Thankful

Yesterday I was reminded how blessed I am to have such a sweet family of 5!

They are my everything and I am very thankful to call them my family

xoxoxoxo

Nash is here!

Our sweet boy is finally here and boy did he make an entrance! 

This pictures speaks volumes! Lots of stories to tell about his birth and my pregnancy but for now I will just enjoy snuggling, cuddling, and loving our newest addition. He is just perfect!

Joy!

The pure joy a train at the mall can bring to these girls is amazing!

Love their smiles, their laughter, and their fun loving spirit!  

Santa Smiles!

The last day of November we visited Santa. No line, no tears, and no fear! This was a dream visit and the girls could not have been more excited! Reese hopped on Santa's lap and told him she wanted a Princess bike and Popstar Barbie. Addie was next and told Santa she wanted a PopStar Bike and Barbie too. Santa listened patiently and reminded them how important it was to listen to their Mommy and Daddy (thanks Santa) and then give them a special candy cane. 

It was the perfect start to the Holiday Season!  

Bye Bye Mullet!

On her two year birthday Reese got her first haircut! This poised little princess loved the attention and sat perfectly still as her hair was cut and styled!

Too cute for words, I am in love with these bangs and this innocent little face!

and by the looks of it I think she likes it too! 

Celebrating Friends!

What a wedding! Tommy and Candy got married back in September and we knew we wanted to be there and celebrate. The trip was a whirlwind with old friends and lots of fun!

A true wrestling reunion! We did bring the girls but left them in good hands with a babysitter at Jen & J.J's house! It was a win-win for all and such a happy event to celebrate!

On the way out of town we stopped by our old stomping ground, the lovely city of Davis!

Boy how things have changed in the past 8 years. We used to ride our bikes just the two of us through these streets and now both hands are full of kids! I could not be happier, it is a dream come true!  

I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and for a second and couldn't believe the massive bump staring back at me!

After lunch at Pluto's we headed out to the arboretum for a walk. It was the perfect way to get out the wiggles before a long trip back home.  Not to mention a gorgeous day in a place that is very special to Kevin and I.

Sharing it with these two made it even more special!

and of course had to include a picture of this soon to be 5th  member of our family!

The open space and freedom to run around put a smile on everyones face!

Beautiful day and very thankful for the time we get to spend together as a family! Reminded me of how far Kevin and I have come and how much we have to look forward to. Davis will always be one of our favorite places to be! 

Mommy/Daughter Date !

A special lunch for just the "big" girls! Its not everyday that I get to spend time with just one of my girls. I know how important it is but with Kevins schedule it can be tricky. So when it was one of our favorite friends birthdays we knew we had a great excuse to celebrate! With "fancy" dresses and our favorite purses we headed out to Queen's Bakery in Costa Mesa for tea and lunch with Amy & Laney. 

It was a fantastic lunch with yummy sandwiches and delicious desserts!

These girls loved their special time together with their mommy's and us adults loved catching up! We will definitely be back to Queen's in the future!

Beach Day!

This is from October! Beach day in the fall - I will take it!

Sand, smiles, and sunshine!

not to mention a great picnic

with my 3 favorite people!

Happy Fall!

Bye Bye Binkie!

It is gone - officially at 22 months we said good-bye to our beloved friend!

We decided to go cold turkey and this little champ handled it like a rockstar! Don't get me wrong there were tears from both her and I but in the end it was the best decision to part ways! Way to go Reese!

Addie Girl!

There is something about this little girl that makes me smile even in the times that I should really be disciplining her. She is very sensitive and has such a big heart. She always tells us how much she loves us and still enjoys cuddling and if we let her she would sneak into our room and sleep with us every nigh! Its funny to me when she acts shy in front of others because at home she is anything but that. She loves the spotlight, gets excited every single time she is "introduced" into a room, and is currently obsessed with Kyra the Popstar Barbie. 

She tries her best to share with her sister even though it can be really hard, I mean really hard at times! I  tell her all the time that I don't want her to get to big because I want her to stay just the way she is now. She tells me she has to grow up so she can be just like her Mommy - Melts my heart every time. Addison is a school machine and loves to "work" at home with me each day. However if I let her she would choose to watch t.v. all day! She is a wild and free spirit who makes us so proud. I can't believe in a few short months she will be 4 - time has really flown by. As I wait for the arrival of our 3rd child I am reminded that this little blondie made me a mommy first! It is an extremely sentimental and emotional time for me to reflect on when she was a baby and how far we have come as a family. Addie you are the best big sister and I trust that you will continue to be a great example for Reese and your soon to be little brother! You are so loved....xoxoxo 

Birthday Love

I cant forget to document our little Princess turning 2. Here is her birthday in pictures. Hold on and sit tight because there are a ton of celebrations! We opted not to have a "big" party this year but ended up celebrating three different times: first with my parents before they left for England, then family that was in town, and once again in Fresno. It was a lot and I am proud of how excited Addison was for her little sister each and every time we sang and she got to open presents! First up the worlds biggest cupcake at Omie and GranDads house. 

And...Thank you Omie for the brand new sharp scissors, they are perfect. We expect a set of knives for Christmas :)

Then a special breakfast on her actual birthday, followed by a trip to Disneyland, and then a family dinner at our house!

Disney Fun!

Had to include this one - Addie loves to hold hands and gets a little "frustrated" if her sister doesn't want to! 

This was taken of Reese last year and we tried to re-inact it again!

This time it was night though before we remembered!

This celebration was followed by some Family Fun 

with the Omers and Hillis'

and her new best friend Dora!

Reese in her birthday dress! She loves pink and anything with a tutu!

This was also my first attempt to make a Princess barbie cake! It was a hit with the Birthday Girl! and filled with fun fetti so a win win for all!

Ohh and of course her sis had to dress up too!

The next weekend we headed up to Fresno for a quick stop on our way to a friends wedding. Auntie Heather and Grandma spoiled Reese with an amazing dinner, cake, decorations, and tons of barbie and princess presents! We also got to meet our newest niece Harper. We could not have been happier!

the cousins loving on Harper!

Thank you everyone for helping celebrate two years of this little one! Happy Birthday Reese :)