Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

This year, St. Patrick's Day fell on a Saturday and we celebrated how we celebrate best...camping wtih our friends!! It was an absolutely PERFECT weekend for camping and was one of the best trips we have ever had!!

The weather was beautiful, very warm for March, and the kids spent the weekend swimming in the lake! They had a blast! The Kelly's came up to join us, which was an extra treat.


The kids spent the afternoon swimming and playing baseball with the dads. They had so much fun and did so good!! I loved watching them cheer and dance for each other :)

And of course you can't celebrate St. Patrick's Day without some green wine...

Leprechan punch...

And rainbow cupcakes!!

Followed by some glow in the dark mason jars and a haunted camper...

Mixed in with the most fun friends ever...

Makes for a GREAT weekend!

Mr. Ken and the kids with the remote control boat...

Moms watching the baseball game...

Cutie in the lake...

Sweet kiddos!!

SPA...Ooh, Lah, Lah!!

Anna Caitlin celebrated her 8th birthday with a Petite Priss Spa party. What a fun girly way to get pampered on your birthday! The best part is that they come to your house and set up the spa atmosphereto make the girls feel like they are really at the spa!

Anna Caitlin got to choose three services for the party; she chose hair, makeup, and pedicures. Each girl got a turn at each and loved every minute of it!!

While the girls were waiting for their turns, they had some fun with karaoke. The favorite was definitely the Taylor Swift songs. They had a blast dancing and singing!!

After all of the girls were done, they went upstairs to put on dress up clothes and jewelry. And then...the pink carpet fashion show!!

The girls were too cute as they took their turns stutting their stuff!

Next came the sparkling toast to the birthday girl, and then the cake!!

Happy birthday to the sweetest 8 year old around!!

The girls in their robes...

Gabby and Anna Caitlin...

Anna Caitlin and her friends...

Anna Caitlin Turns 8!!

On February 27, Anna Caitlin turned 8 years old. I cannot believe how fast the time flies by. I remember when I thought that she would be in daycare forever...now she is almost halfway finished with elementary school. I would freeze time right now if I could...she is such a fun age!

Over the past year, Anna Caitlin finished the first grade and started second grade. She loves to dance and has taken tap, ballet, and jazz. She also tried out horseback riding, which she really enjoyed. She LOVES to read...she has read all of the Junie B Jones books, and has recently begun reading the Fudge books and the Babysitters Club books... those books bring back lots of memories from when I was her age!

Anna Caitlin is an excellent student and makes awesome grades. Her favorite thing to do is probably watch TV and her favorite shows are Shake It Up, Toddlers and Tiarras, and Dancing with the Stars. She also loves to play outside and ride her bike; she especially loves to camp and to swim :)

Anna Caitlin is very sweet and easy to get along with. She is a good friend to everyone. Her best friends are Brenley, Sarah, and Natalie. Even though she is getting older, she still loves to cuddle each morning and spend time with her family. I am so very blessed to have been chosen as her mother.

This year, we had two parties to celebrate Anna Caitlin's birthday. One for the family and family friends, and one with her friends from school. She decided she wanted to do her family party with a dance theme.

The kiddos had a great time playing outside...

And playing with all of their cousins...

As usual, Ms. Vivian did an awesome job with the cake and cupcakes!!

I cannot believe that my sweet princess already has 8 candles on that cake. I am enjoying every single moment of her childhood!!

Winter Wrap Up

This winter has flown by! I cannot believe that Spring is already here. We have had several busy months filled with fun. We kicked off January with a pajama Superbowl Party at the Rushin's house. It was a great time with great friends!

The boys loved playing the Wii on the big screen...

The girls had a great time dancing...

We also celebrated my 35th birthday. Wow...35! That is so hard to believe. I don't think I am quite ready to grow up yet. Mom grilled out for me and my sweet family spoiled me with my favorite...a massage!

My sweet friends took me out to celebrate the big day at La Parilla. I am truly blessed with the very best friends in the world!

On Valentine's Day, my very favorite Kindergartener got married. We celebrated with the annual Q&U Wedding. He looked so handsome dressed up with his best buddies...

And he married the beautiful U...sweet Savannah. Very cute couple!

The wedding was so cute, but I glad that his sweet little hear still belongs to his mommy!

Cute wedding pictures...

At the end of February, we went to the Ford School Dance. The theme was Tutus and Tennis Shoes, and the kids were so cute! Anna Caitlin had a blast with her sweet little friends!

And Joshua had a great time "dancing" around! My Drew had baseball practice, so he did not get to come with us.

Winter has been fun, but we are so looking forward to Spring and spending time with our family and friends.

Joshua enjoying his popsicle...

Anna Caitlin with her cute Parisian beret from a Paris birthday party...

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