Goodbye April

I feel like I say this every time I post but I can’t even believe that this month is almost over. April has been great and we are more than excited to have some nice, warm weather coming our way. Not only did we have a great Easter but we had a packed April with things like the Goddard Night at the Magic House, Easter Egg hunts, kindergarten shots, some great tickets to the Cardinals game, a day at the St. Genevieve wineries to celebrate my birthday and I was lucky enough to be a parent reader in both of the girls classrooms at school…it was a fun April and we have just as much going on in May!

Below are some pictures from the month!

Ally's Big Adventure

Saturday was a big day in the life of a four year old. Ally decided she wanted to get her ears pierced. This wasn't the first time we've had this conversation so I knew she had been thinking about getting it done. We talked about what would happen, that it would hurt and that we would have to take care of them everyday, no questions. Ultimately, it was her decision and one that I thought for sure she would back down from.

Throughout the day she kept asking when we were going, so that afternoon Ally, Emma and I drove to the mall. Ally was so determined to get her ears pierced and kept telling me that she wasn't scared of anything...still brave as ever, we got to the store and asked some questions, she hopped up on the seat as the lady got everything ready and then EMMA started crying and begging Ally not to go through with it, she was so scared that Ally was going to get hurt, so scared she had to hide inside the store until it was over. Ally did get a little nervous when she saw the ear guns and said I don't think I want to do this....but it was to late. She cried when they pierced them and I wondered if I had let her make the right decision but after about five minutes she was thrilled, excited and still gets up every morning to look at her earring. They are adorable. Emma has decided to wait until she is 27 to get hers done!

Happy Valentine's Day

I made this card with all intentions to send them out and then like usual, I just ran out of time. So instead of no one getting it, I'm sharing it here and hoping everyone has a great Valentine's Day!

Flying By To Fast!

I can't believe February is almost half way over. We are all loving the warmer weather which has given us the chance to play outside and go to the park and has helped us cure some winter blues we were definitely feeling.

Last weekend we had Ally birthday party. We always celebrate her birthday in February, only two months after her actual birthday but I don't think she minds, at least not yet.

The rest of the week should go by in a blink, tonight the girls school is renting the Magic House for all the kids and their families and tomorrow night we are going to a Valentine's Dance which should be a lot of fun. The girls will bust out some dance moves that probably won't be appropriate, they will eat way to much junk food followed by candy and of course soda, I will drink wine, probably out of a box and we will all love it!

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Below are some recent pics!

I Love You

I have this dream about scrapbooking every moment in the girls lives but guess what, that has never happened. So in addition to the photos I like to share, I wanted to post these I love you letters that I wrote to each girl on our family blog.

Now some people might say that I’m documenting this so when the people who give out the mother of the year award come calling I can say that I do this kind of stuff all the time but really I just wanted a place to keep these letters so they don't get lost! Anyway, sit back and relax because this is a long post!

Dear Emma,
I love the way you laugh, this belly rolling laugh that can only be yours. I love that you try to negotiate everything to try and get your way or that you will try to convince your sisters to make choices that may really benefit you. I love that you tell your sisters you love them so much it hurts. I love that you still call me every morning to come and get you out of bed. I love how happy and energetic you are. I love that you love to learn new things and I love that you think school is fun, I hope it always stays that way. I love that you like my camera and love to take pictures and hope this is always something that we can do together. I love laying in bed with you at night and telling stories. I love that you get so excited over small things like eating out or getting the mail from the mailman. I love that you have such a great friendship with your sisters. I love your hugs and kisses. I love that you get so excited to see me when I come home from work. I love that you are so socialable. I love that I can sometimes find you at a table of adults holding a conversation. I love that you ask for me when something is wrong. I love that people tell us we look alike. I love that you are so honest. I love that you still want me to hold you. There are so many things to love about you and the list could go on and on but mostly I love you because you are you.
I love you Emma.
Love always,
Mom

Dear Ally,
I love you like crazy. I love your smile and how it can light up a room. I love your facial expressions and how animated you can be. I love when you get up early and come lay in bed with me to snuggle. I love that you look up to your big sister and I love the patience you have with your little sister. I love your laugh. I love that you can be a tom boy and a princess all in the same day. I love that you are so physical. I love watching you play mommy. I love that you love to make people laugh. I love hearing you imitate things that I say like “that’s not an option” or “you are the love of my life.” I love that you always ask me if you were the best baby ever (and for the record, you were!) I love that you are a home body. I love that you are witty. I love that when I sit down you sit right next to me. I love that you think I’m still cool and somebody you want to play with. I love that you love being outside. I love that you will are always willing to try new things. I love when you cradle my face with your hands and give me a big kiss. I love that you so willing share everything. I love that you can perform a perfect push up. I love that you think you are going to marry Harry from the Spiderman movies. I love that you stand up for your sisters. My list of loves for you is endless, you are the sweetest, funniest girl I know and I love you with everything I have.
I love you Ally.
Love always,
Mom

Dear Kate,
I love how effortless it is to love you. I love that you slept in my bed until you were a year old. I love your big eyes and chubby cheeks. I love how just the sight of my face can make you smile. I love that you love to dance. I love that you look at your sisters with nothing but love. I love that you let me hold and snuggle with you anytime I want and I cherish that as I know it’s a fleeting moment. I love that you now give kisses on queue and have learned to give tight hugs around the neck. I love that you can now say, “I Love You.” I love that you are learning everyday. I love that you are opinionated. I love that you walk around the house looking for me and calling my name (and please know when I scream back I’m gone, I really don’t mean it). I love that food is important to you and that you are usually the last one at the table still eating. I love your little voice and can only laugh when you try to be mean and sternly say no all while pointing your index finger. I love that you call yourself baby…”baby do” is said at least 100 times a day. I love how easy it is to make you happy. I love how dramatic you are. I love how you giggle at your sisters. I love that you always (I mean always) ask “what’s that?" I love when you say Daddy and Sissy’s. I love that your love is unconditional. You are and will always be my baby, my friend and my little girl. Words can’t describe the love in my heart for you so I will continue to show it everyday!
I love you Kate.
Love always,
Mom

Ringing In The New Year

Sorry I'm a little behind on updating but I didn't want to go without posting photos from our New Year's Eve celebration. We had such a good time with our family and friends and kids, lots of laughing, screaming, energetic kids. The night included a lot of food, drinks and of course dancing....check out the photos below.

All Dressed Up

Like many people, Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year, not only because it's so exciting for the girls or because we get to spend time with the family but because it's the only time I really dress the girls all the same and I love getting their pictures taken. Of course, getting all three girls to stand still, smile and look at the camera is always challenging and definitely more stressful on me then on them. This year, we had a photographer over to Carol's house, thinking the kids would be more comfortable and not so rushed, he took some good photos so I wanted to share a couple with you. I hope everyone's holiday was good and we are looking foward to ringing in 2009 on Wednesday night!