Happy Birthday Peanut!

We took Grace to Disneyland on her actual birthday...both her and Mia had a ton of fun!  I remember Grandma and Bubbles taking me to Disneyland for my 5th birthday, I can't believe it's already my turn to make memories for my own little girl.  It's cliche to say, but never ceases to amaze me just how fast they grow up.  

Happy Birthday peanut...I can't believe you're 5!  My sweet Grace you make mommy and daddy so proud.  you are so loving and caring, always showing concern for others.  I love hearing you sing constantly...your beautiful voice fills our home with happiness and love!!!

a little sister love!

Birthday Girl!

Grace wanted a "Backyardigans" birthday party.  Yes...I cringed at the thought of a character party!! But I had to humor her!  

My cupcake masterpieces!!! Holy mackerel they took forever! But they were definitely worth it....thank you auntie for all you help!

My Beauties...

enough said!

First Day of School

Both Grace and Mia are starting Miss Heidi's Preschool. We are so happy (and lucky) to be here!!!  We always take a first day of school picture! 

...and Mia on her first day, not too sure of what she's in for!

  

Pumpkins!!

Ian planted pumpkin seeds that Nana(Denise) brought us...they've taken off, and it looks like we'll have some nice, big pumpkins!

Our Yard!

It seems as if we've been waiting forever...but our beautiful yard is finally taking shape!!
How many guys do you think it would take to get a bag of rubber bark off a truck?? The freight company didn't tell me that I needed to have help to unload! Thank goodness we had a ton of guys working at our house that day!


But it was worth the chaos! Our yard is coming together...the girls LOVE their playset!


Here's a shot of the deck in progress...it's HUGE!!!

Swim!!

Grace took swim lessons in July/August. She was a bit nervous at first but Mrs Campbell was fantastic with her and Grace quickly became a little "fish"!!!