Busy weeks

The last couple of weeks have been very busy. We are packing up to move. Scheduled date is the 15th as of now. Isabelle starts preschool on Monday and in the middle of all of this Madee is potty training. She has a couple of accidents a day, but only when she is too busy to play to try. Pretty good so far. Both girls are excited to have a house with stairs but have no idea what new things lie ahead. It has been a great summer and we are ready for fall, mostly just the cooler weather.

Another one taken far too soon

We found out today that Danielle, my aunt Alice's daugther was called up to Heaven. Although her time with us was short, she touched so many lives. Her beauty lives on within us all. Please keep my aunt in your prayers as she will need it in the upcoming rough times. She is strong woman, but every bit helps.
Rest in Peace Princess Danielle!

Road Trip

We decided it would be "fun" to drive 24 hours each way to visit family in Seattle. Although the drive might not have been perfect (migranes twice, two throwing up girls, a possible speeding ticket, almost hitting a deer) the trip was awesome. Saw my dad's sister and 3 of my cousins. I loved it. I wish we could see each other more so I savore every moment with them. I enjoyed it but it made me miss my dad A LOT!

The rest of the time we spent in Seattle. The girls had a great time reconnecting with their cousins. Welcome the Fab Four of the family. We saw a lot of great stuff. Fun time. I might even consider doing it again!

Build a Bear

We decided to do something different this year and have a Build-A-Bear birthday party for Isabelle's 4th birthday. It was the best kids party I have ever been to and would recommend it for anyone with a child at least 3. We had some two year olds and they did okay, but the older kids enjoyed it so much more!



Everyone holding their bear, pre-stuffed, over their heads.

On the way to the stuffing maching

Isabelle holding everyone's bears, pre-stuffed, she had such a good time.

Birthday girl goes first. She acted like she was a pro!

Here are all the party goers at the end with their take home goodies!

Happy Birthday Baby!

Jasmine birthday present

Lately Isabelle has been more than obsessed with Jasmine from Aladdin. Seeing as the movie is not out right now and she is not a "popular" princess, finding something that is only Jasmine has proven to be next to impossible. Thankfully my sister felt the same about Jasmine as Isabelle does. My mom found my sister's old Jasmine music figurine and gave to to Isabelle for her birthday. She was excited

The girls love their kitty

Stage mom emerges

I have always wanted to know what Isabelle's hair looked like straight. SO....I got out my straightener, set it on the lowest setting, and went to work. She looks so different!