Ladybug, Ladybug You're Turning Two!

We had Brynlee's 2nd Birthday party at our house this year. The theme was Ladybugs. I was so excited to find some cute decor with "2" still incorporated. It felt like we Just had her first birthday!! Man, how quickly she is growing up!!

These are her little "ladybug treats" for all her friends!

The decorated table... I cut out black circles & taped them to the table to make it look like a ladybug, it was really cute- but you cant see the table with all the stuff on it! haha Oh well.. at least I knew it was there! :)

A table setting...

Brynlee waiting for her friends to show up...


Perfect ladybug clippies made by Janet (http://www.dimplesdots.blogspot.com/) & perfect Ladybug shirt made by Aunt Becca (http://www.sprinkles-n-frosting.com/) you can see pics of the front of the shirt in pics to follow.. SO cute!! Thanks ladies!! :)

YAY for bubbles!!

She Loved the "bubble station" that Daddy set up!

Catching the bubbles...

Daddy did a Great job setting up the backyard.. there was a wagon (aka train ride), bubble station, play-doh station, chalk station, slide, car, & lots of balls & other toys!

Little sis liked it best snoozing in the shade! :)

Her new laptop from Mommy & Daddy.. she did Not want to move on to open more presents after this one! haha

She was laughing saying "Pull, Pull!"

Getting ready for cake & ice cream!!

We had to be quick to get a pic with her hat on. She didnt like the stap under her chin! But- it was cute while it lasted! :)

Not sure what to think about everyone singing to Her!

Her cake was from Sams & Very yummy.. not exactly how I wanted it decorated.. but, yummy none-the-less! :)

Cake & ice cream... what more could a girl ask for?! ;)

Yum, yum, yum...

Sweet friends! :) ...

Theres a party goin on round here...

My little ladybug :)

Play-doh station on her new table from Nana & Grandad! (notice the men playing washers in the background.. it might be a little red-neck that we have washers set up in our backyard, but- ITS FUN! hehe)

Telling her friends byebye....

After the party ended.. we had lunch & then a nap.. and then we busted out the pool! Hap-Hap had a great time splashing with her in the water! :)

Pool time with the cousins!... & Hap-Hap :)

Family pic of Bobby with his uncle Chuck, Aunt Cheryl & Dad (Hap-Hap).

Family pic of all of my side of the family. I was SO glad that all our family made the long drive to come to the party. It was a Great day!! :)

Look for Brynlee's official birthday (6-9-10) post coming soon!... :)

Brynlee's First Haircut!

We decided it was time to get rid of Brynlee's "baby mullet." Soo, we took her to a hair salon to get her first haircut! I was very resistant to cutting her now long hair, but- there was no shape or style to the length- so.. it was time.

Here is the "before" shot...

I had to sit in the chair with Brynlee... she was pretty nervous!

Luckily Mommy had some Skittles in the diaper bag!! :)

Still not quite sure about this lady touching her hair! haha

Getting it done...

After Melanie finished, we told Brynlee how beautiful she looked... and then she started posing... :)

At this point she even wanted to sit in the chair herself!

Skittles & a haircut, what more could a girl want?!

The "after" shot. It looks so much thicker & healthier! And, hopefully this will help it grow faster! :)

Mommy's baby girl is growing up quick!! :-O

Giving it a Try!

Since finding out I was pregnant with Baby #2, I have been thinking about starting a blog as a way to keep up with our kids milestones & journal about our lives.
However, I was hesitant because...
1. how do you set up a blog anyway?!
2. do I have time for that?
3. I am not as clever or good with words as some people.

BUT..

I am starting this blog because...
1. I figured out that it can be as simple as you want it to be.
2. I need a place where I can jot down milestones and/or just funny moments that happen with our kids, when I might not ever take the time to drag out their baby book at that moment to write it down.
3. I've already said it.. this blog isnt gonna be the most amazing, most followed blog ever- but who cares.. its for ME! :)

SO...

I will probably have lots of short, random posts about whatever is currently happening in our lives. But, if you want to keep up with our lives with me, then feel free to join the ride! :)