splish splash...

I took Addison swimming today for the first time, and she loved it! She was like a little fish.
So cute!

precious moments...

Today was one of those days that I will cherish forever...my little boy "graduated" from his first year of preschool. It was such a wonderful day and truly a moment that warmed my heart!

I was a little nervous with how Zach would do because he is not typically the child that likes to be the center of attention, especially around people he doesn't know! So putting him in a room full of people he didn't know...I knew could possibly not go well.

When the kids got up to perform, he was definitely "that kid" that got everyone's attention and made them laugh!

Here he is with his arms crossed and a scowl on his face...wanting no part of being up there!

It gets better...here he has really decided not to participate! At one point, he turned his body completely around.

So sad...because for weeks all I have heard is him belting out all of his songs!
Before the ceremony began, he was a very happy camper hanging out with all of his school friends! Addie even enjoyed hanging out with the boys!



Once he got back to his classroom, he was happy again!

Zach and his best buddy, Bennet!
Terri and I are two proud mommas!
So happy to have met this wonderful family and have certainly developed a friendship that I cherish!

This is such a sweet picture and I am so glad my mom was able to capture it! Totally unexpected of my little man! He is so sweet!


Our family came out to support Z's big day!

Look at that sweet face! It just doesn't get any cuter!

a little piece of love...

Some of the sweetest moments for me is time spent with my children and my niece and nephew! Zach and Addison absolutely love playing with their cousins Kate and Connor. Here are a few cute photos of my recent visit with them!

*sigh*

Addison's Celebration!

What a wonderful celebration it was! So many friends and family came out to celebrate Addison's 1st birthday! The weather was perfect and my little princess was so happy! Here she is in her cute little hat and dress waiting for her first smash cake!

She takes after her momma...not a big cake fan! She doesn't like to be dirty so she wouldn't even touch the cake!

Granna has already put her spell on Addie Jean because Granna is probably her most favorite person on this earth!

The only cake she would eat was when Aunt Shelley fed it to her! She was a happy girl!

Me and my little man!

Me and my little princess!

Happy 1st Birthday Addison Jean!
xoxo

Addie turns ONE!

One year ago today, God blessed me with this amazing little girl! I just can't believe how quickly the time has gone by. We had such a special day today celebrating her first year of life. Earlier today we went out to lunch as a family and then this evening, we had the grandparents over for dinner to celebrate! A tradition that we treasure! Addison of course got lots of great presents and Zach is certain they are all for him :)

Here is my little peach eating her first birthday cupcake!

She really wasn't quite sure what to do with the cake!
I will post more pics soon, as the celebration continues throughout the weekend with family and friends!

Happy 1st Birthday my sweet Addie Jean!

A Sweet Mother's Day!

I feel so blessed in my life. I have an amazing husband and two beautiful children. My Mother's Day was so special this year. It was my first to celebrate with Addison, which warms my heart. I have these two amazing little people that I get to provide for and take care of each and everyday. They bring so much joy to my life.

My amazing Mother who has guided me throughout my life. Not sure where I would be without her.

My sweet little man who makes everyday an adventure!

Carnival Fun!

A year ago...I couldn't get Zach to ride anything...and now...I can't get him to stay away! My little dare devil wants to ride it all! Last week we enjoyed a fun family night out at the carnival with his best buddy Bennet! Both boys had so much fun!

This is Bennet's "say cheese" face!

And yes...he even rode the huge ferris wheel with daddy!

Now we are certainly looking forward to our Dutch Wonderland trip next weekend!

Whew!

Whew is right! I feel like the older Zach gets, the busier we become. His social calendar is out of control! Last weekend we attended a zoo field trip, a 1st communion party and 5 birthday parties! Needless to say, we were all exhausted but it was so much fun!

Zach at the zoo taking a snack break!

At the zoo, he rode his very first ride independently! Of course it was an airplane!

Here we are before attending the communion, Zach still in his pj's!

My sweet Addie at Connor's Birthday!