Another Mini-Vacation

David has been busy at work, and so the kids and I took another short trip to visit my parents. We left Monday evening and came back before lunch today. We were able to meet up with some friends, the Cohns, that we had not seen in a while- and the kids had a great time playing at the Children's Museum once again. Elise, Jacob, and Emmy really loved the mini-grocery store this time, and of course E had to visit her fav from last time as well- Mr. Rah-zha's (Rogers). I wish I had some pictures. But even with my Mom helping me, keeping track of all three as they go in different directions left me no hands for the camera!

I did grab it just in time for the above video, as Lila was hysterically laughing while splashing in the bathtub (sink!) at Su Su and G's. The condo doesn't have a real tub, so this is where we bathe them when we are there. They love it because it is this perfect size for just 1 and so they each get their own turn! You can see Bennett looking on with anticipation as he eagerly awaits his turn in the tub!! I love how you can hear Elise giggling in the background as well!

Speaking of my little man, he took two steps this morning! Yeah Bennett!! Maybe they'll be walking by the beach after all....I hope so!

When I uploaded this video, I discovered some pictures on the camera that David must have taken when I wasn't around...Looks like he is trying to train the kids to help out with the cleaning around here! This would definitely be much appreciated by me!! Elise is already in to it, but I would love to have two more little helpers to "sweep" the floor...How funny is that?!

Hope everyone is having a good week!

Love, Nicole

Special Prayer Request

I would really appreciate if everyone could please include my Aunt Kathleen in their prayers. I learned yesterday evening that she suffered from a heart attack late Friday night. She had a stint put in her heart and she is doing ok. I went to see her last night and considering the circumstances, she looked well. Hopefully she will be out of ICU and into a regular room today. If ya'll read frequently, I am sure you remember this post about her from a few weeks ago. I could go on and on about what a wonderful person she is- I can't tell you how my heart sunk when my Dad called to tell me. But as a woman of great faith, she is handling everything well- as she always does. I just pray that she feels better soon.
We love you Aunt K.
Nicole

Laid Back Saturday

This is one of those weekends where we have absolutely nothing planned...It seems to always happen like that...We either have several things planned (usually a birthday party or two) or we have nothing at all going on....I have to admit it is kind of nice to just all hang out and spend time together without having to get ready to "be" somewhere...
As we were playing this morning, I stepped away to change Lila's diaper, and within seconds could not find Bennett...Well, as I am sure you have figured out by now, I found him nice and happy (and EXTREMELY proud) up on top of the kids' table! I really, really, really, really, cannot leave them unsupervised at all. I have to watch their every move...I also really can't figure out how he got up there so fast? Maybe he has more superpowers than I originally thought?
I guess I told a little fib, because David did have a tennis match this morning...so, technically we did have one thing scheduled...It was at the neighborhood tennis courts, so after L & B's morning nap I loaded all three into the wagon for a walk down there....
Apparently I brought bad luck with me, because David and his partner were "smoking" the competition in the first set, then when we arrived they lost the second set and the tie break. Whoops. Guess it is a good thing I don't make it to many of his matches....



Elise watching her Dad play...She was very proud...



We found the one square foot of shade and parked ourselves in it...It was still extremely hot, but at least the kids weren't baking in the sun!



Elise looks like such a little girl in this picture...I can't get over how big she is getting...3 is a whole new world, I guess....
Needless to say, after all the time outside and a yummy lunch, everyone (including David) was very tired....And, how nice, that about that time it started to rain...Nothing better than a nap on a rainy day....
So, I think I may go join them....

The Birthday continues...

Ameila and Abigail's Mom, who is also a professional photographer and super sweet, was nice enough to bring her camera to the girls' birthday party. She took such great pictures, I couldn't resist putting them up! It was a fun morning!!



Look how sweet...the whole gang!



I love this one! The girls will be in different schools next year and it makes me a little sad...They have been each other's "right hand man" for two years. But, Kimberly and I are hoping that maybe this will make their friendship last even longer, since they won't be with each other quite as much!



Ready to blow out candles...



Precious Ella. She is a mini-Kimberly.



This girls loves some cake!!



Too cute for words...



Look how old I am!

Thanks so much Nikki!! This pictures are priceless and we are so thankful to have them!!

Reverisble Bird Seed Skirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

Reverisble Bird Seed Skirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

Not too many ducks in our pond lately, but I know that Elise would love to go feed the turtles in this!
Adorable....