Surfside, U.S.A

Billy's little bro was visiting from Utah the middle of June, we had a lot of fun things planned but everyone was struck down by a nasty 24 stomach bug, even poor Jake. So after all the throw up had been cleaned up we took a little trip to Surfside beach. It was a beautiful day, the waves were huge and Billy and Jake were able to do some "body surfing" it looked more to me like almost drowning but they had fun.

All my cute beach babes!!

Brotherly Love

June Birthdays

We celebrated both Regan and Lynlee's birthday in June, nothing to major just a couple of family parties. Regan opening all her loot.

Yay, for 4 year olds!

Lynlee got a American Girl Doll, from my mom and dad, and she is in love, she takes it every where.

Lynlee wanted some cupcakes from Oh LaLa Desserts so we started with donuts in the morning and finished off the day with her cupcakes, they are getting so big it makes me sad, but they are both such good girls, and I'm so happy they are mine.

Uggg Again

Wow, summer is almost half way over and I have totally lacked on blogging. Here's a few highlights of all the year end stuff the girls had, June always seems like one of the craziest months of the year.

Regan had her dance rectal, it was probably the cutest thing I have ever seen, she loved dance so much and Lynlee was way jealous she wants to do dance again next year too, yay!! I love all those tutus and glitter!!

Her tap was a mouse costume, so adorable!!

Sassy, Thumblina ballet number!

Lynlee finished all her Daisy requirements and is moving on to be a Brownie next year.

We had a little picnic graduation for Regan's Joy School, next year she will be ready for Pre-School.

Lynlee's last day of 1st grade, I can't believe she going to be a 2nd grader! And she is going to miss Mrs. Brock so much, she was a great teacher.

Fluff Cycle

18 months and BUSY!!

Sisters

This pictrue melts my heart, I'm pretty sure I have the cutest girls on the planet!

Mother's Day and Teacher Appreication

Last week being Mother's Day and Teacher Appreciation, we were on craft overload!! I'm Lynlee's homeroom parent and we got here teacher a little something everyday of the week.

A picture frame with a cute little note!

A basket of apples, there were 6 other students that brought apples too.

A little flower pot for the Grandma's from Lynlee, it was a pop-up card so it could be laid flat in an envelop.

My friend Melissa taught me how to make earrings, and I had a ton of beads left over from some watches I made last year. I made our mom's both a scarf and some earrings to match. I loved the fabric and earrings so much I made some for myself, so springy!

Lynlee modeling the scarf, I have been in a scarf making frenzy I love them!! If any of my friends have had a birthday in the last six months, I have made them a scarf.

Te archer Appreciation ideas: here

Mother's day card: here

Scarf pattern: here

My Top Ten Mommy Lessons

I can't believe Mother's Day is next Sunday, its one of my favorite days, and not because its a day to pamper your mom, but because it always reminds me how grateful I am to be a mom, it is absolutely one of the greatest blessing in life. So here is my top ten list of mommy life lessons:

1: I've learned that stepping out in the fresh air not only sooths a fussy baby, but is also good for a frazzled mommy

2: Always hold the door open for a mom with a stroller, I've been there it's always nice

3: I've totally become some kind of "Bottom Feeder" finishing off their leftovers from lunch(Someone please help me!!)

4: It does not matter how many years apart in age your children are, because they will still play, fight and love each other just the same.

5: Their childhood is going by way too fast and there is no better day than today to stop, sit down and play Barbie's

6: I've learned its important to be in the pictures rather than just the one taking the picture

7: Its okay to say no to things like calling friends or sleepovers

8: Its okay to say yes to one more cookie, coloring your entire hand with markers, or staying up late to read.

9:With child that is having a bad day, its always better to listen than talk.

10: I've learned that being a mom is one of the most important calling I can ever do in my life.

Happy Mother's Day