Hangin' in the 'burbs...

Big boy now...

Did you every hear of the "cat lady"? My sister is the dog lady! Aidan loves all the dogs...

Kacie hanging with the boys

Aidan and his buddy Ethan swimming in Grandma's pool...

Happy Birthday Vivienne!

Happy birthday sweet Vivi! We had so much fun celebrating your birthday!

Look at that gorgeous hair!

Aidan loved playing with bubbles with you...

Cake!

I'm not sure who had more fun opening your presents...

Happy 2nd birthday Vivi - we are so blessed to know you. We love living close to you and seeing you grow. xoxo

Summer Fun List

Aidan and I sat down and wrote out all the things he would like to do on his summer break...he came up with some really great ideas!

We left some room at the bottom so we can add more as we think of them.

Father's Day

So today is Father's Day - I am filled with so many emotions. I am thankful for my father-in-law who we spent time with in Arizona this weekend. He is such a kind and compassionate man - I definately scored in the father-in-law dept.!

(horrible pic of my dad, but I love that I have my two dads in a picture together!)

I thought this was the perfect card for Nate - I see this picture in my very near future...

I am so thankful and proud of the dad Nate has become - when we got home yesterday Lucas only wanted Nate - like he knew it was Father's Day and wanted to give him some extra love.

But most of all I am missing my dad today - all weekend really. This is my first Father's Day without him. We were at a wedding this weekend and I had to leave the room during the father/daughter dance. It's sometimes hard to put into words how it feels now that he is gone. Most days I am okay...but some days it just creeps up on you when you least expect it. See, my dad was exceptional. I know (and hope) that every daughter says that about their dad, but truly, my dad and I had a special bond. He was my rock, my "go to guy" when I needed advise. He told me the truth - always. I miss him and feel a little lost sometimes without him. Things come up and my reaction is to call dad and ask his advise - but I can't.

We are all learning to cope without him, but some days, even if it makes me sad, it still feels so good to remember...

Today is one of those days.

Happy Birthday Kelsey!

Happy birthday Kelsey - sorry we missed celebrating with you, but we will catch up with you soon! Below are a few fun pics of Ms. Kels - I love how silly she is...keep smiling girly - xoxo!!!

Guess who turned One?!?

Happy birthday little buddy! Your first birthday party was a success!

We started out the day as we always do...Aidan woke you up by dumping all of your stuffed animals in your bed and climbing in with you - you LOVE this....

Aidan and I worked very hard on our first pinata for your party - we were ambitious and made Mickey Mouse...

It turned out alright...until I dropped it...next year we'll probably just buy one...

We had yummy cupcakes and a cake that Auntie Kris bought for you...

And Aidan picked out your "crown" and insisted that you wear it...after all, you were King for the day!

You LOVED your cupcake!

Aidan got to invite a few of his buddies to the party too (Anthony, Madeleine, Caroline and Lia)

And of course Vivi couldn't miss your party!

Cousin Abigail joined us as well...

Unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate as we had hoped, but we still had a great time!

Happy birthday little man - we are so blessed to have you in our lives.

XOXO - Mommy