Lunch & An Ice Skating Birthday Party!

Yesterday, my mom, Jack, and I surprised Paige at school and brought lunch to eat with her. It was fun and she was so excited and sweet. I'm pretty sure I've received about 1,000 thank you's and hugs over the past few days from her!

Ok, we are officially done with birthday parties.....2 for Jack, check check, 2 for Paige, check check.......spa treatment for me, not checked yet, but soon, I deserve it. So last night we did a little ice skating.....well I did a little ice skating with the girls, and my awesome brother in law Kurt joined while the other losers watched from the stands. No, they're not losers, just chickens.....but we love them all the same, and appreciate their love and support! Other than Ellie and I getting plowed over by a 12 year old, it was very fun. Paige is getting good, can skate all alone, and might join the Olympic team in 2014. Ellie just held on to my hand with a death grip and made me pull her, but I loved it. So fun to be with my girls on the ice & family in the stands!

Miss Paige turns 9 !!

Every year on Paige's birthday, I tell her to stop getting older, and that she is upsetting me by growing up. Yet, each year she does it.....gets bigger, smarter, more mature, and taller (thanks to dad). I cannot believe she is 9, or should I say....I can't believe I have a 9 year old daughter! And as sad as it makes me that she is getting older, I am excited for what is to come! Happy birthday Paige, I love you so much, and here is why.......

You calm me down when I get heated and want to yell.

You are so tender hearted.

You have the cutest freckles.

You still kiss and hug me every night and every morning.

You want to hang out with me.

You are almost as tall as me.

You take care of your brother and sister.

You have a beautiful voice, and sing all the time.

You have a spirit about you that makes me want to be a better person.

You have always been wise and mature beyond your age.

You will always have a special place in my heart, you are my first baby!

Jack's Birthday Party!

I was feeling silly today as I organized 20 more pictures to post for Jack's birthday party, because I have posted hundreds of photos over the past few days. But seeing that October is so eventful for us, with 2 birthday's and Halloween all within 6 days, I think it's ok to post all our family fun!

We celebrated Jack's birthday with our families and some tasty pizza on Saturday at Rock Creek Pizza. Good times and wonderful families.....thank you so much for your love and support! And again, happy birthday to my Jack!

My Baby Boy Turns 3 !!

My little guy turned 3 today! Can't believe it....there's just something about the youngest, and knowing he's the last of our little family, that makes me want him to slow down the aging process. Having said that, I am also so excited as he gets older, learns and grows, and is becoming a little man. He is such a joy to be around, and always has me laughing. With the girls at school all day, Jack and I spend a lot of quality time together, and I love it! He makes me so happy and I love him being my sidekick! So a big happy birthday to my Jack, who I love so very much, and here are just a few reasons why.....

I am the first person he comes to when he is sad, happy, hungry, tired, or mad.

I get the best 'loves' from him.

He doesn't stop talking.....ever!

He sings with me in the car.

When he wakes up I get to hold him.

When he wants to be held he says 'I wanna hold you'.

He is my shadow.

He could eat and drink all day, if I let him.

He has the biggest pouty lip when he cries.

When something seems crazy to him, he says 'Oh. my. gosh.' very slowly.

He points out every truck, train, and flag while we drive.

He loves me unconditionally!