Emma turns 1!

 The girls wrapped up old toys for Emmas birthday! Em didn't mind one bit, she LOVED her 'new' pink monkey!

 She did get one new toy- a hopping bunny. Every time she saw it at the store she would laugh and hug it. So, she got it! She loves her bunny!

 Since Emma LOVES ice cream, I thought I would make her an icecream cake for her birthday. Not the best idea! Trying to dive into a frozen cake... not so easy!!

On her Birthday we decided to take her to the Zoo since she really loves animals. It turned out to be a great trip! We ate at a buffet called Chuck-a-rama for dinner. It was surprisingly VERY good that night! The quality of food was not expected! Anyway- it was a fun day for all!

Here are her 1 year stats:

Height:28.75" (33%)

Weight:19 lbs. (43%)

Head: 17.5 (36%)

Olivia turns 6!

 We had a Wizard of Oz themed party! We had flying monkeys...

 "munchkin munchies"

 decorated "good witch" hats

 ate "over the rainbow cupcakes"

 and ofcourse the whole crew was there!

 we even had a yellow brick road

sweet Claire

Miss Claire. She is my sweet one. She is doing so well right now. She saw this picture and said "This is Cwawe!" She is still having a lot of trouble with her articulation with words, but that doesn't stop her from talking ALL the time. She loves to help me and her "sissys" all the time. She doesn't hesitate to do anything when I ask her. Pretty obedient at this stage! She has mostly mastered the toilet, but she keeps regressing randomly for weeks at a time. She is back on a good streak for now though! She has started preschool with friends- we are just doing it at different houses, so I will teach every 6 weeks. Yay for a no-cost preschool! It costs a fortune to send them to a real one!! Claire is favoring her Dad right now, and likes to tell me "NO KISSES MOM!" She will give me hugs though! She is just so sweet, and her smiles and little dances just melt my heart!

Date Night

 The little boy chasing Claire is Jake. They have formed a new friendship, and its pretty cute! He told his family a few weeks back that he was in love with Claire ;) I wouldn't mind one bit if they got married! His mom is one of my favorite people!

We have been doing a weekly date night with some of our neighbors/friends. We trade babysitting between 4 families- 1 family watches the kids while the other 3 parents go on a date. It has worked out pretty well. It is nice to have a weekly date with Brett- I don't see him often, so time with him is cherished! We generally have around 10-15 kids to watch during date night. It can be rough sometimes, but usually it is worth it ;)

First Day of School

 Claire started Pre-school this year! She went in with no fear and is So excited!

Olivia started 1st grade! All day school! She says is is long and a little boring, but she is off to a great start! No tears this year!

A Splash!

Emma Kate 9 month stats

Yes, Emma is now 11 months, but I never posted her last stats! oops!

Weight: 17 lbs (34%)

Height:27'' (23%)

Head: 17'' (48%)

She is now crawling, and getting really excited to walk- she has taken a few steps and was so excited! She is a momma lover, and still breastfeeds probably too much (like 6 times a day). She is a good sleeper for the most part. She likes to eat, and does pretty well with most solids.