Friday, March 19, 2010

More Birthday Celebrations

The Sunday before the girls birthday we had a little dinner party for them. We had some family and friends over for some yummy enchiladas, thanks Katie, and to celebrate with us again. Party #2.
More presents!
Aunt Lois and Uncle Dave

These pictures were from their actual birthday. That night we went and took a train ride. They really love trains and have never been on one. They thought this one was the Polar Express. They kept saying we were gonna get hot chocolate and see santa. I wasn't feeling good that day and didn't prepare well, I should have gotten them hot chocolate to have on the train. But they loved it even without the hot chocolate.
Waiting for the train with our tickets. Fake tickets. We just gave them a piece of paper and they loved it. They held it the entire ride their and back. We were gonna get real tickets from the conductor but he never came by. We only rode the train one stop from Farmingdale to Bethpage and back. So we got a free ride!
On the train. Grammy, Poppy, Hannah, Ian, Rachel, Livy and I went for the birthday ride.
This picture of Rachel doesn't look like it but they loved it. They had lots of fun on their first train ride. Then we went home and put candles in italian ices and sang happy birthday a few times. Celebration #3. Train cake came a few days later for Celebration #4. They had quite the birthday season! Happy Birthday Rachel and Livy! You are both amazing, sweet, wonderful and entertaining girls! I love you so much and can't believe we have had three years together already! It has gone so quickly and you have grown so fast. You are wonderful sisters to each other and to Colt. I couldn't be prouder or love you more. I love you both. Happy 3rd Birthday!

Thursday, March 18, 2010

More from New York

Well it's happened again. I have fallen kinda far behind on my blogging. Here are some more pictures from our trip to NY. When my parents flew here to pick up Hannah we all decided to go back with them for two weeks. We of course had an awesome time and I got totally spoiled. I basically only took care of Colt while we were there and mom took care of the girls! I got lots of naps but Colt and I got nasty colds too so all the help was great!
As always the girls had lots of fun with Hannie and loved all the attention they got from everyone. And all the new toys from Grammy!
Danny even paid attention to the girls this time. Normally he kind of ignores them but this time he was trying to hold their hands. Rachel has always loved Danny and Livy has always been a little scared of Dan. She was finally getting comfortable with him and he pulled her hand and pulled her right off of a chair. That was the end of that! Maybe next trip!
All bundled up for their first real experience in the snow! They loved making snow angels and throwing snow balls.
Aunt Hannah became a pro at holding Colt and walking around. Quite the good helper when you need a hand. And you gotta love his old man hair, baldness on top and long on the bottom, he has going on!
Uncle Joshy
The big man. I think he gained 2lbs. while we were there!
The one picture that Grammy was in! They sure love their Grammy and Poppy. Livy is continually still saying she wants to go back to Grammy's house, or that ducky wants to go back. She is my moms buddy while they are there. She doesn't barely talk to me which kind of makes me sad but so happy to see she loves her Grammy so much.
Fashion show of all the princess outfits.
Colt and Grandma Ede. The girls had fun playing at Grandma Ede's house. I love that my girls have spent enough time with my Grandmas to be comfortable with them too.
Mommy and Colt's room!
On the girls actual 3rd birthday. We took a train ride and then came home for their italian ices with candles instead of cake. Tina didn't like that so she made them the best train cake ever! Check below. This was their third party so I thought it was acceptable, there's always next year!
Chefs of the week!
Rachel is a little obsessed with Ian. She loves playing with him and calls him "brother Ian or my brother Ian."
Dog pile with Poppy! Their new favorite game!
She really does!
My three. I feel like my face looks so weird in this picture. Colt barely fit in this outfit. His belly was hanging out all day.
The gang. Erin flew in from Oklahoma to hang with everyone for a few days and then help me and the kids fly back to Texas. Thanks so much Erin! Couldn't have done it without you!

Colt's first time in the snow.
Helping out.
My little handsome man.
Hanging with Grandma Ede.
Beautiful ballerinas. Rachel liked to show us her dance moves. A sideways (her own move) was the best!
Livy learned to make a whole in the middle of the bologna. Thanks uncle Josh! One of his favorite past times!
The best cake ever!! Tina and Ian made the girls a train cake for their birthday. They loved it loved it loved it! Livy was so excited about this cake she couldn't take a nap. It was awesome. Thanks so much Tina and Ian. Brother Ian.
Thanks everyone for an awesome trip. Mom and Dad for having us invade and for all of the help. Hannie for sharing all your stuff with the girls and giving me your room! Katie and Josh for great food and desserts and all the kiddo entertaining. Tina for the great cake. Erin for being my sequence partner and all the help home with the kids. It was so good to see Grandma and Aunts and Uncles too. I had so much fun and really miss not being near everyone. I love you all I'm so glad we had this together. Until next time!