JACK the Conquerer

After watching and watching his sisters play and swing in the beautiful weather we were having. Walking out the back door, here is Jack climbing up the stairs with a grin from ear to ear. looking at me for approval to continue up.... he was so proud, every step of the way.

and then the pose, contimplating his accomplishments... like I said... proud.

I just love this boy

SEVEN YEARS... and a slumber party.

My baby girls is s.e.v.e.n... hard to beleive its been seven years since we anxiously awaited her long arrival in that hospital room. She's such a beautiful and kind girl. I am the proudest Mom in the world.

This was a big year for us all... our first slumber party. It ended up being 14 girls between the ages 5 and 11. Yes, there was alot of screaming and running from one end of the house to the other. At one point I looked at Eric and asked him if he thought I should calm them down... trooper Dad says "nah, just let them run".

Starting at top left Johannah, Caley, Jillian, Kaitlyn, Annaleise, Paige, bottom left Bailey, Ken andRiley. That was the majority, some had to leave early. All in all it was a success, they had a blast with some over stimulation mixed in.

And thank goodness for Auntie Katie. I couldn't have done it without her. She always comes thru when I need her.

More pictures to come...

"V" Day

Does not this picture say it all? I think he enjoyed Mom making Valentines Day cake more than eating the cake for the special occassion. And, he learned that the beaters are the best part. So fun to curl your tongue around to get every little bit!

I, successfully, made a layered cake with filling and all. Not just any layered cake but a heart shaped layered cake with chocolate mouse inside. I must say it turned out really good, and didn't slide a bit.

Our Valentines Day was quiet this year and perfect. Heart shaped pizza, cake and my little sweethearts all around... perfection!