PJs, the Park & a Photo Shoot

{THURSDAY} Today Taylor had show and tell as well as Pajama Day at her afternoon preschool. She was so excited to bring her beloved blanket to school. Wearing pink Disney princess pajamas to school was a close second. The kids watched Pee Wee Penguin (i think) and munched on popcorn. I love this school!

{FRIDAY} Today was a special treat for my kids. I took them to the park AND they got to play with their new BFFs -- Elly, Boe and Gray. We always enjoy our time with the Mac Pack!

{SATURDAY} In December, I won a photo shoot with Lorie V Photography. So I decided to use it on Taylor to capture her 4th birthday. I quickly took this photo while Lorie was setting everything up. So far I have only seen two of the photos and I am beyond excited to see the rest.

{SUNDAY} Yay! More time with our good friends. After meeting up for lunch at Paradise Bakery, Carrie and her crew took us to Charming Charlie's for the very first time. Such an awesome girl's store! The boys were good sports and had fun too trying on crazy sunglasses. It was a fun Sunday afternoon.

{MONDAY} I told Landon he had to get warm clothes on and shoes before he could go outside this morning. This is what he ended up in. I wanted to burst out laughing but didn't want to hurt his feelings. Sure gave me a good little giggle!

Taylor's Birthday Week

{FRIDAY} Today is Taylor's 4th birthday. I think back to four years ago and try to savor the memories of her birth and the first few weeks after she was born. She has been and always will be a miracle. So to celebrate her special day, my mom took Taylor and I to see Disney on Ice. It was a fantastic show! Taylor wore her princess gown and was treated like the little princess that she is. 

{SATURDAY} Today we had Taylor's birthday party at Peter Piper Pizza. She invited her friends from preschool. In fact, Taylor is such a planner that she had me write the list and read it back to her. She kept on adding a friend here and a friend there. Though she is a social little girl and loves her friends greatly, she shied away from all of the attention when they began to sing happy birthday to her.

{SUNDAY} Taylor received two doll twins for her birthday to add to her already growing plethora of dolls. She has been such a good mommy to them. Today she asked me to feed one of her babies because she ran out of milk. I was like, well, I ran out of milk too so let's just put them to sleep :-) She's a crack up!

{MONDAY} Today at Taylor's Montessori school, they celebrated her birthday. I sent in photos of each birthday Taylor has celebrated so far and her classmates passed around the photos and gave her a birthday crown. It was fun to pull out the photos and see how my baby is growing up right before my eyes.

{TUESDAY} Ryland is a mess! He enjoys his food though and since he has been recovering from croup, we try to feed him as often as possible since he has become the pickiest eater ever. It warms my heart to look at this photo even though the floor is a filthy mess underneath his highchair.

{WEDNESDAY} My granny gave me a sewing machine about 10 years ago. I've maybe used it twice before today. So it would be accurate to say that I am relearning how to sew all over again. I'm starting off simple, but hope to take a class or learn from a friend how to make pillows and such. Today I had to sew up one of Taylor's favorite dresses that had a 10 inch rip on the side. Now it's as good as new!

Disney on Ice Experience

The Princess Turns 4

Our little girl is quickly becoming a little lady. Every time I lay eyes on my firstborn, I thank God for allowing me of all people to be Taylor's mommy. She is one of the best gifts God has ever given our family. So our princess turned four today...it's kind of hard to believe. She talks like an adult and tells us what to do and how to do it in typical firstborn fashion. She knows more than she probably should, finds pleasure in everything, and loves fiercely. Taylor is just so special in so many ways. My heart melts every time I pray with her, snuggle with her, and watch her grow and learn. Taylor, in total princess style, enjoyed Disney on Ice today for her 4th birthday. To me, she is even more beautiful than any princess Disney can create. 

Croup & Cupcakes

{SATURDAY} Ryland has affectionately been dubbed the name "the little monster". My dad first gave Ryland this name and it has kind of stuck. See photo above for one possible reason why! Ryland is the cutest thing ever but also a very mischievous little boy. I am thankful for the wonderful vacuum that I have because that sucker is used every day in our house mainly due to Ryland's playful antics!

{SUNDAY} Painting our office was probably not the bonding time that my dear husband had in mind for his beloved days off from work. But he ended up being a good sport and helped me give our little office a facelift. At first, I wasn't sure about the blue that I finally decided on, but once it was on the walls I really loved it.

{MONDAY} Tasks, tasks, tasks...that explains our 3-day weekend in our home. Hank's big project, besides helping  me paint the office, was to organize our over-crowded garage. Don't feel too bad for him, he also got to enjoy Hot Bagels with the family!

{TUESDAY} Taylor stayed home today from her two schools. She was sick over the weekend with a virus that was turning into croup. Thankfully I had some leftover medicine from Ryland's December episode and it helped her turn the course to becoming healthy again. When Taylor is sick, she loves to snuggle on the couch with her pink blanket and watch Dora. 

{WEDNESDAY} Yes, I am crazy! I had my camera stashed in my purse as always and took a quick photo of Ryland being transported via ambulance from urgent care to the emergency room. After spending the entire day at Thunderbird Hospital for observation, he was set free and allowed to come home. It's been a rough couple of nights, but the little monster is on the mend.

{THURSDAY} If it wasn't for my parents coming over to help me today, Taylor would have stayed home again from school. And if she stayed home from her afternoon preschool, she wouldn't have been able to celebrate her birthday with her classmates. So after baking cupcakes and decorating them together {really Taylor did most of the decorating}, my parents took over and I went to bed. I really have to thank my in-laws, my parents and Joanna for helping out last minute!