{Baby Bryn turns ONE!!}

This year has been amazing.  Brynlee is the sweetest spirit, and has been such a perfect addition to our family.  She loves her brothers and sister, and all the attention being the baby brings.  She is spunky, and gentle.  Loves crawling around, exploring everything she can get to.  Is content to sit on Mommy's lap for hours.  Everyday with her is enjoyable, she has a great temperament and rarely fusses.   We are hoping a crawling/cruising on furniture gal waits a few more months before debuting into the walking world.

My sweet friend Leslie Wells took some amazing pictures of Bryn for her 1st year photoshoot and cake smash.  I love capturing this milestone with such fun pictures.

{Landons 7th Birthday}

For Landons 7th Birthday I took cupcakes into his classroom, and we did a day with him with all his favorite things.

We had soccer in the morning, then we went to Sky Zone and jumped our hearts out, then Landon picked his favorite restaurant (Hibachi) to eat dinner at.  It was a perfect day for Landon.  Even though we didn't have a big party with friends, he had a blast!  Personally, I liked it a lot better, and he was happy!

Here are a few pictures.

{Birthday Cookies}

I bought some cookie dough sugar cookies to make for a surprise the night before Jaedyn's Birthday.  We don't usually do a lot of sweets for the kids, trying to create good habits.  So we really don't have dessert unless we have company over.  The kids thought these cookies were soo fun!

{Jaedyn's Birthday Party}

Well, It wasn't a formal Birthday Party.  After Jaedyns Baptism, we had everyone come to the house for pizza and cupcakes.  Everyone had fun, and the adults all got to chit chat!

{Jaedyn's Birthday}

On Jaedyn's actual Birthday we were driving back from the Lake House.  When we got home, we immediately got back into the car and drove to the American Girl Doll store.  (45 mins away, after and already 3 (ahem... 5) hour drive.   Jaedyn has wanted an American Girl Doll for a few years now.  Last year we were going to get it for her, but she had a choice.  Ear's Pierced, or American Girl Doll.  Remember the story here?  Finally the big day arrived!  Then afterwards we went out to dinner.  It ended up being a late night, but who cares!  It's your Birthday!!!

[Before we left we opened presents!  Most of us pitched in on the AG Doll, but there were still a few presents to open.  With all her money, Jaedyn was able to get Glasses, Ear rings and two outfits for her and her doll!]

[So close!]

[Waiting so patiently for the lady to get her out of the box!!]

[Shes here!!  Red hair and freckles just like me!!  (Well, actually Jaedyn has brown hair with red tones - not red hair.. and the doll has green eyes, because AG doesn't have a freckles/Reddish Hair/Brown eyed doll...)  anyways]

[Blowing out her candle at the restaurant]

{Happy 8th Birthday Jaedyn}

My sweet Jaedyn turned 8 today.  Why does time go by so fast?  She had a great day, played at the Lake House all weekend, went to the American Girl Doll store, and out to dinner.  This sweet girl has changed me in so many ways.  I always knew I wanted to be a mom - and lucky for me, I was lucky enough to get a daughter like Jaedyn.  She is the sweetest, kindest, most thoughtful girl I know!  Adam and I are so lucky!!  :)

{Tanners 3rd Birthday}

We didn't do anything crazy for Tanners Birthday this year.  I think small is our new norm!  It was very nice, we had a few friends over for cake, the kids played for an hour and everyone went home.  Tanner had a blast!

{Happy 3rd Birthday Tanner!!}

My sweet Tanner is 3 years old today.  This little boy has brought so much laughter and joy into our home.  We love him to pieces!  Lately he is talking up a storm, and a storm we can understand.  It is so fun to listen to what he comes up with.  He loves all things Mickey Mouse, and a little bit of Elmo.   Today we will just have 2 of his friends over (and their families) for cake.  Nothing big, just everything Mickey Mouse for this guy!

{Brynlees Arrival}

We are really enjoying the newborn in the house.  She is so sweet, and a really good baby.  

Here she is making her appearance!

At the Hospital - ready to get the show on the road!

It's getting closer

Really close now!!!  

She is here!!!  I am so in love! (and really tired)

Getting all checked out

We had guesses between 7lbs 14ozs to 8lbs 4ozs - Never would have guessed 7lbs 2 ozs

 

Getting checked by the Pediatrician on call.  - Good to go home!  :)  

{Attempts at a Hospital "Family" Picture}

We wanted to get a family picture before we left the hospital.  This proved quite challenging.  Here are our attempts!

{The kids meet Brynlee}

The kids came right away to see the new baby.  They have been so excited meet their new baby sister!