Memorial Day Weekend

Our weekend was busy and fun with a graduation party, visits to the pool, renting movies, and a great cookout at Mimi's house.  Memorial day is a great reminder of all the men and women who have and continue to serve our country, a job I will admit I would be too afraid to do. 

We had a great visit with the Mullers at JCC swimming pool.  We cherish the friendship we have with them, we always have a great time together.  We can't wait to meet baby Muller # 2 June 30th!!!  Seeing my friend so pregnant brings back memories of when I carried my two little ones and how exciting the last couple weeks of pregnancy are even though you start to get extremely uncomfortable.  Being pregnant is really one of the BEST moments in your life. After 10 long months you finally get to meet the little baby that's been kicking you, you finally get to see the sweet little face you have daydreamed about.  It's simply amazing to think about sometimes because when you look back on what you thought was so long of a time and that you might just be pregnant forever, somehow you blink and you are preparing to celebrate their first birthday!  I'm not sure anything can top the day your baby is born.

 

 

my sweet baby boy

 

little angel alex

 

loved the water

 

eating a little snack at the pool

 

mmmmmm water

 

 

ava enjoyed a snack as well

 

caroline

 

a very tired little pool boy

After swimming, we headed over to Mimi's house for a yummy cookout!  The menu included BBQ chicken, squash casserole, mac-n-cheese, slaw, watermelon, and double chocolate brownies!  As my Dad would say "how can you beat it!" I say this alot but I feel you can never say it enough, I LOVE my family, and I am BLESSED to have them all!!

There are lots and lots of pictures to see!  I would like to give a shout out to my brother's girlfriend Annie for taking some great pictures of my kiddos.

 

Ava, by annie walters

 

 

Ava 2, by annie walters

 

 

 

Ava 3, by annie walters

 

 

Alex, by annie walters

 

 

Alex 2, by annie walters

 

 

Alex2, by annie walters

Please note also some of the pictures of Ava and her dramatics.  She is quite the little actress.  Who knows we may have a broadway star on our hands.

 

Tills aka the passy thief

Leoman

 

good boy

The fight for the helmet and car begin!

the goose

Ava starts the pout, Gus goes on...

oh ava

Actual tears over a helmet and car......

a tear is shed

Goose means serious business, he will not give in...........

down to business

Ava decides to clean up a little before she makes her move........

pretending to clean

Gus left the car unattended for 5 seconds and Ava swoops in, look at this face, don't mess with this girl!

don't mess with me

The helmet will have to wait for another day, for now all is right with the world again for miss Ava.

all smiles

Ava's first Movie Theater Experience

 

 

Buckled in and ready to go!

Last night we took are little beany baby to the movie theater to see Shrek!  She absolutely loved it!  She was grinning ear to ear the entire time. My 2 year old did exceptionally well!! I think she felt like a really big girl last night.  We made her feel very special on her little date night with Mommy and Daddy!  Alex was left in good hands with his Grandma and Grandpa Hughes. My little man will get a movie night with Mommy and Daddy before you know it.  I teared up on and off throughout the night, just looking at her and seeing how big she is.  I am so blessed to have my little family, I love them more than they know!

 

All smiles for the camera

 

Ava was very excited! I talked to her about the movie all day!

 

Having fun at the movies

 

Intense previews

 

What a big girl!

 

Ava's special night with Mommy and Daddy

Shrek Party

 

 

Shrek goodies

I wanted to share with everyone the party we attended tonight!  I thought it was such a cute idea to throw a party like this.  Our friend Katie threw a Shrek party.  She had cute decorations, green food, Shrek goodie bags, and of course had the Shrek movie playing.  My kids had so much fun, and as always we are so grateful for our amazing friends. 

 

Looks like a great movie

 

After the party I planned on calling my friends to hang out with them after I put the kids to bed, and I just couldn't swing it.  Sometimes this makes me feel so old, but I can honestly say I DO NOT miss going out all the time.  My family is beautiful and I love spending every minute with them.

 

Daddy and Alex

 

Abby hanging out

 

Alex is having fun

 

Mason and Alex

 

Ava feeding her baby

 

Ava had so much fun

 

Outside fun

 

Grace

 

Ava with her Shrek cup

 

Avey and Alex

 

Perfect tree for climbing

 

Isabella

 

Alex

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun (and little boys too!)

 

 

Mini sensory tables

It finally stopped raining so we could take a walk to the park.  It's very important for my kids to get out and run around!  Everybody had fun.  I hope you enjoy the pictures.  Ava and her friend Caroline are going to be the best of friends, they play very well together!

 

It's like I wasn't even in the room, they were both engrossed in their reading

 

Sweet Caroliney

 

Very into her Cinderella book

 

Little girls at play

 

Run Run Run

 

Ready to run the field

 

Lets go Caroline!

 

my girl

 

I was trying different angles

 

Avey beans

 

so pretty

 

A kiss for her bro

 

Alex enjoyed watching Caroline and Ava

 

Little Alex