Fun in the sun

Some fun family moments!

Daddy is home for good!

September 16, 2013- Dave safely arrived home from Afghanistan. His last trip! Maleah and I picked him up at the airport on our way to her last swim lesson. She was very excited to see him. Noah was surprised to see dad pick him up at school. It is so nice to have our family unit back together!

My growing kids

I can't believe how big the kids are getting. They have grown into each other's best friends and playmates. I love to watch them run around having sword fights, playing kitchen and trains. Hugs and slugs kisses are traded daily with these two!

Welcome to school, little one

August 20, 2013-This is a big week for Maleah.  She is done sitting on the sidelines watching big brother as she is now joining him with all the fun!  This week she started swim lessons (which she loved!) and is starting school two days a week.  Her teacher is Mrs. Kyong, who also taught Noah.  She had a great first day. Noah was so sweet to help reassure her that school was not scary, but a lot of fun.  I have to admit that I teared up dropping both kids off this morning.  I think I am realizing that from the moment I was handed my sweet little babies, part of my job as their mother is letting them go one day at a time.  Here is another day of practice! 

My little diva

Maleah is growing up too fast. Last night she asked me to paint her finger nails and toe nails purple. This morning she wanted her hair twisted in a clip like mine. She looks so grown up! What will tomorrow hold?

Nana visits

We sure had a great time with Nana here.  It rained a lot, but when the sun was out, we enjoyed swimming, Botanical Gardens and working in our garden.  (We got lots of cantaloupe and cucumbers this week!)  Mom and Nana also did tons of crafting!  Cora, also enjoyed Nana's company as she had to be at her feet at all times.  We had a lot of fun and mommy enjoyed both the company and help.  Thanks for everything Nana, you are the best!

Happy (early) 2nd Birthday Maleah

June 2, 2013-Since Dave leaves for Afghanistan tomorrow, we wanted to go ahead and start the birthday festivities so that he could be a part of it.  I cannot believe that our little girl will be 2 this month. Though, each day she reminds me that she is with her new found independence!  A few of our close friends joined us for a fun filled pizza party to celebrate followed by ladybug cake.  (This was most everyones first time eating ladybug--it was quite good!) Maleah enjoyed the celebration and made out well, including a bubble machine, scooter and princess lawn chair. Needless to say she left the party (frosting stained lips and all) and took a very long nap!