her turn on the red carpet.

 All the little lovely ladies!

Then it was time for cake! 

 And then presents! She really got spoiled and has sweet little friends who are so good to her.

As soon as her game was over we rushed to her soccer game. She was in charge of treats so we couldn't miss it. I love this picture with her earrings and blue eye shadow running as hard as she could after the ball. She scored 3 goals and G&G Reed were there to cheer her on! (and snuggle her while she was sitting out!) 

On Tuesday I got to take treats to her preschool class. She was pretty excited to pass out cookies to her friends.

Miss Mollie Mae you amaze me every day at how smart and friendly you are. I sometimes forget you are so young because you are so capable and independent. You are my biggest helper with the babies and chores and anything I need. I'm so proud of all you've accomplished. This month at school you were awarded the first Student of the Month Award for being friendly. I hope you never loose that attribute and you are always friendly to everyone! I love you so much and hope every day that I can be the mom that you need and we will have a close relationship as you get older. You make me and your dad so happy and I'm so glad you came to my life to teach me to be a better person.