9 years

Today, Marc and I have been married for 9 years.  I cannot believe that is has been that long already.  I could not have asked for a better 9 years. He is my best friend and I do not know what I would do without him.  He has blessed me with two wonderful children and he is such a great dad.  Just when I think I could not love him more, I see how Ella wants him to hold her because she is scared of the lightening or when Braden is asking him to tuck him in bed at night!! That just melts my heart!!  I've truely been blessed and I am looking forward to seeing the many more blessings that are in store for us!! Happy Anniversary, Marc.  I love you lots!!!

I am one LuCkY girl!!!

We Heart Disney!

We had our annual summer vacation at Disney last week.  We stayed in the new Bay Lake Towers this time and it was a blast.  It was nice being within walking distance from Magic Kingdom and also getting to watch the fireworks from the top of our building.  We got to watch the fireworks every night
we were there! The kids loved being that close to the monorail.:)

This time we also went to Animal Kingdom and Epcot for the first time.  Epcot was definitely Braden's favorite.  I think I rode Mission  Space with him 4 times!!!  Animal Kingdom is also a lot cooler that Magic Kingdom, but I think Magic Kingdom is still my favorite.  Braden and Ella want to go to Holllywood Studios next time we go. 

The very first morning we had breakfast at Chef Mickeys.  I just love that character breakfast.  You get to see five characters upclose and get pictures with each of them.  This was Ella's first time and she could not wait for them to sign her book.  Before they even got to the table she had her book ready!  Emma got to go with us too!! 

What I LoVe about SuMmEr

Today, sumer vacation has officially begun.  Here are some of my favorite things about summer. 

Spending time with these two.......

            Going to the pool.................

            And, having fun .........................

I JUST LOVE SUMMER!!!!

Spring Dance Recital 2010

Ella had her spring dance recital on Saturday.  This time she did two dances and she did GrEaT!!  We are all so proud of her.  She really loves dance and even teaches it to her baby dolls.  Her ballet dance was my favorite and Ella knew just what to do!  She even brought tears her my eyes (her daddy's too). It was such a beautiful song and so sweet to watch the girls dance to it! She is such a natural!  She kept asking when it was her turn to go on stage!! I hope she continues to LoVe dance! (Pictures are my Ella without bangs! Boy that was a challenge!)

Our First Broken Bone

Well, my sweet boy Braden has his first broken bone. On Friday he fell off a zipline, about 10 feet, while at a birthday party.  He broke his wrist on his right arm.  At first, I was not sure how hurt he was. I was really more worried about his back then anything because he landed on his back. He was crying of course, but Braden is very dramatic, so I was not sure how hurt he was.  We immediately left the party, and on the way home I knew a visit to the ER was in our near future.  He kept saying, "Mommy, please don't turn anymore, that hurts my arm."

So, after a quick ER visit (yes, it was suprisingly quick- they usually are a nightmare) we have a temporary cast, a CD of our broken wrist, and some tylenol with codine. Tomorrow, I will call the doctor first thing to get an appointment for a cast.  I am hoping for a waterproof one since Disney is only 6 weeks away!!! 

Braden is being such a trooper with this all, bue he has a high tolerance for pain!!  We still have two weeks left of baseball, but he will have to watch from the bench!  Karate testing is next Saturday, too!  But, we will have to see what the doctor says tomorrow. I will keep you updated!!

Ella's Birthday and Mother's Day

What a fun weekend we have had!  Ella's birthday party was Saturday!  We had a quiet, little party with just family and close friends.  She had a blast playing with Braden and Jameson on her new tater-tot! (teeter totter)  Ella wanted a princess party again this year so that is what we did since she is our little princess.

Today, we went to church, out to lunch and then finishing on the dock. Ella had to try out her barbie fishing rod!! She caught a few within a few seconds of throwing it into the water everytime for about 15 minutes! She was super excited!

Happy 4th Birthday, Ella!

My sweet Ella,

I cannot believe that you, my sweet girl, are  4.  I still remember the day you were born!  What a sweet, pretty little girl you have become.  You love to sing, dance and play with your babies.  You love to have "real" baby stuff for your dolls- diapers, bottles.  The play kind just will not do!  What a great little dancer you are.  You even love to play "dance studio" at home.  I love the way you put little stickers on the floor for your "kids" to sit as you teach them!
       You are so lucky to have so many people that love you to pieces.  You absolutely adore your Papa and Maka, and you have to know exactly where Papa is at every moment!! I love how you think that he plays golf with Tiger Woods everyday!!!  You are too funny!! Everyone who meets you talks about your pretty smile and your caring heart!  You are my outside kid and you would stay out there all day if I would let you! I am so proud of the adorable, thoughtful little girl you have become.  I absolutely love being your mom and am enjoying every moment of it!! (but slow down just a little :)

Love,
Mom