Happy Birthday Princess Reese!!

Chicago Trip!

We spent an amazing week in Chicago. We started off with Dave's 40th birthday/ New Years bash, then had a couples dinner, went bowling, and went downtown to American Girl Place for Reese's birthday. It was so great to see all the kids together!

It finally snowed the day we were leaving. Reese couldn't wait to play outside.

Cousin Aidan, Reese, Cousin Luke, and Cousin Kyra at the bowling alley

Reese and Kyra showing of their new dolls

Don and Kathy took us all out to a wonderful dinner. I am so lucky to have such wonderful sister-in-laws!

Reese and Kyra at Uncle Dave's 80's party!!

Christmas Eve

We spent Christmas Eve at my parents house. We feasted on delicious tamales and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Reese and her Great Grandma

Reese, cousin Luke and Hudson

Christmas Morning

We stayed the night at my parents house so we could enjoy the night and not have to drive home. Reese and Hudson had a great morning. Their faces lit up when they saw what Santa brought them.

Christmas Day

We spent the rest of the day at Dan's parents house. They cooked us a wonderful prime rib dinner! Reese loves spending time with her cousin Luke. They had a great time opening presents together and seeing what each other got.

She couldn't wait to try on her new clothes. She's such a girlie girl!!

A day at the Fire Station

Reese was such a lucky girl today. Auntie Shell and Timmy took her to Tim's Dad's Fire Station. She got to go for a ride on the fire truck and they even turned the sirens on for her. Reese calls Tim's Dad "big Tim"; she totally adores his family. Thank you for making Reese's day so special. She is so lucky to have such a great Auntie and Uncle in her life. Hope that's okay that I am referring to Timmy as an Uncle; he definitely acts like one!

Reese and Auntie Shell
Reese and Timmy

Playing dress up

Timmy, Reese and "big Tim"

Sea World

We had such a great time at Sea World. Dan's sister Laura, cousin Luke, and Grandma come along with us. The kids loved Bay of Play and the Penguin exhibit. Hudson got so excited when Elmo came out to perform. He can even say "Elmo".

Hudson, Luke, and Reese

He loved looking at the whales

A peaceful car ride home!

Happy Birthday Hudson!

I can not believe my little boy is 1. He is talking, almost walking, and loves to climb up anything. This year has gone by so fast; I hope I can remember how great it was.

Hudson's party was baseball themed. I had hotdogs, pizza, peanuts, and cotton candy. The kids spents most of their time in the bounce house. His party was supposed to be at the park but we had to change location because it was raining. It all turned out though. Thanks to everyone who helped me pull it off.

Reese and her friends jumping


Hudson opening his presents. He LOVED all the wrapping.

His first taste of cake

Grandma and Grandpa with the kids

Nana and Papa with the kids

Hudson's cake

More Halloween fun!

Halloween isn't even here yet and we have already done so much. I love that Reese really gets it this year. She is having so much fun.


My good friend Lindsey had me and the kids over to make Halloween cookies. Reese loved helping in the kitchen. Thank you Lindsey for a great time.


Mickey's Halloween treat party was a little crazy. Reese loved seeing all the people in costumes; I think that was her favorite part. The parade was my favorite part.

These were just random people that were dressed up as Alice and the Mad Hatter, Reese was SO excited that I had to go and ask them if she could have a picture with them.

Hudson is supposed to be a pirate but he wouldn't keep his hat on for more than a minute.

School Fun!

Reese's school had a Daddy and Me pumpkin carving party. They got to carve a pumpkin, have a snack, and ended the day with storytelling. What a fun day!

Reese's school had a Noah's Arc Halloween party. All the kids had to dress in an animal costume. Reese was a kitty cat, but not a very happy one this day. She didn't want to go to school with her costume on. It was a fun morning.

Another day at the pumpkin patch. Reese had a great day with her cousin Luke. She loved the maze and the haunted house.