Open House

Jacob and I were able to attend Open House for both Emma and Madison.  Since I am in the classroom every week, it's really a chance for Jacob to see everything they are doing.  They are so smart and both girls are doing great in school!

Mother's Day 2016

I had the most wonderful Mother's Day this year!!  Jacob surprised me and took the day off!!  I woke up at 8 am to breakfast in bed which consisted of homemade waffles (from scratch!), bacon and eggs.   I got to open up some beautiful cards and gifts that my children made me as well as two purses that Jacob picked out and a blanket I have been wanting. Then we got to go to church as a whole family!  Finally, my family all came over to celebrate together and we had carne asada tacos and cheesecake.  I couldn't have asked for anything more today!! (By the way, I have to laugh a little at my hair being wrapped up for the pictures but I figured it's the way the kids will remember me looking anyways!)

Madison's Softball Season

Madison  had a great season of softball!  It was her first time playing and she has learned a lot.  We even got her some private coaching lessons to help her really explore her potential with this sport.  Here are some great shots that we got of her this season.

Orthodontics

Emma has officially started down the road of orthodontics!! She got some work done to get a pallet expander in her mouth. It has been a challenge for her but she is doing great. She is working towards that beautiful smile!!

Lincoln's 2nd Birthday!

Lincoln turned 2 this month and we had a wonderful party with family and friends.  We ate yummy food and enjoyed visiting with everyone that came.  Lincoln was a little overwhelmed opening presents and wanted to immediately play with every toy that he opened.  He was the most excited about the tablet that we bought him and wouldn't even eat his cake because he was too busy playing.  Here are 10 things about Lincoln:

1. He is still struggling with his speech.  He just started speech therapy and we have already seen some improvements.
2. He LOVES to play on the starfall app on my phone which is why we got him his own tablet. 
3. He likes to watch Jake and the Neverland Pirates on tv and can even turn it on himself.
4. He really likes to play with puzzles.
5. He loves to eat spaghetti, yogurt drops, dried strawberries, lucky charms, ranch potato chips and the squeeze toddler foods.
6. He loves to be outdoors and is currently fascinated by sprinklers.
7. His favorite song is Twinkle, Twinkle and he will wake up and sing it in the middle of the night or at six in the morning.
8.  He is probably our most stubborn and difficult child but he can also make you melt with those blue eyes.
9. He is boy all the way through and loves to play with any type of car or tools.
10. He is a definitely a grandma's boy and prefers her over anybody else, including Mom!!