Sprinkler fun

Two years earlier....same sprinkler....equally fun...

Memorial Day weekend

We enjoyed spending a long weekend with Kim and Chad. The kiddos did really well on the 3 hour ride out there (Owen was not quite so happy on the 3-hour-turned-5 1/2-hour ride back!) as well as sleeping in a new place. We got to see their new house, played at the park, played outside, and went to the area pool. It's always a good time with Aunt Kim and Uncle Chad!

Making muffins with Aunt Kim!

HUGE bubbles!

Willow was right at home on Chad's tractor:

In typical fashion, it took Willow about 30 minutes to observe everything/everyone at the pool before she was ready to enjoy it and play for herself. Here she is after she warmed up a bit:

Owen...

A few random pictures of Owen lately:

Friend or Foe?

We've heard a lot of chirping from cardinals outside our door lately. It seems as if our "angelic" Alli cat may have irritated them while they try and protect their nest, or maybe she's "guilty" just by merely being a cat. Sometimes I think she just pesters them by sitting by the door watching them (below). When she goes outside they don't swoop down at her, and she doesn't appear to try and catch them....they just chirp...and chirp...and chirp. Maybe they're friends?!

Smiles and Coos!

He's smiling and cooing! 

Maybe it's from all the love he gets from his big sis: 

Happy Mother's Day!

We've been thankful to be able to spend the last couple Mother's Days with three generations! 

2012

2011

2010

2009

Happy Mother's Day!

On the market!

Our house is officially on the market! We covet your prayers for the next homeowner that God has planned for our house, as well as patience as we wait on His timing! 

House facade before:

House facade after:

Entry way before (after some trim):

Entry way after:

Kitchen before:

Kitchen after:

Dining Room before (after some paint):

Dining room after:

Yard before:

Yard after:

Willow's birthday party

Willow loves Elmo, so that was the shape of her cake this year. Thankfully they make a Elmo face cake mold, which was pretty easy to make. Frosting it was a different story!! Mama had to call in for backup!

Thankfully Aunt Kim was able to turn this plain chocolate cake...

...into this masterpiece!!

Check out Elmo's "fur!"

The cake artist at work!

Owen cooperated by sleeping while we baked =)

Willow had a great time playing with her friends at her party. Unfortunately it was raining, so we didn't get to try out the new pool, but they had a great time playing inside. 

Owen dressed well for the occasion, but apparently doesn't like his picture taken.

Meanwhile, Daddy snuck away and had a great time playing funny-guy with a Cookie Monster cupcake...

After all that, don't forget to brush your teeth!