the pool party

We had a fun time on Sat. with a birthday pool party.  I learned something...if you throw together a party at the last minute it is often better than one you put a lot of effort into.  This was a simple party at a neighborhood pool, and we all had a lot of fun.  The birthday girl wanted a "purple - Snow White" party...a little random, I know.  No one makes a Snow White cake, so I had to learn to make a doll cake.  I had fun with that until midnight on Friday night. :)  It was her first party where little friends were invited.  She, unfortunately, wasn't very social because she was sick...we later found out.  We had to work hard all day to get her excited about her birthday.  That was sad because it had been all that she was talking about for weeks.  All in all, I think she'll have fun memories and we all enjoyed spoiling her a little bit!

one sweet friend

I finally saw my sweet friend, Barie, today.  It took us too long to get together and introduce our baby girls to each other.  They are only 3 days apart!  (Which made me think...our little one is looking chubby like her sisters were).

We loved their feet hanging all over each other...they're close already!

What sweethearts they are in their matching outfits!

time with Nanny & Papa

We enjoyed a sweet evening, last Monday, with my Nanny & Papa.  They live about 20 miles north of us.  It has been wonderful having them nearby, almost my whole life.  Now, my girls get to enjoy spending time with them in their home.  I love that!  They have 4 great-granddaughters now.  That's impressive!  They love on all of them so much and I cherish sweet moments with them...like these.

one happy anniversary

Thanks to our amazing parents, we were able to get away for a night for our anniversary.  We enjoyed a great dinner at the Roaring Fork on Congress Ave.  Over dinner we weren't allowed to talk about the kids or church stuff...I forgot how refreshing that is sometimes.  Adam did good in planning the date.  We overnighted at the Hyatt on Town Lake and had breakfast at Magnolia Cafe.  It was such a wonderful break from the 'real world' of motherhood.  And I got 7 straight hours of sleep (thanks Mom!)...hallelujah!

6 years together.

As of today, we have been married for 6 years.  I have been asked before if it feels like its been that long.  I always joke and say "yes!"  We've had 3 kids!  But I can remember how excited I was to become Adam's wife, like it was yesterday.

she's too much fun.

Just chillin' in her crib...probably thinking, "what's my mom doing?"

Can you tell we love this kid?  We are crazy about her!

one month old

Your life at one month old:

• you have learned how to nurse and take a bottle...huge accomplishments!
• you have endured many, many kisses very self-sacrificially
• you can sleep through a lot of noise (made by your siblings, of course).
• you have started to smile every once in awhile.  Just one smile makes our whole day.
• you still sleep on your side and like to have your arms tucked tight.
• you may not be able to talk, but you are a very strong communicator!  You make your needs known very clearly, which sometimes we find funny.
• you have gotten over your first stomach bug and a little temp of 99.5 (that freaked us out a bit, but ended up being okay).  

I was very entertained last night by this synopsis of baby products that would frighten children...follow this link:

this made me laugh - The Silly Wagon