Celebrating 5 years!

Luke,

 Today you turned 5! A day I thought would not come for quite some time. You were just my little baby boy and now you are my big boy who does so much on his own and wants to do so much more without me.

You are still my sweet boy who gave in yesterday morning when Mommy asked you to sleep just a bit longer and snuggle because it was your last morning being 4 and Mommy just was not ready for you to be another year older. You are so tenderhearted, thoughtful, imaginative and a great older brother who dearly loves his little sisters. You have blessed our hearts over these last 5 years and I enjoy watching you grow every day.

Today, on your birthday, not only were you thrilled to turn 5, but Liv was also super excited for you. She woke up before you and excitedly told me it was your birthday today and there were no more days of waiting.

You woke up, came downstairs and immediately Annelyse saw you and had to be in your arms.

It was her way of saying 'HAPPY BIRTHDAY'.

You just could not wait for your big day and was so patient until we celebrated with an afternoon at a bouncy house. You had an energy about you today that lit up a room.You were thrilled to spend your day with Jaden and Zach.

You were also very generous to let Liv play with Sydney so she didn't feel so left out.

Your just a great big brother that way. *wink

I am pretty sure you enjoyed everything about the bouncy house because it was all you would talk about for months now but the jumper where Daddy got in and tried to throw you and the kids off was probably your absolute favorite! I could just see it in your face. I am almost certain it was Daddy's favorite too.

While you were off jumping, Annelyse had a blast walking around and watching you guys whiz by her. Daddy tried jumping with her but she just was not a big fan.

Finally, you and the boys had about enough and were ready to head back to the house to eat and have cake.

Getting back to the house, Grandma and Grandpa Jimenez and Grandma Nette and Papa stopped by to say happy birthday as well.

Your eyes lit up as the presents piled up on the table and it was the first item on the list after having a bit of pizza.

A sword, nerf gun, wallet, Oddyssey cd's, scooter, helmet and the wii was everything given to you tonight and I am pretty sure you loved all of it. Everything special to you in so many different ways.

Finally it was time to sing to you and have some cake. Your cake was special to me because every part was hand picked by you.

It was great to see you enjoy your day of turning 5 years old. You have given me the best job in the world these last 5 years and that is being able to stay home and take care of you and your sisters. You bring a special spark to our home and watching you grow and learn every day brings a smile to my face and joy to my heart.

I love you sweet boy!

I hope you had an enjoyable 5th birthday.

Love you,

Mommy   xoxo

Little Things that turn Little Girls into Big Girls!

So a few months ago, Olivia began to sleep in her BIG GIRL bed!

A little something that just made her so happy!

I am not sure yet if this has turned out for the best but it is done, the crib is down and she is NOT going back in it.

We gave Luke his Big Boy bed when he turned 2, so we figured, why not as soon as Liv turned 2. *sigh*

What's done is done. *insert fake smile*

However, as soon as we bought this for Liv, I was super excited to turn our nursery into a pretty girly room for Miss Livy. This was all BEFORE I knew we were expecting yet again.

So, the girly room must wait for now.

Apparantly, the girly room couldn't be on my back burner for too long. I didn't go crazy.

All I did was search for a bedding set.

All I knew was that I wanted something with flowers and butterflies.

Yay!!! Found it! This will do for now. *wink*

Needless to say, Liv was beyond thrilled when I told her what I was getting her.

Well, to be exact, this cute bedding set was bought by Liv's Great Gram thanks to birthday and Christmas money that has been burning a hole in her piggy bank.

She just couldn't wait to go to bed that night!

I told her to smile and wave and say thanks to her Gram for buying her such a cute comforter!

As soon as the pic was done Liv immediately stopped me and said, "NO Mommy, It's my Fadders Great Gram! Yeah, my Fadders Great Gram!"

So,Gram, we know you are far away but consider this a temporary hug from Liv and imagine that this is her thanking you for the time being! 

She just loves it!

learning to ride

My dad got this tricycle out for Luke the other week and he just LOVED it! He picked it up right away and can't get enough of it whether he is riding this or on his at home.

Believe it or not but this was mine and Shanna's when we were little. We had two, but of course, we left it behind our van and it got run over many years ago. So sad.
It's so neat to see your kids on toys that used to be yours and liking it!

See.

Kids don't care or know the difference between shiny new toys or old ones. As long as they entertain, they do the job just fine!

SIX YEARS!

June 21.
Last Sunday was not only Father's Day this year but it was also our 6th year wedding anniversary.
So much has gone on these last few weeks, but when it comes down to all of life's drama, there is some time to put it all aside and think back on the day that started our journey together.
So many dreams started after this day. Some have come true and some are still being dreamed of!

Now, six years later and I am still just as happy as the day it all started!

Rog, thank you so much for being such a wonderful husband!

We have gone through alot together over the last 6 years and I am just so thankful for your love, care, leadership and comfort.

I am so thankful that God knew just the right person to have me walk through this life with.

"For better or worse. In sickness and in health...." A promise that means so much!

LOVE YOU!!!!!!

And She's Off!

I realized about a week ago that Liv is walking and I haven't taken a video of her yet! See! After the first child you tend to forget that these milestones are important for every child after. (Trust me Livy. Mommy didn't forget about you but you just took off so fast that I felt like you were a pro and needed to be taped for a much larger milestone)???

Anyways. She has been walking for about a month or so now and is really doing quite well!

She is quite the little stinker in this video. Her Aunt Shanna was over playing with her and she wanted nothing to do with me of course. See how she only walks by me for a sec and pays attention to me long enough to see what I am saying and then looks over at her Aunt to continue their little game. OH and she won't make animal noises for me but will for her Aunt? She's a stinker!!! I can't really blame her. Luke is sleeping and that is about the only time she can play with whatever she wants without it getting snatched from her hands. We are working on the whole sharing thing but he hasn't really gotten the whole concept yet. That and,Liv is with me ALL the time and it is probably refreshing to have someone else around that is new to play with.

right?

right???

Anyways. I will hopefully be back soon to update what else my daughter is doing and throw in some of what Luke is up to as well.