Playing Is Rough

Play until you can't play anymore!!

But then sleep when you can't take it anymore.

It was a good day, even though I worked out my muscles spinning the kids at the park in the heat! But when the kids are overly tired, ain't nobody havin' a good time. Thank goodness for nap times and chilling with the tv for a bit after.

Emma's 1st Birthday!

I had Emma's birthday party later in the day so I could get her rested and fed after the bridal shower. We did a small party for her at the park, with just family, because she doesn't really have friends yet, lol.

Lauryn and Becky brought her this cute turtle to play on. She's still a little too small to reach the floor, so she had to be pushed around. She liked it though =)

And the other kids did too ;)

The only bummer was it got dark pretty quickly. My Mom made Emma her own cake, but apparently, Emma doesn't like cake. As soon as she touched it she started crying. So much for that! haha. I tried again when we got home, and she gave me the same reaction, so I'm going to assume she doesn't like cake yet. lol.

She did get some pretty cool toys though, and pretty outfits =) I was so excited that she opened all her presents by herself. Katie was not interested in opening her presents at all on her first birthday, so watching Emma tear the paper off and look in all the bags was pretty cool.

So glad everyone was able to make it to her special day =) Thank you for coming, and thank you for her gifts, she loves them all!

Park Day

I met up with Ashleigh and we took our girls to the dog park. Katie played with her cousins while Emma was laying around. My Mom found this really cool Trick-Or-Treat bucket for Katie. Pretty neat.

 Hi. haha

Em Needs Sun

Ahhh! My baby is so jaundice! lol. David and I took the girls to the park today to give her some sunlight.

 Ash brought her girls too =)

Fruit Picnic

Katie has been asking me for a while if she could have a picnic, so I asked Ashleigh if she wanted to go to the park to have some snacks and play after I got off work. I cut up watermelon and brought juices for the kids to snack on, then they went to go play together. I LOVE getting off work early, let me just say that right now. I was sad to see my co-worker leave for her job as a nanny, but I am so thankful my boss allowed me to take over her hours and get off at 2 everyday. It is just so nice. Having time for Katie is the best ever. I'm finally home before dinner time =)

My Bike Rider

Somebody's 6 year old is becoming an awesome bike rider! Guess whose? ;) Proud of you, Katie!

Easter Sunday

My family had a bbq at the park for Easter. Katie picked her new dress to wear.

 These girls love playing together.

 I love when Daddy spends the day with us =) Glad he came!

 David was the cook! Carne asada and asparagus. Yum!

 Mary made a nice little area for the kid's egg hunt.

It was a beautiful day! The kids had fun, the adults hung out and were lazy, the food was delicious, and the company was nice =) I love holidays.

Jake At The Dog Park

We decided to take Jake to the dog park, and let Katie play as well. I texted Ashleigh to see if the girls wanted to go too. My Mom had Katie's bike, so I texted her too, asking her to bring the bike with her. When we got there the girls started playing. I tried to take a picture of Madison, but she still hates me =/ I'll never know why, sad. She doesn't talk to me, barely looks at me, for years now. Bummer.

 David took Jake in the fence where the dogs are.

 The girls rode their bikes and scooters.

Nice day out today.

A Day Out With Cousins

We spent the first day of our 3 day weekend with Katie's cousins. We went to the dog park with Madison and Hannah to play for a few hours. Katie really likes playing with them. I'm glad they're all close in age =)

 After that we went to Lancaster to walk around the Blvd and get a treat for the girls.

 Of course they had to stop to take a ride in the glass elevator, haha. Poor Katie put her hands in the bath salt things downstairs, and then rubbed her eyes =/ She was crying, it hurt her so much =/ She was trying to be tough, but it was sad.

 Our final stop was the candy store! They each pick a feather lollipop for some reason. Silly girls.

Pictures For Grandma

Katie and I wore our matching shirts and took the tripod to the park to try to get a cute picture to give my Mom for Valentine's Day. Hannah and Madison met us there so Katie could play afterwards.

 Some of our poses were Katie's idea...haha.

 She started getting silly on me :p

 Then I released her. lol.

 Some of the pictures came out cute, so I'm happy!