Makeup and Dress up

Isn't it funny how close your daughter's watch you at such a young age.....it's crazy I tell you. I had just got done getting ready for the day and went to see what Abby was up to. I could hear her in the other bathroom so I checked to see what she was doing. I was amused to see that she had her little makeup and curling iron set on the counter pretending to get ready for the day. I thought it was so cute so I grabbed the camera and started taking pictures. It made me think of a few months back when I was putting on her shoes to leave and she said to me " I can't leave.....I haven't put on my makeup yet"...:) I assured her that she looked so beautiful without makeup and we were on our merry way.






A few weeks ago Parkie came into our room and announced "Introducing Princess Abby" a few moments later Abby comes walking in giggling and showing off her pretty dress. Parkie is such a great big brother to her. He will sometimes do "girlie things" because he knows she loves it. They are so cute to watch together and I feel so blessed to have them in my life...:)


He so did not want me to take this picture of him putting on her earings..lol...Too cute!!

4th of July back home...

The 4th of July is my 4th favorite holiday :) I try and go home to Indiana every year to spend it with my family. We normally go to the parade, then head off to Mom and Dad's for a BBQ and swimming. This year we decided to buy our own fireworks and go over to my brother J.R.'s for our own fireworks show. I went to take my first picture and realized my battery went dead :( I was very bummed so the pictures stop after the BBQ. We had a great time as usual with my family and look forward to next year :)

Parkie's Lego Party...

Here is Parkie's Lego party that Parkie and I have been talking about all year. This year with Parke and Abby's parties I wanted to try my hand at making all the decor (or most of it). I had them choose themes at the beginning of the year so I could plan out and shop for things on sale. With Parkie turning 8 this year I knew last year I would be going bigger and better this year. I had been wanting to do an inflatable for awhile now and since Parkie's birthday is in July I thought it would be a good time to do it. As expensive as it was I would do it again in a heartbeat. It was the biggest hit with the kids and adults :) I didn't plan many activities since I knew the kids would play on the water slide for hours. At the beginning of the party I had the kids build lego race cars and race them down the ramp Brad built (thanks breed). I planned a 3hr party to allow the kids enough time to play. We even had a few kids ask their parents if they could stay longer. So I had some of the kids a few hours longer which made me happy they were having such a good time. I was really proud of the party and while I was walking up the slide to go down with Parkie he said "Mom, this is the best party ever!". At that moment it made all the stress, sleepless nights, and work well worth it :)