Happy 4th Birthday, Addalyn!

Of course the evening before Addie's birthday party I started feeling sick to my stomach.  It had been a very long Friday at school (celebrating Dr. Seuss and ripping my pants).  All night I felt sick and had the shakes.  Finally at three in the morning I got sick and felt so much better.  I woke up at seven and felt perfectly normal.  It was very bizzare.  Usually I feel weak and I'm nervous to eat most foods, but that wasn't the case.  Sadly, I stayed home from Addie's birthday party because I know I was most likely contagious.  Luckily, my wonderful husband took lots of pictures!

Face Painting

Missy and Dustin had Addalyn's party at their house.  The kids had a blast getting their face painted, along with receiving animal balloons and watching magic tricks. 

All of the children got to participate...using handed magic wands.

Addie had a Hello Kitty birthday theme.  The cupcakes were adorable!

Happy Birthday to my wonderful niece, Addalyn Kay! I love you so very much!

Ellie's butterfly balloon

Ayken Bacon as Addie would say.

Present Time

Nancy's 50th Surprise Party

Nancy's family and friends put on a surprise birthday party for her at the Matthew's household.  Nancy is one of the nicest people I know.  She has such a kind personality and loves my babies with all her heart.  Hugs, Kisses, laughter and respect fill her house and the best part...she treats all the children like her own.  I am truly blessed to have her watch my children. Nancy...I truly thank God for you!

Korrine and Ellie (Korrine doesn't have a black eye) Hehe!  The girls were doing hair and make-up before Nancy arrived.

Olivia, Korrine, Ellie and Karigan

So innocent!

Ellie and Andrew

Shhh! Here comes Nancy!

Ellie & Nancy

Nancy's Family...Kyle, Bethany, Nancy, Mike, Emily and Ashlan

The girls after they put on their pajamas.

I forgot to mention that Nancy and I share a birthday on February 21st.  She jokes with me and says on the day that I was born, she was celebrating her 20th birthday.  I'm either really young or she's getting really old. Haha!

You Make Me Laugh!

Ryker LOVES climbing in, on, or through anything and everything! He's definitely our little monkey. We always have to be on our toes to make sure he's as safe as possible.

There isn't a day that goes by without laughter coming from our house.  Brad and I are constantly looking at one another and laughing at our amazing children.  We always ask Ellie, "Where did you come from?"  And she always answers, "From the city!"

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Patti and Bill bought us all front row tickets to the High School play: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.  The night before Brad, Ellie and I watched the movie so that Ellie would better understand the play.  The students at Rochester High School put on an outstanding play.  I was absolutely amazed by the talented individuals who performed.  Ellie said her favorite part was the squirrels. :)  I do have a couple more pictures on Brad's phone that I need to add.  Stay Tune...

Tuesday Night

Tuesday Night at my parent's house the girls had a blast running around.  They were extremely wound up!

Ayken excited to see his Daddy.

The girls were chasing one another.

At home Ryker got into Ellie's snack.

Caleb's House

Melissa and Scott had us over for dinner one Saturday evening.  The kids had fun playing and Melissa and I were able to catch up.

The kids were playing lots of fun games on Melissa's ipad.

Ellie and Ryker had so much fun petting and watching their dog, Chase. 

Thanks for having us Melissa and Scott.  We always have a great time with you guys!

One Snowy Day

I was hoping that Ellie would get a chance to play in the snow this winter.  It's been such a crazy winter that we've barely gotten any snow.  In fact, this was the first time I took off the tags of Ellie's snow pants and boots.  Definitely not enough this year to make a snowman, but I'm definitely not arguing! This has been a fabulous winter if you ask me.

It's SNOWING!

Sweeping off the picnic table.

Snow Angel

Of course she has to taste it.  She informed me that she had to make sure it was white and not yellow.  Good thinking sister!

She didn't last too long before she wanted to come back inside.  It was so nice watching her from the window.  Ryker didn't have the proper attire to go outside so we snuggled in the dining room.