Our litte man is {F.I.V.E}

Sad. Tear. Happy. Big Boy. Our little man turned 5 at the beginning of March. When did this happen? Where did the last year go, or the last 5 years go. It feels like in a blink of an eye he was 1, then 2, then 3, 4 and now 5! Our sweet little guy is now a big boy, growing up to be such a handsome, charming, funny, kind, cheeky, little one who brightens our days with his laughter and smiles. This past year he has grown so much, he started preschool and loves his teacher and friends so much. He has the best sense of humor, has more energy then anyone I know, loves cars, loves his stuffed animals (especially Ted, and Pup, they never leave his side). He is a charmer at heart, who picks me flowers almost every day, tells his sister how pretty she looks, he can smile with his eyes, have tears (crocodile tears) come to his eyes in seconds and has the most funniest facial expressions. You are a sensitive, yet strong little guy, who always puts his sister first and has a big heart for Jesus. You love superheros (Capt America is your favorite), your love for cars goes beyond any other toy. You love to pretend and dress up in Indiana Jones, Capt Hook, Pirate or anything else you can throw on. Of course he wants to be a firefighter when he grows up, but please done grow up too fast, because I really love you little. Your sweetness melts my heart. You can fall asleep just about anywhere (you have always been a good sleeper). When you are tired, your tired, no questions ask, you will head to your bed. Ethan you are a boy who can and will do amazing things in life. You are our sunshine, our sweet love, and of course our little man (and for sure momma's little boy). You are a perfect son and we love you. May your world always be looked at through your innocent eyes, may you dream big dreams, enjoy life as a 5 year old, don't grow up too fast, always say I love you and ALWAYS give your momma kisses! We love you Ethan! Happy Birthday!

Love,
Mommy and Daddy

Taelor is 6 {S.I.X}

6 years ago our lives were changed forever...our baby girl was born and now she is a young girl turning 6! It has been a great year watching her grow from a preschooler to now a kindergartner. Taelor you have blossomed this year and have come out of your shell (in your own way). You have a love for everything girly, you wouldn't miss a tea party, dress up time, coloring, art, singing, dancing, or anything that has to do with sweets! Taelor, you are such a joy, you listen as well as a 6 year can, you follow directions and obey almost every rule (and that is apparent in class as Miss. M says she uses you as an example most days), your neat and tidy, you LOVE your brother, you take care of him and he takes care of you. Ethan looks up to you as such a great big sister. Even though he still wants to love and kiss you, you shrug your shoulders and make sure he misses your cheek every time.

You love dolls and dresses and never leave anywhere without little Hoppy. Your choice of clothes everyday is a dress as you love to be fancy no matter where you go... such the fashionista already. Thankfully you don't fight (much) with me on your outfits for the day, as long as it's a dress or pink you are good to go. You are a daddy's girl who thinks your daddy is nothing but the BEST. You love to be with me and you can't wait till the day you get to wear my high heels and wear my makeup (sorry but that will not be for a LONG time). You are more then words can even express. Your sweet smile and quiet nature is what makes you, YOU!

You learned how to ride a bike this year and you are beginning to read and write ( I love seeing how far you have come), you LOVE school and your heart for Jesus makes my heart smile. You ask a million questions, especially when we are watching a movie, you find so much joy in making things for other people. I have received SO many cards and drawings from you that I will cherish for a lifetime. Taelor you are a one of a kind daughter, one who we are so proud of, our love for you is overflowing and we are beyond proud to be your mommy and daddy. You brighten a room with your sweet little smile and your meekness. I can't wait to see what God has in store for your 6th year. May you bring light to every one's life you meet, may your world be seen with such happiness through your eyes and may your 6th year be your best yet. You are our little princess who has so much to offer this world. May you always stand tall, believe in yourself , stop to smell the flowers and don't rush to be older (that will be here sooner then you will know), be SIX not sixTEEN, always use your imagination, because I think you have one of the best. Thank you for being so precious!! We love you!

1 Peter 3:3-4
"It is not fancy hair, gold jewelry, or fine clothes that should make you beautiful. No your beauty should come from within you- the beauty of a gentle quiet spirit, this beauty will never disappear and it is worth very much to God".

Happy 6th Birthday my sweetness! We love you!

Your birthday celebration lasted all weekend!! First we started with a birthday Tea Party (of course) at Queen's Bakery with a few of your close friends, it was so cute seeing you 5 girls act like little ladies sipping away at your tea and giggling like all little girls do!

I LOVE that these two are still so sweet with each other. Taelor has known Hailey since she was born, they are only 9 days apart. LOVE them! 

Lunch and Tea for these sweet little girls

Then the next day we celebrated with family, COWGIRL style! Our my sweet little cowgirl, yee-haw....we all had a great time!

Then it was your birthday! The best day in the year to have a  party...New Year's Eve!!! We started the day off with mommy's french toast bake (birthday girls choice of course), then we headed to Island's for lunch with Gamma, and then it was celebrating with the world and ringing in the New Year! I mean, if "celebrating" means making homemade party hats and watching the NY New Year's Eve, then that's just what we did....oh and we also had a "concert" put on by the one and only Taelor and Ethan! We know how to party on New Year's....let's face it, I only have a few more years and then I am sure my house will be filled with little girls that will be over for slumber parties, so for now I will enjoy the "party of 4" that we have!!! Taelor just thinks it is so great that the entire world is celebrating for her...something tells me she will think this her entire life!

I mean , this was the "BEST" concert, plastic cups, boxes, pencils and all!

Yes the clock says 9:00pm...Happy New Year NY!

Happy Birthday my love and Happy New Year to all!!!

Daddy's birthday

On November 4th we celebrated my most favorite man in the world and the best daddy ever, my sweet loving husband! He is not much of a birthday kind of guy (we are SO different), but he does LOVE to spend his day with just the four of us. It was a perfect sunny Saturday. 78 degrees for a "fall" day, what more could you ask for? We started our day down in Laguna Beach for a stroll downtown, then we ate lunch at our favorite mexican place, Olamendi's in Capo Beach, then we headed to Strands Beach to take the sun in and walk the beach. Of course the kids didn't care that they had their clothes on while they were running into the waves, I didn't care either. It was a perfect day, me in the hubby's arm, on the beach, watching our kids have the best time, yes it was a perfect day to celebrate my hubby! Happy Birthday babe, I hope you had the best day!

I love that we can get pictures with each other now
due to our little photographer Ethan ...we are centered and all :)

Ethan is {F.O.U.R}

My sweet, energetic, lovable, funny, ambitious little man turned 4 this month....{tear}! Still in awe of how fast the time has gone by.  4 years ago I was a crazy mom with a newborn and a 14 month old, living off no sleep but trying to enjoy every moment of having my two babies. Fast forward to last month and now I have a four year old. It's very bittersweet for me, as I am so happy to see him grow up into a big boy, but I feel that FOUR is not a baby anymore (even though he will ALWAYS be my little baby). But he is the darn cutest little 4 year old I have seen (I know I am a bit biased, he is my son). We celebrated the little man Pirate style.....arrrgh, shiver me timbers it was a great little family birthday party and he had a blast with all his little Pirate cousins. Here are some pictures from the party.

Happy birthday my sweet boy!! We love you so much!

Love,
Mommy & Daddy

Taelor's 5 {F.I.V.E}

Really was it already 5 years ago that we brought our precious little baby girl home who forever changed our lives?!? FIVE is such a big number for me, it's a whole hand, it's the age kindergarten will start, it's the age I feel they aren't toddlers anymore, they are actually "kids". Well my sweet princess is 5 and we brought in New Year's Eve with a great party for her. A few days before she invited her 3 girlfriends to Downtown Disney Studio 365 for a little makeover. It was so cute seeing these little girls get so pampered. I love having a New Year's Eve baby, it's a fun day, a day/evening everyone in the world celebrates, so what is there not to love about a New Year's Eve birthday! Taelor is one sweet little girl with the most timid, gentle, kind, loving heart. She adores her brother, LOVES Jesus, sings, dances, laughs, smiles, is girlie, plays dress up, loves to read, play with dolls, tea parties and anything sweet! This past year she learned to write her name, she can spell and write mommy and daddy as her first words, she played soccer and loved it and learned ballet. She is my precious love who I look forward to seeing grow this year (even though secretly I want her to stay young and innocent her whole life).  I love you my baby girl!

Better late than never....Ethan's 3rd Birthday

Wow, I totally forgot to post pictures from Ethan's 3rd birthday (almost 2 months ago). Oh well better late then never. Ethan is in LOVE with fire trucks so we had a tour of the fire station with his friends for his 3rd birthday. They were all so timid and so quiet but eventually warmed up and liked the firemen....I mean who wouldn't! It was a short tour as within minutes of arriving the first truck had to leave on a call, then 10 minutes after that another call came in and 15 minutes later another call! But it was short and sweet and afterwards we headed to lunch at the pizza place down the street. It was a great day celebrating my big 3 year old! Ethan your the biggest sweet heart ever, you think you are a comedian, you make everyone laugh and smile and you have the biggest heart of any 3 year old I know. You are more than words can even say, we love you more than you will ever know. Your a joy to be around and we look forward to your next year of life! We love you buddy!

Totally Awesome Pictures

Do you remember these???

Katrina and Lynnae
My Big Sis Renae

The "Alanis" Girls!! We Rock!

My BEST FRIEND Tally, 19 years of friendship!

Katrina and me

My Wonderful Hubby... I love you!

What a bunch of good looking LADIES!!

Loved my party! I had such a great time!!!