Happy Birthday Maura!

Yesterday was Maura's 3rd birthday and it was quite the party! It was a Cinderella party so you know Sammie was thrilled. The cake was gorgeous, the games were fun, the food was yummy and the girls had such a fun night. Thanks again Melissa! Happy Birthday Maura!!!


The Cinderella cake!!

The girls playing with Cinderella figurines.

Riding in style.

Favorite party snack...Doritos!

Birthday kisses.

Twirling, of course.

Maura and her "glass slippers"...these jellies

brought back fond memories from my childhood!!!

Ana, Maura, Sammer and Johanna

getting ready for Red light Green light.

"Red Light"

The fairy godmother lost her wands and

the kids found them-great idea!

Cleaning up the stepsisters big mess. It was pretty

funny watching all of these little kids race to clean up!

Ring around the rosy.

Making her birthday wish.

BBQ with the Olimbs

Yesterday we invited our good friends, the Olimbs, over for an afternoon BBQ. Sammie and Cole had a blast playing with their little guy Asher. They played in the pool, in the living room, in Sammie's room. They tore the house up and had fun--what kids are supposed to do! I think the best part was right as they were trying to leave Asher and Sammie decided to have a little wrestling match on the couch. It was quite entertaining!
The food was yummy, Rachel that briee bread bowl really is going on my new faves list! And Peter grilled up some buffalo ribeyes. I am still full!
Thanks Olimbs for a great afternoon. Jeremy-Asher is so blessed to have a dad like you!

Asher and Sammie-check out that hair!!!

Checkin in with his bud.

Cole's newest talent..the flute.

I think Asher is going to be a drummer?!

Cole, Sammie and Asher sitting so nicely for a picture!

I love this one-it looks like Sammie is praying-ha!

Daddy and Sammie ending the night with a run through

the sprinklers and a father daughter talk on the patio. Not

that great of a picture, but it was a sweet moment.

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day!
We love you daddy. You are an awesome guy, and dad. Thanks for teaching us, playing with us, horsing around with us and mostly, loving us. There will never be anyone as awesome as you for us!
Daddy, you rock.
Have a great day and know that you always have a fan club!


Sammie and Peter 2006

Sammie and Peter 2009

Cole and Peter 2008

Cole and Daddy 2009

It's been a long time...

So I have been slackin on the posts...so much going on.
Sunday Sammie got her haircut...short! It is adorable. It reminds me of when she was really little. She likes it-so that's a plus:)
Yesterday started Sammie's first day of Vacation Bible School. She was so excited yesterday morning. She woke up at 6:00 and asked if it was time to go. And then continued to ask until 8:40 when we finally left! One of her BFF's Maura is in her class with her. They go from 9:00-12:00. That's a long time!!! I was nervous about how she'd do and my worries were not neccessary. Her teacher said she did great and had a blast. It'll be a fun week for her, and Cole will appriciate some one on one time with mommy (and daddy---yesterday they spent the whole day together pretty much:)
Then, after naps yesterday Samantha informed Peter that it was time for his truck to get a bath-so he dragged out all of the essentials for a home car wash and Samantha helped him for about 10 minutes (enough time for me to get some pics-ha!) then came inside and left him out there to do all the work. Sorry daddy! A girl's gotta rest.
Here's to a super fun week!


"I got my mop chopped"

Enjoying a cone with Maura after school yesterday.
(the first ice cream cone she's ever eaten!!! hence the picture!)

Let's clean that truck.


Washing her piggies.

Shindiggity 2009 Redux

Well, it's a little late, but here's video from our awesome Abby Cadabby Shindiggity. (In my [Peter] defense, editing video takes a lot of computer memory and blogger does not appreciate huge HD videos being uploaded to it; thus it's grainy look. It took me awhile before I resigned myself to non-HD.) Thanks for a great party everyone!