Happy Birthday Emmy!

The week prior and leading up to Emmy's birthday are full of celebrations. On 3/27 we celebrated having our daughter for 5 years. Happy Forever Family!! On April 4 we celebrate by talking about freedom because this was the date we came home with her and she became a citizen of the US. Then on April 10th we celebrate her birthday.

Yesterday we celebrated her birthday with her first party! She invited 8 friends and they had a wonderful time.

Happy Birthday Emmy - We love you!

February in Review

This past month we had family come to visit. My brother and sister in law and the three children came for a visit. We had a wonderful weekend! One of the things we did was get the kids pictures taken all together. This made a perfect gift for our family. 

We had a wonderful visit with them. The kids played really well together. I hope that we can see them again soon. 

Emmy is doing wonderful in school. She is starting to put words together and she is reading with some help. I just cannot believe how well she is doing in school. She is so creative. This past week I went to have lunch with Emmy at school and we were excited to spend that time together. Emmy has lost her first tooth and it is hard to believe that all of these life changes are taking place. She has such a good sense of humor and is very sensitive. I would consider her very complex personality. Her beauty amazes me!

I love the way she takes care of her sister. The teachers at school say that Emmy helps Caitlyn off the school bus and walks her to her class. She kisses her and hugs her bye. I think that Emmy being with Caitlyn has helped in the transition for Caitlyn. 

Caitlyn is doing wonderful in school too. She is learning so much and her vocabulary is increasing everyday. It amazes me how much she understands. This past week she has started talking about going potty in the big girl potty. For months when we brought it up she would say - noooooo! or I no want to. This past week she has gone three times in the potty. Way to go Caitlyn!! Not having to pay for diapers will be like getting a raise! Caitlyns priorities are food, laughing, eating, sleeping, and snacking!

It is fun to see how Caitlyn looks up to her bis sister. She calls her sissy but when she really wants her attention she will say - EMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEE. It's so cute. 

I am doing great! Jeff turns 40 tomorrow. I'm in love with an older man with two adorable daughters. 

Sunday - Sunny Day

On Sunday we went to Grandpa and Grandma's with the cat after church. We had a great dinner and the kids were able to go outside and ride their bikes.

They had a wonderful time!

Our Week

We are finally over the flu and sickness in our house. Emmy is back to her happy self and Jeff can taste again.

Today was a beautiful  day and we took the girls to the zoo. All the animals were enjoying the nice weather too.

As they continue to grow I am reminded that God has plans for their life. I am thankful to be part of it.

Here are pictures of our zoo trip.

Busy Last Few Weeks!

The past few weeks has been extremely busy. Caitlyn turned three and she has started preschool. She is doing so well.

Emmy has had the flu since last Wednesday.

I love LOVE to see the relationship grow between Emmy and Caitlyn. They play together and protect each other and speak to each other with such love. Don't get me wrong.. they act like normal sisters and they do fight and tease one another. I just see a deep love.

Here are pictures from the past few weeks.

 Three Today!!

 Birthday Dinner!!

 Chocolate Cake!

 The toes help with everything.

 First Day of School

 My class room.

Seriously??? You are leaving me here?

SNOW DAY!!!!

When I was a kid there was nothing better or as much fun as a snow day. I never understood why it was not as much fun for my mother until now.

It is snowing today and we are expecting ice. School is closed and there is no daycare and no work for me. My dedicated hubby is heading to work. This is the second snow fall since Christmas. The pictures here are from the day after Christmas day as well as today.

December 26, 2010 Snow Pictures

January 10, 2010

We went outside and played in the snow. The girls had a wonderful time.